Skip to main content News from the show The Arai RX-7 RC carbon fibre full face motorcyce helmet must be one of the most special helmets ever offered to the motorcycling community. Each outer shell consists of no less than eleven carefully applied layers. The technology of the new RX-7 RC is based on that of the GP-6 RC car racing helmet, which was specially developed for Formula 1 use. It consists of an extremely stiff and light carbon fibre outer shell, reinforced with the “Peripherally Belted” construction. The Arai engineers searched and found a superior carbon fibre quality. A mixture of aircraft quality premium carbon fibre with Arai’s own resin plus Zylon reinforcement, showed to be the perfect mixture for the RX-7 RC Arai outer shell. Truly one of the best motorcycle helmets in the world, and is available for special order across the UK. Be the first to review this product Email to a FriendSNC is Arai’s most advanced shell construction using special proprietary net strands that bond shell layers even more rigidly.

The SNC technology reduces shell weight, while providing a lower center of gravity, resulting in better balance and reduced rider fatigue.Diffuser ventilation system offers enhanced adjustable intake and exhaust ports for increased airflow and reduced wind turbulence. The middle-intake slot creates an accelerated venturi effect for faster venting of stale air. Effective, lower side vents reduce wind noise en prevent buffeting. Three-position chin vent (including demist function). Unique Arai brow vents guide fresh air to the temples and forehead area.MotoGP tested and designed to greatly reduce drag, turbulence and buffeting. Resulting in more comfort and additional top-speed. It improves stability of the helmet at high speeds or when braking hard and reduces noise. Adjustable in five different angles of attack positions to suit every riding position.To offer an even better snug fit and enhancing the comfort to the lower jaw, the Facial Contour System (FCS) works with a foam spring support in the cheek pad that compresses and rebounds

Consists of a strengthening belt across the helmet, just above the visor opening, to reinforce the forehead area of the shell. It was devised during F-1 helmet development. A unique feature of the RX-7 RC is its weight. The RX-7 RC is by far the lightest SNELL M2010 approved helmet on the market today, weighing substantially less than its nearest competitor. Each extremely stiff and light outer shell consists of no less than eleven carefully applied layers of premium carbon fibre reinforced with PB-SNC.motorcycle repair shops in modesto ECE 22-05 and SNELL M2010 approved; motorcycle dealership medford oregonThis is one of the few models fully approved to ECE 22-05 and SNELL M2010 standards.motorcycle repair in vaughan

There are carbon-fiber helmets worn by pro racers that cost thousands of dollars. But the only amateurs likely to buy those are the guys who think it might be fun to put their Ferraris on the track. For most of us, the smart move is to buy an auto-racing helmet that meets the current Snell Memorial Foundation standards [see companion piece] and leaves enough money in the till for tires. All auto-racing helmets currently on sale meet the SA2005 guidelines, but we advise holding off until October, when the SA2010 standards take effect. bmw r50/2 motorcycle for saleAlso, it’s possible to get away with using a motorcycle helmet at a track day, but the advantage of getting one with the SA auto-racing rating is that its lining is fireproof, very helpful if your vehicle bursts into flames. Plus, many events—SCCA and LeMons races, for example—insist on an SA-approved automotive helmet. One of Arai’s less-expensive helmets is by far the priciest of those collected here.

The Japanese company explains that’s because it uses only the costliest components and because these helmets are pretty much handmade. It’s certainly the lightest one in this roundup, at 3.4 pounds. It is also the snuggest of the four size-large helmets we tried, as well as the best fit for a skinny face. It feels more like a second skin than do the others. Staffers with bigger noggins say that with an Arai, they need to go plus-sized. The Arai’s cost is justified by a helmet that feels the best made of the four. This GP-6S, which is a brand-new model, has a positive-lock arrangement for the visor that’s intuitive and easy to use. Also, the helmet is predrilled for HANS (“head and neck support”) devices. The Bell helmet feels big—it has the largest “eye port” of this group, and there is a big gap between the wearer’s chin and the front of the helmet. It is also quite tight fitting on the top of the head. Bell has fitted the shield with a friction system that allows the wearer to adjust the tension for multiple opening positions.

Still, it doesn’t lock in as positively as the Arai shield. While the M-4 is quite a nice helmet—and comes predrilled for HANS posts—it is, at 3.8 pounds, the heaviest here. During severe track work, your neck will likely notice the extra weight. Simpson makes helmets that certainly look different. The Diamondback is the choice of “The Stig,” who drives the cars on the BBC’s Top Gear TV show, but it’s relatively expensive. We decided to try the company’s original Darth Vaderish bucket, the Super Bandit. The matte-black finish adds $25 to the price. It is second-lightest of these helmets, at 3.7 pounds, and it fits larger heads well. Like the Bell and the Pyrotect, there’s a lot of room up front, and one or two testers preferred this to the snug fit of the Arai. The visor shield is hard to raise but comes with an antifog coating as standard. (On the Arai, an antifog shield costs more than $100.) It isn’t predrilled for HANS posts; The Super Bandit isn’t for everyone, but it has the distinction of being, well, distinctive.