Everything Old is New Again
Global volume movers like gloss black , flat black and vintage white will always occupy a place on Biltwell ' s color pallet .
In 2014 , Biltwell injected contemporary helmet technology with a heavy dose of ' 70s motorsport DNA to create the Gringo and Gringo S , the brand ' s first U . S . DOT compliant helmets for motorcycle riders . Style-conscious riders rejoiced , and the classic fullface helmet was reborn . Soon after , the scrappy SoCal brand added ECE R22.06 certification to both models , and riders in Europe got a taste of the Biltwell style . " Today , Gringo and Gringo S are two of the most popular and easily recognized helmets in the world ," says co-founder Bill Bryant . In anticipation of the EU mandate for revised R22.06 safety standards , this year Biltwell completed a long list of major refinements to the fit , finish , sizing and construction of every colorful new 2023 Gringo and Gringo S helmet to satisfy the more robust ECE test protocols . Upgrades to both models were comprehensive and have included three new molded thermoplastic ABS outer shells for sizes from XS / S up to XL / XXL and new dual density EPS foam with molded ventilation channels to improve heat dissipation and moisture evaporation . The new three-piece removable and replaceable cheek pads and comfort liner uses open-cell foam
" ECE R22.06-certified Biltwell Gringo and Gringo S helmets now available "
Metallic Grape Gringo SV : When the company introduced Metallic Grape on the all-new Gringo SV earlier this year , one of Biltwell ' s boldest colors yet shot to the top of the sales chart . The brand certainly knows how to hit home runs when it comes to style .
Desert Spectrum Gringo S : Another banger from the Biltwell archive , Desert Spectrum calls to mind the dune buggies that roam the Mojave Desert surrounding Biltwell ' s Southern California home . padding , fleece Lycra touch points and vented polyester construction for breathability . Internationally there has been a move among helmet designers towards larger eye ports and Biltwell has embraced this trend . The larger eye ports on the Gringo S deliver enhanced peripheral vision with a UN R22.06 approved visor that features a brass pin locking mechanism for fast , easy operation and tighter fit in the closed position . Each new ECE R22.06-certified Gringo and Gringo S features the automotive-quality paint finishes that Biltwell helmets are famous for with a five-colorway line-up on the Gringo and seven for the Gringo S - flat and gloss black , gloss white , Metallic Cherry Red , Desert Spectrum , Dove Blue , Gloss Black Flames and Gloss White / Black Tracker . Biltwell helmets , hard parts and riding gear are distributed in North America by Lemans Corp . in USA and Parts Canada north of the border . Additionally , two distributors stock and sell Biltwell products in Europe : Motorcycle Storehouse in the Netherlands and Parts Europe in Germany .
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Gloss Black Flames Gringo S : Biltwell resurrected pinstripe flames from its quiver of classic paint themes to create this beautiful gloss black and gold Gringo S .
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