SMK Helmets
One of, if not the largest of established helmet manufacturers, SMK Helmets is a premium brand introduced by Studds Helmets and Apparel in 2015.
Stubbs has its origins more than 50 years ago, with the first helmets being produced by the Indian company in 1972. Still a founding family owned and operated business based at Faridabad in Haryana, India, SMK will be introducing two new helmet designs at EICMA - 'Agnar' and 'Laminar'.
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| 'Agnar' |
"Our full-face model 'Agnar' is expected to build on the success that we saw with our previous full face premium helmet - 'Titan' - one of our established top sellers," says SMK's Shilpa Arora - daughter of the group's founders. "The 'Titan' is known for its strong looks, aerodynamic styling, extremely high level of comfort and the fact that is available in both PFT and Carbon.
"Designed to appeal to a broad range of customers, I personally feel that 'Agnar' will be very popular with the naked tourer bike segment - think Yamaha MT 09 and such like - in addition to mid-touring riders.
"Defined by its strong/muscular and aerodynamic shape, its advance channelled air intakes and exhausts for great ventilation and extra wide, one touch replaceable visors, 'Agnar' will come with Pinlock 70 ready visors for added safety and convenience and will be ECE 22.06 (and DOT) approved.
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| 'Laminar' |
"The 'Laminar' is our cool and trendy new demi-jet. Expected to fill a gap in our lineup at the entry level of the urban commuter segment, it will be available in three shell sizes. Not a lot of the manufacturers in this segment provide a demi-jet with three different shells, so we believe the fit will be a popular option for dealers.
"Laminar features a comfortable fit as a result of three shells and three EPS sizes, very comfortable, removable and machine-washable inner liners, two unique visor options and a very affordable price point."
Operating from a campus with 14 million helmet annual capacity facilities totalling more than 50,000 sq m, SMK/Stubbs sells in more than 50 countries worldwide, including in the United States through its Bikerz subsidiary and says it has sold gear and apparel to more than 50 million riders globally down the years.
