Icon Variant Ghost Carbon Helmet one of the safest and most popular lids in the booming dual sport segment, it’s also proven to be popular with urban riders who want the benefits of a sun visor with a healthy dose styling reminiscent of Halo’s Master Chief.
Icon submit all of their helmets to all major world safety standards, including DOT FMVSS 218 (USA), ECE 22-05 (Europe), SAI AS1698 (Australia), and SG (Japan) – making them an excellent buy for the safety-aware.
The Variant Ghost Carbon Helmet has a hand-laid carbon fiber/Kevlar/Spectra shell, along with dual-density EPS internals. The HydraDry wicking liner can be removed and machine washed, there’s also a wind tunnel designed anti-lift visor, an extended eyeport, an optically correct anti-fog, quick-change face shield, and a rear spoiler for reduced helmet buffeting.
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