Stilo Motorsport Helmet Guide — New Zealand

Stilo Motorsport Helmet Guide — New Zealand & Australia

Written by Aaron Harris — Barcelona 24 Hour class winner, Bathurst competitor, race engineer and MotorSport NZ Licence Examiner. His licence-examiner role does not certify helmets, racewear or FHR devices. Rex Harris is a qualified radio engineer and NZ RSM/AU ACMA Approved Radio Certifier; that role concerns radios.

This guide helps you compare helmets by discipline, fit, communications setup and the rules of the event you actually enter. A model name alone does not establish that a helmet is accepted for every NZ or AU event. Start with the individual helmet's homologation label and the current regulations.

Part of the Helmet Knowledge Centre.

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Stilo Helmet Range

Stilo ST6

Compare ST6 circuit, GT and ABP models by their individual FIA or Snell labels, shell, visor and communications configurations. A carbon and a composite version may carry different labels; check the exact helmet listing.

Browse Stilo ST6 helmets

Stilo Venti WRC

A rally-oriented range with communications options. Compare each model's shell, homologation, intercom connection and head-restraint hardware.

Browse Venti WRC helmets

Stilo WRX

Explore dirt, rallycross, off-road and goggle-compatible models and check the helmet's particular FIA label and event suitability.

Browse WRX and WRC options

Stilo ST5 Parts

ST5 helmets are no longer manufactured; we offer parts and accessories for existing owners. Check part compatibility by helmet model.

Choose by Discipline

Circuit Racing

Compare ST6 F, FN and GT models for cockpit type, visor and communications. Some open-wheel categories have specific ABP requirements. Verify the current class rules and helmet label rather than assuming every ST6 version is interchangeable.

Rally

Venti WRC and suitable ST6 configurations serve different driver and co-driver needs. Check your event's helmet standard, whether an open-face or full-face design is permitted, and the required intercom and FHR setup.

Off-Road, Rallycross and Drift

Compare WRX Venti Dirt and Raid variants by visor or goggle configuration, ventilation, communications connection and event rules.

Karting

Karting has separate age-group and homologation requirements. Compare Stilo KRT and CMR models using the correct karting standard and series rules. A karting homologation alone is not a circuit-racing helmet approval.

Offshore and Powerboat

Check the governing body's requirements and compare Stilo Offshore helmets by their actual specifications.

FIA and Snell Standards

FIA 8859-2024, FIA 8860-2018, the corresponding ABP variants and Snell SA2025 refer to different homologations. The required standard varies by category and event, and a helmet must bear the applicable label. Snell SA2025 is the latest Snell motorsport helmet standard and is acceptable in NZ and AU subject to the current MotorSport NZ Schedule A, Motorsport Australia requirements and event rules. Check any ABP requirement separately for open-wheel competition. Read the FIA & Snell guide.

Carbon vs Composite

Carbon models can reduce helmet weight, especially useful over longer stints, while composite models may offer a lower entry price. Weight, fit and homologation depend on the exact model. Compare them in the ST6 Composite vs Carbon guide.

Helmet Communications

The helmet, microphone, speaker or earplug arrangement, adapter and radio or intercom connector must work together. Rally driver/co-driver intercom and circuit pit-to-car radio call for different setups. Check the individual ST6 F or FN electronics configuration before ordering. Read the Stilo communications guide, or contact us with your existing system.

Getting the Right Fit

Measure around the head just above the eyebrows, then check the size chart for the specific helmet model and arrange a fit check where possible. Do not automatically size down if between sizes; fit varies by shell and padding. Read the Stilo fit guide.

MotorSport NZ and Motorsport Australia Regulations

In NZ, consult the current MotorSport NZ Schedule A and your series or event regulations. In Australia, consult current Motorsport Australia rules and the event's supplementary regulations. Requirements can differ for circuit, rally, karting, off-road, offshore and open-wheel categories. We can help compare published requirements and practical communications options, but Aaron's MotorSport NZ Licence Examiner role does not approve a helmet or equipment for an event.

Motorsport Australia helmet guide · Ask about a specific event and model

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Stilo helmet should I choose?
Start with your discipline, category rules, fit and communications system. Compare ST6 for circuit/GT applications, Venti WRC for rally and the appropriate karting or offshore model where those separate standards apply.
Is FIA 8859-2024 or FIA 8860-2018 required?
The answer depends on the series and event, not just the helmet brand. Check current regulations and the individual model's FIA label.
Carbon or composite?
Compare the listed model weight, fit, homologation and price. Read the full comparison.
Is an ST6 automatically accepted at my MotorSport NZ event?
No. Confirm the actual helmet's homologation label against the current Schedule A and your event and category rules. Staff licence-examiner status is not equipment certification.
How do I choose a size?
Measure head circumference, use the model-specific size chart and assess the fit. See the fit guide.
Can I connect my existing radio?
Often, with the correct electronics and adapter. Ask us with your radio, connector and helmet model.

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Maintained by Harris Race Radios, motorsport communications and helmet specialists for NZ and AU. Aaron Harris is a racing driver, race engineer and MotorSport NZ Licence Examiner, not a helmet or FHR certifier. Rex Harris's approved-certifier role concerns radios only. Verify current category and event requirements before purchasing.