California Superbike School and the Nolan X-Lite
The California Superbike School – the UK’s longest established and most popular track-based training school – is to use the X-Lite X-802 for its coaches throughout 2012.
Founded by the legendary Keith Code in 1980, the California Superbike Schools are dedicated to discovering, improving and refining the art of cornering. CSS came to the UK in 1996, when motorcycle journalist and racer Andy Ibbott taught his first students at Cadwell Park. Since then the UK operation has expanded, taking on responsibility for Europe, Scandinavia, the Middle East, India and South Africa, operating from premises on the Silverstone Technology Park.
X-lite’s X-802 is the helmet of choice for two of 2011’s World Champions; WSB victor Carlos Checa and MotoGP champion Casey Stoner. Jorge Lorenzo – who claimed the MotoGP crown in 2010 – has also been a long-term wearer of the X-802. All three riders played a role in the original development of the helmet, which began back in 2008. It is the racing helmet of the Nolan Group, and the design represents the culmination of years of experience at the very top flight of motorcycle racing.
The X-802 features three sizes of outer shell with ASD (Adjustable Stability Device) built in to aid stability at speed, and extract hot air from the interior. The integrated front aerodynamic vent, side air extractors, direct entry front air intake and indirect entry upper air intake all work together with the ASD to maintain comfort under the most severe conditions. The visor of the X-802 has an impressively wide field of vision and a superbly fluid mechanism, and the triple-density removable cheek pads utilise STEADYFIT, ensuring comfort and security even at the pressure high speeds bring.
X-lite and the California Superbike School are looking forward to working together in 2012 with a partnership that brings together professional coaching in the art of cornering and MotoGP-level helmet technology.
