A strong choice for trail, cross-country and enduro riders who want dependable protection, good ventilation and practical features without moving to a premium-priced helmet.
The Coyote KinetiCore is built for riders who want confident trail protection without a bulky, overcomplicated feel. Lazer’s KinetiCore system uses controlled deformation zones within the EPS foam to help absorb energy from direct and rotational impacts, while the open-face mountain bike shape provides useful coverage without the weight of a full-face helmet.
On the bike, the Coyote delivers strong airflow and a secure, comfortable fit. The TurnSys® dial provides straightforward circumference and vertical adjustment, while the magnetic buckle is easy to operate with one hand—even when you’re wearing gloves. Independent testers found the helmet comfortable over longer rides, with ventilation that competes well with more expensive trail helmets.
The integrated visor can be adjusted while riding to help manage sun, rain, low branches or goggles. Helmet recesses reduce pressure from sunglass arms, and the rear goggle grip helps keep straps in position. The overall fit sits slightly higher than some trail helmets, and the generous padding can feel warm during hard efforts on hot days, so we recommend trying the size and head shape carefully.
KinetiCore impact management
Controlled EPS deformation zones are designed to help absorb energy from direct and rotational impacts without adding a separate slip liner.
Easy TurnSys® adjustment
Use the rear dial and vertical adjustment to fine-tune the fit before a ride or make small changes on the trail.
One-handed magnetic buckle
The magnetic buckle is simple to operate while wearing gloves, making pre-ride adjustments quick and frustration-free.
Adjustable trail visor
Move the integrated visor up or down to manage sun, rain and low branches, or create more room for goggles.
Eyewear and goggle support
Helmet recesses help reduce pressure from sunglass arms, while the no-slip rear grip helps limit goggle movement.
High airflow design
Large vents and the KinetiCore interior structure help move air across the head during climbs and faster trail sections. Independent testing found ventilation to be a clear strength.
Optional visibility and cold-weather accessories
The rear Velcro mount accepts the Universal Lazer LED, and sizes S, M and L are compatible with the optional Winter Kit.
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KinetiCore
Controlled EPS foam deformation zones crumple during impact to absorb energy from direct and rotational impacts, while reducing the amount of material used in the helmet.
TurnSys®
A dial-based adjustment system gives you a tailored fit with easy vertical adjustment while riding.
Universal LED Velcro Mount
Lets you attach the Universal Lazer LED to the rear of the helmet to improve visibility in low-light conditions.
Integrated adjustable visor
The visor moves up or down to help shield your eyes from sun, rain and low branches, or to make room for goggles.
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.
