The technology developed on the World Cup circuits reaches a more accessible level. Yeah, Alpinestars expands its racing range with the new Supertech R7also known as S-R7. A full-face helmet that inherits solutions seen in its top-of-the-range brother, but with a more balanced approach for the motorcyclist who alternates road and runs.
After the impact of the launch of the S-R10 (a full carbon fiber helmet with a clearly premium price) the Italian firm is moving forward with an intermediate proposal that maintains much of the technical and aesthetic appeal. As we have learned, its arrival on the international market is scheduled for the spring of this year. That is, we won’t have to wait too long.
This is the Supertech R7 (S-R7)
He Supertech R7 It was born as a high-performance helmet focused on those seeking sporting sensations without giving up daily practicality. Unlike the S-R10does not use a completely carbon fiber shell, but rather a composite fiber structure that combines lightness and resistance, prepared for both the demands of the circuit and for intensive use on the road.
As it could not be otherwise, aerodynamics has been one of the pillars of its development. It maintains the characteristic lower edge design, a solution that not only optimizes airflow at high speed, but also helps reduce the risk of injury to the collarbone area in the event of impact. It is a detail inherited directly from competition experience and that reinforces its racing approach.
One of the most interesting elements of S-R7 It is the patented system A-Head internal adjustment. Using a micro-adjustment mechanism located at the top of the interior, the rider can modify the depth and inclination of the helmet on the head. In practice, this allows the viewing angle to be adapted according to the driving position.
For example, on a superbike with a very loaded position on the front axle, such as a Yamaha R1 or one Kawasaki ZX-10Rthe tilt can be optimized to prevent the top edge of the screen from limiting vision when wheeling docked. In a sports naked like one Z900 or one Street Triplethe fit can be oriented towards a more neutral and comfortable position for daily use. This is a technology that until now was reserved for higher-end models and is now being democratized within the transalpine catalogue.
In the ventilation section, the S-R7 It incorporates a system with 10 air inlets and outlets (6 front and 4 extractors) designed to keep the temperature stable in the most demanding conditions. In addition, it includes pre-installation for hydration systems, a detail especially valued by those who ride in sessions in the middle of summer or participate in long-duration events.
The field of vision, obviously, is another of the strong points of this new generation helmet. According to the brand, it offers a width comparable to that of the top model, favoring peripheral perception and reading of circuit lines, as well as control of the environment on the open road.
In its international launch there has been talk of a price around 650 euros. In the absence of official confirmation for the Spanish market, everything indicates that it will be positioned clearly below the S-R10 (which starts at 999 euros), becoming a very attractive alternative within the segment of high-end full-face sports helmets.
Main features Alpinestars Supertech R7 (S-R7)
- Design inherited from S-R10its appearance is almost identical to that of the flagship model.
- Multi-layer composite fiber helmet: High-tech composite materials.
- A-Head System: The height and angle of the liner are adjusted.
- Field of vision of 220º laterally and 57º longitudinally.
- ECE 22.06 and DOT safety certifications.
