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 all Arai helmets made in Japan?

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.

How much does Arai helmet cost?

Happily, Arai is releasing the Regent-X very soon and it'll cost less than their other helmets… but it's still $689 USD retail.

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.

Why Arai helmet is expensive?

Arai uses a single-piece inner shell, but it's made up of multiple densities for structural integrity… but of course, this is more expensive to make. The cost to produce any helmet is of course going to be passed on to the customer, and some of the top brands – like Arai and Shoei for instance – are hand made in Japan.

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Are Arai helmets the safest?

Arai helmets

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.

What is the most expensive brand of helmet?

The Arai RX-7V RC Carbon is the most exclusive helmet of the market.

What happened to ARAI?

Arai goes on to serve time in prison for the murders of Ihara and Shibata.

What does SHOEI mean in Japanese?

When inquired about the origins of the name, a Shoei representative replied: "Shoei is not an actual word and does not mean anything. In Japan the passage of time is marked in dynasties which are the lifetime of an emperor.

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.

How do I know if my Arai helmet is real?

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.

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.

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.

What helmets are made in Japan?

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.

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.

Does Dainese own AGV?

Sharing similar track records for passion, creativity and world championship success, AGV was acquired by fellow Italian motorcycling innovator Dainese in July 2007, enabling the two companies to combine their leading expertise in advanced solutions delivering head-to-toe protection.

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.

Which helmet brand is best?

Where is SHOEI helmets made?

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.

What are ARAI helmets made out of?

Shells developed by Arai are made using Super Fiber. Super Fiber has 30 percent more strength than conventional fiberglass, and is six times more expensive compared to other, similar fibers. Only Arai uses Super Fiber for its helmets because it provides superb tensile strength and resists cracking.

Where is ARAI?

ARAI has its registered office at Kothrud, Pune, INDIA. It's two divisions viz., Forging Industry Division (ARAI-FID) and Homologation and Technology Centre (ARAI-HTC) are situated in the industrial hub of Chakan near Pune.

Why is AGV helmet expensive?

AGV helmets tend to be more expensive because they are industry-leading. Many of the helmets in AGV's lineup benefit directly from the extensive research and development carried out to protect Moto GP riders.

Are AGV helmets worth it?

AGV makes some terrific full face helmets. Their range includes several carbon fiber shelled lids as well as composite and lower priced thermoplastic helmets. They've a great reputation for making protective helmets too - if the number of 4 and 5 star SHARP rated ECE helmets are to go by (AGV don't do Snell :-(.

Are NHK helmets good?

NHK helmet is produce with the best material that has been adjusted with high security standards, in addition NHK helmets have also been through several tests and product testing, so that NHK helmets have passed the test and already approved by SNI, DOT ECE and some NHK helmets have met the SNELL standard.