A strong choice for trail and mountain bike riders who want dependable rotational-impact protection, effective ventilation and glove-friendly features without moving to a more expensive all-mountain helmet.
The Coyote KinetiCore is a practical trail helmet that gives you KinetiCore rotational impact protection without adding a separate slip liner. Its EPS crumple zones are designed to absorb energy from direct and rotational impacts, and independent testing found outstanding impact performance, including a five-star Virginia Tech rating.
On the trail, the Coyote is comfortable, stable and well ventilated. Reviewers found the airflow impressive across climbs and faster riding, while the TurnSys system provides a broad range of fit adjustment and keeps the helmet secure without noticeable movement. The Medium CE version weighs 340 g, making it a sensible choice when you want substantial trail coverage without an overly heavy feel.
The everyday details are well considered: the magnetic buckle is easy to operate with gloves, the integrated visor can be moved while riding, and the goggle grip helps keep eyewear in place. The helmet can sit slightly higher than some trail lids, and a few testers found the strap adjustment fiddly or the padding warm in hot conditions, so we recommend trying the fit carefully before committing to a long ride.
KinetiCore rotational impact protection
Built-in EPS crumple zones are designed to absorb energy from direct and rotational impacts without relying on an added plastic liner.
Five-star independent impact rating
The Coyote KinetiCore has received a five-star Virginia Tech protection rating, giving you an additional point of reference beyond the helmet’s built-in technology.
TurnSys fit adjustment
Use the rear dial and vertical adjustment to fine-tune the fit and keep the helmet stable on rougher trails.
Strong airflow
The 21-vent design and internal KinetiCore structure help move air through the helmet, with reviewers consistently reporting good ventilation on climbs and warm rides.
Glove-friendly magnetic buckle
Fasten and release the helmet one-handed, even when wearing winter or riding gloves.
Trail-ready visor and goggle support
The adjustable visor helps manage sun, rain and trail branches, while the rear goggle grip helps reduce strap movement and blocked visibility.
Eyewear-friendly shaping
Recesses around the helmet help reduce pressure from sunglass arms, making it easier to combine with your usual riding eyewear.
Accessory compatibility
Add the Universal Lazer LED through the rear Velcro Mount, or fit the compatible Winter Kit for colder-weather riding.
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KinetiCore
Built-in EPS crumple zones help absorb energy from direct and rotational impacts without relying on added plastic components.
Advanced TurnSys
A dial-operated fit system gives you easy vertical adjustment and a tailored fit while riding.
Integrated adjustable visor
Move the visor up or down to improve trail visibility and make room for goggles.
Goggle grip
The non-slip grip helps keep your goggles securely positioned so they do not slide into your line of sight.
Magnetic buckle
Fasten or release the helmet easily with one hand, even when wearing gloves.
Velcro Mount LED compatibility
Attach a Universal Lazer LED to the rear of the helmet to improve visibility in low-light conditions.
Belgian helmet specialist with more than a century of history.
Lazer is a Belgian helmet brand founded in 1919, with roots in Nivelles and headquarters today in Mechelen, Belgium. The company began with protective headwear long before modern cycling helmets became standard, then evolved through leather crash hats into hard-shell bicycle helmets as the sport demanded higher levels of protection.
Over the decades, Lazer became closely associated with cycling helmet development, including early hard-shell road helmets and more recent advances in fit, ventilation and rotational-impact design. Since 2016, Lazer has been part of Shimano, and in 2022 it introduced KinetiCore, its own built-in rotational impact protection system.
