Excellent well made video with good close ups and attention to all the features Arai have built in to this helmet. I’m in the market for two of these and think your review has pretty much sold me on this idea. 👍😎
Thank you. That was the best explanation of how the vents work that I have seen. Very well designed helmets. Have a RX7V and looking to get one of these for my adventure bike.
czondag I think it is quieter but I’m just used to it. Had several rx7 since 1996. Almost bought a Shoie Hornet last year which was a great helmet and may have been quieter but Arai seems to fit me better.
Fantastic helmet, had one since 2011ish. Have 4 other helmets and keep coming back to this as my favourite. One thing, which I don’t recall you saying, is how roomy they are, important in hot weather too. I just replaced my cheek pads and skull cap, along with a new auto darkening visor and pin lock. As good as new again. Nice review, Tony Cheers
Thanks David, I didn't mention it no, although some of the other adventure helmets i've tried have more room in the chin bar. As i'm putting more mileage on it, I'm enjoying it more. I got caught in a torrential rain shower on Saturday and it performed brilliantly
Great review, thank you but 2 omissions: 1. Many people experience optical “distortion” with the visor lens. It is a deal breaker for some, other people won’t notice it much. Try before you buy! 2. The reason Arai does not do drop-down sun visors is because they strongly believe that in order to implement them (as other manufacturers do), they have to make compromises in the design of the shell which reduce it’s safety. Makes sense to me.
Thanks, yes I didnt notice any distortion from the lens, so it wasnt a point for me. Secondly, I've mentioned this point in other Arai reviews. There are a few 'adventure' styled helmets that don't feature a drop down visor, so again it wasn't something to highlight for this particular helmet.
Recently purchased this as a replacement for my previous AVG AX8. TX4 is so much quieter and stable at higher speeds. I am 6”6’ so my head is always in the wind and I have to say I am super impressed. Glad I spent the extra money. Can’t wait to take it on an off-road tour.
Hi Tony, I had one of these for my BM S1000RR! Reason being because of its ventilation in our extremely hot Aussie summers. I just took th peak off. Worked a treat, plus looked as stealthy as hell😈🤣 Sold it with a GS800. BIG MISTAKE! You’ve just convinced me to purchase another for our upcoming summer. The S1000RR went a few years ago but I have the S1000R & of course the Nuda. So it will do double duties. Cheers from Oz👍🏼
Great review. ...the Arai Tour X is the nicest helmet I have ever owned . If you pick one up and are concerned about the weight don't be....it's such a well made and nice fitting lid it'sa joy to wear. Looks awesome with a black visor or iridium goggles too! When they first came out Arai made a great rainbow iridium visor for it but not any more. It's the only helmet I feel 'at home ' in..love it! Steve
Used one for a year now, best helmet I have had, ventilation and comfort the best. Pinlock not being used as not needed, peak useful on low sun days although can cause a bit of head movement but nothing to deter use. Not the quitest but fine, visibility excellent love it. Bought it as a second helmet to a shoei neotec which I now dont use.
Hi Tony , we met today on the Knox stand. Great to meet you fella. We talked about Bell helmets but this is the one I went for :) keep up the good work . Cheers J
Views from the Man Cave ... Back at the show today ...picked up the Bell moto too ... Went for the towelling interior ... Very comfortable as you had mentioned. Thanks for the advice. Cheers
Hi Tony , I’ve just ordered one after a lot of debate ect , ordered the pin lock witch is photo sensitive to try to get around the drop down visor issue . Thanks for your video it really helped me to make my decision .thanks again .👍👍
...and they never will. Rightly or not, Arai believe that to make space to fit a drop down visor the eps liner needs to be made much thinner in that area, and that compromises safety.
Same but I believe the street version may have that. If it had a sun visor I don't think it could have the Snell rating since it would compromise safety.
A really great review and I wholeheartedly agree with all your comments. I have the identical helmet (even the colour and size is the same). I wore it in Spain this autumn in 30’c and it worked perfectly with great air flow. Without any doubt the most comfortable helmet I have ever worn.
As a long time bike commuter in all weathers, there are only two things that matter for helmet tests. Does the visor steam up and does is leak water through the top in downpours. I've yet to find a visor that doesnt leak. 90% of bikers dont ride in bad weather, and only a few occassionally get caught in full on downpours. Most helmets have to conform to safety tests, but full wet wInter testing is rarely done properly. Also, the rubber seals wear quickly over time, so often fail quickly on most helmets
I own a tour x4 and a BMW "touring" helmet. I'll avoid the tour x4 when the weather is really shitty and/or if it's really cold. I've ridden in the rain and haven't noticed any leak but if I view it more as a well ventilated option for warm conditions.
As someone who wears glasses, drop down sun visors being considered a selling point of helmets causes me more trouble. Arai refusing to include them in any of their helmets pushes them to the top of my list for my next helmet. Specifically the XD-4.
TuriGiuliano Not particularly,’ it’s noisier than the Shoei Neotec II but quieter than the RYD. It’s much quieter than the Bell Bullitt but as a direct comparison it is quieter than the Nexx XD1.
Hey Tony, nice, thorough review, thanks. What would you consider as equally good alternatives? I was looking at the Nolan N70-2 X Classic for its versatility. Probably a matter of personal preference and getting what you pay for.
Thanks Mark, there are a few out there that i'd like to try. The Nolan looks interesting, the new Klim Krios does too but is priced high. The Nexx Xwed 2 is good if it fits you, as is the AGV AX9
Good comprehensive review Tony. Didn’t notice whether you mentioned if the new style peak created noise and turbulence like your x1 did? Thinking of one of these or the Shoei ADV
Yep I mentioned it briefly and no it didn’t give me any issues at all. But as I say that’s very much dependent on your bike and riding position. I’d like to test the Shoei Hornet as a comparison
My head dont fit arai helmets, so i got myself a xlite x551 and its the best helmet l have owned, and afther 25 years on a bike some helmets has past my head. Nice helmet review sir
As always Tony, just before making a decision, I always look to see if you’ve got a vid 😉. Just fancying an adventure lid for my Africa Twiin, for summer, especially for the sun. Love my Neotech II, as I’m a sticky lad, but face on with the sun, I struggle, even with Ray Bans, and the sun visor down. Much better to cut the sun out completely. Given all of that, any further thoughts mate, or is this lid what you personally would recommend?. Ride safe brother. Cheers 👍
Hi Paul, Yep I can highly recommend the Tour X4, assuming you can get a good fit its a lovely helmet. Also worth looking at the Shoei Hornet if you're a Neotec owner
@@mancavemoto Cheers Tony. Motolegends told me I was a Schuberth head shape, so I had a new C4 in XL, and couldn’t operate the sun visor, and had pain in the temple, so I took it back and changed it for the BIGGEST (XXL) in the shop, and STILL could not operate the visor as my swede was deforming the shell too much. Fair play, on the same visit they then fitted me with theNeotec 2, supposedly the WRONG shape for me, and it is perfect. I think Arai is pretty customisable too, so I will for sure try both adventure lids . Thanks again mate 👍
Nice review. I have a XD4, but he start to get old... I want to buy a new Helmet, what do you thing about the BMW GS Carbon ? Did you have comment on that one compare to XD4
Thanks, I've not tried the GS helmet, but reviews suggest its good but not as good as its price would suggest. The key is fit really and whatever helmet fits you best is most likely to be the helmet you enjoy most. The Shoei Hornet is a good option and I hear good things about the Klim Krios Carbon
great review, just bought one for my africa twin in the matching colours. Sadly I cannot get it comfortable on the front sides of my head, the pressure is insane, and ive ordered the 2XL as I usually would. ive played about with it, and im very sad as I can't get it fitting well. I will likely have to go back to my simpson and Bell helmets which seem to fit my (clearly weird) shaped head better. thanks for your review - its such a beautifully finished helmet.
Hi have you tried a Schubert’s E1 as that’s what I have vat the moment and thinking of this a possible replacement secondly do you think your beard helps with the wind noise as I don’t have one thanks in advance keep the great videos coming 👍👍👍👍
I might consider that one when I replace my GTAir. It’s a shame you can’t try they on your bike before you buy. The Tiger 800 is notorious for wind buffeting, it would be nice to see how it performed in my situation.
I'm in Switzerland and I wouldn't buy without trying it on my bike. All shops I bought in the past allow for trying them on your own bike. Especially where helmets are (almost all the time) more expensive than in other parts of Europe.
Hi Toni good review. My Question is around air flow to your eyes as I have a Schuberth C3 pro and its a night mare for this air flow direct to your eyes and I need/want a decent lid that does not do that? What are your thoughts on this? Cheers Steve
Thanks Tony nice review I’ve been looking at these helmets for quite a while and pondering whether to buy one or not ! I bought a bmw GS helmet last year which was a bit of a flop and at £495 or £855 with the coms fitted its an expensive lid , the year before I bought a Bell adventure lid and although not expensive at £195 I find it very Noisy , the year before I bought a SCHUBERTH C4 and again was a bit disappointed with that helmet as it wasn’t as well made as my trusty C3 which I’d had for nearly ten years , I think I need to go into a retailer and try an X4 on and see what the fit is like before I part with £500
Definitely worth a look. I know helmets can someties be tricky to find a decent one. If i'm being totally honest the XD4 is just a fraction to small (i'm right on the limit for a L). I heard that the C4 was actually worse than the C3!
One question that comes to mind is how do the respective air flows of this helmet and the Shoei Ex Zero compare? This would seem to have the better airflow, but the Shoei has a look that works on a wider range of motorbikes.
The Ex Zero is much like an open face helmet, plenty of airflow to the face, but none around the top of the helmet inside. Somin that respect the Arainis better. But they are two different styles, and you are right in they the Ex Zero looks better with more bikes, but having said that if you take the peak off the tour x4 and have it in a plain colour, you could say the same
Thinking of getting one of these, never had an adventure helmet before. Do they all suffer with buffeting at motorway speeds? Or wait be fine. KTM1190 Great review by the way!
Helemt buffeting is really hit & miss, I've found this helmet very quiet on some bikes and not on others. Its all down to the bike, screen, your height etc.
I have a Sena 30k fitted to mine. Very easy to fit pretty much any comms system too as the interior is easy to remove and there pockets to just slip the earpieces into
Thanks for a very useful review. Much appreciated indeed. Dies the helmet have adequate space dedicated to audio speakers? I know you mentioned that they have provided some space but the question is whether it is enough. (HJC iS17 is terrible but the Shoie Quest is great). Thanks again.
Hi Mr Man cave, I never owned Arai, but always wear Shoei, so quite familiair with the Shoei fit. I like the X4 more than the Shoei Hornet. Since you have tested many Shoei, I was wondering how fit compares. Thanks in advance.
Hi, I find the Arai to be a very similar fit to the Shoei, with the same sizing. Both brands offer a custom fit service and multiple different internal pads to ensure a comfortable helmet. I haven’t done a direct comparison with the hornet (yet) but I have tried the hornet on.
@@mancavemoto Can you describe differences about the fit between Nexx and Arai? I have problem that forehead pressure on some helmets, on Scorpion for example makinfg my head explode. Im torn between getting WED2 or Arai XD 4
Good, but not enough expext that the ECE22.06 version will have a must have in those future sunshiny days and hotter (unfortunetly) a Internal sun visor !
Hi there bud, ive just bought the Arai tour x4 and im getting a lot of reflection from the visor inside, ie i can see my reflection in the visor... Do you have the same trouble? Thanks Paul
Close the vent?.....sorry I was joking, the pull down spoiler helps, as does using the chin sock. but agian that can vary a lot depending on the bike you ride.
I measure right at their spec large and close to xl. I tried on a large and the skull fit was good but cheek pads very tight even with the 5mm foam removed. I'll soon order an xl but my question is the chin strap was darn short on the large (note this was a 2012 model). Do you know if Arai has increased the chin strap length on newer helmets? Thank you
Hi Paul, same here, I would suggest that if the skull fit was good with the Large, maybe go with that and tweak the cheek pads. I initially took the 5mm of foam off, then put it back after a couple of days as the lining bedded in, I was suprised how much difference the 5mm made. Arai also offer a custom fit service to get it just right. As for the chin strap, I don't know the answer, but i've asked the UK distributor if they can confirm...i'll come back to you on that one
I bought the helmet a couple of months ago and i still dont feel it wearing in. I heard that it takes a really long time to do so. So im waiting but after around 1 hour of wearing it it really quickly changes from extremely comfy to extremely uncomfy. It puts so much pressure on my jaw that i have to take it off because i start seeing black because of the amount of pain. Do you recommend me to take out the inner lining or should i wait longer for it to break in? I did not use it much in these couple of months because i want it to stay fresh for as long as possible because its so expensive. I used it for around 600-800 miles In every other point i love this helmet. I got a black visor which looks even better on my black helmet and when it turns dark outside i just use clear mx goggles for the way home so that missing drop down visor doesnt effect me. Arai claims they do not like to build in drop down visors in their helmets because its like a big hole in the shell which makes the helmet less safe (hope i explained that correctly... im not a native speaker) I also think that the visor is a little bit distorted because of the heavy bend it has but i get used to it after a couple of miles every time Also i think that the helmet is really hard to pull off so if i ride a whole day i have to take it off around 20 times to relax my jaw... after 5 times it starts to rub my skin a lot so from that point every time i pull the helmet off it hurts more and more until at the end of the day im screaming because of the pain That said i ask again if i should wait for it to break in or should i just take out the inner liner?
Thanks for your message. Sounds odd that it should hurt your jaw so much! If thats the case its certainly worth taking the cheek pads out and peeling off a layer of foam. See if that makes a difference (you can always put it back). Arai helmets are notoriously difficult to remove as the opening is smaller, again to maintain that egg shape. Some of the new Arais have wider openings
so i finally fixed the problem. first of all i can feel the helmet is worn in now. i took out the layer of foam and it did make a little difference and i will keep it like this now. however the problem was completely fixed by taking out the damn Sena speakers (i feel a little bit stupid for this but i really didnt notice it was them causing most of the pain). i use the sena only with my phone earpods now and it definetely is better in terms of audio quality and muffling wind noise. it takes a while to wire everything up every time i put on the helmet but its worth it. im really happy with the helmet now
I used a Arai z-f for a few years, it was a very nice and expensive helmet. But all the ventilation bits and covers and pieces on the helmet and on the visor, happened to be very fragile and they, all, broke, one after the other. I wasn't pleased with that at all for the price of the bloody helmet!
They are designed to break off in a crash, thats what the glancing off is all about. I wouldn't myself say they are fragile...but thats obviously not your experience
It kind of depends on your size to be honest. I’m a large (60cm head circumference) in both, but the Arai came up fractionally smaller. Still ok, but not as roomy. If your at the top end of the size band you just have to be careful
Hi, I'm from Brazil and I would like to buy this helmet but I have a doubt, I like to go a little fast some times in highways I'm talking about 200km/hish and I want to know if the eye shader would kinda move my head too much because of the strong wind, and I own a Ducati Multistrada 950, and don't like to raise the wind shield on high speeds.
As far as i know its the same helmet, Arai use different names for different markets. Its the Tour X 4 in Europe, Tour XD 4 in North America and Tour Cross 3 in Japan.
Its pretty quiet in all scenarios to be honest. If you have all the vents open then it gets noisier the faster you travel. But it never became anything that bugged me
Just inserted my reactolite anti fog insert but can't get rid of the air bubbles and the insert doesn't fully sit against the visor and its a very tight fit What would you recommend as don't want to spend £50 again for a anti fog reactolite insert for it not to fit
Arai don't do internal drop down visors because they seriously compromise safety in the forehead area. That's why I wear them and not trendy helmets with gimmicks and crap all over.
Exactly, I've just ordered a Profile V with a Pro Shade system. I've never really got on with drop down visors personally, they always seem to drop down already steamed up just when you need them most
if you held them in your hands you can notice it, but when riding you can't really tell. The Arai is well balanced which helps compensate for the extra weight. The Arai is more compact which is good, but there isn't much room in the chin bar, which is where the AGV scores better
Many thanks I didn't get to the part of the sticker / I was on the train 🚆 so I stopped the video and asked my question ❔ I like it very much / I would like to see a sun ☀ viser with different colors
Similar, depends on your head shape to some extent. The AGV is a physically larger shell for its size. This means it’s more roomy with more space between your face and the visor. The Arai is a more compact helmet, but as such is harder to take off and on. Vision is equally good, perhaps the AGV is a better visor? But the Arai wins hands down on ventilation. AGV is lighter and more flexible with the removable accessories, I found the Arai peak gave less ‘buffeting’ on my Tiger 800
Best review on the XD4 so far!
Thanks
Simply the best helmet Ive ever owned. I'm on my second X4 now. Love em!
do you wear sunglasses, the helmet i have now has a drop down shade visor, not sure that i can live without
@@sergencharlie same here! I really like the drop down visor
Excellent well made video with good close ups and attention to all the features Arai have built in to this helmet. I’m in the market for two of these and think your review has pretty much sold me on this idea. 👍😎
Thanks, I try to be a thorough as I can be, with the details I think are important
Thank you. That was the best explanation of how the vents work that I have seen. Very well designed helmets. Have a RX7V and looking to get one of these for my adventure bike.
Thanks, it’s one of the best ventilated helmets that I’ve tried
Don't... i have the xd4 but the rx7V is a masterpiece... the xd4 is a bit noisy
czondag Had one for a year now and love it. I always wear earplugs and I’m half deaf anyway.
@@MrCapri78 ok, i have it too but how is the rx7V noise? is it more quit? i hope so
czondag I think it is quieter but I’m just used to it. Had several rx7 since 1996. Almost bought a Shoie Hornet last year which was a great helmet and may have been quieter but Arai seems to fit me better.
Fantastic helmet, had one since 2011ish. Have 4 other helmets and keep coming back to this as my favourite.
One thing, which I don’t recall you saying, is how roomy they are, important in hot weather too.
I just replaced my cheek pads and skull cap, along with a new auto darkening visor and pin lock. As good as new again.
Nice review, Tony
Cheers
Thanks David, I didn't mention it no, although some of the other adventure helmets i've tried have more room in the chin bar. As i'm putting more mileage on it, I'm enjoying it more. I got caught in a torrential rain shower on Saturday and it performed brilliantly
Where did you get an auto darkening visor for this Tony?
Just bought one and your review was very good, better understanding of the many features. Feels snug but i am not used to a quality helmet.
Great review, thank you but 2 omissions:
1. Many people experience optical “distortion” with the visor lens. It is a deal breaker for some, other people won’t notice it much. Try before you buy!
2. The reason Arai does not do drop-down sun visors is because they strongly believe that in order to implement them (as other manufacturers do), they have to make compromises in the design of the shell which reduce it’s safety. Makes sense to me.
Thanks, yes I didnt notice any distortion from the lens, so it wasnt a point for me. Secondly, I've mentioned this point in other Arai reviews. There are a few 'adventure' styled helmets that don't feature a drop down visor, so again it wasn't something to highlight for this particular helmet.
Recently purchased this as a replacement for my previous AVG AX8. TX4 is so much quieter and stable at higher speeds. I am 6”6’ so my head is always in the wind and I have to say I am super impressed. Glad I spent the extra money. Can’t wait to take it on an off-road tour.
Great to hear!
This is the best review on this helmet on TH-cam 👍 Thank you, very informative!
Thanks, that’s much appreciated
Best Tour X4 review on YT, all the essential info I needed, thanks a lot!
Thanks
Hi Tony, I had one of these for my BM S1000RR! Reason being because of its ventilation in our extremely hot Aussie summers. I just took th peak off. Worked a treat, plus looked as stealthy as hell😈🤣 Sold it with a GS800. BIG MISTAKE! You’ve just convinced me to purchase another for our upcoming summer. The S1000RR went a few years ago but I have the S1000R & of course the Nuda. So it will do double duties. Cheers from Oz👍🏼
No problem, its got such good ventilation. Thanks for the comment
Outstanding review, great product presentation and more so than anything, some really good experiences and recommendations shared.
Thanks, glad it was useful
Great review. ...the Arai Tour X is the nicest helmet I have ever owned . If you pick one up and are concerned about the weight don't be....it's such a well made and nice fitting lid it'sa joy to wear. Looks awesome with a black visor or iridium goggles too! When they first came out Arai made a great rainbow iridium visor for it but not any more. It's the only helmet I feel 'at home ' in..love it! Steve
Cheers Steve, yes it’s a great example of how ‘on paper’ and ‘real world’ can differ. I was expecting it to be good, and I wasn’t disappointed
Used one for a year now, best helmet I have had, ventilation and comfort the best. Pinlock not being used as not needed, peak useful on low sun days although can cause a bit of head movement but nothing to deter use. Not the quitest but fine, visibility excellent love it.
Bought it as a second helmet to a shoei neotec which I now dont use.
@@bangbang93i neotec, any helmets comfort is user dependant of course but for ventilation and vision this arai is the best I have used.
@@bangbang93i pretty sure you wont regret it.
A surprisingly thoroughful and very helpful review. Thanks for producing and sharing.
Thanks Thomas
Hi Tony , we met today on the Knox stand. Great to meet you fella. We talked about Bell helmets but this is the one I went for :) keep up the good work . Cheers J
Nice to meet you too, and an excellent choice
Views from the Man Cave ... Back at the show today ...picked up the Bell moto too ... Went for the towelling interior ... Very comfortable as you had mentioned. Thanks for the advice. Cheers
@@captnagrom8178 Nice, enjoy!
Thank you, that is the best and most detailed review on the X4 I have seen
Thank you
@@mancavemoto No .. Thank You, I am now the proud owner of an X4 :)
Hi Tony , I’ve just ordered one after a lot of debate ect , ordered the pin lock witch is photo sensitive to try to get around the drop down visor issue . Thanks for your video it really helped me to make my decision .thanks again .👍👍
No problem Dale. The peak does a really good job as a shade, so i've found that i didnt miss a drop down visor
The XD4 has been the benchmark ADV helmet for years.
Yes they dont have a tinted drop down visor like most modern day helmets....
...and they never will. Rightly or not, Arai believe that to make space to fit a drop down visor the eps liner needs to be made much thinner in that area, and that compromises safety.
Hi- very useful and thanks for the comprehensive review!
Thank you
Great review. I’m in the market for a new lid and the Arai is the leading contender. I hope you are still happy with it.
Yes, ive tried a couple and will be reviewing the AGV AX9 soon. But still happy with the Arai
Excellent! Thank you. Ride safe.
6:06 made my heart jump XD
Great info Tony. Thanks for another informative video. 🏍🙏
No problem
Hi Tony. I just bought this helmet, so far I'm loving it. Coming from a Shoei GT Air 2, the only thing I'm missing is the internal sun visor :(
Same but I believe the street version may have that. If it had a sun visor I don't think it could have the Snell rating since it would compromise safety.
Excellent review. Just bought one very happy with it
Glad the video helped in some way
A really great review and I wholeheartedly agree with all your comments. I have the identical helmet (even the colour and size is the same). I wore it in Spain this autumn in 30’c and it worked perfectly with great air flow. Without any doubt the most comfortable helmet I have ever worn.
Cheers Neil, yep it’s a beaut
fantastic review keep up the good work
Thanks
The closing out music👍🏾✨
Arai is and Shoei are the best head protection and fit and finish in the business. Both companies philosophies are very similar.
Indeed
As a long time bike commuter in all weathers, there are only two things that matter for helmet tests. Does the visor steam up and does is leak water through the top in downpours.
I've yet to find a visor that doesnt leak.
90% of bikers dont ride in bad weather, and only a few occassionally get caught in full on downpours. Most helmets have to conform to safety tests, but full wet wInter testing is rarely done properly. Also, the rubber seals wear quickly over time, so often fail quickly on most helmets
I own a tour x4 and a BMW "touring" helmet. I'll avoid the tour x4 when the weather is really shitty and/or if it's really cold. I've ridden in the rain and haven't noticed any leak but if I view it more as a well ventilated option for warm conditions.
Great detailed review. Good job mate.
No problem, glad you liked it
As someone who wears glasses, drop down sun visors being considered a selling point of helmets causes me more trouble. Arai refusing to include them in any of their helmets pushes them to the top of my list for my next helmet. Specifically the XD-4.
A good point
One of the best reviews I've ever seen. How about glasses? I can manage it with it easily?
Thanks and yes, no problems with glasses.
I have a x-d4 and it is great. thanks for the video.
Thanks for the comment.
hi buddy, nice review, i wanna know if its noisy at 80 miles per hour, without earplugs of course, tnx in advance.
TuriGiuliano Not particularly,’ it’s noisier than the Shoei Neotec II but quieter than the RYD. It’s much quieter than the Bell Bullitt but as a direct comparison it is quieter than the Nexx XD1.
Hey Tony, nice, thorough review, thanks. What would you consider as equally good alternatives? I was looking at the Nolan N70-2 X Classic for its versatility. Probably a matter of personal preference and getting what you pay for.
Thanks Mark, there are a few out there that i'd like to try. The Nolan looks interesting, the new Klim Krios does too but is priced high. The Nexx Xwed 2 is good if it fits you, as is the AGV AX9
Good comprehensive review Tony. Didn’t notice whether you mentioned if the new style peak created noise and turbulence like your x1 did? Thinking of one of these or the Shoei ADV
Yep I mentioned it briefly and no it didn’t give me any issues at all. But as I say that’s very much dependent on your bike and riding position. I’d like to test the Shoei Hornet as a comparison
And you don't need a pin lock because the ventilation is just so good. Major plus.
My head dont fit arai helmets, so i got myself a xlite x551 and its the best helmet l have owned, and afther 25 years on a bike some helmets has past my head. Nice helmet review sir
Cheers Tony, Nice looking helmet the xlite. Hoping to have a couple more helmet reviews coming up from AGV.
@@mancavemoto l love it, perfect fit for my big head:))) i can weare it for houers with no issues at all. My Gtair are by far that good.
As always Tony, just before making a decision, I always look to see if you’ve got a vid 😉. Just fancying an adventure lid for my Africa Twiin, for summer, especially for the sun. Love my Neotech II, as I’m a sticky lad, but face on with the sun, I struggle, even with Ray Bans, and the sun visor down. Much better to cut the sun out completely. Given all of that, any further thoughts mate, or is this lid what you personally would recommend?. Ride safe brother. Cheers 👍
Hi Paul, Yep I can highly recommend the Tour X4, assuming you can get a good fit its a lovely helmet. Also worth looking at the Shoei Hornet if you're a Neotec owner
@@mancavemoto Cheers Tony. Motolegends told me I was a Schuberth head shape, so I had a new C4 in XL, and couldn’t operate the sun visor, and had pain in the temple, so I took it back and changed it for the BIGGEST (XXL) in the shop, and STILL could not operate the visor as my swede was deforming the shell too much. Fair play, on the same visit they then fitted me with theNeotec 2, supposedly the WRONG shape for me, and it is perfect. I think Arai is pretty customisable too, so I will for sure try both adventure lids . Thanks again mate 👍
have an arai corsair with quick release visor which has been rubbish.. the screws on my x4 is a great improvement
Thanks for the video. I am close to buying this lid. Do they offer a model with MORE Arai logos? 🤣
I don’t think so, but it does come with a sheet of stickers if you want to add more! 😉
Nice review. I have a XD4, but he start to get old... I want to buy a new Helmet, what do you thing about the BMW GS Carbon ? Did you have comment on that one compare to XD4
Thanks, I've not tried the GS helmet, but reviews suggest its good but not as good as its price would suggest. The key is fit really and whatever helmet fits you best is most likely to be the helmet you enjoy most. The Shoei Hornet is a good option and I hear good things about the Klim Krios Carbon
great review, just bought one for my africa twin in the matching colours. Sadly I cannot get it comfortable on the front sides of my head, the pressure is insane, and ive ordered the 2XL as I usually would. ive played about with it, and im very sad as I can't get it fitting well. I will likely have to go back to my simpson and Bell helmets which seem to fit my (clearly weird) shaped head better. thanks for your review - its such a beautifully finished helmet.
Thats a shame, sounds like you have a round head shape is Bell helmets are a good fit?
Great review
Thanks
Hi have you tried a Schubert’s E1 as that’s what I have vat the moment and thinking of this a possible replacement secondly do you think your beard helps with the wind noise as I don’t have one thanks in advance keep the great videos coming 👍👍👍👍
I haven't tried one no. ha good question, I'm not sure that my beard makes that much difference!
I might consider that one when I replace my GTAir. It’s a shame you can’t try they on your bike before you buy. The Tiger 800 is notorious for wind buffeting, it would be nice to see how it performed in my situation.
Now theres an idea........ hhhhmmm
I'm in Switzerland and I wouldn't buy without trying it on my bike. All shops I bought in the past allow for trying them on your own bike. Especially where helmets are (almost all the time) more expensive than in other parts of Europe.
Yes the tiger windshield is Badly designed. I would recommend a madstad windshield . It is the best no buffeting at all
you typically need to bend the visor, not the pinlock to get it in place
Yep its a bit of both
I wonder if that vent at the rear neck would limit the mounting capabilities of the Cardo slim pack talk device?
Apparently not, its shows as a compatible helmet on the Cardo website.
Hi Toni good review. My Question is around air flow to your eyes as I have a Schuberth C3 pro and its a night mare for this air flow direct to your eyes and I need/want a decent lid that does not do that? What are your thoughts on this? Cheers Steve
Good question, and I haven’t experienced any problems with this at all. The venting is excellent and it’s all directed to where it should go.
Well done review!
thanks
Superb review, I think I will stick with my Caberg.. At this price point..
Thanks, and nothing wrong with that....
Thanks Tony nice review I’ve been looking at these helmets for quite a while and pondering whether to buy one or not ! I bought a bmw GS helmet last year which was a bit of a flop and at £495 or £855 with the coms fitted its an expensive lid , the year before I bought a Bell adventure lid and although not expensive at £195 I find it very
Noisy , the year before I bought a SCHUBERTH C4 and again was a bit disappointed with that helmet as it wasn’t as well made as my trusty C3 which I’d had for nearly ten years , I think I need to go into a retailer and try an X4 on and see what the fit is like before I part with £500
Definitely worth a look. I know helmets can someties be tricky to find a decent one. If i'm being totally honest the XD4 is just a fraction to small (i'm right on the limit for a L). I heard that the C4 was actually worse than the C3!
One question that comes to mind is how do the respective air flows of this helmet and the Shoei Ex Zero compare? This would seem to have the better airflow, but the Shoei has a look that works on a wider range of motorbikes.
The Ex Zero is much like an open face helmet, plenty of airflow to the face, but none around the top of the helmet inside. Somin that respect the Arainis better. But they are two different styles, and you are right in they the Ex Zero looks better with more bikes, but having said that if you take the peak off the tour x4 and have it in a plain colour, you could say the same
Views from the Man Cave Thanks. Might opt for the Arai. Will have to try it on. Cheers.
Awesome review even if I AM 4 years late. I just might pick one of these suckers up.
Bear in min there is a new one coming soon!
Thinking of getting one of these, never had an adventure helmet before. Do they all suffer with buffeting at motorway speeds? Or wait be fine. KTM1190
Great review by the way!
Helemt buffeting is really hit & miss, I've found this helmet very quiet on some bikes and not on others. Its all down to the bike, screen, your height etc.
@@mancavemoto Thanks guess I'll just have to give one a try.
Any communication systems compatible?
I have a Sena 30k fitted to mine. Very easy to fit pretty much any comms system too as the interior is easy to remove and there pockets to just slip the earpieces into
I think Arai is the best one !!!
Just paid £340 for the M sport X4 model. Just can't get the pinlock to fit without the rainbow patches 😢
no thats tricky, but generally you dont notice it when wearing it
@@mancavemoto I just needed a small round file to take a tiny bit off the pinlock and it fits perfectly now.
Great and informative review..
Thank you!
Thanks for a very useful review. Much appreciated indeed.
Dies the helmet have adequate space dedicated to audio speakers? I know you mentioned that they have provided some space but the question is whether it is enough. (HJC iS17 is terrible but the Shoie Quest is great).
Thanks again.
Thanks, yes i've currently got a Sena 10C pro fitted to it with no issues
Hi Mr Man cave, I never owned Arai, but always wear Shoei, so quite familiair with the Shoei fit. I like the X4 more than the Shoei Hornet. Since you have tested many Shoei, I was wondering how fit compares. Thanks in advance.
Hi, I find the Arai to be a very similar fit to the Shoei, with the same sizing. Both brands offer a custom fit service and multiple different internal pads to ensure a comfortable helmet. I haven’t done a direct comparison with the hornet (yet) but I have tried the hornet on.
@@mancavemoto thanks for your reaction Mr Mancave. I ordered the same size as my Shoei, fingers crossed!
No worries, don't forget Arai offer a custom fit service
Helpful review thanks. Subbed!
No worries and thanks
Great review.
Thanks!
Like you, I have a Shoei shaped head and any Shoei in Large will fit well. How did this Arai in Large compare for fit?
This was a little tiny bit rounder and thus a snugger fit across the forehead.
I hated it at first but after using it few time i fell in love with
It does take a little 'bedding in'
Good video! Where can i buy the facial Contour system cheekpads?
Thanks, replacements? You can order them in from any Arai dealer.
really good review
Thanks!
How is the vision thru that visor? I am hearing lots of feedback that the visor distorts vision.
It’s fine, I’ve not noticed any distortion
How's the fit? I normally wear an arai Signet X in large. I'm afraid that I will get a hotspot on my forehead with the xd4. What are your thoughts
I've seen the Signet X described as an intermediate to long oval, the XD4 is more intermediate
How does it compare with the Nexx XWed 2 ??
No idea, I've tested the older XD1 and I much prefer the Arai, but that was largely down to the fit
@@mancavemoto Can you describe differences about the fit between Nexx and Arai? I have problem that forehead pressure on some helmets, on Scorpion for example makinfg my head explode. Im torn between getting WED2 or Arai XD 4
Wish I could find how this fits compared to an Arai Signet...
The Signet is a long oval, this is a medium oval.
Good, but not enough expext that the ECE22.06 version will have a must have in those future sunshiny days and hotter (unfortunetly) a Internal sun visor !
Arai helmets are unlikely to ever have a drop down sun visor. They see it as determental to safety
@@mancavemoto I understand but for me it is less dangerous that wearing sunglasses with metal branch or like, its my opinion
Hi there bud, ive just bought the Arai tour x4 and im getting a lot of reflection from the visor inside, ie i can see my reflection in the visor... Do you have the same trouble? Thanks Paul
I can’t say i have, occasionally in very low bright sun. Do you have the pinlock installed?
A lot of air enters from the chin area and this creates a lot of noise inside the helmet. Is there a solution to this?
Close the vent?.....sorry I was joking, the pull down spoiler helps, as does using the chin sock. but agian that can vary a lot depending on the bike you ride.
I measure right at their spec large and close to xl. I tried on a large and the skull fit was good but cheek pads very tight even with the 5mm foam removed. I'll soon order an xl but my question is the chin strap was darn short on the large (note this was a 2012 model). Do you know if Arai has increased the chin strap length on newer helmets?
Thank you
Hi Paul, same here, I would suggest that if the skull fit was good with the Large, maybe go with that and tweak the cheek pads. I initially took the 5mm of foam off, then put it back after a couple of days as the lining bedded in, I was suprised how much difference the 5mm made. Arai also offer a custom fit service to get it just right. As for the chin strap, I don't know the answer, but i've asked the UK distributor if they can confirm...i'll come back to you on that one
Apparently it’s the same length chin strap, but you can get a longer one from Arai and switch it out
No SHARP test for this? I've not found one
It’s not on the list no. That’s one of the problems with Sharp, they haven’t got great coverage and a lot of the helmets on the list are quite old now
I bought the helmet a couple of months ago and i still dont feel it wearing in. I heard that it takes a really long time to do so. So im waiting but after around 1 hour of wearing it it really quickly changes from extremely comfy to extremely uncomfy. It puts so much pressure on my jaw that i have to take it off because i start seeing black because of the amount of pain.
Do you recommend me to take out the inner lining or should i wait longer for it to break in?
I did not use it much in these couple of months because i want it to stay fresh for as long as possible because its so expensive. I used it for around 600-800 miles
In every other point i love this helmet. I got a black visor which looks even better on my black helmet and when it turns dark outside i just use clear mx goggles for the way home so that missing drop down visor doesnt effect me. Arai claims they do not like to build in drop down visors in their helmets because its like a big hole in the shell which makes the helmet less safe (hope i explained that correctly... im not a native speaker)
I also think that the visor is a little bit distorted because of the heavy bend it has but i get used to it after a couple of miles every time
Also i think that the helmet is really hard to pull off so if i ride a whole day i have to take it off around 20 times to relax my jaw... after 5 times it starts to rub my skin a lot so from that point every time i pull the helmet off it hurts more and more until at the end of the day im screaming because of the pain
That said i ask again if i should wait for it to break in or should i just take out the inner liner?
Thanks for your message. Sounds odd that it should hurt your jaw so much! If thats the case its certainly worth taking the cheek pads out and peeling off a layer of foam. See if that makes a difference (you can always put it back). Arai helmets are notoriously difficult to remove as the opening is smaller, again to maintain that egg shape. Some of the new Arais have wider openings
@@mancavemoto thanks for the quick answer :)
so i finally fixed the problem. first of all i can feel the helmet is worn in now. i took out the layer of foam and it did make a little difference and i will keep it like this now. however the problem was completely fixed by taking out the damn Sena speakers (i feel a little bit stupid for this but i really didnt notice it was them causing most of the pain). i use the sena only with my phone earpods now and it definetely is better in terms of audio quality and muffling wind noise. it takes a while to wire everything up every time i put on the helmet but its worth it.
im really happy with the helmet now
If you remove the peak could it be used it on sports bikes?
Definitely
Is right for my HD streed boh? I'm Undecided with sheoi gt air 2 and x lite 903 uc. Thank in advance
Personally I think you shpoudl ride with whatever helmet you prefer and what fits you best. Both of your choices are great helmets
I used a Arai z-f for a few years, it was a very nice and expensive helmet. But all the ventilation bits and covers and pieces on the helmet and on the visor, happened to be very fragile and they, all, broke, one after the other. I wasn't pleased with that at all for the price of the bloody helmet!
They are designed to break off in a crash, thats what the glancing off is all about. I wouldn't myself say they are fragile...but thats obviously not your experience
Can I use googles with the visor in the highest position?
you can yes
Looking at getting one of these. How does sizing compare to Shoei?
It kind of depends on your size to be honest. I’m a large (60cm head circumference) in both, but the Arai came up fractionally smaller. Still ok, but not as roomy. If your at the top end of the size band you just have to be careful
Thanks, I’m a medium in both Shoei’s I own but they are nice and snug. Might go up a size.
Hi, I'm from Brazil and I would like to buy this helmet but I have a doubt, I like to go a little fast some times in highways I'm talking about 200km/hish and I want to know if the eye shader would kinda move my head too much because of the strong wind, and I own a Ducati Multistrada 950, and don't like to raise the wind shield on high speeds.
Of all the peaked helmets i've tried, this has been the most stable. Shouldn't be an issue, but then i've not tried it at 200 kph
Don't, it will vibrate like crap... buy an rx7V i have the tour xd4 but my next one will be a normal rx7v
Nice detailed review. Good looking helmet, peak plus visor looks best IMO.
Thanks, and agreed 👍
What's the difference between Arai x4 & Arai tour cross 3? Because they look similar
As far as i know its the same helmet, Arai use different names for different markets. Its the Tour X 4 in Europe, Tour XD 4 in North America and Tour Cross 3 in Japan.
@@mancavemoto thanks for the info mate 🤙
How noisy is it overall at different speeds? highway and city?
Its pretty quiet in all scenarios to be honest. If you have all the vents open then it gets noisier the faster you travel. But it never became anything that bugged me
Just inserted my reactolite anti fog insert but can't get rid of the air bubbles and the insert doesn't fully sit against the visor and its a very tight fit
What would you recommend as don't want to spend £50 again for a anti fog reactolite insert for it not to fit
I still get contact points with the pinlock, but I can't see them when i'm wearing the helmet.
@@mancavemoto same it ruins the anesthetics though
True
I’m hoping there is a Tour X5 in the pipeline…..
@@mancavemoto hopefully and be nice if they can change the shape of the visor and come with a chin curtain and breath guard.
Best review 👍👍
Cheers
Is there a difference between Tour-X 4 and XD-4? Is this the same helmet? I've checked that XD-4 have SNELL certification.
It’s the same helmet, it’s called the XD4 in the US
@@mancavemoto Thanks! and thanks for review
Have you been using just for men (Grecian 2000) on your beard sides looks like you have
No, all natural Baby!
Arai don't do internal drop down visors because they seriously compromise safety in the forehead area. That's why I wear them and not trendy helmets with gimmicks and crap all over.
Exactly, I've just ordered a Profile V with a Pro Shade system. I've never really got on with drop down visors personally, they always seem to drop down already steamed up just when you need them most
@@mancavemoto plus I'd hate to face plant and have the thing cut my nose off.
I went from an XD3 to a Scorpion EXO-AT950, and I'm not sure the XD4 is worth 3.5x the price anymore.
Ho Lee Phuk What value do you put on your head?
@@johnthorburn1913 Are you saying that a more expensive helmet is always safer?
Which flows more air ? X4 OR Neotec 2
The Arai has more airflow
Is it noticeably heavier than the agv ax9?
if you held them in your hands you can notice it, but when riding you can't really tell. The Arai is well balanced which helps compensate for the extra weight. The Arai is more compact which is good, but there isn't much room in the chin bar, which is where the AGV scores better
Great video
Many thanks
Can I use it on track?
Peace
Thanks, in the UK, certainly
Many thanks
I didn't get to the part of the sticker / I was on the train 🚆 so I stopped the video and asked my question ❔
I like it very much / I would like to see a sun ☀ viser with different colors
Why would you take a visored helmet on the track?
Wish I could afford this beauty.
There are a few good deals here www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_search/?s=tour+x4#/23654,2852,0
@@mancavemoto seems you don't deliver to India.
What's more suited for motorway use? Say this or the Neotec 2?
Probably the Neotec 2, depending on what you’re riding
@@mancavemoto looking at getting a triumph 900 or 1200 xrt
Yep, with a screen the Neotec is most likely going to be quieter, but it’s not always the case
Hi nice info..speed around 140-150 km/h doest it still ok?..or your head start to wobble becausr of the wind?..
Thanks in advance
No issues at speed at all, its very stable
Views from the Man Cave thanks bro 👍..going to purchase one 😊..thank for the info
How does the agv ax9 fair in comparison?
Similar, depends on your head shape to some extent. The AGV is a physically larger shell for its size. This means it’s more roomy with more space between your face and the visor. The Arai is a more compact helmet, but as such is harder to take off and on. Vision is equally good, perhaps the AGV is a better visor? But the Arai wins hands down on ventilation. AGV is lighter and more flexible with the removable accessories, I found the Arai peak gave less ‘buffeting’ on my Tiger 800