Riding a motorcycle while talking on the phone is just plain dumb. But if you really must take that call from your girlfriend please consider a Bluetooth helmet. Some connected headgear can even tie in to your GPS and MP3 player, pausing tunes for directions on long trips.

Both the Nolan N102 N-Com and Dainese Airstream Course D-Nect offer features such as Bluetooth, intercom, even a 3.5-mm jack for your iPod. And then there’s volume control as well. And these gadgets make for great helmets as well – they’re lightweight, strong and comfortable.

The only challenge seems to be price that’s about US$ 650 (Rs.26000).