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New for Spring 2013 Part 1 – The Arai Defiant
With so many exciting motorcycle helmets hitting the market, and so much new gear, we weren’t’ sure where to start! So we will fill you in one post at a time to bring you up to speed on all the amazing new stuff from Arai helmets, Scorpion, Icon, HJC and more!
First things first. Arai helmets released a new model: The Arai Defiant. This is big news!
Designed for urban riders who want a more aggressive style, the Arai Defiant has been called the “ultimate street helmet” by Arai. It has an Intermediate Oval shell shape and traditional Arai quality. However, the Defiant also has a unique feature – a front air dam to minimize buffeting and wind noise.
Another great feature is the hydrophobic neck roll and cheek pad bottoms. They will not absorb water, even in a full on down pour. The Dry-Max material will stay just that- dry to the max! It will not soak up water and add weight to the helmet. Very cool.
With 5 solid colors and 6 graphics to choose from, you can see that style was considered in the creation of the helmet.But it wasn’t the priority. The Arai Defiant is an Arai through and through. And with a price point close to the Signet-Q, you can believe it!
The Defiant will range from $619.95-$759-95. Get ready for high functioning coolness!
Arai Signet-Q Helmet
Arai Signet-Q Helmet:
The Arai Signet-Q was designed for the long oval head shape. You will find that the new Arai helmets have the SAI face shield which adds a wider eyeport to the tune of 5 millimeters per side of peripheral vision. Arai has grappled with the problem of fogged up face shields and has designed, in conjunction with the Dutch Pinlock firm, the Arai-Pinlock fog-free face shield which is standard on the Signet-Q.
The Arai Signet-Q is designed for an upright or 3/4 upright riding position and the fully adjustable chimney and rear vents work perfectly in that position. The Signet-Q helmet is loaded with all sorts of clever vents not the least of which is the brow vent system that is fully adjustable and is designed to channel air onto the temporal arteries for efficient cooling. Up in the front of the Signet-Q you will find Arai’s universally thoughtful touches: there is the three position chin vent and the retractable chin spoiler both of which can be easily manipulated with a gloved hand.
Lastly, the Arai Signet-Q is extraordinarily quiet and that comes down to the removable, washable, moisture wicking cheek pads. Again you see the countless hours of designing that have gone into a Signet-Q cheek pad set that is adjustable to fit your face type and will fit your head snugly yet comfortably enough to keep the helmet in place and substantially reduce wind whistling.
Great new graphics from Arai models you know and love!
New releases from Arai – everything from exciting new graphics to brand new colors for all you motorcycle helmet lovers out there!
One of our favorite new releases from Arai is the Arai Profile Graphic – Riptide. The Riptide is available Silver, Red, Blue and “Lady“.
Arai Profile Riptide - Silver
The Arai Profile Riptide Graphic includes the following features:
- Long Oval Fit
- Brow Vent Faceshield Ventilation System provides cooling air in upper face area without holes in critical forehead area of the shell or in the impact-absorbing liner material
- Optically-correct pre-formed faceshields-better vision, UV ray protection with less distortion
- De-Mist Lock faceshield tab pushes forward to open the shield slightly-help clear fogging
- Removable Breathguard-reduce fogging by deflecting breath away from faceshield
- CLC (Complex Laminate Construction) shell-fiberglass composite is stronger and lighter allows use of softer, less-dense liner materials inside for increased rider comfort
- FFS (Free Flow System-reduces wind turbulence while increasing the exhaust of hot air from the facial area
- Dual Intake / Dual Exhaust Ventilation-dual TDF-2 top intake vents and DDL-3 bridged exhaust vents designed to draw significant volume of air from helmet interior
- Multiple-Foam Interiors for comfort
- Rear Exhaust Channel and Vent adds a racy look while drawing hot air from helmet interior
- Fully removable liner and cheek pads
- New enhanced pull down chin spoiler, increases exhaust of hot breath to minimize shield fogging
- Meets or exceeds Snell and D.O.T. standards
Check out all the other great Arai Profile graphics available at Helmet City. Or if you want to see more models available by Arai click here!
Or if you’re in the market for a new Off-Road helmet check out Arai’s XD-3 line of graphic and solid helmets. Brand new to Arai’s XD-3 line is the Luster Orange graphic pictured below.
Arai XD-3 Luster - Orange
The Arai XD-3 Luster includes the following features:
XD means “Crossover Design” because it crosses over into so many riding styles. You can quickly and easily change it for adventure touring, dual-sport, Supermoto competition, commuting, whatever. Visually, it looks like a dirt helmet, with its peak, protruding chin bar and the opening for goggles. But the XD Series also has a full faceshield like a street helmet, a faceshield that easily slides up under the peak. And you can remove the shield and/or the peak in no time, and then easily re-install either or both whenever you like. The XD Series. Uniquely functional. Uniquely Arai. And now, when others are introducing their first XD “copies,” Arai is already taking you to the next level with the brand new XD3.
- High-flow peak channels air directly into the front vents
- Twin-cam Shield Pivot System allows the face shield to operate fully under a peak that can be lowered for better aerodynamics. Can be configured with shield and peak, peal only (for use with goggles) or shield only
- Fully Removable/Replaceable and washable liner with optional sizes available for custom fit
- 4 top vents. Dual Intake/Dual Exhaust Ventilation-dual I/C top intake vents and Double Delta bridged exhaust bents designed to draw significant volumes of air from helmet interior
- CLC (Complex Laminate Construction) shell-fiberglass composite is stronger and lighter-allows use of softer, less-dense liner materials inside for increased rider comfort
- Efficient chinbar vent (with Interior and exterior controls) flows fresh air to the mouth area or across the shield interior to help prevent fogging
- Large chinbar side exhaust vents draw out additional hot air
- Meets or exceeds Snell and DOT standards
- The peak/visor supplied is not suitable for high-speed use where air striking a side or main surface of the peak may cause difficulty in returning the head to a forward and/or level position
Looking for more off-road or Motorcross helmet options? Helmet City has plenty of variety to help you find your perfect off-road helmet. Click here to see our collection of off-road motorcycle helmets.
Another great model from Arai is their line of Vector helmets. Recently added to the Vector line are the Scream, Haga and the Samurai graphic (pictured below).
Arai Vector Samurai - White
The Arai Vector Samurai includes the following features:
- Relaxed round-oval fit
- “Delta-3″ top center intake scoop, scavenges more air to help improve airflow even further turbulence over the shield and onto the shell
- Chin vent design, with dual-pivot hinge mechanism, allows for a more easily operable single span vent gate with an increase airflow capacity
- Enhanced organic shell shape, bottom trim and (non-removable) neck roll which curve in at the bottom to give a more natural appearance, which also helps minimize wind turbulence
- Rubber breathguard, designed to better direct fresh air to the inside surface of the shield while at the same time directing hot breath down and away from inside surface of the shield
- Shell mold features to strengthen the shell, enhance airflow and overall appearance
- Type-8 diffuser design with redesigned and improved intake and exhaust ports to both improve airflow and reduce wind turbulence
- Removable liner / Cheek pads
- SAJ side pods have a lower profile and are much more flush with the shell of the helmet to provide a much cleaner look
- Meets or exceeds Snell and DOT Standards
Check out all the great Arai helmets available at Helmet City today! We have several new graphics and solids available from Arai - Hurry these great helmets won’t last long!
Why Arai?
So, we’ve told you a little bit about the Arai Corsair V Five, but what about the other Arai motorcycle helmets? Don’t worry, Helmet City has you covered. The top three (drum roll, please) Arai motorcycle helmets of the month are:
- Arai Quantum II
- Arai Profile
- Arai VX-Pro III
Helmet City blog is here to give you the ‘low down’ on why these three models top our list. Whether you love your graphics or you’re a stick to the basics solid kind of rider, we’ve got some great options of both.
1. Arai Quantum 2 Swirl Orange
One of the many Arai Quantum II graphics… Tell me you don’t look at that helmet and think to yourself, “Wow, that’s the best use of Orange I’ve seen on a helmet! Where can I get one of those?” In case, you’re thinking that Orange is a little on the wild side for you — the Arai Quantum II Swirl motorcycle helmet is also available in Blue and Red.
Some of the great features all of the Arai Quantum II motorcycle helmets offfer are:
- Round-oval fit
- Brow Vent Faceshield Ventilation System provides cooling air in upper face area without holes in critical forehead area of the shell or in the impact-absorbing liner material
- Optically-correct pre-formed faceshields better vision, UV ray protection with less distortion
- De-Mist Lock faceshield tab pushes forward to open the shield slightly help clear fogging
- Shell incorporates smaller gap between shield and shell to reduce wind noise, same breathguard as found in the RX-7 Corsair
- Shell is Super Complex Laminate Construction (Super CLC), redesigned aerodynamic shape with molded details to add character, increase shell strength, and enhance the performance of the upgraded side exhaust vents
- Chin Spoiler
- Top mounted (TD-4) vent design is recessed into the shell for a clean look
- Uses SAJ shield side pod like RX-7 Corsair and Astral for easier operation, uses the single span, dual pivot hinge chin vent as found on the RX-7 Corsair
- Fully removable washable interior, cheek pads are the same as RX-7-RR4, Astral and Astral-X
- Meets or exceeds Snell and D.O.T. standards
The Arai Quantum II includes other great graphics such as “Spike”, “Jungle” and the ever so popular “Hayes Jolly Roger”. The great Arai Quantum II Solid colors available are Aluminum Grey, Aluminum Silver, Black Frost, Grey Frost, Pearl Black, Silver Frost, Sport Blue, White, Sport Yellow and Race Red. All Solids available at Helmet City for $457.99-$467.99, graphics available from $524.99-$566.99.
2. Arai Profile - Sport Blue
The Arai Profile has the familiar Arai style with slightly different features from the Arai Quantum II motorcycle helmets. Check out the slight differences between the two helmets… you might find out that the long oval fit of the Arai Profile offers a better more custom fit for you.
- Long-oval fit
- Brow Vent Faceshield Ventilation System provides cooling air in upper face area without holes in critical forehead area of the shell or in the impact-absorbing liner material
- Optically-correct pre-formed faceshields better vision, UV ray protection with less distortion
- De-Mist Lock faceshield tab pushes forward to open the shield slightly help clear fogging
- Removable Breathguard reduce fogging by deflecting breath away from faceshield
- CLC (Complex Laminate Construction) shell fiberglass composite is stronger and lighter allows use of softer, less-dense liner materials inside for increased rider comfort
- FFS (FreeFlow System) reduces wind turbulence while increasing the exhaust of hot air from the facial area
- Dual Intake / Dual Exhaust Ventilation dual TDF-2 top intake vents and DDL-3 bridged exhaust vents designed to draw significant volume of air from helmet interior
- Multiple-Foam Interiors for comfort
- Rear Exhaust Channel and Vent adds a racy look while drawing hot air from helmet interior
- Fully removable liner and cheek pads
- New enhanced pull down chin spoiler, increases exhaust of hot breath to minimize shield fogging
- Meets or exceeds Snell and D.O.T. standards
The Arai Profile Solid motorcycle helmet is available in Aluminum Grey, Aluminum Silver, Grey Frost, Black Frost, Pearl Black, Race Red, Silver Frost, Sport Blue, Sport Yellow, White and Glass White from $457.99-$467.99. The Arai Profile graphics include “Sinister”, “Force”, “Hot Rod”, “Okada Dragon”, “Yuki Takayashi”, “Sensu”, UK and Italy “Flags”. All Arai Profile Graphics available for $566.99.
And last on our list is the off road, open-face Arai VX-Pro III motorcycle helmet.
3. Arai VX-Pro III Barbed Wire Silver
The rough and rugged appearance of the Barbed Wire VX-Pro III graphic shows Arai’s helmet virsatility and goal to capture the personality of each rider that chooses to put an Arai helmet on their head. The Arai VX-Pro III features are the most from the Quantum and Profile:
- Hypershark II peak with adjustable forced-air intakes
- Fully Removable/Replaceable Dry-Cool® liner promotes improved moisture and heat removal Fully Removable/Replaceable cheek pads for a custom fit
- Optional roost deflector
- Chinbar area has a smooth radius to help reduce snagging or digging
- Control ventilation system (delta duct toggle)–quick open/close control of forward intake and rear exhaust scoops
- CLC (Complex Laminate Construction) shell–fiberglass composite is stronger and lighter–allows use of softer, less-dense liner materials inside for increased rider comfort
- More efficient chinbar center vent shape
- Large chinbar side exhaust vents
- Meets or exceeds Snell and D.O.T. standards
Other VX-Pro III graphics available are the “Wingflame, “Barbed Wire”, “Milsaps”, and the “Hayes Jolly Roger”. The graphics are available from $529.99-$569.99. The VX-Pro III solids available are Black Frost, Aluminum Silver and White from $455.99-$465.99.
Bottom Line: Arai motorcycle helmets top our list because of the versitality and great features each helmet has to offer!
The New Arai Corsair V Five Helmet
The Brand new arrival of the Arai Corsair V Five Motorcycle Helmet has been long anticipated.
You might be asking yourself… what makes this motorcycle helmet so special? Why is it so great?
Some of the new features in Arai’s new motorcycle helmet will help put your mind at ease. Essentially, Arai kept the great features and took the good stuff and made it exceptional. You won’t be disappointed by this motorcycle helmet.
The Corsair V Five Shell Features:
- Peripheral Belting — enhances shell strength and durability
- Wider Eyeport — keeping the riders needs first
- Series “I” Faceshield — a wider faceshield to protect the wider eyeport
- Airwing — used to reduce drag and turbulence
- Outward Flaring Hyper Ridge — helps rider take helmet on and off with more ease
The Corsair V Five Ventilation Features:
- DF-10 Diffuser — increases airflow
- Side-Vent Exhaust Ports — helps exhaust heat
- New Brow-Vent Channeling — incoming air is no longer directed straight towards face
The Corsair Five V Interior Features:
- Emergency Cheekpad Release System — easier access to injured rider, as seen in the VX-Pro III
- Removable/Replaceable Vented Neckroll — creates another outlet of ventilation
- Latest Dry-Cool Liner — allows for a more secure fit
Arai Corsair V Five Platinum Grey
The Arai Corsair V Five Helmet is available in Solid and Graphic Helmets.
Solid Colors Available are Black, White, Aluminum Silver, Black Frost, Silver Frost, Grey Frost, Diamond White, Diamond Black, Sport Blue, Platinum Grey and Racing Red.
Graphics available are Randy Red, Randy Blue, Randy Silver, Hopkins Monster, Dani, Nakano Sakura, Jolly Rogers Matte, Okada Ryu Matte, and Nicky-2.
Arai Corsair V Five - Randy Blue
Arai Corsair V Five Features:
- Wider visor aperture offers more view through the bends
- First motorcycle helmet offering the Peripherally Belted SNC outer shell construction
- Emergency Release cheek pads offer increased personal safety in case of an accident
- Famous SNC net material has become stronger to keep the shell shape intact even under extremely heavy loads and impacts.
- Improved ventilation/Side Exhausts
- MotoGP tested and developed Air Wing is easily adjustable, even with gloves on, in five different angles of attack positions to suit every riding position. The Air Wing reduces drag, turbulence and buffeting resulting in more comfort and additional top-speed.
- New airflow spoiler directs the airflow around the bottom edge. Together with the new Power Intake Shutter chin vent and the FFS (Free Flow System) aerodynamics around the bottom are optimized.
- The now famous anatomical shape of the helmet gives a clean and aerodynamical look and the actual width of the helmet opening is enlarged for easier putting on and taking off without sacrificing stability and low noise levels at high speeds.
- Completely removable Dry-Cool interior lining and neckroll