FIM racing homologation
FIM Racing Homologation
Every F-17 GP Mips® is FIM homologated: approved under the helmet programme of the FIM, the world governing body for motorcycle sport and the organisation behind MotoGP™ and WorldSBK.
The governing body
What is the FIM?
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) is the world governing body for motorcycle sport. Founded in Paris in 1904 and based in Mies, Switzerland, it brings together 125 national federations and is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as the sole authority for motorcycle sport.
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The FIM sanctions international championships in circuit racing, motocross, enduro, trial and more, including MotoGP™ and WorldSBK. As part of that role it writes the safety rules for rider equipment, and helmets are at the top of the list.
The helmet standard
FIM racing homologation
Road standards such as ECE 22.06 and DOT FMVSS 218 set the legal minimum for a helmet. For its own championships the FIM goes further, with the FIM Racing Homologation Programme for helmets (FRHPhe). Only helmet models that pass its tougher, more complete test programme are homologated and carry the official FIM label.
The first phase, FRHPhe-01, arrived in MotoGP™ in 2019 and across FIM circuit racing in 2020. The second, FRHPhe-02, adds new tests for angled impacts and rotation and becomes mandatory for FIM riders in 2026.
What FIM homologation tests
FRHPhe-02, the current phase, evaluates helmets beyond existing standards such as ECE 22.06 and JIS T8133.
Angled impacts
Impacts on oblique anvils recreate a glancing blow and measure the rotational forces that reach the head.
Harder direct impacts
Straight impacts on flat and rounded anvils, judged against stricter limits than the road standards.
Penetration
A pointed striker tests how well the shell resists being pierced.
Skull Fracture Criterion
An extra measurement of the risk of skull fracture in an impact.
Quick-release cheek pads
Cheek pads must release quickly, so medical staff can take the helmet off an injured rider safely.
Traceable FIM label
An FIM label sewn onto the chin strap carries a QR code that technical stewards scan to check each helmet.
Built on the grid
2019
FRHPhe-01 in MotoGP™
The first FIM homologated helmets race in MotoGP™.
2020
All circuit racing
FIM homologation required across FIM circuit racing.
2026
FRHPhe-02
The stricter second phase becomes mandatory for FIM riders.
Dates from the FIM (fim-moto.com).
Why it matters
FIM approval on the F-17 GP Mips®
The F-17 GP Mips® is Kabuto's racing helmet. FIM homologation means it has passed the helmet programme the FIM writes for its own championships, on top of the road standards.
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Ready for the circuit
An FIM label is the benchmark on track. The F-17 GP Mips® meets the programme used in FIM circuit racing, so it's built for track riding from the box.
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Tested beyond the road standard
The F-17 GP Mips® is also certified to ECE 22.06 and DOT FMVSS 218, and adds the Mips® Safety System. FIM homologation is an independent layer of testing on top.
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Worn on the grid
The F-17 GP Mips® is the helmet behind Kabuto's replica liveries for riders such as Aleix Espargaró and Joan Mir.
Shop FIM homologated helmets
Every F-17 GP Mips® is FIM homologated.
F-17 GP Mips®
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ALEIX-JAPAN LIMITED
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F1776
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Black Metallic
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$795.95F-17 GP Mips®
White Metallic
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Flat Black
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ZESTAL - White Blue Red
Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
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ALEIX
Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
$915.95F-17 GP Mips®
Nardo Gray
Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
$795.95F-17 GP Mips®
Joan Mir
Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
$915.95F-17 GP Mips®
ALEIX-2
Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
$915.95F-17 GP Mips®
REMY GARDNER
Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
$915.95F-17 GP Mips®
Michele Pirro
Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
$915.95F-17 GP Mips®
ZESTAL - Flat Black Red
Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
$895.95F-17 GP Mips®
FORTE - Flat Black Grey
Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
$895.95F-17 GP Mips®
ZESTAL - Flat Navy Beige
Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
$895.95F-17 GP Mips®
ZESTAL - Black Green
Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
$895.95F-17 GP Mips®
FORTE - Flat Black Red
Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
$895.95FIM FAQ
Questions about FIM homologation? Email support@kabutoamericas.com.
Is every F-17 GP Mips® FIM homologated?
Yes. Every F-17 GP Mips® helmet, in every colour and livery, is FIM homologated.
Is the F-17 GP Mips® road legal too?
Yes. It's certified to DOT FMVSS 218 for the US and ECE 22.06 for Europe, so it's made for the road as well as the track.
Do I need an FIM helmet for track days or club racing?
It depends on the organiser. FIM homologation is required in FIM championships; track-day and club organisers set their own helmet rules, so check with yours before you ride.
How can I tell a helmet is FIM homologated?
Look for the official FIM homologation label on the helmet. Under FRHPhe-02 it's sewn onto the chin strap and carries a QR code that technical stewards scan to check the helmet.
Is FIM homologation the same as Mips®?
No. FIM homologation is a test programme a helmet has to pass. Mips® is a safety system inside the helmet, designed to help reduce rotational motion in angled impacts. The F-17 GP Mips® has both.
What's the difference between FRHPhe-01 and FRHPhe-02?
FRHPhe-01 was the first phase, introduced for circuit racing in 2019 and 2020. FRHPhe-02 is stricter and more complete, adding angled-impact, penetration and skull fracture tests, extends to off-road racing, and is mandatory for FIM riders from 2026.