Acerbis and Airoh off-road helmet models added to official FIM homologated list under the FRHPhe-02 regulations set to become mandatory in 2026 FIM championships including ISDE, EnduroGP and Hard Enduro World Championship.

Acerbis and Airoh, and the FIM, have each announced helmets in their off-road racing ranges which have successfully met the new FIM homologation programme. 

These helmet models come with a standard ECE 22-06 certification, plus they have successfully passed all tests of the FIM Helmet Standard FRHPhe-02 that will be mandatory in 2026 in FIM championships.

ISDE 2026? You need to know

It is significant not just for the consistency and higher testing standards but also worth noting for all riders wanting to compete in the international FIM events including the ISDE, EnduroGP,  SuperEnduro and Hard Enduro World Championships. The regulation comes into force from 01/01/2026.

Only a few years ago the manadatory use of back protectors caught a lot of international riders out on technical inspection day at the ISDE so take note if you are heading to Portugal for the 100th Six Days.

The homologation stamp of approval is shown by the presence of the FIM homologation label sewn on the chin strap which you will now find on the Acerbis Airstrike Racing #2 and Airoh Aviator 3 EVO.

Helmets currently on the FIM list:

6D ATR-3

Acerbis Airstrike Racing #2

Airoh Aviator 3 Evo

Alpinestars S-M10

Bell Moto 10-GP

LS2 X-Force Pro

Improving standards for racing

The aim of the FRHPhe-02 is to improve riders’ head protection in racing disciplines. Phase or level two was established, with the collaboration of the helmet manufacturers back in 2022, to define a new standard that goes above and beyond the existing ones on the market (e.g., UN ECE 22.06, Snell M2020, JIS T8133), and above the FRHPhe-01.

The FRHPhe-02 standards means helmets have undergone a more complete evaluation of their performance, in addition to being previously certified as compliant with an international standard(s) listed above.

This includes new threshold requirements and tests such as new impact tests against oblique anvils, impact tests against hemispherical anvils (to measure rotational solicitations generated in impacts), a quick-removal cheek pad test, and the introduction of a Skull Fracture Criterion (SFC).

The FIM Racing Homologation Programme was established in order to grant special recognition to products related to safety and as a requirement for FIM competitions. The main aim of this programme is to meet the need for an advanced evaluation of the safety performance of different kind of products. The homologation is obtained when specific high performance and quality standards set for each product are met. 

More about the FIM Racing Homologation Programme (FRHP): www.frhp.org