Vanguard Motorcycles carbon fiber helmets, produced in collaboration with Veldt and Fusar, are among the lightest full-face helmets on the market: a Toray carbon fibre shell, Coolmax and suede lining, titanium hardware, and optional Bluetooth headset integration, all weighing just 1,080 grams. They are the helmet equivalent of the Vanguard Roadster: precision-crafted, minimal, and built for riders who do not compromise on materials.
Vanguard Motorcycles: From Roadster to Helmet
Vanguard Motorcycles entered the market in December 2012 when they unveiled the Roadster at the International Motorcycle Show in New York. The Roadster established a design language centred on clean lines, premium materials, and the kind of craftsmanship that most production motorcycles do not attempt. The helmet line extends that same philosophy: made by helmet manufacturer Veldt using the same specification of materials and manufacturing tolerances, with Fusar's riding technology integrated as an option for riders who want connectivity without compromising the helmet's visual simplicity.
Carbon and Aluminum: Two Versions, One Standard
The Vanguard helmet range launches in two colourways. The Carbon version displays the raw weave pattern of the Toray carbon fibre shell with aluminium paint detailing for contrast. The Aluminum version carries a grey paint overall, with the carbon fibre left exposed on the lower section of the shell. Both versions are finished with AkzoNobel paint, titanium hardware, and COOLMAX suede inner lining with an adjustable padding system. Six sizes run from XS through XXL.
Safety certification covers both DOT (for US riders) and ECE (for European riders), making the helmet usable across markets without compromise. At a MSRP of $770 including shipping, with optional Fusar Bluetooth packages bringing the total to $830 or $900 depending on configuration, the Vanguard helmet occupies the premium tier of the market.
Fusar Bluetooth Integration
The Fusar Bluetooth Headset is an optional factory fit that adds rider-to-rider intercom, phone calls, music playback, and GPS audio navigation. A handlebar remote control lets the rider manage the Fusar App without removing a hand from the bars or using voice commands. The integration is optional rather than standard, preserving the clean exterior for those who prefer to ride without electronics.
Premium Helmets at TheArsenale
For riders looking for the same level of craftsmanship in a helmet available today, TheArsenale stocks the Hedon range, built to the same philosophy of premium materials and aesthetic precision. The Hedon Signature Black Hedonist Helmet is a full-face helmet with a handcrafted shell and bespoke interior finish. The Hedon Coal Hedonist Helmet offers the same construction in a matte finish that pairs with any motorcycle. For open-face riders, the Hedon Empire Hedonist Helmet delivers the signature Hedon construction in a classic three-quarter shell. Explore the full TheArsenale gear collection for helmets, gloves, and riding accessories.
Sources
Adventure Rider Magazine's coverage of the launch explains the Veldt and Fusar collaboration in detail: Vanguard to Launch Full-Carbon, Connected Helmets with Partners Veldt and Fusar. Technical certification details and European availability are listed on 24Helmets.de's Veldt Vanguard Fullface Carbon ECE page.
