Spanish startup Zyon unveils a modular motorcycle helmet with built-in air filtration, app connectivity, crash detection, and smart lighting for safer, cleaner urban rides.
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Motorcyclists battling urban pollution may soon have a new high-tech ally. Madrid-based startup Zyon has developed a modular motorcycle helmet equipped with a multi-layer air filtration system designed to shield riders from harmful airborne pollutants, allergens, and fumes without compromising on comfort or connectivity.
A Breath of Fresh Air for Urban Riders
At the heart of Zyon’s innovation is its patented four-layer filter, neatly integrated into the helmet’s chin guard. The layers include:
Riders can toggle between three airflow modes using a bright red button on the chin bar, tailoring ventilation based on conditions. A companion mobile app monitors local air quality and notifies users when it’s time to replace the filter, typically every one to three months.
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More Than Just Clean Air
Zyon’s helmet goes beyond filtering smog. It packs several smart safety and comfort features, including:
- Automatic emergency alerts via crash detection sensors.
- USB-C charging with up to 18 hours of battery life.
- A motion-sensing rear light that activates during braking.
- A retractable sun visor and a flip-up chin guard for modular use.
- MIPS protection system for rotational impact safety.
- ECE 22.06 P/J certification, meeting Europe’s latest standards.
Constructed from a lightweight fibre shell, the helmet balances tech integration with a clean, aerodynamic design. It’s offered in five colors and six sizes, and each pre-order kit includes 12 filters, a cleaning kit, and a helmet bag.
Premium Price, Premium Competition
Priced at US$935 (approx. RM4,347.00), Zyon’s helmet faces stiff competition from established modular heavyweights like the Shoei Neotec 3 and Schuberth E2. While those may not filter urban air, they offer top-tier crash protection with long-standing reputations.
Zyon, however, is betting on its unique feature set and clean-air promise to set it apart. With over 4,000 pre-orders already logged, the company plans to deliver its first batch by year’s end. Whether it lives up to its promise, especially at this premium price, will depend on real-world feedback once riders take it to the streets.
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