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Have a gander at the latest designs on the Tour X 4 range of adventure, a 3 in one helmet<br />
perfect for adventure, MX or street use. The Tour X 4 range all come Pin-Lock ready.<br />
NEW RXV 7 ROAD HELMET.<br />
Arai are showing their new premium race<br />
helmet to the world for the first time.<br />
Here’s our guide to the five most important<br />
changes…<br />
Relocated visor pivot<br />
The visor pivot point sits 24mm lower<br />
than on the existing RX-7GP. This means<br />
a smooth shape over a larger area of the<br />
shell to promote an action Arai call ‘glancing<br />
off’ in the event of an accident. The idea<br />
is that a smooth shape is better able to<br />
spread the impact load and help reduce the<br />
amount of energy transfer to the rider’s<br />
brain. The new visor mount<br />
means sidepods<br />
are smaller and<br />
sit outside the<br />
zone identified<br />
by America’s<br />
respected<br />
Snell<br />
research<br />
foundation<br />
as the most<br />
crucial area<br />
of the helmet<br />
for providing<br />
protection.<br />
Formula One visor lock/open tab<br />
The small tab to either lock an Arai visor<br />
open or closed can be fiddly to operate. The<br />
new version is adopted from Arai’s racing<br />
helmets for F1 drivers. It’s more substantial<br />
and is easier to use.<br />
Longer diffuser<br />
The plastic spoiler on top of the helmet is<br />
there to help extract hot air from inside the<br />
helmet, and this one is 20mm longer than<br />
before, to increase airflow and improve<br />
high-speed aerodynamics. Arai say the new<br />
helmet flows 11% more air than the existing<br />
helmet, thanks to the diffuser and air intakes<br />
that are 19% larger than the current lid.<br />
Revised shell<br />
It looks just the same as before, because<br />
Arai insist a smooth rounded shell is the<br />
most protective, but it’s 30g lighter thanks to<br />
a new type of resin. The changes around the<br />
repositioning of the visor pivot mean there’s<br />
an extra 3mm of room for the rider’s mouth<br />
and chin.<br />
Adjustable interior<br />
Different thicknesses of foam for the comfort<br />
lining mean riders can alter the fit to suit<br />
their head shape. The lining is made from a<br />
new material called Eco-Pure, which is antibacterial<br />
and anti-pong.<br />
Arai’s scratch MX helmets<br />
have evolved over the years.<br />
The absence of exaggerated<br />
protrusions on the shell is not due<br />
to a lack of creativity, but just like<br />
their road helmets, there are less<br />
surfaces to hook up...<br />
<strong>1510</strong> <strong>DT</strong> Bikewise pages.indd 15 2015/09/18 10:38 PM
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