Are Arai helmets handmade?

Every Arai helmet is meticulously handmade by craftsmen and women who are active participants in our mission to present the highest level of protection and quality. From the shell to the paint to the liner, the work is performed by hand by experienced, focused specialists.

Where are Arai helmet made?

Today Arai Helmet Ltd. has factories in Saitama and Shinto, Japan, and is still a privately owned family business, now in the capable hands of Michio “Mitch” Arai, 81, and his son Akihito.

What is Arai helmet made of?

Technical aspects. Arai's helmets are hand-built, with each fibre-reinforced plastic shell incorporating multiple reinforcing parts laid onto a round base (known as a "bird's nest").

Is Shoei better than Arai?

Safety: Arai wins for potential collisions; but consider Shoei for long rides where fatigue could put you at risk for an accident. Fit: Arai offers three different fit options for ultimate flexibility. Shell construction: Tie, they are indistinguishable.

How can you tell fake Arai?

Genuine Arai helmets are sold only by Arai authorized dealers. Genuine Arai helmets are packed in white cardboard boxes with blue stripes. The boxes include a cloth Arai helmet bag, an owner's manual, and a small bottle of lubricant. There is a warning label on the helmet chin strap.

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Are Shoei helmets handmade?

Just like the very first SHOEI helmet built by our founder back in 1959, every SHOEI today is still handmade in Japan utilizing a sophisticated process that involves over 50 people for each and every helmet.

Is Arai helmet cheaper in Japan?

Re: Arai Helmet Price in Japan

I was told by my frens it is much cheaper to buy it in Japan than in Malaysia. So if the price is almost the same in Tokyo or Osaka.... I might just buy it in Tokyo.

Are Arai helmets hand painted?

Because Arai shells use the least amount of resin possible to minimize weight, the shell surfaces are not smooth. So each shell is hand buffed with a special compound to create a smooth surface for painting. The paint process involves more than 10 steps, beginning with a hand-painted primer coating.

What makes Arai helmets good?

They manufacture the best motorcycle helmets in the world right now. Their signature is that they hand make their helmets using only the best, high tech materials to the highest standard in the industry. Arai makes flawless helmets that are expensive. They are one of the top motorcycle helmet brands on the planet.

Does Arai use MIPS?

In fact, leading brands such as AGV, Arai, HJC, Schuberth, Shark, and Shoei do not use MIPS in any of their products.

Does Arai make the best helmets?

Arai has managed to be one of the first manufacturers to pass the new FIM motorcycle helmet standards without changing anything on their designs. That's because Arai claims to place their company standards higher than any testing standard. DOT, ECE even Snell standards are seen as a level always to be exceeded.

Are Arai helmets the safest?

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Every Arai helmet is handmade with strict company guidelines for meeting safety standards. A total of five Arai helmets were tested, yielding an average of 4.4 stars out of five. Two of its helmets received a max score of five stars.

How do I know if my Arai helmet is real?

If your Arai has one, it's a fake. If there's any hardware between the outer liner and the multi-density foam layers inside, your Arai is an Ainti.

How long do Arai helmets last?

Like most major helmet manufacturers, Arai subscribes to the Snell Memorial Foundation benchmark of five years as the suggested usable lifespan of a motorcycle helmet.

Is Arai Japanese?

Arai (written: 新井 or 荒井) is a Japanese surname. "新井" means "new residence.” Notable people with the surname include: Akino Arai (born 1959), Japanese singer and lyricist.

Where are AGV helmets made?

AGVs are made at the Dainese-owned Mavet helmet factory in north-eastern Italy, which also makes Dainese ski helmets and motorcycle lids for other brands. 40,000 helmets a year are made at Mavet – including Valentino Rossi's. You can see a video of the production process here.

Where are HJC helmets made?

Further, HJC has two helmet factories in two different countries: Korea and Vietnam. These factories provide strategic venues to produce high end, mid, and entry-level products to satisfy the demands of consumers around the world.

What did Arai make before they made helmets?

The founder of the company, Hirotake Arai, was a passionate hat maker, but although a really enthusiast rider. Long before helmets were available in Japan, Hirotake Arai showed his skills on a two wheels vehicle.

Are Arai helmets round or oval?

Round Oval: used in the Quantum-X model; the most symmetrical shape, but not completely round. Intermediate Oval: used in the most Arai models; middle of the road fit that works for a majority of riders right out of the box. Long Oval: used in the Signet-X; fits long, narrow heads.

What head shape is Arai?

The Long Oval Interior shape, found in the Signet-X, model provides a much needed helmet for those of us with a narrow (side-to-side) and longer (front-to-back) head shape than the average rider.

How much does an Arai helmet weight?

Arai RX-7V RC Carbon Sport Helmet – Weight: 1416 grams

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Where are kyt helmets made?

KYT has fast forwarded to become important brand benefitting from constant research and acquisition of latest technology to create premium motorcycle racing helmet. It has its Research and Development and Design facility based in Italy, Europe.

Where are G Force helmets made?

Founded over 25 years ago, G-FORCE Racing Gear, based in Acworth, GA, manufactures suits, helmets, gloves, shoes, racing harnesses, window nets and restraints, crew gear, flame retardant underwear, and more.

Where are Bell helmets made?

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