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Arai
RX 7 Helmet Review by Helmet Stuff.com
So its time for HelmetStuff.com to test the top of the
line Arai Motorcycle Helmet - the Arai RX7
(MSRP $643 - $749) - although there are some great deals
available online. We purchased our Arai
RX7 from Atlantic Moto for only $593 (including delivery).
Arai RX7 Review Summary:
Pros of the RX7
Lightweight, great looks, great fit (for me anyway),
great color choices, Tommy Gun etc.
Cons of the RX7
High price, some ventilation issues, chin spoiler, wind
noise.
Helmet Stuff.com Verdict: We
Highly Recommend the Arai RX7 !
Read our full Arai RX7 Helmet Review
here:
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Arai
RX7 Tommy Gun Ventilation & Visor
We found that there was little fogging up of the Arai
RX7 visor, although testing conditions were limited to
Florida. The front vent on the Arai helmet seals very
well when locked. The Arai RX7 is very lightweight, and
we were able to turn our heads at high speeds without
too much effort. The Arai rx7 helmet lining is both comfortable
and removable.
Arai RX7 Helmet Graphics:
I would say that Arai offer some of the best graphics
available on Motorcycle Helmets. The Arai RX7 that we
tested was the Tommy Gun version. Close inspection of
the helmet shows the great paint job and cool graphic
finish. The helmet now has a few light scratches, but
to be honest, they are very hard to spot with the Tommy
Gun graphics on this Arai Helmet. |
Arai
RX7 Helmet Comfort and Sizing
I know there are 2 points of views when it comes to
the comfort & sizing of Arai Helmets. Some people
love the fit, others find the Arai RX7 presses too hard
on their foreheads. Personally I found the RX7 to be
a great fit. Of course I consider myself to have a ‘normal’
shaped head; But then again, who’s going to describe
their own head as abnormally shaped. I found the RX7
helmet to be a snug & comfortable fit. My best advice
would be to try out an Arai RX7 at your local motorcycle
store, and see if the helmet fits your head shape.
The Arai RX7 is BSI and DOT approved. You may be able
to prove me wrong on this point, but as far as I am
aware, BSI is a stricter test than Snell helmet testing,
since an entire batch of motorcycle helmets is tested,
as opposed to one randomly selected helmet from a batch.
The Arai RX7 is by no means the cheapest motorcycle
helmet around. In fact, the RX7 is one of the most expensive
helmets on the market. But the age old question pops
up – What price would you put on your brain? The
RX7 is available on the internet from around $640. We
purchased our Arai
RX7 Tommy Gun from Atlantic
Moto . I did consider that the RX7 might be too
highly priced for some riders. I even had doubts about
spending $600 on a helmet myself. Well that changed
last year.
How an Arai RX7 saved my life
Well not my life, but I thought I’d give you my
own first hand experience of an Arai RX7 Helmet doing
its job. My wife had picked me up from Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood Airport late one night. We were exiting I-595,
joining US1 North (this is a full 2 lane loop that tightens
at the exit). We had almost reached the end when I noticed
a rider coming up quickly on us. It’s a tight
turn. There is also a slight bump in the road as you
reach the exit (around the same area that the curve
tightens). So not the best combination for someone riding
too fast on the way back from a bar. The rider lost
it, and went off at about 65 – 70 mph. Bouncing
across 3 lanes of US 1 , he came to a sliding halt after
hitting the base of a street light with his helmet on
his way down to the median.
We were the first on the scene. I noticed he was wearing
an Arai RX7 Edwards Helmet. We tried to keep
him conscious by screaming into his visor like you do,
when the sh%& hits the fan. The Paramedics arrived
quickly, and we all played a part in getting the IV
going and getting something into his airway. All very
dramatic. We were told that he was unlikely to survive.
I could see the damage to the back of his helmet (I
think he had caught a fat Nut & bolt on the base
of that street light. A combination of alcohol &
speed were blamed for his accident. In fact the paramedics
had just left the same area, and were doing a U-turn
when they saw us flagging them down.
We contacted the hospital several days later, and were
told that he was OK, and had been discharged. Lucky
B@$t%rd. I strongly believe that after witnessing the
accident first hand, if he had not been wearing an Arai
RX7 Helmet, or a similar high price/ high quality helmet,
then this story would not have had a happy ending. So
when it comes to buying a helmet, spend the extra few
hundred dollars, and look after number one.
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| Arai
RX7 Summary |
Comments: Although the Arai RX7 Helmet is not
the cheapest helmet available, it certainly is one of
the best we have tested. Our advice, if you have that
extra money to spend, then you can’t go far
wrong with the Arai RX7.
 Pros:
Overall one of the best helmets on the market
Cons: Pricey, Visor can be awkward,
Wind Noise
Suggested Price: $643 - $749
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| Arai
RX7 Helmet Resources & Information |
| We have compiled a selection of arai helmet
resources and arai helmet information to help you. |
Arai RX7 Helmets
Arai RX7 Sizing Guides
History of Arai Helmets
Arai RX7 Helmet Information
Arai RX7 Manufacturing Process
Arai RX7 Helmet Warranty
These pages will help you find information on Arai RX7 Helmets, including:
Arai RX7 Sizing Guides
History of Arai Helmets
Arai Helmet Information
Arai Helmets Manufacturing Process
Arai Helmet Warranty
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