Arai Factory Tour Japan / Honda Africa Twin DCT /

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4 жыл бұрын

‪@motogeo‬ heads to Japan to visit the Arai helmet factory, and to see, just how a handmade crash helmet is made. After Jamie rides in the countryside on the Honda Africa Twin DCT with some fellow motorcycle journalists.
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@BarryThompsonUK 4 жыл бұрын

Suddenly Arai don't seem so expensive, amazing place and people, great vid guys.

@jimirbon 4 жыл бұрын

exactly my thoughts.

@alibal9810 4 жыл бұрын

from what i have known, they are on point more with the safety of the rider and the quality of the products they have made.

@sarahdell4042 4 жыл бұрын

Hentai Battousai They take safety very seriously. Hence why they only make a limited number of shell styles.

@trey_dizzle4161 4 жыл бұрын

No such thing as an expensive helmet, only a cheap helmet..

@snappo20 4 жыл бұрын

Sarah Dell also the reason you’ll never buy an Arai with a flip down internal sun visor!

@iridesolo2016 4 жыл бұрын

"At least, what I could do is to struggle" Words I'll remember from now on

@pbdiary6640 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not surprise how good the helmet is but I'm surprise how 70+ years old Japanese man can speak English that well any way thank you for sharing this, it's amazing handcraft factory.

@pomentx1 4 жыл бұрын

maybe for biz purpose.....fluent in english is advantage

@M_Jono 4 жыл бұрын

dont forget he rides Ducati too 😂

@Ronbassettphd 4 жыл бұрын

I bought an Arai last year and it is the most expensive helmet I have ever owned. Love it for the fit! At 73 years of age, the closer I get to death the more cautious I become and the Arai helmet gives me a great sense of security.

@ryanarcelgalendez5504 4 жыл бұрын

you still got a lot ahead of you :-)

@AQS521 4 жыл бұрын

It’s just great to hear someone of your age still out on the streets!

@FourIntoOne 4 жыл бұрын

Wow they really ARE handmade - who knew! I expected it would be a gleaming sleek sci fi factory operated by robot machines punching these things out by the several hundreds a day, but its actually a really old school(ish) almost artisanal process. And all the better for it. Fascinating, thanks.

@TomVestvik 4 жыл бұрын

Marc Riches Katana and Sushi are two words that come to mind.

@FirstnameLastname-pe3ky 2 жыл бұрын

Is it though? I always wonder. People keep saying that handmade everything is better. But is it really better than a machine doing a perfected process exactly right as intended every single time? I wonder?

@nickhanscome 4 жыл бұрын

Looks I'll be saving my shekels to bump up to an Arai, in a world of quickly made and disposable goods it's a pleasure to see people putting effort into their craft. Amazing video Jamie

@shaungbm3861 4 жыл бұрын

Completely handmade down to the graphics being laid on. If you pull an arai apart you can see all the signatures from the craftsman that have assembled and checked different parts. They really are a piece of art and the price is justified to me

@elithegreat6463 4 жыл бұрын

I watched this holding my Corsair-X 👍 Amazing how dedicated this Factory is. 👍🇯🇵 Made in Japan means something 👍

@Rivasgall 4 жыл бұрын

FXDR-S1000R Eli C. I did the same with both my quantum 2 and quantum x

@Ne0c225 4 жыл бұрын

I did that too with my LS2 helmet while crying knowing i won't be able to afford an arai helmet.

@msanchez389 Жыл бұрын

I did see the video me to my corsair X trico. I feel like kid because finally I have my arai helmet (it was my birthday present from me to me LOL)

@muddyfoxcourier 4 жыл бұрын

Old Mr Arai and his wisdom on incremental improvements. Superb. Great vid.

@AQS521 4 жыл бұрын

Is he still alive? I thought it was his sons running the company now

@lephan975 4 жыл бұрын

This video is so wholesome and heart warming. Seeing the dedication putting into each helmet from each individual worker makes me appreciate my Arai more, knowing that it's not just some mass produced machine made piece of gear, but a great achievement of those who put their heart and soul to it. Thank you very much!

@TheAjs71 4 жыл бұрын

As a collector of vintage Arai lids, I really appreciate this video Jamie. They are quite simply, the best motorcycle helmets on Earth, in my humble, personal opinion...

@BikerDarren24 4 жыл бұрын

Had my Arai Viper-GT for 5 years now in black and white and has been through every weather known to man and still looks like I took it out the box, design, ergonomics and fit are just perfect. 👌

@slaWterCH 4 жыл бұрын

A really humble man. Impressive!

@Birdfeeder795 3 жыл бұрын

That’s it. Arai is my new helmet!

@oursonvie 4 жыл бұрын

i love japan and japanese made stuff

@AQS521 4 жыл бұрын

They love us foreigners for buying their products! Lol

@fredrit323 4 жыл бұрын

Japan : beautiful country , fascinating culture , delicious cuisine , amazing people , I have the utmost respect and admiration for them and everything they make , starting from the japanese bike I own and the Arai helmet I wear is top class...

@Ronbassettphd 4 жыл бұрын

This was a truly excellent video and I enjoyed it immensely. I had no idea how much detail went into making my helmet.

@ryanagate228 4 жыл бұрын

The labour involved is mad.. awesome to see the work behind these amazing lids.. proud to wear my Arai !

@hazarddavid6987 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing...Its all Arai for me from hereon...the sincerity in hand made products is indisputable

@jerryscott9598 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Jamie (& friends), Excellent footage, covering the entire trip. I appreciated the angles taken of the workers, showing their concentration & dedication to doing a good job. I also enjoyed your being a gracious guest & letting the Arai folks know you appreciated them. Been wearing Aria's for 30 years and it gives me great confidence knowing it's the best protection I can wear, and, I'm supporting a family run business that has their heart & hands on the deep into the company & it's unparalleled products.

@rajatyawalkar1274 4 жыл бұрын

This video is sooo good! All the aesthetics of filmmaking are on point here! I would like to specially mention the great job done by DOP- Wyatt Seaverns and Editor- Elijah Barone for creating this work of art! The selection of Background music was also awesome! An amazing balance between cultural but not cliche regional music was struck! Great Job guys!🙌🔥🔥

@cpuuk 4 жыл бұрын

You know, I don't normally like helmet docu, but this one was very interesting and felt real. Thank you Arai-San for making such a great helmet.

@Lucas-ie2ti 2 жыл бұрын

WOW ,truly wow! what amazing craftmanship and dedication. people always complain about cost but don't realize how much R&D and work goes into good gear and don't forget, expensive good gear will ALWAYS be cheaper then medical bills...Michio arai seems like such a nice ,smart ,humble and dedicated Director. no wonder this company does not fail, its ran by an outstanding individual! Many big corp companies can learn from this man. We thank you Mr. Arai and the whole arai team!

@MarkSmith-io3qd 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wearing Arai since 1987 when I bought my first one from Bill Head Honda in Preston. I was inspired to buy one when I saw Mat Oxley wearing one in Performance Bike magazine.

@blatherama 4 жыл бұрын

I go past that factory almost every Saturday. I've always wanted to find an excuse to get a tour, now I don't need one. Thanks for a great video. (Also, next time you're in Japan, I can show you where to find a good burger.)

@usmcmsgt5487 4 жыл бұрын

I rather go to Co-Co Ichiban. Level 8 for me please.

@rztrzt 4 жыл бұрын

My first helmet was an Arai VX-Pro, cost a pretty penny but I love my noggin. I actually tried to import one from Japan as they were cheaper. Speaking to a shop owner on the phone the gentleman was very polite but refused to sell me a helmet because I'm caucasian/european/white. He proceeded to tell me that he would love to sell me a helmet but they only stock helmets for the East Asian market and that they differ from those sold in the EU market. East Asians have rounder heads than Europeans and the helmets are designed accordingly so it won't have the correct fit for my head. He could have easily sold me a helmet but he looked out for my safety instead.

@minsyoo 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Mr. Arai seems like a really impressive man (I mean obviously, Arai is huge but his character, too). Also, love the man at the gas station using a rag to make sure he doesn't drip any gas.

@Crittermoto 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried many different helmets throughout my riding years and none have been as comfortable as my Arais. I currently own two and will continue to purchase Arai. Arai helmets for the win👍🏻

@livsnjutare2705 4 жыл бұрын

guess you must have a alot of helmets collection on your wall right now. its become one of my hobby now. unfortunately, i can't afford my preferred Agv's yet.

@mylifesucks327 3 жыл бұрын

It was time to finally buy another helmet this week as I wore my old out. I remembered watching this video when it had first premiered and drove me to finally pull the trigger on a Corsair X. Waiting delivery now, super excited. Thank you Motogeo!

@juniormin3454 4 жыл бұрын

Just watched SHARK helmet factory tour in Thailand, ARAI factory makes it like backyarders. WOW, just wow

@pokerpariah 4 жыл бұрын

Just go to any club racing events in the US and you will witness most riders wearing Arai. They are not sponsored by Arai and most have very limited budgets but they understand that it's the most important part of their gear so there's no skimping on head protection. I personally feel Arai has been the best motorcycle helmet producer since they introduced the F1 line back in the 80's.

@MrMetalhead33 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jamie, I love my arai helmet and enjoyed watching how they are made.

@MeganKaptein 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video, and very enlightening! It's inspiring to see the craftsmanship that goes into each helmet. Thanks for the great content!

@kurtkuechle9195 4 жыл бұрын

sold. ordered my first Arai tonight.

@SPENJERE Жыл бұрын

Great facility tour, loved the interaction with the factory worker too. Just picked up my first Arai today, love it.

@aebk8439 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, my next helmet will be an Arai. Incredible passion and quality control. Great vid.

@NCK-ok7yw 4 жыл бұрын

日本に来てくれて感謝します from🇯🇵

@2007s197 4 жыл бұрын

Now I understand why the cost on these lids is so high....

@bmurray7248 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. I have a new appreciation for my Arai helmet. After seeing this I won't buy any other brand. Great episode Jamie.

@CBRboy1717 4 жыл бұрын

The Regent-X is the most comfortable helmet I've ever put on my head. Won't buy anything else other than Arai or Shoei. Japanese hand built helmets ftw!!!

@loveyou211ful 7 ай бұрын

thank you for your genuine interview and tour it means a lot to us riders.

@dermotcole3881 2 жыл бұрын

You get way more than you pay for with Arai Jamie Priceless

@OM-sb2bd Жыл бұрын

When you hold an Arai helmet you can FEEL the quality - and that’s before you even put it on. 🔥

@kerolz 3 жыл бұрын

When one buys an Arai, there are no others quite like it... Thanks MotoGeo for this awesome video... I've owned 4 Arai's so far and the number will only get bigger... It's simply the best for me... From what I have seen in the video, the quality of the helmets justifies its price... Currently rocking the Arai VZ-Ram Pedrosa Spirit Gold helmet... Bought in Japan when i was there on vacation.

@msanchez389 Жыл бұрын

I just bought my first Arai helmet 3 days a go (Corsair X trico) I’m so surprised how it fits me, it feels like was made for me. Definitely Arai is amazing.

@shawngreenwood7825 4 жыл бұрын

I was very cool, you never see this kind of stuff due to copyrights. You just never know what goes into a helmet. Nice to see you ride the country of the Arai Helmet.

@madbikeboysins 4 жыл бұрын

Arai helmets are worth it. I've crashed at significant speed, and I thank Arai for saving my life and my brain.

@atoum24 2 жыл бұрын

"At least, what i could do is to struggle." a true Japanese way of thinking. Much respect for this country and those people.

@kimfielding8010 2 жыл бұрын

Very much respect from 63 y old biker,and expensive furniture finisher/ sprayer

@JonWhitton 4 жыл бұрын

Japanese quality, amazing. Your head is worth it!

@maxnina0829 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Japan! Arai and Shoei is Japanese Best Safety Helmets maker!

@Senfflosse 2 жыл бұрын

Which is better

@colinfiggins3372 4 жыл бұрын

On my 3rd Arai, had 4 shoeis before that. I'm never looking back, best helmets I've had by along shot!

@juanpablonunez990 3 жыл бұрын

Desde Chile 🇨🇱 te aplaudo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Arai !!!! Saludos Motogeo 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 !!!

@porshenn 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Very beautiful shots and of course the story is incredibly interesting! Thanks for this factory tour, I completely changed my opinion about Arai helmets :)

@zwei0803 4 жыл бұрын

I really have been waiting this video! I was surprised to hear you came to Japan. I'm so proud of Arai because their good manufacturing quality saved you from the serious accidents before. I'm waiting next video you were traveling in Hokkaido, Japan!

@timothycheung1798 4 жыл бұрын

never knew they were handmade, now i wanna get one myself!

@mathaniel 4 жыл бұрын

I had no idea they were hand made. Thanks for making this video. Excellent!

@refard5 4 жыл бұрын

24:13 that's the lake in initial D !

@Edwardlewis18 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I know my next helmet will definitely be an Arai! Fantastic video!

@markchristianson8178 Жыл бұрын

It is worth buying this helment what a great history hats off to all great workers and founder !!

@scottenlow5249 4 жыл бұрын

Great job Jamie. Thank you!

@ianmcgarrigle9510 3 жыл бұрын

i have my wes cooley rep from the 80s sitting on a shelf in the shed and still use my quantum f... i got my first supervent in 1985 and have loved the fit and quality ever since

@Eltargrimm 4 жыл бұрын

The respect you showed to their craft will definitely be remembered by these people, you can be sure of that!

@wheelstakeme 4 жыл бұрын

The factory doesn't seem too big but given the fact Arai is global giant and produces handmade helmets, they gotta be big..! Loved this documentary!!!

@nimishgujar3822 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible!! Efforts by the Arai family are beyond words after seeing this vid

@JMWOLFORD82 4 жыл бұрын

This video was so cool. I definitely want one now. Go to the Schuberth factory next plz.

@dipeshpatel7623 3 жыл бұрын

Japan never disappoint !

@davvyross3661 4 жыл бұрын

"I have many decades of riding and lots of enjoyment from your helmet"..Sorry Jamie, I love your channel, but that incapacitated me for several minutes!! Keep the videos coming! :-))

@duwaschldu 4 жыл бұрын

Not only are your videos so proffesional and very informative but it is also you because of your charisma !

@chris-vecchio 4 жыл бұрын

Quotes starting at 18:37. So inspirational from someone who has done so much good.

@NewsMoto 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! This is a well crafted video! Now I can appreciate my Arai helmet even more. This is awesome work! You deserve more views. Shared this on our Facebook channel! ❤️

@JangamAbhilash 4 жыл бұрын

old man who is talking is japan's GODFATHER :)

@angelite143 4 жыл бұрын

The egg shape is the safest type of shell design and Arai has been pioneering it for decades. No wonder they're the leading helmet brands today.

@StuHNomadBiker 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing feels like a new Arai when you first put one on .... sublime bit of kit ... RX7 is a bit of a tasty price nowadays but you can see why... 👍🏻

@HJC1950 2 жыл бұрын

My first helmet was a open-face HA. That was more than 50 years ago, before they started using Arai as a brand name.

@bielbills 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing craftsmanship

@patw9175 4 жыл бұрын

This was SO COOL. I had no idea these were handmade helmets. Luckily, I have enough money to afford one now for when spring comes around :D

@richardvalitalo3670 3 жыл бұрын

100 people, wow well made. Many eyes checking too. Thanks for the tour.

@faisalamjad2834 4 жыл бұрын

Japanese manufacturing is one of the best in the world. Surprised to see how simple the factory is though. Thank you Jamie for taking us through I believe not a lot of people are allowed in the Arai factory to begin with. Can I also ask which action cam do you usually use when on your bike?

@ricinphx 4 жыл бұрын

The great respect you show for everyone you encounter doesn’t go unnoticed. Also, as always, great content.

@manuelurrego2627 4 жыл бұрын

Hot dam that was a crazy crash, Jamie, from back in your racing days!

@ssmith954 4 жыл бұрын

Love my Arai Tour X4... Really top quality and still super comfortable after 4 years. Really enjoyed seeing where it was made!

@user-lp7eu3ry8u 4 жыл бұрын

Blimey. Great video, fascinating. While I knew they were well made and, along with Shoei, a notch above, I didn’t realise the craftsmanship that went into making one, I’d assumed it was a lot more automated. I love the Japanese attitude towards work, honour, and continual improvement. Shames a lot of our western “that’ll do” culture...

@bepacman 4 жыл бұрын

Respect for Arai workers, Mr.Arai and respect for you Jamie!!

@ryanmamaril7524 2 жыл бұрын

Until I saw this video I didn't know that Arai helmets were hand-made. I love the attention to detail! Excellent video mate!

@RickyJr46 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Arai, thank you for never giving up! JR, as always, thanks for taking us along- this is an outstanding episode, even without the hamburger.

@EngineerInMotion 2 жыл бұрын

The amount of pride these workers take in their work is amazing to watch. And another thing Tht is really interesting is that there is no difference between the helmets that is available to the public versus the helmet supplied to moto gp riders and I think this another reason why arai is the best

@REIVLOG 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great video!

@misato21 4 жыл бұрын

Yes this is indeed really a good video! Impressive! アライの社長の英語の堪能さに驚き、Reiさんのコメント見つけて2度驚きました！

@liambruun1154 3 жыл бұрын

Great helmets & happy to support a well made product! Great video Too!

@paulrandolph8469 6 ай бұрын

I want to point out that all of the air vents and other things that get attached to the helmet---that make it not round---are designed to break off in a crash. This ensures that you have a round structure protecting your head. If they didn't come off so easily, they could snag and torque your head and neck around.

@deechenzorides 4 жыл бұрын

Mr Arai seems like a nice humble guy 😊👍

@ArizonaAdv 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you showed this I will consider this when I"m looking for one . ""RIDE ON""

@JeyyArtsify 4 жыл бұрын

That's it, I'm buying an Arai next

@HilltopZombieShop 4 жыл бұрын

I've always worn cheap helmets, but I think I've been converted. Their price seems fair now.

@reynoldtanariprimadana3499 3 жыл бұрын

I’m falling in love with these brand and factory.

@wanjirunganga2345 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this... one of my best Motogeo videos

@amorimf.fernandes2738 3 жыл бұрын

Arai the best!

@steni.1224 4 жыл бұрын

I came here to see video on the Africa Twin, but turns out it was a whole program about a helmet.. Yawn.. No, thoroughly impressed with Arai helmets! I can't believe the work they put into one helmet. How can they make money?? I have never had an Arai helmet, but will probably be my next brand. :) Great video Jamie R.! Thank you.