DESCRIPTION
The goal of the Alpinestars Supertech family of helmets was to create the most advanced, protective, and performance-enhancing helmets possible for riders worldwide. With the S-M10, Alpinestars’ Helmet Development team engineered the helmet to offer the perfect blend of excellent ventilation, and unsurpassed comfort, to create a helmet with the lightest weight possible, all without compromising on any other front.
The S-M10’s design offers a smooth, attractive, aerodynamic profile which is streamlined and free of any external channels and features that might act as a load point in an impact or compromise the overall integrity of the helmet’s construction. The surface curvature promotes reduced friction on impact, allowing deflection and the most efficient transfer of energy to protect the rider’s head from direct force to the skull and referred to the neck and spinal column.
~ The helmet’s shell construction utilizes a highly advanced molding technology with a multi-composite combination: 1) 3K Carbon, high density carbon outer layer that improves strength and efficiency of energy dissipation over the shell, 2) Uni-directional carbon composite layer that gives significantly greater radial strength around the shell, preventing compression but allowing controlled deflection for reducing transmitted impact energy, and 3) Aramid fiber layer which provides critical penetration protection. This combination of layers is given even greater performance with an epoxy resin bonding that offers the best possible strength and energy management; limited outer shell deflection means the energy spreads wider and is better absorbed by the 4 density EPS liner.
~ The result of the unique shell lay-up process employed in the S-M10 construction results in extremely effective impact protection. The S-M10 returning linear and oblique impact performance which exceeds current helmet regulation standard limits. For direct linear impacts, which is an impact at a 90-degree angle between the helmet and an object, the SM10 surpasses the new ECE 22.06 standard for 2024 by an average magnitude of 46% for regular-speed impacts. New for the ECE 22.06 standard, new requirements now include low-speed and high-speed linear impacts where the SM10 surpasses the new ECE 22.06 Peak Linear Acceleration standards by 23% and 28% respectively.
~ The S-M10 shell sizing solution ensures each helmet fit size has its own appropriate shell size to deliver the most anatomical solution for the wide variety of fit needs worldwide, providing 4 different helmet shell sizes S, M, L, and XL and 6 consumer sizes from XS to XXL to ensure riders have the correct fit which not only improves comfort and reduces overall weight, but most importantly, improves the effectiveness of the helmet in an impact.
~ Redesigned chin bar’s new profile, where the base area has been specifically sculpted to give a relief section, raised to clear the collarbone, with a new softer EPS liner which extends beyond the helmet shell itself, and is covered by a more flexible rubber compound providing a reduced chance of any sort of collarbone injury.
~ Patented A-Head Fitment System allows easy adjustment of the angle and height that the helmet sits on the head.
~ Ultra-ventilated helmet with 28 individual intake and exhaust ports, not including the eye port, with 18 intakes and 10 exhausts.
~ New eject technology includes the eject helmet removal system.
~ Lightweight ECE 1260g and 1310g with side pads and 1370g with visor extension.
~ The S-M10 conforms to ECE R 22.06.
~ And for rotational acceleration and oblique impact performance, where impact energy comes from an angle other than a linear 90-degree, or right-angle straight impact, the S-M10 exceeds the new ECE 22.06 Peak Rotational Acceleration standard by 76%.
~ Removable side pads made from a semi-soft polymer for added protection provide a larger contact area to help spread impact energy.
~ MIPS Multi-directional Impact Protection System.
~ ERS Emergency Visor Release and a new Visor Extension to provide protection from roost and the sun.
SHIPPING
SHIPPING
Shipping & Delivery
Here’s what to expect when ordering motorcycle parts, accessories and riding gear from Motozone.
Where your order ships from
Orders may be dispatched from Auckland, Hamilton, Kihikihi, New Plymouth or Christchurch, depending on where your items are available.
Where possible, we’ll ship from the closest location with stock available.
Your order may arrive in more than one parcel if items are dispatched from different warehouses. These parcels may arrive on different days.
New Zealand shipping
Orders over $199 qualify for FREE standard shipping throughout New Zealand, including rural addresses.
For orders of $199 or less:
~ Urban delivery: $9.99
~ Rural delivery: $15.99
Priority Dispatch: $25.99
Keen to get your order out the door sooner? Jump the processing queue with Priority Dispatch.
For $25.99, we’ll prioritise processing your order ahead of standard orders to get it ready for dispatch sooner.
Priority Dispatch is about how quickly we process your order. It is not an express courier service and does not guarantee overnight delivery or a particular arrival date. Once dispatched, normal courier delivery times apply.
Dispatch remains subject to stock availability and the operating hours of the warehouse supplying your items.
Free standard shipping on orders over $199 does not include the optional Priority Dispatch fee.
New Zealand delivery times
Delivery is often overnight after dispatch, but please allow 2–3 working days, depending on the dispatch location and destination.
For rural addresses, please allow a couple of extra working days.
The time and day you place your order, along with stock availability, can affect when it’s dispatched. Delivery estimates are from dispatch, rather than the time you place your order.
Want your order delivered to work? No problem. Enter your workplace name and full delivery address at checkout.
Australia shipping
Orders over $199 qualify for FREE standard shipping to Australia.
For orders of $199 or less:
~ Delivery: $25.99
Please allow approximately 5–10 working days after dispatch for delivery.
All prices and shipping thresholds shown on this page are in New Zealand dollars (NZD).
Need your order by a certain date?
If you’re ordering for a ride, event or trip, contact us before placing your order. We can check stock availability and expected dispatch timing to help you plan.
Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by weekends, public holidays and courier delays.
Missing an item or waiting on a parcel?
If part of your order arrives first, the remaining items may be travelling separately from another warehouse.
If you’re unsure, or your delivery is taking longer than expected, email contact@motozone.co.nz with your order number and we’ll help track it down.
RETURNS
RETURNS
Returns & Exchanges
Wrong size or changed your mind? No worries at all, we’re happy to help arrange an exchange or return.
Eligible goods purchased from Motozone can be returned within 30 days of receipt for a refund or exchange.
Return conditions
For change-of-mind returns and size exchanges, goods must be:
~ New, unused and unaltered
~ Not previously installed
~ In a sellable condition with all original packaging, tags and included accessories
~ Returned with the manufacturer’s original packaging intact, not torn, ripped or otherwise damaged
Please try riding gear on indoors and open packaging carefully. Keep everything until you’re happy with the fit.
Special-order items that turn out to be an incorrect fit are excluded from our change-of-mind returns policy. Unsure about fitment? Contact us before ordering so we can help.
How to get started
Email contact@motozone.co.nz with:
~ Your order or invoice number
~ The item(s) you’d like to return
~ The reason for returning them
~ Whether you’d prefer an exchange or refund
~ The replacement size or style you’d like, if exchanging
We’ll email you the correct form and instructions for sending your items back to Motozone Kihikihi.
Option 1: Exchange
Send your item(s) back with the completed Exchange Form, letting us know the size or style you’d like instead.
Once we receive them and check they meet the return conditions, we’ll send out your replacement freight free you just cover the cost of getting the original item(s) back to us.
Exchanges are subject to availability. If there’s a price difference, we’ll arrange this with you before sending your replacement.
Option 2: Return for a refund
Send your item(s) back with the completed Returns Form.
Once they arrive and we’ve checked they meet the return conditions, we’ll process your refund. Please allow additional time for your payment provider to make the funds available.
For change-of-mind returns, original freight charges are non-refundable, and you cover the cost of return shipping.
Want it faster?
If you’re keen to get your replacement sooner, place a new order on our website, then send the original item(s) back with the completed Returns Form.
Once your return arrives and meets the return conditions, we’ll refund the returned item(s) from your original order. Your new order is separate and normal shipping charges apply.
Sending your parcel
Pack your items securely inside a separate outer bag or box to protect the goods and the manufacturer’s original packaging.
Please don’t attach courier labels or tape directly to the manufacturer’s packaging, including boot boxes and helmet boxes. For change-of-mind returns and size exchanges, this packaging must arrive intact, without tears, rips or other damage.
Include your completed Exchange Form or Returns Form inside the parcel so we can identify your return and process it promptly.
We recommend using tracked shipping and keeping your tracking details.
You can book your return shipping here:
Book a parcel with NZ Post
Faulty, damaged or incorrect items
If your item arrives damaged, develops a fault or isn’t what you ordered, please contact us with your order number and details of the problem. Include photos where helpful.
We’ll work with you to arrange the appropriate next steps, including any applicable return shipping arrangements.
The change-of-mind conditions above: including the 30-day limit, unused condition, original packaging requirements and freight exclusions: do not limit your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
Need a hand? Email contact@motozone.co.nz and we’ll help you get it sorted.