Alpinestars Supertech S-R10 Team, full face helmet

The result of over 10 years of intensive study, development, and testing, the goal of the Supertech family of helmets is to create the most advanced, protective, and performance-enhancing helmets possible for racers and riders worldwide.

Following years of extensive research, development, and testing of the Supertech R10 road racing helmet by Alpinestars’ Helmet Product Development Department, together with MotoGP legend Andrea Dovizioso, and MotoGP riders’ Jorge Martin, and Jack Miller.

With the S-R10, the focus of the design was to ensure the highest level of performance, especially when it comes to protection and a new level of safety. The S-R10 Helmet has been engineered to provide the perfect blend of excellent ventilation, unsurpassed comfort, and the lightest weight possible without compromising on any other front.

Another crucial element unique to the S-R10’s design and development is the helmet’s advanced aerodynamics, with countless sessions in the wind tunnel aimed at reducing drag and providing optimal aerodynamic stability.

The S-R10 has been developed in the full-size wind tunnel since the beginning of its development. Aerodynamic targets for the drag coefficient in different head positions as well as stability at different angles were a primary goal in the development of the helmet shape, which was first developed extensively with Computational Fluid Dynamics, then validated in the full-size wind tunnel and finally on the race track. The result is a helmet that has the lowest drag and highest aerodynamic stability at high speeds compared to any other racing helmet Alpinestars has tested in the wind tunnel. As a result, the S-R10 is already the helmet of choice for the MotoGP factory teams for its top aero performance. Road riders will also benefit as there is less strain on their necks at high speeds and less wind noise.

In terms of ventilation and breathability, there are 11 vents (excluding the eye port) with 7 inlets, 3 of which are in the chin guard and 4 on the top of the helmet, and 4 outlets, 2 of which are side vents on the chin guard and 2 on the top of the helmet. These vents are integrated directly into the helmet shell, with a series of air channels through the inner EPS lining. On the S-R10, airflow enters through the vents and actively circulates over and around the rider's head through a series of channels and is then exhausted out the back of the helmet.

The top vent features a large central slider that directs air upwards towards the head for improved comfort and, when the slider is open, directs hot air away from the rider's forehead. There are two air vents under the rear spoiler that effectively dissipate the hot air. The chin vents consist of two openings located at the front of the helmet on the sides of the shield closure, with each flap having a tab in the corner that can be used to open or close the vent. The air entering at this point is directed towards the inside of the shields, creating a laminated airflow that effectively prevents fogging and misting. In addition, the moist air is discharged to the outside via the chin guard ventilation.

Features

• Carbon shell construction multi-layer composite disperses energy in impacts
• A-Head fitment system
• Winglets and standard spoiler included (race spoiler optionally available)
• 11 ventilation points
• Optical class 1 shield, 3mm in thickness, and coated with an anti-scratch and anti-fog treatment
• shield mechanism with metal components
• Linings are removable and washable, and feature fabrics with anti-microbial treatments
• Hydration hose ready
• Weight approx. 1.540 gr.
• Homologated ECE 22.06 / DOT / FIM

Sculpted by speed

Designed and developed for Professional MotoGP athletes, where going FASTER and being PROTECTED is the goal.

By minimizing drag and ensuring optimal aerodynamic stability, air management outside and inside the helmet, and a comfortable, customizable fit, the S-R10 enhances the overall experience in racing and sport riding.

The Alpinestars Supertech R10 is the Pinnacle of Alpinestars racing helmets.

Designed to perform and protect

Optimized chin bar design for maximum collar bone protection. In addition to the aero and drag performance optimized shell, it is also designed with a recess at the collar bone area to keep a softer volume in case of contact with the body. The chin bar is profiled for light weight and robustness, protecting the rider’s chin tip area.

Carbon shell

Multi-layer composite construction bonded together with advanced epoxy resin to maximize strength, mechanical performances and weight ratio.

Weight

And finally, when it comes to weight, the ECE 22.06 / DOT / FIM certified Supertech R10 helmet tips the scales at an impressive 1.540 grams for a size medium, or 3.4 pounds, providing the S-R10 with an extremely high performance to protection to weight ratio.

EPS protection

EPS foam, made of 8 different pieces in 6 different densities, designed to distribute impact absorption properties exactly where they are needed.

A-Head

Adding to the personalization and custom, tailor-made fit of the S-R10, is the helmet’s unique and patented A-Head Fitment System. The A-Head System allows the helmet to be tuned exactly to the rider’s preference by having the ability to adjust both the height and angle at which the helmet sits on the head. The EPS is fitted with the A-Head Fitment System that allows for an ultra-specific setup that can be adapted to how deep the rider’s head sits in the helmet, as well as how far forward or backward the helmet is tilted.

Overall protection design

External and internal design and materials densities are optimized for maximum protection from linear and oblique acceleration impacts.

The shell’s lower profile is designed to protect the rider’s collarbone in a heavy impact.

Chin bar profile

Another outer shell design protection feature is the chin bar’s profile, where the base area has been specifically sculpted to give a relief section. The bottom profile is raised to clear the collarbone, and instead of the hard carbon shell coming into potential contact with the collarbone, the S-R10 has a softer EPP (expanded Polypropylene) liner which extends beyond the helmet shell itself and is covered by a more flexible rubber compound. This chin bar design provides a reduced chance of any sort of collarbone injury, one of the more common injuries in motorcycling.

Fully optimized aerodynamic shape

Overall helmet shape developed for aerodynamic efficiency and stability. Race spoiler and winglets further reduce drag by 4.54%.

Aerodynamics

The S-R10 has been developed in the full-scale wind tunnel since the beginning of its development. Aerodynamic targets for coefficient of drag in different head positions, as well as stability at different angles were a primary goal in the helmet shape development, first extensively developed with Computational Fluid Dynamics, then validated in the full-scale wind tunnel and finally on track. The result is a helmet that achieves the lowest level of drag, and the highest level of aerodynamic stability at high speed compared to any other race helmet Alpinestars has tested in the wind gallery. This has made the S-R10 already the helmet of choice by factory MotoGP teams for it's top aero performance. The road riders will benefit from this too, with reduced strain on their neck at high speed and low levels of wind noise.

Wing and spoiler

An aerodynamic spoiler is fitted with a patented release system, also utilized on the visor of the Alpinestars S-M10 motocross helmet, with elastic joints that help the spoiler to detach from the helmet shell if it is subjected to a significant impact, no matter what the angle. (2 spoilers available: Standard and Race - with a more drastic aero effect)

The lateral winglets support the stability and improves the aerodynamic drag.

The S-R10 helmet is fitted with turbulators on the visor to improve the aero-acoustic performance.

Shield

The shield mechanism is fitted with metal lock components to prevent unwanted shield detachment during impacts, locked in the closed position by a front metal lock.

The visor has two unique features including a metal locking mechanism lever to prevent unwanted shield detachment during impacts and/or crashes, plus a lowered side line for a maximized field of view, coming on top of an already outstanding wide eyeport providing 220-degrees of lateral and 57-degrees of vertical visibility for great riding comfort.

The shield attaches to the shell via side cams mechanisms, allowing the shield to rotate and to move, in order to seal it completely against the helmet’s rubber window trim.

Additionally, the visor itself can be easily changed or removed thanks to its secure and tool-less quick-release system.

The S-R10 is fitted with an Optical Class 1 shield, 3mm in thickness, and coated with an anti-scratch and anti-fog treatment.

The shield is equipped with internal pins to accommodate a PINLOCK 120XLT - 100% MAX VISION lens and external pins to accommodate tear-offs.

220° of lateral vision and 57° of vertical vision

Lowered eyeport to the sides for maximum lateral vision in the riding position.

Maximum vision

The eye port and head position is maximized for maximum view scope and riding comfort. The side line is lowered for lateral view in any position.

Shield construction

ECE 22.06 homologated optical class 1 shield.

The shield is provided with pins for fixation of a Pinlock 120XLT - 100% Max Vision lens. It is also provided with pins for fixation of tear-off films.

Shield features

The shield mechanism is fitted with metal lock levers to prevent unwanted shield detachment during impacts, that are locked in the closed position by a front metal hook. The cinematic movement is engineered to perfectly seal the visor against the shell’s rubber window trim, while staying distant from the shell in the opening phase. The tool-less quick release system allows fast and easy change of the visor.

Lining

Linings are removable and washable, and feature fabrics with anti-microbial treatments.

Crown Pad: The crown pad and the neck pad are elastically connected, for enhanced oblique impact management, with a construction based on four panels (front, sides, rear), for an optimized fit with the proper foam thickness.

Top Pad: The top pad is removable and height adjustable via the A-Head Fitment System.

ERS - Emergency Release System

Safely & easily remove cheek pads while helmet is still on.

Ventilation

When it comes to ventilation and breathability, there are 11 ventilation ports, not including the eye port, with 7 intakes including 3 in the chin guard and 4 on the top of the helmet, plus 4 exhausts, with 2 lateral ports on the chin bar, and 2 on the top rear of the helmet. These ventilation ports integrate directly with the helmet’s shell, with a series of air ducts through the inner EPS liner. With the S-R10, airflow comes in through the ports, as well as actively circulates over and around the rider’s head through a series of channels and then gets extracted out the back of the helmet.

The top vent features a large central slider which channels air down to the top of the head for better comfort, which when open, has vents for hot air extraction from the rider’s forehead. Under the rear spoiler there are two extractor vents for effective hot air exhausting. The chin vents are formed by two openings located at the front of the helmet at the sides of the shield lock mechanism, where each flap has a tab in the corner, which is used to open or close the vent. Air entering from this point is channeled towards the inner side of the shields, creating a laminated flow of air that effectively prevents fogging and misting. And additionally, the chin bar vents are used to extract humid air to the outside of the helmet.

11 ventilation ports

Chin Vent

The chin vent is formed by two openings located in the front of the helmet at each sides of the shield lock mechanism. Each flap has a tab in the corner, which is used to open or close the vent. Air entering from this point will be channeled towards the inner side of the shield, creating a laminated flow of air that effectively prevents fogging and misting.

Chin Bar Vents

These are used to extract humid air to the outside of the helmet.

Top Vent

Note

• All helmets will be delivered only with the ECE certification by default, even if it is shown differently.
• all helmets that have a visor will be delivered with a clear visor, even if it is shown differently.