Tiivra Helmets
We Are Nobody's First Helmet
We aren’t even the second. Or the third.
All riders fall. That is the unfortunate truth.
It is not IF, but WHEN. We as riders start by wearing no helmets, then go on to wearing the cheapest helmet, to later wearing one that looks good. After riding for a few years, we realize the need for a better helmet.
Tiivra helmets are for riders who are looking for better helmets, so that they can ride better.
If you ride at speeds less than 27 Km/hr, skip this
ISI impact testing is done at speeds less than 21km/hr. ECE 22.06 impact testing is done at speeds less than 27km/hr. As bikes have gotten more powerful, and roads have gotten better, average speeds are higher than before.
99% of helmets in the world are made from thermoplastics (these could be ABS or polycarbonates). ABS is very cheap material – worse than wearing a plastic bucket due the amount of protection it gives. Polycarbonates are better. They don’t break, but can cave-in upon impact. Or transfer the entire impact force inside the helmet. Only a good EPS saves.
100% of pro track riders wear only composite fiber helmets, because at higher speed impacts, only these helmets save.
There are only 4 brands in the world that make ONLY composite fiber helmets. There is ARAI, SHOEI and RuRoc. We are the 4th. These are not easy to make, nor are they as profitable as injection moulded plastic helmets – where lakhs of pieces are made per day. Rejection rates are high. Technology and processes are expensive and the skill required is exceptional. We have stubbornly decided to make these helmets, proudly Made in India, at prices that are among the lowest in the world. We truly believe that ALL riders must only wear composite fiber helmets - not plastic helmets that pass certifications that require testing at 27km/hr. At higher speeds, only composites save whereas plastics fail.
Our helmets are among the lightest performance helmets in the world
There are very very light helmets out there, usually with ABS and low density EPS that weigh less, but give you no protection. Then there are ECE 22.06 helmets, that typically weigh about 1600-1650 grams or more. At 1350 grams, we have highest levels of protection at really low weights. High fiber-to-resin ration gives us amazing strength at much lighter weights.
Disclaimer: our helmets are not ECE 22.06 certified yet. However, our materials far exceed impact parameters of ECE.
Do you ride like this?
Our helmets are optimized for riders who ride at angles between 35º-65º. That means that the positions of the vents is optimized for highest air intake.
The EPS is channeled and is aligned to the 5 intake vents to the 4 exhaust vents, making it not only one of the best ventilated, but also one of the lowest noise helmets out there.
Our helmets are optimized for riders who ride at angles between 35º-65º. That means that the positions of the vents is optimized for highest air intake.
The EPS is channeled and is aligned to the 5 intake vents to the 4 exhaust vents, making it not only one of the best ventilated, but also one of the lowest noise helmets out there.
If your helmet lifts off at higher speeds, then you know why this spoiler is needed
Our spoiler is designed with Computational Fluid Dyanamics and ensures laminar flow around the helmet, creating a downforce that keeps the helmet down even at higher speeds.
Never be invisible at night
When one of our founders was saying why we shouldn’t do plain black helmets - he said “We riders are invisible at night. It is not just that 4 wheeler drivers simply overlook bikers and give them no space. It is also that a lot of bikers have black bikes and wear black helmets”. We then created our signature reflective gold paint for our spoilers with a Japanese automotive paint manufacturer. All our helmets have this reflective spoiler. No rider is invisible at night wearing a Tiivra helmet. This spoiler is in 2 parts and is detachable for street or speed.
With every plastic part replaceable, with screws, your helmet will be as good as new even if a vent breaks off
We realised that almost all helmets solder or glue their parts. If a small part breaks off – the whole helmet is compromised. We designed internal bush / screw system that allows you to change almost every part.
