Torres AdventureBritish clothing brand Merlin has completed its top-to-toe clothing project by launching a new ECE 22.06 helmet range. The three new lids have been designed in collaboration with Italian studio Franzan Design, which has a long history of working with numerous major European motorcycling brands. Each of the new lids has been integrated into Merlin’s three clothing collections: the Blackbird Vintage jet helmet joins the Heritage collection; the Revival Vintage full-face slots into the Explorer range; and the Torres Adventure fits in to the Leisure Moto collection.
Blackbird JetAll three models feature fibreglass shell construction, removable and washable liner and double D-ring fastening. The Blackbird Vintage is compatible with goggles, has a leather and Amara liner, and the two pricier options add press studs for fitting a peak or visor. It comes in Naked spec for £99.99, with the Matt Black at £119.99 and the graphic Racer version is £139.99.
The Revival Vintage full-face has a clear Opticlear anti-fog dual layer visor as standard, with optional tinted versions also available. Prices start from £199.99 for the matt black versions, rising to £249.99 for the most complex graphic.
Revival VintageThe Torres Adventure has a more modern aesthetic than the Vintage pair, with the big peak, drop-down sun visor and extensive venting you’d expect of an adventure lid. It’s also the most tech-savvy of the trio, with a Pinlock 70 MaxVision included in the box, sunglasses slots moulded into the liner and recesses for Bluetooth intercom earphones. Prices are £259.99 for the gloss black, with the other colour/graphic options all £279.99 SRP.
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