FIM RACING HOMOLOGATION PROGRAMME FOR HELMETS (FRHPhe)

Homologation manual n. FRHPhe-01

February 2019
Amendments in red colour
GLOSSARY ................................................................................................................................. 3
I. FOREWORD......................................................................................................................... 5
II. SCOPE................................................................................................................................. 7
III. TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND CRITERIA (FIM HELMET STANDARD) .......................... 8
III.1 ELIGIBLE HELMETS ..................................................................................................... 8
III.2 TESTING PROCEDURES .............................................................................................. 8
III.2.1 SAMPLES #1, #2 AND #3: LINEAR IMPACT TESTS ............................................ 9
III.2.2 SAMPLE #4 AND #5: OBLIQUE IMPACT TEST .................................................. 12
III.2.3 SAMPLE #6: PENETRATION TEST ..................................................................... 15
III.2.4 SAMPLE #7: STORAGE ...................................................................................... 16
III.2.5 SAMPLE #8, #9 AND #10: EXTRA TESTS .......................................................... 16
III.2.6 SUMMARY OF ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ............................................................ 16
IV. TERMS AND CONDITIONS ............................................................................................... 18
IV.1 APPLICATION ............................................................................................................ 18
IV.2 TESTING .................................................................................................................... 20
IV.3 GRANTING OF THE HOMOLOGATION ...................................................................... 20
IV.4 LABELING .................................................................................................................. 20
IV.5 POST-HOMOLOGATION CONTROLS ........................................................................ 21
IV.6 INVOICING ................................................................................................................. 21
IV.7 WARRANTIES REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPLIANCE
WITH LABOUR, HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS ....................................................... 22
IV.8 INDEMNITIES AND LIABILITY ................................................................................... 22
IV.9 INSURANCE ............................................................................................................... 23
IV.10 WITHDRAWAL........................................................................................................ 23
IV.11 CONSEQUENCES OF WITHDRAWAL ..................................................................... 24
IV.12 ANNOUNCEMENT .................................................................................................. 25
IV.13 TRANPARENCY...................................................................................................... 25
IV.14 APPLICABLE LAW AND ARBITRATION ................................................................. 25
V. APPLICATION FORM (HOMOLOGATION) / FRHPhe-01 .................................................. 26
VI. APPLICATION FORM (UPDATE) / FRHPhe-01 ................................................................ 30

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GLOSSARY

FRHP (FIM Racing FIM Programme that grants recognition to products related
Homologation Programme) to safety and required for competitions.

FRHPhe (FIM Racing FIM Programme that grants recognition to helmets that
Homologation Programme meet the FIM Helmet Standard.
for helmets)

FIM Racing Homologation Confirmation issued by the FIM as an official specification

of performance for products related to safety and required
for competitions.

FIM Helmet Standard Ensemble of testing methods and corresponding

performance criteria through which helmets are granted a
FIM Racing Homologation.

Applicant Legal entity applying for the FRHPhe and representing the
trademark. The applicant shall be the company that
markets the helmet to its end-users through customary
sales channels (wholesalers/retailers/direct sales) or sells
and/or supplies the helmet to competitors and teams. The
Applicant may, and in many cases will, also be a helmet
manufacturer.

Homologation Manual Formal document that provides the Technical information

and criteria, the Terms and Conditions and the Application
Form of the FRHPhe. The Homologation Manual, duly filled
in, signed and returned by the Applicant to the FIM,
represents the official application to the FRHPhe.

Application Form Part of the Homologation Manual, to be completed by the

(homologation or update) Applicant while applying for the FRHPhe.

(Helmet) Model Helmet of a certain name/design/shape/material.

(Helmet) Size Suggested head circumference (expressed in cm) that

ideally fits the helmet inner diameter.

(Helmet) Combination of Helmet configuration obtained with one or more external

accessories helmet accessories (e.g. aerodynamic devices, ventilation
appendices).

Helmet Sample Particular unit of a Helmet Model, of a certain Size and with
a certain Combination of accessories.

Testing Laboratory Private or public entity that has received an assignment

from the FIM to perform tests according to a certain
Homologation Manual and for the FRHPhe.

Test Report Document issued by the Testing Laboratory that contains

the test results relatively to a specific Application Form.

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Homologation Notice Formal document that expresses the granting of the
homologation and sets out the rights licensed by the FIM.

Homologation Emblem Emblem issued by the FIM together with the Homologation
Notice. It includes the Applicant logo, the FIM logo, the
FRHP logo, the category of product (Helmets), the Helmet
Model and Size, the Homologation Manual of reference.

Homologation Refusal Formal letter transmitted by the FIM to the Applicant in the
event that homologation is not granted to an Applicant for
a particular helmet.

Homologation Labels Official labels provided by the FIM to the Applicant once
homologation is granted.

Homologation Label cost Fee associated with the purchase of official labels from the
FIM related to the FRHPhe.

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I. FOREWORD
Until now, the FIM has referred solely to existing international standards for the approval of
helmets for use in its competitions.

In order to take account of a more complete and demanding evaluation of performance, and
give specific and exclusive recognition to helmets that meet more demanding criteria, the
FIM Technical and Circuit Racing Commissions have now launched a pioneering and
unique programme, the FIM Racing Homologation Programme for helmets (FRHPhe), which
features the latest state of art methods of testing.

Under this programme, the FIM will grant helmets a homologation certificate and labels,
which will be a mandatory prerequisite to be entitled to access FIM Circuit Racing
competitions.

To obtain such homologation, the helmet will have to meet the high performance and
quality standard set by the FIM, in addition to be approved according to selected
international standards.

The helmet properties will be evaluated through a test protocol which aims to trigger the
development of helmets offering an optimal protection for riders. An optimal protection is
understood as providing a minimised risk of skull fracture and of the multiple forms of brain
damage, as well as a measured and controlled mechanical performance of the protective
padding and the shell.

The FIM test approach will first assess the helmet response to very high and medium-low
severity linear impacts, randomly in 13 out of 22 pre-established locations distributed all
over the helmet surface. This aims at evenly assessing the level of protection against skull
fracture and at featuring the mechanical properties of the protective padding (or liner).

Innovatively, the FIM test procedure will then pioneer the assessment of the helmet
response to medium severity oblique impacts, aiming at evaluating the level of protection
against brain injuries generated by critical rotational accelerations. The oblique test
constitutes the most novel and modern aspect of the methods of testing and reflects a very
common scenario occurring in real world accidents, although never addressed in
international standards so far.

In addition, a penetration test will be included in the protocol and used to check the shell
resistance to impacts against sharp objects.

FIM Homologated helmets will be required in all Circuit Racing FIM World Championships
and Prize events as of 2019. The homologation will allow the FIM to ensure a more
complete and high-end protection for its riders and in particular to better track and control
helmets used in FIM competitions. It will also tend to preserve the interests of the
homologated helmets’ manufacturers. The FIM is hopeful that the new testing protocol can
evolve still further, while serving as an inspiration for and cascading to international
standards for road use.

This document was prepared under the direction of the FIM International Technical
Commission, in collaboration with the Laboratory of Impact of the University of Zaragoza

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and leading road helmet manufacturers. The document provides the TECHNICAL
INFORMATION AND CRITERIA, the TERMS AND CONDITIONS and the APPLICATION FORM,
for interested parties wishing to apply to the Programme.

This document may be subject to amendments as determined by the FIM.

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II. SCOPE
Eligibility of the FIM racing homologated Model, Size and combination of accessories to be
used as from 2019 at FIM World Championship, Cup & Prize events as listed in below

 FIM Grand Prix World Championship

 FIM Superbike World Championship
 FIM Supersport World Championship
 FIM Sidecar World Championship
 Red Bull FIM MotoGP Rookies Cup
 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship
 FIM CEV Repsol Moto3 Junior World Championship
 FIM World Record Attempts
 FIM Drag Bike World Cup
 FIM Endurance World Championship
 FIM Endurance World Cup
For further information concerning the events at which FIM racing homologated helmets
are mandatory, please refer to the specific Regulations yearly issued for each World
Championship, Cup or Prize.

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III. TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND CRITERIA (FIM HELMET
STANDARD)

III.1 ELIGIBLE HELMETS

A helmet is eligible for homologation if it is certified compliant with at least one of the
following standards:

 UNECE 22.05 Type P

 Snell M 2015
 JIS T8133 2015 Type 2 Full face

Moreover, eligible helmets must meet the following requirements:

 a protective lower face cover must be present and must be not detachable
or moveable and made of the same material of the shell;
 the shell needs to be constructed in one piece (example: without any
seam);
 a retention system with a strap and the double D-ring closing system
must be present.

III.2 TESTING PROCEDURES

The test procedures of the present document are mainly based on UNECE 22.05.

The FRHPhe homologates a range of Sizes (those wished by the Applicant) of a specific
Helmet Model, if all the test results fulfill the conditions as defined hereinafter. Within one
Size, the homologation is valid for one or more Combination(s) of accessories and not for
others (see hereinafter).

Testing procedures described in this document imply the use of 10 Helmet Samples per
Size and per Combination of accessories, distributed in the different test phases as follows:

 Samples #1, #2 and #3: Conditioning, Weight, Linear impact tests

 Samples #4 and #5: Conditioning, Weight, Oblique impact tests
 Sample #6: Conditioning, Weight, Penetration tests
 Sample #7: Storage
 Sample #8, #9 and #10: Conditioning, Weight, Extra tests if needed

A detailed description of the test phases is given hereinafter.

The helmets are homologated per Size and per declared Combination of accessories (e.g.
aerodynamic devices). The Applicant shall declare all accessories that will be fitted to the
helmet and how they will be combined for use. As a general rule, all declared Combinations
of the declared accessories will be tested within the same homologation. The same

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Combinations of accessories shall be used at the events as reported in Error! Reference
source not found..

The Applicant shall declare the cover paint and the comfort padding used.
The correspondence between the Helmet Size and the corresponding EN960:2006
headform to be used in the test shall be according to Table 1.

Helmets of Size 50 cm or smaller shall be tested with the headform “A”. Helmets of Size 62
cm or larger shall be tested with the headform “O”.

Largest Size specified (cm)

50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62
50 A A C
Smallest Size Specified (cm)

51 C C C
52 C C E
53 E E E
54 E E E
55 E E J
56 J J J
57 J J J
58 J J M
59 J M M
60 M M M
61 M O
62 O
Table 1: Correspondence between test headforms and Helmet Sizes.

III.2.1 SAMPLES #1, #2 AND #3: LINEAR IMPACT TESTS

This set of tests is designed to measure the impact absorption capacity of helmets. While
the tests on Sample #1 and #2 focus only on the assessment of the protection against
skull fracture and the mechanical characterization of the liner, the test on Sample #3
assesses the level of protection against brain damage, using more recent biomechanical
bases.

A total of 13 linear impact tests shall be performed according to UNECE 22.05 7.3 (impact-
absorption tests) with the following inclusions or modifications:

a) Helmet conditioning and weight

After solvent conditioning (as defined in UNECE 22.05 7.2.1), the Samples shall be stored in
an atmosphere with a temperature of (25 ± 5)°C and a relative humidity of (50 ± 20)% for a
period of not less than 4h. No further conditioning is required prior to test. The weight of
the helmet fitted with the corresponding Combination of accessories as it will be used in
competition (such as ventilation devices, aerodynamics devices, ear cups, etc.) and with
standard paint shall be measured and recorded.

b) Headforms

A set of headforms defined as follows shall be used:

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  the external dimensions shall be according to EN960:2006
 the resonance frequency shall be according to EN960:2006
 the mass shall be according to EN960:2006 (instrumentation included)
 the position of the center of gravity shall be according to EN960:2006
The headform inertia matrix of reference for the homologation is according to Table 2
(principal directions only, with regards to the centre of gravity):

Headform Circumference Ixx [Kg cm2] Iyy [Kg cm2] Izz [Kg cm2]
Mass [Kg]
denomination [mm] (± 5%) (± 5%) (± 5%)
A 495* 3.1 (± 0.10) 142.2 166.6 95.0

C 515* 3.6 (± 0.10) 172.6 203.3 113.2

E 535* 4.1 (± 0.12) 202.9 238.6 141.3

J 575* 4.7 (± 0.14) 264.0 318.3 193.1

M 605* 5.6 (± 0.16) 337.4 402.7 252.7

O 625* 6.1 (± 0.18) 383.6 461.1 293.5

*Tolerances according to UN 960:2006

Table 2. Properties of the headforms.

c) Positioning of the helmet

The headform shall be positioned inside the helmet according to the following instructions:

 Head Positioning Index (HPI): the headform shall be positioned inside the
helmet respecting the HPI as declared by the Applicant; the HPI shall
respect the requirements of annex 5 of UNECE 22.05;
 chinstrap tension: the retention system shall be adjusted under the chin
of the headform and tightened to a tension of 75 ± 5 N (over strap friction)
with a deflection angle of 45 ± 5°.

Before each impact, the helmet shall be re-positioned according to the HPI and the
retention system re-tensioned.

d) Measuring assembly

Headforms shall be fitted with an assembly of instruments containing a set of 3 linear

accelerometers and 3 angular rate sensors, located at their centre of gravity.

The assembly shall enable the measurement at the centre of gravity of the three
components of the linear acceleration (𝑎𝑥 , 𝑎𝑦 , 𝑎𝑧 ) and the angular rate (𝜔𝑥 , 𝜔𝑦 , 𝜔𝑧 ) over
time.

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The 3 linear accelerometers shall be oriented in the three natural directions of the
headform. The accelerometers shall be capable of withstanding a maximum acceleration of
2000 g without damage. The acceleration data shall be sampled at a frequency of 10000 Hz
and filtered in accordance with the latest edition of ISO 6487 (CFC 1000).

The angular rate sensors shall have a measurement capacity of 8000 deg/s, between 0 and
2000 Hz. The angular velocity data shall be sampled at a frequency of 10000 Hz and filtered
in accordance with the latest edition of ISO 6487 (CFC 180).

e) Anvil

Only a flat steel anvil shall be used, with a circular impact face of diameter 130 ± 3 mm.

f) Impact sites and speed

UNECE 22.05 POINTS

5 linear impact tests in points B, X, P, R and S (according to UNECE 22.05 7.3.4.2) shall be
performed in this sequence on Sample #1 and Sample #3. Only one impact per site shall be
performed.

"EXTRA" POINTS
3 impact tests shall be performed on Sample #2. The impact points shall be selected
among the 12 points as listed below and depicted in Figure 1, respecting the indicated
order. The selected impact points shall not be less than 120 mm apart.

BP, in the front-superior area, situated in the vertical longitudinal plane of symmetry of
the helmet (0º) and at a midpoint between the point B and the point P.

BXL, in the left (315º) front-lateral area, situated in the vertical plane and at an angle of
20°measured from Z above the AA' plane.

BXR, in the right (45º) front-lateral area, situated in the vertical plane and at an angle of
20°measured from Z above the AA' plane.

BXPL, in the left (315º) front-lateral-superior area, situated in the vertical plane and at a
midpoint between the point BX and the point P.

BXPR, in the right (45º) front-lateral-superior area, situated in the vertical plane and at a
midpoint between the point BX and the point P.

XPL, in the left (270º) lateral-superior area, situated in the central transverse vertical
plane and at a midpoint between the point X and the point P.

XPR, in the right (90º) lateral-superior area, situated in the central transverse vertical
plane and at a midpoint between the point X and the point P.

RXL, in the left (225º) rear-lateral area, situated in the vertical plane and at an angle of
20°measured from Z above the AA' plane.

RXR, in the right (135º) rear-lateral area, situated in the vertical plane and at an angle of
20°measured from Z above the AA' plane.

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RXPL, in the left (225º) rear-lateral-superior area, situated in the vertical plane and at a
midpoint between the point RX and the point P.

RXPR, in the right (135º) rear-lateral-superior area, situated in the vertical plane and at a
midpoint between the point RX and the point P.

RP, in the rear-superior area, situated in the vertical longitudinal plane of symmetry of
the helmet (180º) and at a midpoint between the point R and the point P.

Figure 1: Identification of extra points.

Impacts at points shall be within 10 mm radius of the defined point.

The test headform shall be positioned so that the designated point of the helmet is
vertically above the center of the anvil. The plane tangential to the point of impact shall be
horizontal. This prescription does not apply for the S impact point. When testing impact
point S, the impact point shall be not less than 15 mm from the rim.

The drop height shall be such to obtain an impact speed of:

 8.20 (+0.15, -0.0) m/s for points B, X, P and R on Sample #1

 6.00 (+0.15, -0.0) m/s for point S on Sample #1
 8.20 (+0.15, -0.0) m/s for the "extra" points on Sample #2
 5.00 (+0.15, -0.0) m/s for points B, X, P, R and S on Sample #3

The velocity of the moving mass shall be measured between 1 cm and 6 cm before impact,
to an accuracy of 1%.

g) Acceptance criteria

The peak of the resultant linear acceleration (𝑃𝐿𝐴) values (measured at the center of gravity
of the headform) shall not exceed 275 g in all impact sites on Sample #1 and #2, 208 g on
Sample #3.

The Head Injury Criterion (𝐻𝐼𝐶) shall not exceed the value of 2880 in all impact sites on
Sample #1 and #2, 1300 on Sample #3.

III.2.2 SAMPLE #4 AND #5: OBLIQUE IMPACT TEST

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The objective of this test is to measure, in fully repeatable conditions, the capacity of the
helmet to absorb and damp rotational solicitations generated in impacts combining normal
and tangential forces.

The test is based on a standard impact-absorption test, with a particular type of anvil and
dropping speed. The test is conceived to be performed by using the same headforms of the
linear impact test, instrumented with the same sensors.

A total of 5 oblique tests shall be performed similarly to linear impact tests of UNECE 22.05
7.3 (impact-absorption tests) with the following inclusions or modifications:

a) Helmet conditioning and weight

The same conditioning and weight measurement of the linear impact tests of the present
procedure (Samples #1, #2 and #3) shall be applied.

b) Headforms

The oblique impact test shall use the same set of headforms as defined for the linear
impact tests of the present procedure. An external additional coating is applied to the
headform before the helmet is placed on the headform to be tested. The coating consists of
a thin layer (<0.4 mm) of high performance platinum cure liquid silicone, with the technical
data as indicated in Table 3 .

Technical Data of the Coating

Mixed viscosity 23000 cps
Specific gravity 1.07 g/cc
Specific volume 25.8 cu.in./lb.
Shore A hardness 10A
Tensile strength 475 psi
100% modulus 22 psi
Elongation at break % 1000%
Die B tear strength 102 pli
Shrinkage <0.001 in./in.
Table 3. Properties of the additional coating.

c) Positioning of the helmet

The headform shall be positioned inside the helmet in the same way as for the linear
impact test of the present procedure.

d) Measuring assembly

The measuring assembly shall be the same as the one used for the linear impact tests of
the present procedure.

e) Anvil

A so called "oblique anvil" shall be used. This type of anvil shall consist of a solid cylinder
of diameter 130 ± 3 mm with an impact face consisting of a section at 45 ± 0.5° with
respect to its longitudinal axis, covered in abrasive paper. The abrasive paper shall be a

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sheet of grade 80 closed-coat aluminum oxide abrasive paper. The abrasive paper shall be
replaced after significant damage (up to 3 tests).

f) Impact sites and speed

Impacts shall be performed in correspondence of the 5 sites as depicted in Table 4 and

Table 5. Only one impact per site shall be performed. Helmet Sample #4 is used for front-
lateral right (45°), rear (180°) and lateral left (270°), while Helmet Sample #5 is used for
front (0°) and rear-lateral right (135°).

Front-lateral Rear Lateral left Front Rear-lateral right

right (45°) (180°) (270°) (0°) (135°)

Table 4. Impact layouts for the oblique test: SIDE VIEW

Front-lateral Rear Lateral left Front Rear-lateral right

right (45°) (180°) (270°) (0°) (135°)

Table 5. Impact layouts for the oblique test: TOP VIEW

Impacts at points shall be within 10 mm radius of the defined point.

The test headform shall be positioned so that the designated point of the helmet is
vertically above the center of the anvil. For all oblique impact layouts, the central vertical
axis of the headform shall be aligned to the vertical with a tolerance of ± 0.5°.

The drop height shall be such to obtain an impact speed of 8.00 (+0.15, -0.0) m/s. In a 45°
anvil, this speed gives the following normal (𝑉𝑁 ) and tangential (𝑉𝑇 ) components:

 VN = 5.66 m/s
 VT = 5.66 m/s

The velocity of the moving mass shall be measured between 1 cm and 6 cm before impact,
to an accuracy of 1%.

g) Acceptance criteria

The peak of the resultant linear acceleration (𝑃𝐿𝐴) values (measured at the center of gravity
of the headform) shall not exceed 208 g in all impact sites on Sample #4 and #5.

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The Head Injury Criterion (𝐻𝐼𝐶) shall not exceed the value of 1300 in all impact sites on
Sample #4 and #5.

The peak of the resultant rotational acceleration (𝑃𝑅𝐴) shall be calculated differentiating
the rotational velocity values. The 𝑃𝑅𝐴 shall not exceed 10400 rad/s2 in all impact sites on
Sample #4 and #5.

The injury predictor so called as Brain Injury Criterion (𝐵𝑟𝐼𝐶) shall be also calculated as
follows:

2
𝜔𝑥 2 𝜔𝑦 𝜔𝑧 2
𝐵𝑟𝐼𝐶 = √( ) +( ) +( )
𝜔𝑥𝐶 𝜔𝑦𝐶 𝜔𝑧𝐶

where

ωx , ωy and ωz are maximum angular rates on X-, Y-, and Z-axis
respectively
 ωxC , ωyC and ωzC are the critical angular velocities in their respective
directions:
o ωxC = 66.25 rad/s
o ωyC = 56.45 rad/s
o ωzC = 42.87 rad/s

The final time of the impact is calculated as the time where the resultant linear acceleration
decreases at 5 g after its maximum peak.

The resultant value of 𝐵𝑟𝐼𝐶 must have at no time a value exceeding 0.78 during the defined
impact time, in all impact sites of Sample #4 and #5.

III.2.3 SAMPLE #6: PENETRATION TEST

The objective of these tests is to ensure the helmet shell integrity.

The testing procedure is in accordance with JIS T8133:2015 5.2 and 7.5 for a Type 2
protective helmet, with the following inclusions or modifications:

a) Helmet conditioning and weight

The same conditioning and weight measurement of the linear impact tests of the present
procedure (Samples #1, #2 and #3) shall be applied.

b) Helmet support

The support for the helmet being subjected to the penetration test is spherical so as to
provide reasonable support for the helmet and conformance with the interior of the helmet
immediately beneath the site of the penetration test.

c) Penetration sites

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The penetration test shall be conducted at a minimum of 2 points located at any site on the
helmet on or above the "test line" as defined by Snell M2015. The two points shall be at
least 75 mm apart from each other.

d) Acceptance criteria

There must be no contact between the striker tip and the spherical support surface in all
the tests.

III.2.4 SAMPLE #7: STORAGE

Sample #7 is the so called "reference helmet". The helmet is stored for reference.

III.2.5 SAMPLE #8, #9 AND #10: EXTRA TESTS

Sample #8, #9 and #10 shall be used for extra tests if needed.

III.2.6 SUMMARY OF ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

A Helmet Model and Size is granted homologation (with the declared Combinations of
accessories if any) if it complies with all the criteria in accordance with Table 6.

FRHPhe-01
Samples #1 and #2 - 𝑃𝐿𝐴 ≤ 275 g
- 𝐻𝐼𝐶 ≤ 2880
Sample #3 - 𝑃𝐿𝐴 ≤ 208 g
- 𝐻𝐼𝐶 ≤ 1300
Samples #4 and #5 - 𝑃𝐿𝐴 ≤ 208 g
- 𝐻𝐼𝐶 ≤ 1300
- 𝑃𝑅𝐴 ≤ 10400 rad/s2
- 𝐵𝑟𝐼𝐶 ≤ 0.78
Sample #6 No contact between
striker tip and the
support surface.
Table 6. Acceptance criteria for FRHPhe-01

Notwithstanding the above, to be granted the homologation, the helmet shall not exhibit
(after any of all the prescribed tests) any breakage or deformation that is deemed
dangerous by the FIM.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The present Technical information and criteria will be updated in July 2020 (FRHPhe-02)
according to the acceptance criteria and applicable seasons as below (Table 7 and Table
8).

FRHPhe-02*
Samples #1 and #2 - 𝑃𝐿𝐴 ≤ 275 g
- 𝐻𝐼𝐶 ≤ 2400
Sample #3 - 𝑃𝐿𝐴 ≤ 160 g
- 𝐻𝐼𝐶 ≤ 1000

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 Samples #4 and #5 - 𝑃𝐿𝐴 ≤ 160 g
- 𝐻𝐼𝐶 ≤ 1000
- 𝑃𝑅𝐴 ≤ 8000 rad/s2
- 𝐵𝑟𝐼𝐶 ≤ 0.6
Sample #6 No contact between
striker tip and the
support surface.
Table 7. Acceptance criteria for FRHPhe-02.

FRHPhe-02
FIM World Championships and Prize events Seasons for which the homologation is
applicable
 FIM Grand Prix World Championship From first event of 2022 season
 FIM Superbike World Championship
 FIM Supersport World
Championship
 FIM Sidecar World Championship
 Red Bull FIM MotoGP Rookies Cup
 FIM Supersport 300 World
Championship
 FIM CEV Repsol Moto3 Junior World
Championship
 FIM World Record Attempts
 FIM Drag Bike World Cup
 FIM Endurance World From first event of 2022-2023 season
Championship
 FIM Endurance World Cup
Table 8. Applicable events and seasons for FRHPhe-02

The aforementioned timeline and the thresholds may be adjusted by FIM if changes notably
in headforms and/or the international standards of reference and/or other important
features of the FIM Helmet Standard FRHP-02 are implemented.

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V. APPLICATION FORM (HOMOLOGATION) / FRHPhe-01
To be filled in for each Helmet Model* and returned by e-mail to [email protected]

*If a Helmet Model exists in different versions (corresponding to one or more international
standards), an individual application must be done for each version with its relative Sizes and
Combinations of accessories.

(1) Applicant's information

(1.1) Name

(1.2) Address (road, city, ZIP code, country)

(1.3) E-mail

(1.4) Phone

(1.5) Commercial trade mark(s)

(1.6) Contact name

(1.7) VAT number/Legal registration number

(2) Manufacturer's information

(2.1) Name

(2.2) Address (road, city, ZIP code, country)

(2.3) E-mail

(2.4) Phone

(2.5) Contact name

(3) Helmet Model

(3.1) Commercial name(s)

(3.2) Date of manufacture (mm, yyyy)

UNECE 22.05 n.
(3.3) Standard(s) under which this
Snell M2015 n.
helmet is approved (at least one)
JIS T8133 2015 n.

(3.4) Submitted sizes (in cm)

(3.5) Wished amount of Homologation
labels (per size and per year)

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 (Please indicate items for each Helmet Size if they differ)

(4) Helmet characteristics

(4.1) Weight (overall, including all

accessories and with tolerances)

(4.2) HPI (Head Positioning Index)

(4.3) SHELL

(4.3.1) Thickness(es)

(4.3.2) Material(s) (matrix, fibre

reinforcement, weaving, n. layers)
(4.3.3) Weight (without
accessories, after cutting holes,
with tolerances)

(4.3.4) Production process

(4.4) COVER PAINT

(4.4.1) Manufacturer's name

(4.4.2) Commercial name

(4.4.3) Type of paint

(4.4.4) Weight (with tolerances)

(4.5) ACCESSORIES (e.g. ventilation devices, venturi, spoilers)

(4.5.1) List of submitted

accessories**

(4.5.2) List of submitted

Combinations of accessories***

(4.5.3) Material(s) (for each

accessory)

(4.5.4) Fixation method (for each

accessory)

(4.6) PROTECTIVE PADDING

(4.6.1) Material(s)

(4.6.2) Manufacturer's name

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(4.6.3) Commercial name

(4.6.4) Thickness(es)

(4.6.5) Density(ies)

(4.6.6) Weight

(4.7) CHIN GUARD PROTECTIVE PADDING

(4.7.1) Material(s)

(4.7.2) Manufacturer's name

(4.7.3) Commercial name

(4.7.4) Thickness(es)

(4.7.5) Density(ies)

(4.7.6) Weight (with tolerances)

(4.8) COMFORT PADDING

(4.8.1) Foam material(s)

(4.8.2) Fabric material(s)

(4.8.3) Foam thickness(es)

(4.9) EXTRA IMPACT MANAGEMEN SYSTEMS (OR OTHERS)

(4.9.1) Definition

(4.9.2) Working principle

(4.10) RETENTION SYSTEM

(4.10.1) Material(s)

(4.10.2) Width

(4.10.3) Anchorage system

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**Ex. front venturi, top vent, rear spoiler
***Ex. Combination of accessories n.1: front venturi + top vent, Combination of accessories n.2: front venturi +
top vent + rear spoiler

(5) Documents to be mandatorily annexed (for each Helmet Size if they differ)
(5.1) Communication and full test report (including extensions until present date) of at least one of the
existing standards (see 3.3) (ECE report is suggested)

(5.2) Helmet drawings

(5.2.1) General views (front, side, rear, top)
(5.2.2) Significant sections (including indication of shell and protective padding thicknesses and densities)

(5.3) Photos (front, side, rear, top and each accessory)

By signing this Application Form (homologation), the undersigned Applicant attests to the
accuracy of the information provided and that the Samples submitted (in all Sizes and
Combinations of accessories) are fully consistent with the indications set forth on the
Application Form.

Applicant's representative

Name Signature

On ____/____/____

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VI. APPLICATION FORM (UPDATE) / FRHPhe-01
To be filled in for each Helmet Model* and returned by e-mail to [email protected]

*If a Helmet Model exists in different versions (corresponding to one or more international
standards), an individual application must be done for each version with its relative Sizes and
Combinations of accessories.

(1) Applicant's information

(1.1) Name

(1.2) Address (road, city, ZIP code, country)

(1.3) E-mail

(1.4) Phone

(1.5) Commercial trade mark(s)

(1.6) Contact name

(1.7) VAT number/Legal registration number

(2) Manufacturer's information

(2.1) Name

(2.2) Address (road, city, ZIP code, country)

(2.3) E-mail

(2.4) Phone

(2.5) Contact name

(3) History (to be filled by FIM)

(3.1) Application Form (homologation)
of reference

(4) Helmet Model

(4.1) Commercial name(s)

(4.2) Date of manufacture (mm, yyyy)

UNECE 22.05 n.
(4.3) Standard(s) under which this
Snell M2015 n.
helmet is approved (at least one)
JIS T8133 2015 n.

(4.4) Submitted sizes (in cm)

(4.5) Wished amount of Homologation
labels (per size and per year)

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(Please indicate items for each Helmet Size if they differ)
(5) Reason for update

(5.1) Update

o trademark(s)
o commercial name(s)
o design
o materials and dimensions of
the shell (excluding the cover
paint)

o materials and dimensions of

the protective padding

o materials and dimensions of

the accessories (including
spoilers)

o others (please
specify:_____________________
______________________

(5.2) Other requested information (ex.

weight, thickness, materials)

(6) Tests requested (to be filled in by FIM)

Sizes
Point B
Point X (______)
Sample #1 Point P
(linear HS)
Point R
Point S
Point ____
Sample #2 Point ____
(linear HS)
Point ____
Point B
Point X (______)
Sample #3 Point P
(linear LS)
Point R
Point S
Point 45°
Sample #4
Point 180°
(oblique)
Point 270°
Sample #5 Point 0°
(oblique) Point 135°

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 Point _____
Point _____
Sample #6
Point _____
(penetration)
Point _____
Point _____

(7) Samples requested (to be filled by FIM)

(7.1) Total number of samples

requested (per size)

(8) Documents to be mandatorily annexed (for each Helmet Size if they differ)
(8.1) Relevant communication and full test report of at least one of the existing standards (see 3.3)
(8.2) Relevant drawings
(8.3) Relevant photos

By signing this Application Form (update), the undersigned Applicant attests to the
accuracy of the information provided and that the Samples submitted (in all Sizes and
Combinations of accessories) are fully consistent with the indications set forth on the
Application Form.

Applicant's representative

Name Signature

On ____/____/____

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