VALUE OF ARAI 2.0

Value of Arai

When you think about how a helmet works to protect the head inside, If you think of absorption of the impact, you are partly correct.

That is, there is a limit to the amount of energy any helmet can manage to absorb. In this regard, it may be worth noting that the impact test speed for “Absorption” by most standards is less than 28 km/h.

As the kinetic energy goes up in proportion to the square of speed, the amount of energy involved in a real crash can be far bigger than the level any make of helmet can manage to absorb.

However,

The basic function of a helmet protecting the head from a severe blow of an impact is not only “Absorption”.

As many riding impacts are off center, or come at an angle, the intrusion of energy might be diminished as the helmet may skip or slide over obstacles avoiding some of the energy.

This enhances the chance arises that the energy getting into the helmet stays within the level “Absorption” could handle. We refer to this as “Glancing off”.

Did you know Arai is one of very few in the world aware of the importance of “Glancing off”?

Witnessing such scenes repeatedly, Arai has come to believe that “Glancing off” of the impact energy is a key to the enhanced head protection by helmets and Arai has been working to elevate its level ever since.

Although there has been no literature or article referring to “Glancing off”, we have studied the principles and functions of it through our own experiences and have been working to enhance its effectiveness independently.

The basis of “Glancing off” is undoubtedly a “Rounder, Smoother and Stronger Shell”, but when it comes to designing the structure of it on that basis, there has been no simple solution or magic wand. The real crashes are too unpredictable.

Did you know what Arai has actually done to raise the performance level of “Glancing off”?

We at Arai are proud to work for the protection of fellow riders, and feel it has become an important part in the meaning of our existence, but the unpredictable nature of some crash impacts can overwhelm even our helmets.

To live with such a fact, we have been struggling to enhance every aspect of a helmet’s ability to protect, no matter how small, and believe there is always some room left for improvement hidden within the many details of Glancing off, even though we did not know how much each improvement would add.

This accumulating, building and evolving numerous improvements, for the enhancement of Glancing off, has been the foundation of the difference of Arai through our long history.

Today, many in the world say that the protection performances shown by Arai are different from others.

There is an old saying; “The whole can be far greater than the sum of its parts”. If you consider some extreme performances shown by Arai, you might find some truth in that old saying.

Even though most of those parts may not be readily visible or likely to serve as a sales feature, they contribute to the cost of seeking to improve performance. But we have come to be convinced that this is the way to the enhancement of head protection against severe and unpredictable crash impacts.

Knowing that no one and nothing is perfect, we believe these extra efforts are worth the additional costs, especially considering that what we are seeking to protect is priceless.

[Miguel]

My first helmet was from Arai.
As dozens of years went by, I became fully aware that (almost by chance - at the time Bell, AGV and other helmets were strongly implanted on the market...) this first helmet offered by an uncle (with extensive experience in motorcycles and their accessories) and the others I bought gave me a truly almost unique and exceptional protection!
In recent years I have also purchased two Schuberth helmets - equally of exceptional quality!
Fortunately, the two accidents I've had so far have had no major consequences (speed of 40-50 km/h on a very congested urban circuit). But when I ride at speeds above 300 km/h I know that one of the many reasons why I do so is that I am wearing an Arai helmet!

[brunotheil]

Dear Friends from Arai Europe: thanks for being part of Arai Family and show all this important details worldwide. Regards from Brasil at Interlagos racetrack.

[AlexDjalo]

I had my first severe accident in January thankfully I was wearing my arai 🙏 nothing but arai is going on my head

[MadMax.]

Thank You Lads from Ireland 🇮🇪 thank you for your HARD work to build BEST helmets in the world 🌎 in Irish Road Racing they saved so many life’s and save My life in so many crashes in last 20 years Racing . Thank You ARAI TEAM !!! 👍👍👍

[hollywood]

The best helmet in the world. Anyone that thinks buying a cheaper helmet is just as good is kidding themselves

[Tiagotaf]

I only trust my head to Arai. I wouldn't use any other brand, as no other has such high standards and respect for its own art. Shoei and Schubert come close, but Arai is on another level. You guys rock!

[monfero]

Arai Rx-Q and shoei x14 fourteen owner here, i love them both, topnotch quality!!!!

[bernardmt]

I love Arai coz of its outer shell size is much more compact and smaller than other ff helmets with the same internal sizing. Which to me, Arai feel less bulky and wearing it while riding feel comfortable like a part of my head. And of course Arai's top quality and best protection.

[heinbotha]

Just got my new Tour-X 4, super happy, quality all the way 👌🏻😎

[KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Thanks so much for what you guys are doing! Would love to test fit an Arai someday and wear it. Maybe even customize it to my liking.
Keep doing what you do legends!

[alanhassall]

I just wish that it was easier to find dealers in the US with stock. I owned a Corsair for several years. The intermediate oval shape is a little short front to back for me and so would like to find a store with a Signet (long oval) to compare to intermediate oval models. He Corsair is sporty, but fit is more important.

[bella_testastretta]

crashed 3 months ago. My head went through the windshield but I didn't feel a thing in my arai. just bought a new bike and a new arai helmet.

[alex_IT_]

My first accident 70kmh : shoulder, wrist and ankle wounded but nothing with my head..Second severe accident 120kmh : arm, leg, scratched back and ass but nothing to my head..Maybe some parts of my body will be changed but not my Arai helmet ! ❤🔥❤✌🤣🤣🤣

[furqanrafiq]

I hope one day these would be made in Pakistan :)

[foxrex]

does anyone know if arai makes knee and elbow portection?