LS2 Release The Dragon

LS2 release the Dragon and not only has it been awarded an ACU Gold safety rating, it’s also been certified to ECE 22.06. This is all thanks to the way that it’s been designed and made.

Looking fast at a standstill

A lot of this is down to the fact that the premium lid has a shell that’s made from strong, yet light, Forged Carbon. This is different to regular carbon fibre since it’s chopped, and a resin is then used to bind these pieces. This allows it to be pressed into shape while still being a single piece.

This stuff is used throughout the Dragon’s construction. This includes the ventilation ports on the chin, the forehead and the exhausts at the rear of the helmet. Preventing the head version of a ‘tank slapper’ is the rear spoiler. It too is made of the stuff.  Because the fibres are short, they run in multiple directions within the resin. This adds up to five times more strength and therefore five times more protection.

The strength of the carbon allows for a wider aperture

The only fly in the ointment is the unfortunate fact that this type of carbon was developed by a company called Callaway Golf who use the stuff in the shafts of those sticks that golf types use to hit those little balls around fields and parks with. But who are we to judge and all that…

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But that’s just the icing on the cake. As standard these helmets come with those clever quick, and safe, release pads on the wearers’ cheeks, a Double D-Ring closer keeps the strap in place while the multi-density EPS lining is highly effective at absorbing, what we’re going to quietly refer to as ‘impacts’.

Its’ aperture is nice and wide and the quick release visor comes with a pinlock anti fog shield as standard. There is even a dropdown sun visor.

Full ventilation lets all your bad thoughts escape...

The lining, meanwhile, is both antimicrobial and anti-odour thanks to its’ X-Static© Silver Fabric liner which maintains the wearer’s temperature. It also features clever laser cut foam inserts that ‘hold’ the riders head comfortably. You can, of course, remove the lining and give it a wash.

If you’ve missed the memo about riding motorcycles being a quiet place to be, the company also provide a voice-operated Bluetooth system by Cardo. This allows connectivity to other riders as well as taking calls when on the move. It fits the helmet perfectly.

It's good to talk. Sometimes

LS2s’ new Dragon weighs just 1450 grams. While the sizes run all the way from extra small to triple extra large, they do so over three different shell sizes.

They’re available from Kennedy Motorcycles and dealers across the country at only €479.95.