New Arai Tour X5 Review - All the details and first use impressions

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Arai Tour X5 review - The Arai Tour X4 has been with us since way back in 2012 and has proved to be a very popular and much-loved helmet, but an update was definitely overdue. That update has now arrived in the form of the Tour X5, so what’s changed, and is it a revolution or just an evolution? After testing the helmet at the European launch I run through all the changes and let you know my first impressions of the Arai Tour X5. More details about construction, safety and testing can be found in my Quantic video - • Arai Quantic (Contour... and more at - • VALUE OF ARAI 2.0 and my Tour X4 review here - • Arai Tour X4 (XD4) Hel...
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00:00 - Introduction
02:05 - New Helmet features
03:46 - Peak and visor removal & fitting
04:14 - Helmet modes & goggles
06:13 - Ventilation
07:34 - Interior & comms compatibility
08:49 - Riding experience
09:45 - Weight
10:24 - Is it noisy?
11:30 - Conclusions, Pricing & Colours

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@MotoPumps 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comprehensive review. Can't wait to see these in the US market. Ride On!

@robinwhite716 7 ай бұрын

Well done Tony another objective first impression test, look forward to the “ long term” conclusions, like you have an X4 bought after your excellent review a while ago with the man from Arai showing how a helmet should fit. Keep up the good work mate.

@mancavemoto 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Robin, I'm looking forward to seeing how it performs

@duncancleverley6366 7 ай бұрын

Excellent test and explanations thanks Tony.. much appreciated.. 👍🏻

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@davewash50 7 ай бұрын

A great, non biased review of what looks like a fabulous helmet Tony. Looking forward to seeing your further tests on the helmet. Thank you👍

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Cheers Dave

@Headbehindthebubble 7 ай бұрын

Ahhh, the familiar roads around Mojocar. Good detailed review of a top quality product.

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Cheers, such a beautiful place to ride!

@craigcooper8810 4 ай бұрын

great video mate i just got an tour x5 and absoluty love it :))

@mancavemoto 4 ай бұрын

Cheers, enjoy the helmet!

@lozv9974 4 ай бұрын

Really helpful review, thank you. I really loved my X4 but I had it on last weekend in the rain and the damn visor misted in left section despite me readjusting the pin lock, so I made an expensive decision to get the new X5 which has just arrived. Love the smell of a new lid and can’t wait to test it!

@mancavemoto 4 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@stepheneldridge6998 7 ай бұрын

Great review Tony...seems like an excellent progression of the Tour X. With the slightly tricky visor change sorted and an easier pin loc fitting I can't fault it. And using ' man maths' I'm sure I can justify the price! And some very nice tinted visors available ! Great stuff. Cheers, Steve 💚

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Ha it would be a man maths certified purchase for sure!

@TheMacleod1972 7 ай бұрын

Excellent review.

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@Geshmaal 6 ай бұрын

Oh damn I really liked the look of the Eagle Grey version! Tbf I'm probably a couple of years off actually buying one but this is one of my top contenders for my first ECE 22.06 helmet.

@benbianchi3074 5 ай бұрын

Hey Tony, I am unapologetically allergic to BS, hence, much appreciated your no-nonsense approach when evaluating this Arai helmet…I will admit, I too are a big fan of the Arai products…the best predictor of the future is the relevant past-and Arai passes/produces with “flying colors”💯 Thanks again for your efforts & insights👍

@mancavemoto 5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much Ben

@aimenalwan 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Tony. Testing it in the UK / in winter would be great. I ride throughout the year in Scotland and I switch from my X4 to the Neotech II for winter. I wish that Arai would make a modular helmet, or for Shoei would make a modular helmet with a peak! Like a hybrid Hornet.

@pappaclutch3266 Ай бұрын

I’m a x4 fan boy and I was pissed when I heard that they discontinued it for this but your video 100% changed my opinion. I’ve watched others on the x5 but yours changed my mind for some reason. I think I will buy one now

@tshansen 4 ай бұрын

You my friend, knocked this out of the yard with this one!!! Really well made first view, and I have always been an Arai guy myself. But the weight is just to high. I was really hoping to see a weight drop so this could be a competitor to my Klim Krios Pro, but it is still a better helmet (for me) Cheers, thank you 🇳🇴

@mancavemoto 4 ай бұрын

No problem, I was hoping for the same. To be fair its been OK on all day rides, but I have to consider mounting an action camera too, and then it starts to notice

@hartley383 7 ай бұрын

Good review Tony. Really fancy one if these. Watched the whole vid thinking how good the silver lid looked to find they’re not bringing it to the U.K. Cmon Arai.

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Well if enough people ask 😉

@fabienpics 5 ай бұрын

HI IS WAS HELPFUL, THANK YOU. I RUN ARAI SINCE 1985..... AND SINCE 2015 XD4 . I M GONNA CHANGE NOW FOR THE NEW UPDATE THIS SUMMER... 💪💪💪💪

@mancavemoto 5 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

@50YearOldBiker 7 ай бұрын

Great review! I noticed you used Insta 360 camera that can be mounted on the bike etc, but it would be good to have follow-up review with the helmet camera´s chin mounts options analysis :) Cheers and continue the good work!

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, yes that’s in the works. Obviously I wanted to show as much of the helmet as possible in this video hence the 360

@konskons 7 ай бұрын

I have the X4 and surprisingly I don't experience any of the problems or weaknesses mentioned. Sure the X5 is a new design upgrade but I can't consider it an evolution. After all, some of the changes made in the X5 can be considered practical and as weaknesses compared to the previous model. Keep up the good work....

@czondag 6 ай бұрын

The x4 front gaps on top makes a weird noice on my crf1000

@czondag 6 ай бұрын

And I find it to be heavy after long rides… neck pain

@konskons 6 ай бұрын

@@czondag We have different machines and necks.... Like everything, this is subject to personal criteria.

@gryphongryph 7 ай бұрын

Probably a better helmet, but I think the old design looked much cooler, maybe with the graphics coming, the looks will be better! Right now I think the Shoei looks better.

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

I think I was the only person who picked out a plain helmet in the ride! But I do quite like the simplicity.

@MrFastrhino 3 ай бұрын

I have owned several X4s. If I was buying today despite the improvements with the deals you can get on the outgoing X4 I would buy another X4 and keep that a few years before going to the X5. You can get them for almost half the price of the new X5

@effuseakay 2 ай бұрын

Hello my friend, First of all, I love your channel. Your reviews are always great and entertaining and I learn a lot from them. What would you recommend between the Quantic and the Tour X5 in terms of ventilation? I'm not a big off road person, I ride mostly on country roads, city and highways, with occasional simple offroad, but I live in Israel where it it HOT! We are getting into summer soon and it's usually around 35°C+ during the day. I am looking for a well ventilated helmet and I would most likely remove the visor of the Tour X5. Any recommendations? Thanks either way, and thank you for your great reviews my friend :)

@mancavemoto 2 ай бұрын

Hi and thanks for your message. Its a tricky one to answer as thet both vent well, the Quantic possibly better in standard form. HOWEVER, a big advantage of the Tour X5 is that you can wear goggles with it, which is obviously going to allow for much more ventilation on those hot days.

@effuseakay 2 ай бұрын

@@mancavemoto Thank you for your response. That is clearly an advantage. I'll try both and I'll let you know which one I went with :) Again, thank you for your great reviews, I really love your channel my friend 💙

@keithprentice2100 7 ай бұрын

Great review Tony. How did the peak perform in blocking the sun whilst you’re riding? and where did you get your Honda hoodie?.

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Yes, it’s a little longer than the old one apparently but I found it worked well. The hoodie is a Honda merch item, you can order online or buy through dealers. It’s called Vintage sunset

@keithprentice2100 7 ай бұрын

@@mancavemoto Cheers mate👍🏻

@Frakaphoto 2 ай бұрын

choose the Klim krios pro for three good reason: lighter ( -250g) , fantastic mag boucle and automatic shade visor

@alainmichaud6747 7 ай бұрын

Great review ... excellent helmet ........ but still like my shoei... Alain & Yellow

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, the Hornet? Yep another great helmet which is possibly due for. New one soon

@rdub937 6 ай бұрын

Great review. I didn't hear it mentioned, but does the X5 retain the intermediate oval shape?

@mancavemoto 6 ай бұрын

Yes, same shape but a bit roomier

@doolittlegeorge 7 ай бұрын

Best purchase out there going on many Years is a back protector that doubles as a back pack. If the Industry started offering up a more holistic "safety system" I think they would see strong support from the Industry that is now truly massive and includes everything from powered Unicycles to stand up scooters that go in excess of 60 miles per hour now all the way up to massive Honda Goldwings. Yes something is better than nothing but everything has been so much of nothing going on forever now when there is an actual improvement what else is being held back becomes the first question everyone is asking these days.

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

There are companies that offer airbag backpacks now, which is an interesting development

@gbner9991 6 ай бұрын

This helmet is 800€+ in EU, quite crazy for a bare bones helmet that's not that light. They should at least offer a transition visor or something to keep up with the competition. I think if Shoei puts out a new Hornet with modern features I can't see how this will do too well.

@metalsadman 6 ай бұрын

yeah outrageous pricing, it'll still be klim krios pro for me, for the features you mentioned, heck even bell have transition visors now.

@mrflores7708 4 ай бұрын

Where's the follow-up test on use in the UK winter time Tony? Plus, are you going to test the new Nexx X Wed 3? Which supposedly gets rid of many issues on the Nexx 2.

@mancavemoto 4 ай бұрын

It still is the winter! So that’ll come in due course, and yes I will be reviewing the X.Wed 3 too

@FourIntoOne 7 ай бұрын

Still occasionally wearing my tour X3 Boorman edition. Don't see any reason to upgrade/change it (apart from it's age of course, but we will pretend that's not really an issue....)

@swedbear4035 7 ай бұрын

Seems really good, but I have a begginer type question. When is the peak useful and does that warrant it being there, or just a matter of looks?

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Yes the peak is very useful. It’s a touch longer on the 5 and works really well as a sun shade which would be its main use.

@martythompson6509 7 ай бұрын

I've been wearing Arai since 1991. I found the profile V to be less comfortable than the previous model. Mine sits on the shelf while I still use my old one. The new profile V gives me a headache within half an hour at highway speeds. So if the new X5 has followed the same design philosophy with the more open neck opening, I'm going to be sceptical about upgrading my X4. It's such an expensive lid, I'd hate to have happen what occurred with the profile V and have two helmets that I never wear.

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Could be worth testing one out, but there’s Nowt wrong with the X4 it remains a really good helmet.

@glennburton84 4 ай бұрын

I’m currently looking the new tour x5 at moment, got issues with fitment, My head size is 56cm which is a small. When I tried on the small it’s slightly too tight and my nose/mouth almost touching the chin bar. Tried on the medium in tour x5 is slightly too big so I’m stucked here. So I tried on the tour x4 in small, it’s soo much more roomier than chin bar is bigger than x5.

@mancavemoto 4 ай бұрын

The X5 is a slightly different shape, so it sounds like the X4 is better for you. I was exactly the other way around

@chewie8 5 ай бұрын

How do you find the wind resistance in the motorway at speed? Is it like a sail when doing lifesavers?

@mancavemoto 5 ай бұрын

It’s pretty good, one of the more stable peaks I’ve ridden in. Not much grab on lifesavers

@kairyurider 4 ай бұрын

I found the x4 loud, now I have a hornet from Shoei. Would you say this is quieter than the Shoei?

@mancavemoto 4 ай бұрын

I woudl say its very similar, but it all depends on the fit to be honest

@CharlesDaleActor 7 ай бұрын

Any sign of a transition lense Tony ? You know me and my drop down lense.

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Not at this stage Charlie, but we can live in hope. At least it’s much easier to change now!

@AldredsquashUk 2 ай бұрын

I have a cardo 4x intercom in my RX-7 V Arai helmet and for music it sounds brilliant, I have a BMW pure adventure helmet with the same cardo intercom fitted, but the sound quality in this helmet is terrible compared to the Arai, my question is would the X5 have the same sound quality as the RX-7 V helmet?

@mancavemoto Ай бұрын

It should be very similar.

@MichaelPhillips-wf9nc 7 ай бұрын

Any ideas when we can buy these in the UK, I've checked on a couple of helmet shops and says nothing yet 👍👍

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

They should be available in early January I’ve been told

@MichaelPhillips-wf9nc 7 ай бұрын

@@mancavemoto thanks for the reply 👍

@karthiksivakumar6368 5 ай бұрын

Whether this Arai helmet suits for my BMW C400GT on urban usage

@mancavemoto 5 ай бұрын

Your helmet/bike your rules! buy what fits you and is comfortable, don't worry about if it goes with your bike or not

@martyn_g 7 ай бұрын

Is it quieter? That’ll be the biggest improvement

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

Yes I think it is

@friesenwayne5320 5 ай бұрын

How’s the vision with the shield up?

@mancavemoto 5 ай бұрын

It's good, the visor sits up slightly higher than it does on the X4, and has a positive stop position. All round vision is excellent

@advswede 3 ай бұрын

Can you close the viser with the googles on ?

@mancavemoto 3 ай бұрын

Depends on the goggles, but yes i've managed it with both Oakley and Ariete Goggles

@advswede 3 ай бұрын

@@mancavemoto Thanks for the feedback :)

@Coldgecko 6 ай бұрын

I dont understand why Arai wont use Transitions visors? No drop down sun visor either. I will go to Klim or Shoei for the Transitions. I hate the idea of wearing sunglasses or changing visors throughout the day... makes no sense. What am I missing?

@mancavemoto 6 ай бұрын

Apparently its because they feel they dont change quickly enough? I've had a transistions visor on a shoei helmet and its been excellent. The be honest the peak does a good job as a sun shade

@Coldgecko 6 ай бұрын

@@mancavemoto I guess? It is the only thing stopping me from buying the Arai. I hate wearing sunglasses while riding. I am used to drop down visors with my Schuberth. But transitions seem better. So its either shoei or Klim. Sorry, Arai.

@SA-vy4rl 4 ай бұрын

Is this eu fit or asian fit version??

@mancavemoto 4 ай бұрын

@BN1960 7 ай бұрын

What a complete shame those 2 colours aren't coming to the UK They're the colours a lot of people, including me, will like That seems like a basic error to me

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

If enough people ask for them 😉

@a9503128 5 ай бұрын

Not made in all the shell sizes of the XD4 bringing to and end my 30 years of only using Arai.

@mancavemoto 5 ай бұрын

3 shell sizes in this versus 5 shell sizes in the Tour X4/XD4.

@pinkiewerewolf 7 ай бұрын

Arai lost me with the visor change fiddliness and the loss of the eyebrow vents. One positive is the wider opening but it isn’t enough to sway me over. I’ll hang onto my XD-4 as long as I can and check out Klim’s offerings at the time. It’s a shame but Arai have lost a customer with these changes to the Iconic X-4.

@mancavemoto 7 ай бұрын

But the visor change is easier?! Fair enough though nothing wrong with the X4

@pinkiewerewolf 7 ай бұрын

@@mancavemoto I've had those quick change mechanisms break. They just aren't worth the chance of failure... for me.

@kairyurider 24 күн бұрын

No neon/yellow in Japan…. Sad times. Great video

@jacqueswolfaardt5481 4 ай бұрын

......no drop down sunvisor?? Thats near no-go then.

@mancavemoto 4 ай бұрын

No, it’s highly unlikely you’ll ever see one in an Arai helmet. But then that predominantly what the peak is for and in direct bright sun it’s still the most effective solution. But I also understand the benefits of a drop down shade.

@jacqueswolfaardt5481 4 ай бұрын

@@mancavemoto Point well made, but it is a very important feature to have. I live in Spain, I use the touratech carbon fibre made by nexx.... what a mess! I might look at the scorpion ADF-9000 you reviewed as-well. At-least the scoprion comes with a 5 year warranty as garaunteed half the plastic bits will be gone in the fist 6 months!

@FourIntoOne 7 ай бұрын

I used to be a moaning audiophile. always listening to my equipment and not the music. Then I got a reality check and got a life. Give me flashing lights, wobbly VU meters and fun, any day.