Arai Factory Tour Plus Regent-X Review

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Arai Factory Tour Plus Regent-X Review

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4 жыл бұрын

Big manufacturers rarely open up their factory doors to the inquisitive eyes of journalists, and when they do, it is typically to show off the state-of-the-art nature of their manufacturing process. Recently, Arai opened its factories for a host of international journalists to show how their premium helmets, which are seen around the world on the grids of the pinnacle classes of each respective motorsport category, are as much the product of hands-on craftsmanship as they are technological advancements. The reasoning behind this openness was the desire to show why Arai believes they make the best motorcycle helmets in the world. The tour was enlightening for all who attended because Arai had the opportunity to show how its long-held core philosophy about head protection affects almost every step of the helmet construction process.
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@elithegreat6463 4 жыл бұрын

I feel so Good I got a Corsair-X after seeing video's like this. A hand made Helmet to perfection, done right is amazing to watch...Bravo !!!!

@Samuel-qe9lj 4 жыл бұрын

When people crash their motorcycles with an arai on... they don’t check if the bike is okay, they check if there are any scratches on the arai helmet.

@ThemadViking793 4 жыл бұрын

Kind of true. Unfortunately at my last two crashes, I knew immediately the helmet was f...ed, because I landed pretty hard on my head. But the positive aspect is, that I was completely uninjured in the head area thanks to my Arai helmets. No headache, no blackout, nothing. 👍

@craigbrinkman1262 Жыл бұрын

I remember the old Bell ad. Have a 10$ head get a 10$ helmet.

@karpreece 4 жыл бұрын

Currently 13 people choose Graphics, Cool features and Looks over Safety, Reliability and good old fashioned CRAFTSMANSHIP.

@jboy2621 4 жыл бұрын

The last of the lions. The only family-owned helmet company in the world.

@Szlejer 4 жыл бұрын

Once Arai, you'll never ride wearing anything else... ;)

@GT6SuzukaTimeTrials 4 жыл бұрын

Shoei says hello

@fzr1000981 3 жыл бұрын

Nah - Arai is better on all fronts, and the Regent X is a great value

@mightyboomerang2932 4 жыл бұрын

ARAI 👌👍

@happytrails1963 4 жыл бұрын

Terrific helmets, very premium!

@Steve-yl1yg 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Evans!

@twotiretirade4624 3 жыл бұрын

Love my Regent X Helmet. Not a huge fan of their graphics but love their solid colors, got mine in red

@pistolpete6321 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting!

@edzaslow 4 жыл бұрын

Snell does not allow internal sunshades.

@marcusgeorge1825 4 жыл бұрын

Shoei for me all the way! My head shape has fit them better than the equivalent Aria’s over the last 3 decades.

@marcusgeorge1825 4 жыл бұрын

They are the two equally number one helmets for a reason...

@MDHenry4 4 жыл бұрын

1080?

@allnighterist 4 жыл бұрын

is this arai related to shaku arai?

@FruityLittleBoy 4 жыл бұрын

Arai helmets are the only helmets worth wearing

@steve-wu7jp 4 жыл бұрын

Well that sounds like an uninformed statement

@drumsnbass 4 жыл бұрын

XD-4 fits me like its custom made. Never found anything close...

@exothermal.sprocket 4 жыл бұрын

Guess those who cannot pay $800 for a lid just have to forego motorcycles.

@exothermal.sprocket 4 жыл бұрын

Okay Arai.....figure out how to do all this for 200-300 dollars less please, and while you're at it, make a LONG OVAL helmet for us oddballs for $400-450.

@exothermal.sprocket 4 жыл бұрын

@sowen74 I know that. But that's nowhere near $400-500.

@Skinnymoss81 4 жыл бұрын

you can Arais order straight from Japan. not dot approved but $100-200 cheaper than American Prices

@exothermal.sprocket 4 жыл бұрын

@@Skinnymoss81 So you're saying the markup comes when they are imported, and the actual Japan market cost is more relative to something like a USA HJC or Scorpion cost?

@Skinnymoss81 4 жыл бұрын

Lifted_Above or this man: seller directly from JAPAN. Quantam J (japanease version) $470 new... And This seller has 100% postive feedback. I actually ended up fitting into American quantamX - xs even tho im a S Honestly the Arai helmet has been the most damn comfortable helmet ever. The Vents are amazing!! rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F272096271255

@Skinnymoss81 4 жыл бұрын

Lifted_Above also bro.. I have HJC-CL 17... a cheap ass helmet $100 Snell Rated. Hurts after 40 mins... And brand new neck roll leather was cracked, after the first wear. MADE IN CHINA! So is scorpion so is BELL!!!( bell used to make stuff in america) Japan Quality Control is world best! Shoei or Arai all the way

@the-gn2zn 4 жыл бұрын

Guys, do NOT spend another needless $300 just for the Arai name. You can get a great DOT certified helmet for $400-500. $800 is simply ridiculous and a sign of over inflation. They are a good helmet, but overpriced by hundreds. Same goes for Shoei.

@karpreece 4 жыл бұрын

The price is dictated by the nature of its construction. Artisan products always cost more. You say Needless, I say Essential.

@the-gn2zn 4 жыл бұрын

@@karpreece If it is DOT certified, it is no stronger than any other helmet, you're paying 300 more for the name.

@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist 4 жыл бұрын

the777 That is incorrect. The certification means that it has passed minimum safety standards. The helmet manufacturer can choose to exceed them. I witnessed a helmet drop test at the Arai factory, and the numbers generated were significantly below those required by the Snell foundation.

@the-gn2zn 4 жыл бұрын

@@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist How can you say that when just 10 years ago, top of the line Arai helmets were $550 - $600. The overall integrity of the helmet back then can still withstand the same forces. You are paying for graphics........whatever famous GP name is attached to it, etc. Look at the Regent X, Defiant X, Signet X, Quantum X, & Corsair X helmets. They are structurally all the same helmet. You pay hundreds more for the "Nicky Haden" name attached to it......note how the solid color of the same helmet is hundreds less. The same is true for Shoei. If you don't understand this, then you don't understand marketing. I wrecked at 45mph 15 years ago with a Shoei Jazz helmet that cost me $375. Scraped the paint off down to the fiberglass. Virtually nothing happened to the helmet. No helmet is going to get penetrated unless it's through the face shield. So why throw your money away?

@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist 4 жыл бұрын

the777 You missed the point of my response. So, I’ll write it again. The certification is to show that the helmet passes the minimum safety standards. That is true of both bargain helmets and premium ones. Helmet manufacturers are free to make their helmets provide better protection than just the standard. After touring the Arai factory, seeing he helmets constructed, and talking to the CEO, I believe the claim that Arai builds beyond the standards - a claimi saw backed up with Snell drop tests. Additionally, premium helmets offer better fit-and-finish plus more comfort features, like superior sound damping. If those don’t matter to you, don’t buy premium helmets. Finally, of course, graphics cost more. You can decide if they are worth the money. Sometimes I think they are, other times I don’t.

@tedwijaya1 4 жыл бұрын

boring design.

@steve-wu7jp 4 жыл бұрын

No drop-down sun visor no go 😑

@CBRboy1717 4 жыл бұрын

Drop down sun visors are too dangerous. I know a guy that crashed in a helmet with one of those. Front head impact. The gap in the construction allowed flex and the eps foam cracked and bucked in 2 places. Guy had a concussion for 6 months and couldn't work. I understand the convenience factor, and once upon a time I wanted a Shoei GT Air myself. But after that I'll stick with a transition sheild on my helmet.