Whether you’re a Japanese racer, an American muscle-car meathead, an Italian Motorcross expert or a timid little scooter rider, helmets are a must.  Decade-long laws are in place to protect that noggin of yours, and failing to do so can be fatal.

If you want a great way to stylishly protect your dome while riding your bike, check out the new Piquadro leather helmet.  Italian designers combined modern materials with a classic look to invent this new open face helmet.  Being safe just got cooler.

Piquadro’s open face motorcycle helmet is exquisitely hand-covered in brown and orange, water-repellent leather offering stylish protection (there’s also an all-brown model). It features a fully lined and padded interior, pull-down clear visor, lateral signature and adjustable safety buckle. Made in Italy, this bad boy sells for $400. (www.piquadro.com)