O’Neal Racing Tirade Bluetooth Helmet

O’Neal Racing has long been known for its line of off-road and motocross gear and apparel. But now the California-based company is expanding into the street bike arena with its O’Neal Racing Tirade Bluetooth Helmet. This full face road helmet fully integrates wireless Bluetooth communication which enables use of Bluetooth capable devices such as cell phones, MP3 players, GPS, intercom, and anything else that is compatible.

The exterior shell is comprised of a mixed fiberglass and composites and comes in three different shell sizes based on the size of the helmet (XS-XXL). It is available in four colors (Black, Flat Black, Silver and White) and is DOT and ECE approved. The interior of the helmet is removable for easier cleaning. Ventilation ducts atop and in the mouth and forehead areas reduce the chance of the face shield fogging up as well as providing fresh air. The face shield can be removed or swapped out using the quick-release system. A total of four face shields are available in chrome, clear (included), light and dark smoke.

Technology-wise, the helmet has multi-directional earphones built into either side of the helmet with a noise cancelling microphone tucked inside the mouth bar. Inside the left side of the helmet there is a small electronic module and a rechargeable battery which powers the entire set-up. There is also an FM radio tuner built-in as well. The various functions can be accessed by using a simple control interface also located on the left side of the helmet.

There aren’t a whole lot of motorcycle helmets on the market that offer untethered communication capabilities like the Tirade helmet so we look forward to getting our hands on one and testing out its capabilities. Stay tuned for the full review.

The O’Neal Racing Tirade Bluetooth Helmet is available now at Motorcycle-Superstore.com
MSRP: $296.99
Colors: Black, Flat Black, Silver and White
Sizes: XS – XXL