BMW's System V Bluetooth motorcycle helmet

Not to be confused with MOMO's and Motorola's recent release of their Bluetooth Fighter Helmet, BMW has themselves whipped up a Bluetooth motorcycle helmet called the System V. Though it's a great dell less attractive than Moto-MOMO's helmet (and its name is just a slight bit more intimidating than the freaking Fighter Helmet), it's still pretty well equipped itself, with its fibre glass, carbon and Kevlar laminate shell, two array mics up near the forehead (not our first choice for location, but whatevs), a DSP to cut back on wind noise and interference, two speakers, integrated batteries, and, of course, the Bluetooth headset module.

[Via Blueserker]

[Olivier @ Dec 19th 2005 1:03AM]

I am just guessing that they put the mics up there (forehead area) just to avoid some wind interference either from the pilot's breathing or the wind that circulates beneath the helmet when driving.

Just an idea...

[Alex @ Dec 19th 2005 1:03AM]

the reason BMW put the mic(s) up by the forehead is because the helmet's entire front half (not just the wind-screen) can be opened while it is being worn-- the front half of the helmet swivels at the temples. BMW has had this style of convertible full-face helmet for over a decade, making some of the most sophisticated and comfortable helmets around. if i'm not mistaken, BMW has offered Bluetooth in their helmets for a couple of years now-- certainly predating the moto-momo helmet. the BMW helmet will also actually protect your head in a collision.

[Ed Pheil @ Aug 4th 2007 5:40AM]

I am out to get another of these helmets. A few years ago they put out this helmet with bluetooth, however, they all shorted out when they got wet, so they withdrew the bluetooth capability for a few years till they could fix it. This is the reintroduction. I bought my first System V after the bluetooth had been withdrawn in anticipation that they would reissue it and I could back fit it to my helmet and get the second rider helmet with the bluetooth already installed.

[John Young @ Dec 19th 2005 1:03AM]

Whoa! Can I carve a charging cradle out of a cave wall, with a nice little halogen spot over it, and an elderly English butler to bring me the helmet when the red phone rings?

ER, never mind. Forget I said anything.

[Chris Meadows @ Dec 19th 2005 1:03AM]

Sounds like a great idea but do we really need to multi-task while riding a motorcycle? What happened to being one-with-the-road? Whatever...I'll probably buy one anyway.

[David Harvey @ Dec 19th 2005 1:03AM]

OK--so where does one buy the system 5 helmet..a BMW cycle dealer?

[george Valkai @ Jul 20th 2007 7:06AM]

I am on the market to buy one, any source in the US?