New Helmet
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 869
Likes: 14
From: Long Island
I just ordered a Arai RX-Q also in matt black. Great helmets. Great quality, comfortable and in my opinion one of the safest helmets out there. Ive gone down a few times on the track and always wore my Arais. I actually ordered my new one from www.rockheadbikes.com but I called them up. They always offer some extra discounts if the order is called in if you ask them. I got 15% off of mine.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 120
Likes: 1
From: SoCal
They make a great helmet, I have the XD3 from my dual sport days.
Recently bought a shoei neotech cause i wanted a modular. My first try with the pinlock system and i can't believe how good they work.
Will wear a FF helmet from now on even though it interferes with my posing.
Enjoy,Great choice
Recently bought a shoei neotech cause i wanted a modular. My first try with the pinlock system and i can't believe how good they work.
Will wear a FF helmet from now on even though it interferes with my posing.
Enjoy,Great choice
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 621
Likes: 3
From: N CA
I bought a new bucket this winter - very light, quiet not cheap but hard to beat - took a bit to break in - love the built in sun visor, you don't have to worry about wearing sun glass's - no one discounts these guys - tom -
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,873
Likes: 13
From: NW Arkansas
Is that tinted shield polarized???
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,873
Likes: 13
From: NW Arkansas
That article is outdated, as the SNELL2010 standard has addressed the (absolutely legitimate) issues raised there.
I wear an Arai Signet-Q, which is nearly identical to the RX-Q, just shaped for a more oval head. It's a pleasure to wear. It's very light, very quiet, vents well, and looks good. If you're worried about heat, don't get a black helmet.
I wear an Arai Signet-Q, which is nearly identical to the RX-Q, just shaped for a more oval head. It's a pleasure to wear. It's very light, very quiet, vents well, and looks good. If you're worried about heat, don't get a black helmet.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 7,439
Likes: 884
From: 'Noke, VA
The other article posted is referring to the 2005 Standard, and is therefore outdated.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 6,932
Likes: 4
From: 46th State, USA
Full face helmets are great here in the winter but I can't stand the heat to wear one in the summer.
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Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
From: Dayton, Ohio
Arai's are great helmets, that's for sure. I have a Shoei Qwest for use in colder weather, and a Simpson half-lid that I'll wear on shorter slower rides. Wanted something in between for the majority of the rides, so I got a GForce Pro Phenom 3/4 helmet. Looks like the older Simpson/Bell helmets that NASCAR drivers wore back in the day of open face helmets. May not look like a "typical" motorcycle helmet, but I don't care. Fits great, comfortable, and carries good safety rating (Snell SA2010).