When Schuberth announced its new ‘Concept’ helmet in 2025, it proudly pointed out that its ‘ECE-R22.06 UA’ marking meant it was the first lid to be tested and certified as safe to use with a universal accessory… like an intercom.
But digging into what that actually means opens a massive can of worms, and it’s one we need get into so you can understand why it has such a big impact on fitting intercoms, cameras and ANY other accessory to ANY motorcycle helmet.
While debate still rages over whether the GoPro fixed to Michael Schumacher’s helmet contributed to his tragic injuries, it’s entirely plausible that sticking objects to the outside of your motorcycle lid, or indeed adding anything – inside or out – that wasn’t designed specifically for it could lead to injury or worse in a crash.
The new ‘UA’ (Universal Accessory) and ‘SA’ (Specific Accessory) classification of helmets under the ECE-R22.06 safety regulation sets out to address that, but it also means your choices for intercoms and other gear could be very limited… READ MORE...
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