Arai Motorcycle Helmets Guide

Arai Motorcycle Helmet History



Arai helmets was originally founded by Hirotake Arai in November 1937, the son of Yuichiroh Arai who manufactured headgear for government offices and authorities.

After the second World War Hirotake Arai maintained a distributing business rather than manufacturing headgears, it wasn't until 1949 that Arai started to manufacture construction worker helmets, then 2 years later Arai started to experiment by making helmet shells using heat forming resins.

In 1962 a Limited production of Snell certified helmets was manufactured and was "the first Snell certified Japanese helmet"

Arai are responsible for a large part of modern helmet design. They make many styles of helmets for both daily use and professional racing, for motorcycles and cars.

Chin Ventilation

Removable padding interior
A removable and washable padded interior that has Dry-Cool liner material. This special material improves moisture and heat transfer which helps to keep your head much dryer and cooler.

LRS (Lever Release System)
Change the motorcycle helmet visor quickly without having to use tools.

Demist locking function
This feature allows the visor to ventilate while keeping it locked. This is great for when it's raining as the visor can be opened just a few centimetres without it closing itself again.

Popular Arai Motorcycle Helmets Models

1. Arai Astro Light

The Arai Astro Light Motorcycle Helmet has been designed to fit smaller head sizes. Arai say that the Astro Light is good for women or kids heads.

This helmet is available in 4 different finishes. The sizing is XXS - XXXS, the rest of the Arai range is not made this small.



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2. Arai Chaser

This is a mid priced range helmet which has good comfort and ventilation. It is well designed, fairly quiet and has easy to use vent buttons. There are loads of finishes to choose from.

This is a very popular helmet, there are a ton of designs to choose from.

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Arai Chaser Specifications

• Ring shaped strengthening in lower section
• New 'air conductor' ergo duct venting system
• Side exhaust vents
• Powerful chin vent with enlarged duct access
• Fully washable interior
• Removable cheek pads available in 5 sizes
• Lever release visor removal system (LRS)
• Aerodynamic recessed visor holder system
• Patented visor brow ventilation ducts

3. Arai Condor

This is Arai motorcycle helmets  entry level lid. It has non removable lining and does not come with the pinlock visor insert. This helmet is supremely comfortable, most riders describe it as an everyday helmet with low noise and excellent venting. There are some fun designs to choose from. Although it is one of the cheaper helmets it still has the quality that Arai is known for.

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Arai Condor Specifications

• Slim, oval outer shell
• Triple density inner shell
• Delta duct inlet vent and exhaust vents
• Controlled chin ventilation
• Fully washable interior
• Lever release visor removal system (LRS)
• Aerodynamic recessed visor holder system
• Patented visor brow ventilation ducts
• Aerodynamic 2mm polycarbonate Pinlock® ready visor with de-mist visor lock
• Double 'D' ring fastening system ensures correct strap tension at all times

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