NOLAN used the Paddock Show at Magny-Cours during the penultimate race of the 2014 Superbike World Championship to launch its new X-802R Ultra Carbon Superbike official helmet.
Alberto Vergani, Nolan’s President, said: “We are pleased to announce an agreement with Dorna for the Superbike helmet licence, which will complement our MotoGP licence. The Nolan Group is the only company in the world to have both helmet licences in the two biggest World Championships: modified production and prototypes.
“Our helmets have been designed and produced 100 percent in Italy for 42 years and are sold in 72 countries worldwide. This latest development cements our participation in Superbike with 18 sponsored riders, led by Marco Melandri and Chaz Davies, representing both Nolan and X lite.”
The X-802R Ultra Carbon uses a shell that is ultralight and high in carbon fibre, with an adjustable aerodynamic spoiler integrated at the rear of the shell. The product of extensive wind tunnel testing and racetrack experience, it is said to "optimise the helmet's aerodynamics during riding, improving stability at high speeds and helping vent hot air from the interior through outlet vents integrated directly in the spoiler.
"Its profile, and thus its aerodynamic performance, can be adjusted to one of two available configurations to better suit different riding positions and styles".
The X-802R features a removable inner Unitherm padding and different thickness removable cheek pads in Steadyfit configuration.
The large visor is supplied ready for a Pinlock inner fog-resistant visor (supplied), and is held in place by Nolan’s Dual Action system, a lightweight, reliable device for tool-free quick release. A 4mm window trim adjustment locks the visor and allows it to defog when opened slightly at low speeds or at rest.
Also seen here, Nolan has reworked its X-lite X-551 to create the new X-551 GT (Gran Turismo). This latest version has been designed for off-road or Motard Enduro riding.
In three different outer composite fibre shell sizes, it can be used as a complete helmet or without the peak or visor.
The inner shell is made in six steps and features removable and washable padding in three different thicknesses. A wide air intake at the chin helps prevent fogging, while a front air intake and two upper air intakes and rear extractor ensure a constant flow of air through the helmet.
The visor is Pinlock-ready, but there is also a secondary integrated VPS (Vision Protection System) flip-down tinted visor.
NOLAN GROUP
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