Retro vs Car -Brett

A rider's experience

“I am writing to thank you for helping to save my life. On August 5, 2024, I decided to take a short motorcycle ride to the gym. I put on jeans, sturdy shoes, riding gloves, and a backpack with armor padding on the back. Most importantly, I strapped on my gloss black and chrome Daytona Retro full-face helmet. I've worn it on every ride.

While riding with the slow flow of traffic near my home, a car driver pulled out of a stop sign intersection on my right. Not only did they fail to yield the right of way or even brake, but they accelerated into me. They were not looking at all, and I was in full view in front of their car.

I was struck hard broadside. The bumper of the car smashed my right foot, causing multiple compound fractures. I was sent flying, tumbled, and smashed into the road a couple of times before ending up across the street.

I realized I had no head or neck injury to speak of. Thorough scans and X-rays at the trauma hospital confirmed it.

I was able to take off the helmet while EMTs were en route. Another man, a few doors down from my hospital room, had wrecked on his motorcycle without wearing a helmet. He could not breathe on his own due to a head injury. He lives, but has to finish his recovery in a convalescent hospital.

I bought the helmet because it perfectly complemented the modern-retro design of my bike, had a great price, and favorable reviews. Because of that purchase, and the decision to wear it every time I rode, no matter how short the ride, I can continue enjoying life and take care of my family.

Thank you for designing and testing a great-looking, quality product that functioned exactly how it should.”