Caberg Sintesi - Water water everywhere...

About 6 weeks ago I purchased the Caberg Sintesi from Helmet City, Tatsfield, Kent. The helmet and bluetooth kit, after a little negotiation, cost me

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AGV Motorcycle Helmet

AGV Motorcycle helmet buying guide. Reviews, tips and advice to help you buy your next AGV motorcycle helmet.

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Good Lid let down

I've owned Suomy Vandal lid for over 3 years, I believe it was one of the first to come to the UK. It's supremely comfortable and the cheek pads do come

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AGV K3 Review

I am a pillion and sit on the back of a Triumph Speed Four. The AGV K3 is an awesome lid, sits perfectly on the head as there is a lot of padding.

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Update to the Caberg Trip, the Caberg Konda

I ride a BMW R45 with windscreen, was really pleased with the Caberg Trip I purchased Jan 2009 until I had an accident with it in March 2009 but it survived

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Arai Motorcycle Helmets Guide

Arai Motorcycle Helmets Features and Best Sellers

Arai Helmet Models

Astro Light
Arai RX7 GP
Arai Chaser
Arai Condor
Arai Viper GT

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.

The Arai Helmet Range

Safety is Arai's priority. Their cheapest helmet model costs £250. This is because they use only high quality materials and believe this is the cheapest they can make a helmet to meet their very high safety standards.

Arai Motorcycle Helmets Common Features

Chin Ventilation

A vent with two positions fitted with a charcoal filter. Position 1 - half open directs the airflow down. Position 2 - full open for visor demisting.

Integrated Visor Ventilation
Most Arai helmets have 2 brow vents placed into the top of the visor. This helps with anti fogging.

Breath Guard
A removable breath guard reduces fogging by keeping breath away from the visor. Used with the Demist locking function, this will stop your visor from ever fogging up!

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.

SHARP Safety Test Result

As Yet Not Tested

Arai motorcycle helmets Specifications for this model

Designed especially to fit young children and smaller ladies' head sizes
New lighter complex laminate construction (CLC)
New specifically designed slim, oval outer shell (does not sit too low on shoulders of wearer)
Removable skull cap and cheek pads available in 6 sizes
Double 'D' ring fastening system - relocated to fit child's
neck and jaw - ensures correct strap tension at all times
9 vents specially adapted for smaller shell including quadruple inset duct system
Side exhaust vents
Fully washable and removable Dry Cool® interior
Aeroflap - reduces wind noise and turbulence
Aerodynamic recessed visor holder system
Lever release visor removal system (LRS)
Improved breath deflector

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.

SHARP Safety Test Result

As Yet Not Tested

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.

SHARP Test Result

2 out of 5 Read what Arai say about this result...

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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