FIM FRHPhe-01 Helmets — MotoGP-Spec Certification Explained

What FIM FRHPhe-01 Homologation Means

FIM FRHPhe-01 stands for FIM Racing Homologation Program for Helmets — version 01. It's the helmet standard developed by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) — the global governing body for international motorcycle racing — and has been mandatory for all FIM-sanctioned road racing since 2019, including MotoGP, World Superbike, World Supersport, and the FIM Endurance World Championship.

In the US, FIM FRHPhe-01 is required for MotoAmerica pro classes (Superbike, Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup) and is accepted in place of Snell at every major US motorcycle club road-racing org. A successor version, FRHPhe-02, is rolling out for off-road and rally racing — the moto road-racing standard remains FRHPhe-01 as of 2026.

What FIM Tests Beyond ECE 22.06

FRHPhe-01 starts from the ECE 22.06 baseline and adds racing-specific protocols:

• Higher impact velocities. Tests hit at speeds matching pro road-racing impact velocities, which are substantially higher than typical street crash energy.
• Stricter rotational acceleration limits. The peak rotational threshold is tighter than ECE 22.06's, recognizing that high-speed lowsides and highsides generate more angular force.
• Oblique impact testing on multiple anvils. Helmets are struck at angles representative of slide-and-tumble crashes.
• Per-helmet serial numbers. Unlike ECE's per-batch tracking or Snell's per-model approval, every FIM-homologated helmet has a unique serial that ties back to a single test record.

The result: FIM FRHPhe-01 is the most demanding production helmet standard available to consumers. The trade-off is price — FIM helmets typically cost $1,000+ because the manufacturer has to submit each unit (or batch) to FIM testing.

How to Verify a FIM FRHPhe-01 Helmet

Look inside the helmet near the chin bar. You'll find a sewn-in label with "FRHPhe-01" plus a unique FIM number formatted like FRHPhe-01-XXXX. Take that serial to the public FIM Helmets list and search by helmet name and FIM number — if the serial isn't on the list, the homologation isn't real.

FIM also publishes accepted-helmet lists for specific championships (MotoGP, WSBK, FIM EWC). A helmet on the general FRHPhe-01 list isn't automatically accepted at every FIM-sanctioned race; some series require additional brand or model approval. For US club racing and MotoAmerica pro classes, the general FRHPhe-01 list is what matters.

FIM FRHPhe-01 Helmet Brands & Models

The FRHPhe-01 list is short — only top-tier road racing helmets are FIM-homologated. Currently producing FIM-homologated helmets for the US market:

• AGV Pista GP RR — the reference helmet for MotoGP; carbon shell, FIM, ECE 22.06, DOT
• AGV Pista GP R Carbon Anniversario — the demo helmet on the Gara compliance page; same FIM/ECE/DOT cert stack
• Arai Corsair-X RC — Arai's FIM-homologated road racing flagship
• Shoei X-15 (select markings) — Shoei's MotoGP-spec helmet, FIM homologated for select serials
• Stilo ST5 GT — also widely used in karting and rally
• Bell Pro Star FIM — Bell's FIM-spec variant of the Pro Star
• HJC RPHA 1N — HJC's flagship racing helmet, FIM-homologated for select markets
• KYT NZ-Race — Italian-made FIM helmet popular in WSBK paddock

The FIM Helmets list is updated as new homologations are issued. Always verify the specific serial on your helmet against the live list before relying on it for an FIM-sanctioned race.

Which Racing Orgs Require FIM FRHPhe-01?

FIM FRHPhe-01 is required at the highest tier of road racing:

• MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3 — FIM-sanctioned, mandatory FRHPhe-01
• World Superbike, World Supersport, Supersport 300 — FIM-sanctioned
• FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) — FIM-sanctioned
• MotoAmerica pro classes (Superbike, Supersport, Stock 1000, Twins Cup, Junior Cup) — FIM FRHPhe-01 required

Most US club road-racing orgs (WERA, ASRA, CMRA, OMRRA, WMRRA, Penguin) accept FIM FRHPhe-01 in place of Snell or ECE — but don't require it. If you're racing club-level, a Snell M2020+ or ECE 22.06 helmet costs roughly half as much and satisfies the rulebook.

FIM FRHPhe-01 vs Snell vs ECE — When Is FIM Worth Buying?

Buy a FIM-homologated helmet if:

• You're racing in MotoAmerica pro classes or any FIM-sanctioned series — it's mandatory.
• You ride pro-level pace at trackdays and want the highest-protection production helmet available.
• You want one helmet that satisfies every cert family at once (FIM helmets typically also carry ECE 22.06 and DOT, sometimes Snell).

If you're at club level or below, the price gap doesn't translate to meaningful additional protection at typical club crash speeds. A current Snell M2025 or ECE 22.06 helmet from Arai, Shoei, AGV, HJC, or Bell will satisfy every rulebook short of MotoAmerica pro and protect you to the limits of current consumer-helmet technology.

Full cert comparison and per-org acceptance lives at /pages/compliance.

Browse FIM-Homologated Helmets at Gara

Gara's helmet catalog flags every FIM FRHPhe-01-homologated model with a verified serial reference, cross-checked against each cert body's records. Shop helmets or use the Track Finder to identify your event org first, then pick gear that satisfies its rulebook.