Arai
Profile Helmet Review by Helmet Stuff.com
So its time for HelmetStuff.com to test the new Arai Profile
Helmet.
With an msrp of $485 - $505, there are some great deals
available online. Just make sure that the Arai XD helmet
you purchase is actually a US spec helmet. We purchased
our US spec Arai
Profile Helmet from Atlantic Moto for $432 including delivery.
The Profile is known as the Arai Viper GT in Europe.
The Arai Profile is very similar to the Arai Quantum 2 – with a nearly identical set of top vents, visor and liner. The rear exhaust assembly is slightly changed.
The Arai Profile is an Arai "long oval" head shape, while the Quantum II is a "round head" fit.
The Profile is a very nice helmet, it is much quieter than the Quantum II and it also flows much more air over the top of the rider's head.
Arai Profile Helmet Fit
The Arai Profile is a "long oval" design, with a narrower and taller internal height and narrow sides. Arai also offers replacement cheek pads in different sizes to custom-tailor the fit if necessary.
Arai Profile Helmet Venting
The chin vent on the Arai Profile is identical to the vent on the Arai Quantum II, the front top vents on the Profile not only seem to let in much more air, they are also quieter than the vents on the Quantum 2.
The Arai Profile's top vents transmit slightly more noise when they're open then when they're closed.
The Arai Profile has little rocker switches to open and close the vents, which are difficult to operate when wearing motorcycle gloves.
The Profile's liner is identical to the liner on the Arai Quantum II, it’s comfortable, and washable.
Noise Levels
The Profile is quiet helmet . .
Helmet Weight
The Arai Profile weighs 3 lbs. The Arai Profile's weight is nicely balanced.
Helmet Stuff.com Verdict: A
great all-round helmet. If you are looking for an excellent
off-road helmet that can be worn on the street, we recommend
the Arai XD !
Read our full Arai Profile Helmet Review
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Conclusion
A very similar helmet to the Quantum 2, The Arai Profile is a very well made, comfortable and quiet helmet that should please riders with "long oval" head shapes.
The Profule adds a FULLY-REMOVABLE, WASHABLE LINER . It features Arai's L O (LONG OVAL) SHELL SHAPE for riders whose heads are long and narrow.
SUPERB VENTILATION, HAND-FORMED SUPER SCRATCH RESISTANT FACESHIELDS, FFS FREEFLOW SYSTEM, and Arai's legendary HANDMADE QUALITY. Profile series sizes go all the way up to XXXL.
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