Nolan Helmets SpA is an Italian

motorcycle helmet A motorcycle helmet is a type of helmet used by motorcycle riders. Motorcycle helmets contribute to motorcycle safety by protecting the rider's head in the event of an impact. They reduce the risk of head injury by 69% and the risk of death by 42% ...

firm founded in 1972 by Lander Nocchi, an entrepreneur in the motorcycle and car accessory sectors. Nolan manufactures all components to their helmets in-house. Nolan also manufactures the X-Lite helmet brand, as well as the Grex value line of helmets for new riders. Motorcycle racers

Casey Stoner Casey Joel Stoner (born 16 October 1985) is an Australian retired professional motorcycle racer, and a two-time MotoGP World Champion, in and . During his MotoGP career, Stoner raced for the factory teams of Ducati and Honda, winning a tit ...

and

Marco Melandri Marco Melandri (born 7 August 1982) is an Italian retired motorcycle road racer who is a five-time premier class race winner. He is the 2002 250 cc World Champion and runner-up in 125 cc, MotoGP and Superbike World Championship. He ...

have used Nolan helmets over their careers. In the past, other important motorcycle racers like

Ricardo Tormo Ricardo Tormo Blaya (September 7, 1952 – December 27, 1998) was a Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. Biography Tormo was born in the Spanish province of Valencia, in Ayacor, which is a small village dependent on Canals. When he w ...

used Nolan helmets too.

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