The simpson venom motorcycle helmet forged carbon is part of the latest collection from simpson. Few helmets have made such a mark on the bike world as the simpson bandit. First launched in the late 1970s, the original bandit was made in texas by bill simpson and was actually a nascar helmet design that was technically illegal in britain. It was a super-high quality lid, but since it was built for american car racing, it didn't comply with uk motorcycle helmet rules.Now riders can re-create their biking youth, with the latest simpson bike helmet ' the venom is totally compliant with the new ece 22-06 regulations, making them fully road legal to wear on a bike. That hasn't affected their overall design though ' the simpson style is still clear to see.The standard venom boasts the very latest composite maxx-3c shell material, with fully removable, washable lining, an advanced venting and hot-air exhaust system, inner sun visor, and a quick-release pinlock maxvision equipped visor. A maxvision insert is included in the box.Produced in three shell sizes, with fittings from xs to xxxl. View all simpson. View all helmets.