Top 10 electric bike helmet manufacturers in the world
With the strengthening of environmental protection awareness and the development of the two wheeler industry, electric bicycles and electric motorcycles have gradually become the means of transportation favored by many people. Safety is a part that cannot be ignored during riding, and helmets play an important role in ensuring safety. This article will introduce you the top 10 electric bike helmet manufacturers in the world in 2023.
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Top 10 electric bike helmet manufacturers in the world in 2023
YOHE
| Established date | 1993 |
| Global headquarters | Foshan, Guangdong, China |
| Company website | www.yohehelmets.com |
Founded in 1993, YOHE Group is a helmet manufacturing company integrating R&D, production and sales of helmets. It has been focusing on the production of motorcycle and electric vehicle passenger helmets for 30 years. It is one of the large-scale professional helmet manufacturers in China.
It has 5 subsidiaries, namely Foshan Nanhai YOHE Helmet Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Guangdong Yintu Technology Co., Ltd., Foshan Nanhai Jinyongheng Sports Goods Co., Ltd., Heshan Hengxun Industrial Development Co., Ltd., Guangxi YOHE Sports Technology Co., Ltd. They are located in Nanhai District, Foshan, Guangdong, Heshan City, Jiangmen, and Pingnan County, Guangxi.Focusing on the production of motorcycle helmets for 30 years, it is one of the largest professional helmet manufacturers in China and ranks first in the industry in China.
The company has a total investment of RMB 70 million, covers an area of 80,000 square meters, and has an annual production capacity of more than 4 million pieces. It has independent professional R&D teams such as lens factories, EPS factories, and paper factories.
A variety of helmets have successively obtained American DOT and European ECE , Brazil NBR, Japan SG and other international certifications. The company’s customer base covers 55 countries and regions including Europe, America and Oceania, and the “YOHE” brand has been exported to 22 countries and regions.
LS2
| Established date | 2007 |
| Global headquarters | Aurora, Illinois, United States |
| Company website | ls2helmets.com |
The LS2 brand was born in 2007 with a clear purpose of becoming the world market leader in the motorcycle helmet industry. More than 30years of experience of its parent company, MHR, has contributed to its rapid growth. LS2 covers all needs of two-wheel lovers, including various models of helmets such as full face,modular,open face, off road, junior, etc., goggles, apparel such as jackets, pants, gloves, boots and other accessories.
The LS2 helmet uses more advanced materials and technologies to ensure its safety and durability. Its outer shell is made of high-strength composite material, which can effectively absorb and disperse impact, thus protecting the head from injury. In addition, the LS2 helmet is also equipped with an adjustable ventilation system that can effectively dissipate heat and keep the rider cool and comfortable while riding.
The LS2 helmet is also equipped with an adjustable head strap, which can adjust the length of the head strap to ensure the stability and safety of the helmet. In addition, the LS2 helmet is also equipped with a removable inner liner, which can effectively absorb sweat.
SHOEI
| Established date | 1958 |
| Global headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
| Company website | www.shoei.com |
Shoei is a Japanese company producing motorcycle helmets since 1958. Its roots go back to 1954 with the founding of Kamata Polyester Co., whose first helmets were produced primarily for use in the construction industry.
In 1965, Honda Motor Co. adopted Shoei’s helmets as their ‘genuine’ helmets as a part of Honda Parts and Accessories line of products, increasing their popularity and availability. The Shoei Safety Helmet Corporation was established in the U.S. in 1968, and the current Iwate factory was built in 1989.
In 1987, Shoei Europe Distribution s.a.r.l. was established in France, followed by Shoei (Europa) Gmbh in Germany in 1994, Shoei Italia s.r.l. in Italy in 2011 and Shoei Asia Co., Ltd. in Thailand in 2019. Despite their success, Shoei remains a relatively small company, but SHOEI’s products are exported to North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, South America and Middle East.
AGV
| Established date | 1947 |
| Global headquarters | Colceresa, Italy |
| Company website | www.agv.com |
AGV has been a leading force in helmet design and motorcycle racing since its foundation, ceaselessly innovating every area from aerodynamics, comfort and safety to graphics, sponsorship and advertising. Acquired by fellow Italian innovator, motorcycle and dynamic sport clothing company Dainese in July 2007, AGV continues to go from strength to strength.
Combining their research and design expertise, AGV and Dainese provide uniquely complete safety and performance solutions that deliver advanced protection from head to toe.
AGV’s products include helmets for sports, leisure, competitions and other purposes, as well as accessories such as visors, bluetooth, cheek pads, crown pads, ratchet kits, wind protectors, breath deflectors, misc, etc. AGV Helmets was purchased by Italian sportswear and equipment company Dainese in July 2007. Dainese was acquired by Investcorp of Bahrain for €130 million in 2014 and by The Carlyle Group in 2022. In 2017, AGV began selling its first full-carbon modular helmet.
ARAI
| Established date | 1930 |
| Global headquarters | Saitama Prefecture, Japan |
| Company website | www.araihelmet.eu |
Arai Helmet Limited is a Japanese company that designs and manufactures motorcycle helmets and other helmets for motorsports. The business has roots from the turn of the century involving cap production, followed by military headgear from 1930 onwards, industrial safety helmets after World War II, and finally motorcycle helmets from 1952.
In 1983, Dutch-Belgian former motorcycle road racer Ferry Brouwer formulated a business plan to bring Arai helmets to Continental Europe, creating the Dutch Arai Europe division. Arai’s helmets are hand-built, with each fibre-reinforced plastic shell incorporating multiple reinforcing parts laid onto a round base (known as a “bird’s nest”). Shells are assembled inside a concave metal mould, moulded using a process pioneered by Arai, inspected, and cured in a kiln before further processing and inspection.
All Arai helmets sold in the US are made to meet or exceed Snell Memorial Foundation safety standards. A number of Arai helmets meet FIA requirements for Formula One and other motorsports.
HJC
| Established date | 1971 |
| Global headquarters | Yongin, South Korea |
| Company website | www.hjchelmets.com |
Since its founding in 1971, HJC, which dominated the domestic market since its establishment and entered the US market with its own brand ‘HJC’ in 1986, achieved first place in the North American market in 1992 and entered Europe in 2001. And that year, it took the world’s No. 1 market share and established corporations in Germany, Italy, and France, firmly maintaining its No. 1 position in the world.
In order to preoccupy the global market and massively expand production, HJC expanded its Vietnam plant in 2011 and started to become a global brand. HJC KOREA consists of the Seoul office building, the HJC research center, which can be called the heart of helmets, and the HJC production plant where the top-of-the-line premium line RPHA and HJC’s representative line-up products are made.
HJC is only one of very few helmet companies that are equipped with its own state of the art wind tunnel testing laboratory to test for aerodynamics, ventilation, noise, etc. In 2016, HJC became the first helmet company to title sponsor a MotoGP race event. In partnership with Dorna, HJC has sponsored the 2016 Grand Prix Ceske Republiky, the 2017 Grand Prix de France, and the 2018 Grand Prix de France at Le Mans. In 2019 and 2020, HJC continued to support the highest level of motorcycle racing with the HJC Helmets Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland.
Tanked Racing
| Established date | 1992 |
| Global headquarters | Hamburg, Germany |
| www.tankedracing.cn | ls2helmets.com |
Tanked Racing originated in Germany and has a history of 30 years. As a professional brand in the field of modern sports protection, Tanked Racing helmets have been favored by many OEMs and well-known manufacturers in the industry due to their rigorous manufacturing process, and have established long-term strategic partnerships with them.
As a mature mid-to-high-end motorcycle helmet brand, Tanked Racing’s products cover a full range of motorcycle sports protective equipment, mainly including motorcycle helmets, clothing, protective gear, gloves, goggles, motorcycle boots and many other categories.
Products from the mass consumer market extends to the professional sports market. The materials used range from excellent ABS to glass fiber composite materials and carbon fiber materials, forming a complete product family system that can effectively meet the needs of consumers from mass consumers to professional sports players.
The implantable bluetooth helmet T200B independently developed by Tanked Racing supports the dialogue requirements between multiple people within 150 meters under the high-speed movement state, and also supports the music playback function, so that the rider is closely connected with the world.
Tanked Racing helmet has a unique bluetooth intercom function, and a variety of product lines, and the standard Bluetooth V2.0 protocol, which can successfully achieve seamless connection with other Bluetooth devices, and can also be matched with mobile phones. It also supports GPS positioning and other functions.
YEMA
| Established date | 1991 |
| Global headquarters | Jinhua, Zhejiang, China |
| Company website | www.ymhelmet.com |
YEMA is a brand of Lanxi Yema Motorcycle Parts Co., Ltd., established in 1991, integrating production, testing, development, production, and sales of helmets. Its headquarter is located in Lanxi Economic Development Zone, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, with an area of 65,000 square meters. The large modern factory is a helmet supplier integrating production, testing, development, creation and sales.
YEMA helmets have a full quality monitoring system and have passed the national 3C quality system certification. Mustang helmets have passed the US DOT, European ECE, Brazil NBR741 and other quality standard certifications, and the products have been exported to more than 40 countries and regions around the world, including the United States, Canada, Italy, Russia, Brazil, and Argentina.
Relying on its brand effect, industrial chain model, supplier network, product planning and design, sales channels and logistics in the helmet industry, YEMA has become a leading helmet brand in the Chinese market, with an annual output of more than 2,000,000 pieces.
MTHELMETS
| Established date | 1968 |
| Global headquarters | Cartagena, Spain |
| Company website | mthelmets.com |
MTHELMETS is a manufacturer and designer of motorcycle helmets based in Cartagena, Spain. The company offers a variety of helmets such as the full face, flip-up, kids helmets，jet helmets, off-road helmets and other accessories, thereby providing customers with certified helmets for safe riding.
After more than 50 years of experience, MT Helmets’ products are currently exported to more than 100 countries in Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
As of 2022, MTHELMETS has participated in world-class motorcycle races such as MOTOGP World Superbike Championship, WSBK World Motorcycle Race, SUPERMOTO Superbike Race, MXGP World Motocross Race, among which 7 riders participated The MOTO2 and MOTO3 group competitions in the competition in MOTOGP 2022 .
ZEUS
| Established date | 1988 |
| Global headquarters | Taiwan, China |
| Company website | www.zeus-helmets.com |
ZEUS helmet is a well-known helmet brand in Taiwan, produced by Taiwan Longhui Helmet Co., Ltd. ZEUS helmets have been sold in Europe and the United States for more than ten years. The products are sold to all kinds of users all over the world. They are highly praised and sought after by users for their superior quality, safe and comfortable wearing, and novel and fashionable texture.
ZEUS helmet was established in Taiwan in 1988, focusing on the development and sales of motorcycle helmets. The company headquarters includes product R&D and design department, international business department and certification testing department. The company has a mold factory, a composite material factory, an injection molding factory, a painting factory, a printing factory, a laboratory, a production line and a warehouse in Taiwan.
The process from R&D design to manufacturing and delivery can be fully mastered. The complete production line equipment includes its own mold factory, injection factory, Polyron factory, painting factory, multiple assembly lines, Chinese GB standard, European standard ECE and American standard DOT and SHENLL and other high-standard safety testing laboratories.
3D design teams have been strictly controlling the operation of the whole factory from the design and development of the helmet to the finished product, and are committed to providing helmets with high quality and reasonable price.
At present, ZEUS helmets have obtained a number of high safety standard patent certifications for world-class helmets. In addition to having a number of mechanism design patents, they are also far ahead of the industry in the development and application of composite materials. It is the most advanced in Taiwan, which makes it an iconic safety helmet manufacturer. Until 2016, ZEUS Helmet has established three production centers in Vietnam, and increased production capacity to 100,000 helmets per month.
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