New helmet safety data helps NSW motorcyclists choose the safest option for their ride 

The Minns Labor Government is helping motorcyclists make smarter, safer choices before hitting the road, today releasing new motorcycle helmet safety ratings that show the best protection doesn’t have to come with the biggest price tag.

The latest CRASH helmet safety results reveal the Nitro MX780 UNO, retailing for around $200, has scored a four-star safety rating, performing on par with helmets costing more than six times as much.

The Kabuto F17 GP MIPS was named Best Safety Helmet, while the Nitro MX780 UNO took out Best Value Helmet in the 2025 Consumer Rating and Assessment of Safety Helmets (CRASH) program.

CRASH, a consortium of government agencies and the Australian Motorcycle Council, independently and rigorously tests around 30 helmets annually against a range of criteria.

Tests include measuring impact protection, noise, ventilation, field of view and resistance to fogging.

All helmets sold in NSW must meet minimum standards, but CRASH has an additional series of more rigorous tests that compare their performance against each other.

Read the full media release here (PDF, 142.96 KB).