Comms specialist Cardo has launched its first-ever helmets, the Beyond GT and GTS. As you’d expect, both sport touring lids major on the incorporated tech, but without skimping on the design of the shell itself. The top-of-the-range GTS has a carbon fibre shell in four sizes, with wind-tunnel honed aerodynamics for stability and ventilation. A retractable sunvisor is built-in on both helmets, and the GTS is the first helmet to be fitted with the new Pinlock 200 anti-fog lens, while the GT makes do with a Pinlock 120XLT. The GTS also has an active brake light fitted on the rear to help make the rider more visible, especially in traffic.
The comms system is state of the art, with the GTS featuring second generation Dynamic Mesh Communication, a 2km intercom range and hands-free voice activated control. It’s the first helmet to be fitted with 53mm speakers, and active noise cancelling is built in to combat fatigue and hearing loss. Other firsts include a detachable and replaceable 2000mAh battery, wireless charging, auto on/off and a “Helmet Health Indicator” which monitors the condition of the helmet.
It’s certainly got the features to back up its claim as the world’s most advanced helmet, and it has a price tag to match: the GTS is listed at €1199 and the GT, which has a fibreglass shell, optional noise cancelling and a rear reflector instead of the brake light, is €949.
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