Arai Helmets

Arai helmets are, unquestionably, amongst the best motorcycle helmets money can buy.  Arai have made helmets for some of the most famous names in bike racing. The company has been making motorcycle helmets since 1926 and bring huge amounts of experience and expertise to all the helmet models they make. All Arai helmets are hand made by experienced helmet technicians in their own factory in Japan. 

Arai probably make the safest helmets. Their absolute focus is safety. They will not compromise by adding internal visors or integrated comms. 

In terms of Arai full face helmets we offer the Arai Quantic and the Arai Concept-XE (originally called the Arai Rapide). 

Since Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman set of around the world, Arai adventure helmets have been the choice of many a world motorbike tourer. Now they have launched the ground breaking Arai Tour-X5 which is the first of the big two to be ECE 22-06.

Arai helmets may be good, and are worth the money, but they are not quiet. For Arai, that is not a priority. Few would question the assertion that Arai makes the best quality and safest helmets on the market. They are beautifully put together by hand in Arai's own factory in Japan, using only the highest grade materials and components, by skilled workers. Each helmet takes 18 man-hours to make and will be quality checked five times during the manufacturing process. The final products are tested in house to a higher standard that other helmets. 

Arai helmets come in sizes from XS to XL. The size relates to the circumference of your head in centimetres. XS is 53-54cm, S is 55-56cm, M is 57-58cm, L is 59-60cm and XL is 61-62cm. But shape is also important in ensuring a good fit.  

Arai was the pioneer in developing helmets that can withstand oblique-angled impacts, reducing the rotational forces that can cause irreparable damage to the brain. It is because of this that Arai has such round shells and tend to be a little larger and heavier than other brands.

FAQs about Arai helmets

How long do Arai helmets last?

This is a difficult question to answer and depends on usage and personal preference. However, all Arai helmets come with a 5 year warranty.

Why are Arai helmets expensive?

Arai produces all its helmets in its own factory in Japan where they are hand made by highly qualified workers spending 18 hours per helmet. They are made and tested to a higher standard than other helmet brands. All the current Arai helmets meet the new EC 22-06 standard. 

What different Arai helmets are there and what are they best used for?

Which Arai crash helmet suits you very much depends on what, where and when you are riding. The Tour-X5 for an adventure tour, the Quantic for a commute or the Concept-XE for a Sunday ride out on a classic. All Arais still bring the same levels of quality and safety to the biker.

What are the available colours and design options for Arai helmets?

If you want a black Arai helmet you can get that in any of the styles, In addition there will be a plain grey or white helmet. They all come in a variety of graphics for the more adventurous!