Midland Intercoms Approved for ECE 22.06 Helmets
After the BT Mini by Midland Europe — the first intercom in the world to meet the strict requirements of the ECE 22.06 regulation — comes the BTR1 Advanced.
Midland is behind the first intercom to comply with the parameters of the ECE 22.06 standard, which redefines helmet safety performance in almost every country worldwide, including Italy. The BT Mini, since March 2024, has been officially certified, meeting all standards regarding size, weight, and performance in the event of impact, rotation, or compression.
However, the BT Mini is not alone — the BTR1 Advanced has now also received UA certification, in full compliance with the ECE 22.06 regulation.
Once again, the Italian company, headquartered in Reggio Emilia, stands out for its innovation and technological contribution to the motorcycle accessories industry, in which it holds significant achievements such as launching the first bike-to-bike intercom in 2008, and designing a wide range of models to meet the needs of all riders — from solo travelers to couples and groups.
Since July 2023, it is no longer permitted to manufacture helmets under the previous standard (ECE 22.05). While older helmets may still be used, all new models must now comply with stricter certification criteria to enhance rider safety.
The new regulation states that every helmet component — from the visor to the intercom — must be approved according to the new standards, a requirement not considered in the previous regulation. Communication systems, and therefore all intercoms for connecting to personal devices or other passengers/riders, must now be certified along with the helmet either as SA (Specific Accessories) or UA (Universal Accessories), requiring specific certification.
The BT Mini and the BTR1 Advanced are the first models to receive this certification, and the entire Midland range has been designed to meet the strict parameters introduced by ECE 22.06.
Midland Europe believes in the certified UA market and once again proves its ability to meet the needs of the motorcycling world in terms of innovation, safety, and customer support.
