Kind of true. Unfortunately at my last two crashes, I knew immediately the helmet was f...ed, because I landed pretty hard on my head. But the positive aspect is, that I was completely uninjured in the head area thanks to my Arai helmets. No headache, no blackout, nothing. 👍
Arai is a good helmet, but I wish they could come up with a photochromic shield like Shoei or Bell. It is a bit annoying to change the sun up n sun down
Okay Arai.....figure out how to do all this for 200-300 dollars less please, and while you're at it, make a LONG OVAL helmet for us oddballs for $400-450.
@@Skinnymoss81 So you're saying the markup comes when they are imported, and the actual Japan market cost is more relative to something like a USA HJC or Scorpion cost?
Lifted_Above or this man: seller directly from JAPAN. Quantam J (japanease version) $470 new... And This seller has 100% postive feedback. I actually ended up fitting into American quantamX - xs even tho im a S Honestly the Arai helmet has been the most damn comfortable helmet ever. The Vents are amazing!! rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F272096271255
Lifted_Above also bro.. I have HJC-CL 17... a cheap ass helmet $100 Snell Rated. Hurts after 40 mins... And brand new neck roll leather was cracked, after the first wear. MADE IN CHINA! So is scorpion so is BELL!!!( bell used to make stuff in america) Japan Quality Control is world best! Shoei or Arai all the way
Guys, do NOT spend another needless $300 just for the Arai name. You can get a great DOT certified helmet for $400-500. $800 is simply ridiculous and a sign of over inflation. They are a good helmet, but overpriced by hundreds. Same goes for Shoei.
the777 That is incorrect. The certification means that it has passed minimum safety standards. The helmet manufacturer can choose to exceed them. I witnessed a helmet drop test at the Arai factory, and the numbers generated were significantly below those required by the Snell foundation.
@@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist How can you say that when just 10 years ago, top of the line Arai helmets were $550 - $600. The overall integrity of the helmet back then can still withstand the same forces. You are paying for graphics........whatever famous GP name is attached to it, etc. Look at the Regent X, Defiant X, Signet X, Quantum X, & Corsair X helmets. They are structurally all the same helmet. You pay hundreds more for the "Nicky Haden" name attached to it......note how the solid color of the same helmet is hundreds less. The same is true for Shoei. If you don't understand this, then you don't understand marketing. I wrecked at 45mph 15 years ago with a Shoei Jazz helmet that cost me $375. Scraped the paint off down to the fiberglass. Virtually nothing happened to the helmet. No helmet is going to get penetrated unless it's through the face shield. So why throw your money away?
the777 You missed the point of my response. So, I’ll write it again. The certification is to show that the helmet passes the minimum safety standards. That is true of both bargain helmets and premium ones. Helmet manufacturers are free to make their helmets provide better protection than just the standard. After touring the Arai factory, seeing he helmets constructed, and talking to the CEO, I believe the claim that Arai builds beyond the standards - a claimi saw backed up with Snell drop tests. Additionally, premium helmets offer better fit-and-finish plus more comfort features, like superior sound damping. If those don’t matter to you, don’t buy premium helmets. Finally, of course, graphics cost more. You can decide if they are worth the money. Sometimes I think they are, other times I don’t.
Drop down sun visors are too dangerous. I know a guy that crashed in a helmet with one of those. Front head impact. The gap in the construction allowed flex and the eps foam cracked and bucked in 2 places. Guy had a concussion for 6 months and couldn't work. I understand the convenience factor, and once upon a time I wanted a Shoei GT Air myself. But after that I'll stick with a transition sheild on my helmet.
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I feel so Good I got a Corsair-X after seeing video's like this. A hand made Helmet to perfection, done right is amazing to watch...Bravo !!!!
When people crash their motorcycles with an arai on... they don’t check if the bike is okay, they check if there are any scratches on the arai helmet.
Kind of true. Unfortunately at my last two crashes, I knew immediately the helmet was f...ed, because I landed pretty hard on my head. But the positive aspect is, that I was completely uninjured in the head area thanks to my Arai helmets. No headache, no blackout, nothing. 👍
I remember the old Bell ad. Have a 10$ head get a 10$ helmet.
Currently 13 people choose Graphics, Cool features and Looks over Safety, Reliability and good old fashioned CRAFTSMANSHIP.
ARAI 👌👍
The last of the lions. The only family-owned helmet company in the world.
Once Arai, you'll never ride wearing anything else... ;)
Shoei says hello
Nah - Arai is better on all fronts, and the Regent X is a great value
Terrific helmets, very premium!
Love my Regent X Helmet. Not a huge fan of their graphics but love their solid colors, got mine in red
Great job Evans!
Arai helmets are the only helmets worth wearing
Well that sounds like an uninformed statement
XD-4 fits me like its custom made. Never found anything close...
Guess those who cannot pay $800 for a lid just have to forego motorcycles.
Shoei for me all the way! My head shape has fit them better than the equivalent Aria’s over the last 3 decades.
They are the two equally number one helmets for a reason...
Very interesting!
Arai is a good helmet, but I wish they could come up with a photochromic shield like Shoei or Bell. It is a bit annoying to change the sun up n sun down
Snell does not allow internal sunshades.
is this arai related to shaku arai?
1080?
Okay Arai.....figure out how to do all this for 200-300 dollars less please, and while you're at it, make a LONG OVAL helmet for us oddballs for $400-450.
@sowen74 I know that. But that's nowhere near $400-500.
you can Arais order straight from Japan. not dot approved but $100-200 cheaper than American Prices
@@Skinnymoss81 So you're saying the markup comes when they are imported, and the actual Japan market cost is more relative to something like a USA HJC or Scorpion cost?
Lifted_Above or this man: seller directly from JAPAN. Quantam J (japanease version) $470 new... And This seller has 100% postive feedback. I actually ended up fitting into American quantamX - xs even tho im a S
Honestly the Arai helmet has been the most damn comfortable helmet ever. The Vents are amazing!!
rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F272096271255
Lifted_Above also bro.. I have HJC-CL 17... a cheap ass helmet $100 Snell Rated. Hurts after 40
mins... And brand new neck roll leather was cracked, after the first wear.
MADE IN CHINA! So is scorpion so is BELL!!!( bell used to make stuff in america)
Japan Quality Control is world best!
Shoei or Arai all the way
boring design.
Guys, do NOT spend another needless $300 just for the Arai name. You can get a great DOT certified helmet for $400-500. $800 is simply ridiculous and a sign of over inflation. They are a good helmet, but overpriced by hundreds. Same goes for Shoei.
The price is dictated by the nature of its construction. Artisan products always cost more. You say Needless, I say Essential.
@@karpreece If it is DOT certified, it is no stronger than any other helmet, you're paying 300 more for the name.
the777 That is incorrect. The certification means that it has passed minimum safety standards. The helmet manufacturer can choose to exceed them. I witnessed a helmet drop test at the Arai factory, and the numbers generated were significantly below those required by the Snell foundation.
@@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist How can you say that when just 10 years ago, top of the line Arai helmets were $550 - $600. The overall integrity of the helmet back then can still withstand the same forces. You are paying for graphics........whatever famous GP name is attached to it, etc. Look at the Regent X, Defiant X, Signet X, Quantum X, & Corsair X helmets. They are structurally all the same helmet. You pay hundreds more for the "Nicky Haden" name attached to it......note how the solid color of the same helmet is hundreds less. The same is true for Shoei. If you don't understand this, then you don't understand marketing. I wrecked at 45mph 15 years ago with a Shoei Jazz helmet that cost me $375. Scraped the paint off down to the fiberglass. Virtually nothing happened to the helmet. No helmet is going to get penetrated unless it's through the face shield. So why throw your money away?
the777 You missed the point of my response. So, I’ll write it again. The certification is to show that the helmet passes the minimum safety standards. That is true of both bargain helmets and premium ones. Helmet manufacturers are free to make their helmets provide better protection than just the standard. After touring the Arai factory, seeing he helmets constructed, and talking to the CEO, I believe the claim that Arai builds beyond the standards - a claimi saw backed up with Snell drop tests. Additionally, premium helmets offer better fit-and-finish plus more comfort features, like superior sound damping. If those don’t matter to you, don’t buy premium helmets. Finally, of course, graphics cost more. You can decide if they are worth the money. Sometimes I think they are, other times I don’t.
No drop-down sun visor no go 😑
Drop down sun visors are too dangerous. I know a guy that crashed in a helmet with one of those. Front head impact. The gap in the construction allowed flex and the eps foam cracked and bucked in 2 places. Guy had a concussion for 6 months and couldn't work. I understand the convenience factor, and once upon a time I wanted a Shoei GT Air myself. But after that I'll stick with a transition sheild on my helmet.