Arai Helmet Reviews - Arai Vector Reviews

Conclusion
If you are looking for a top quality helmet, with great graphics, then I would recommend the Arai Vector Helmet.  In particular the Phil Read edition with its high quality paint & finish, The Arai Vector is one of the quietest helmets we have tested at Helmet Stuff.  If your head shape fits into Arais Intermediate Oval shape – then this will be a really comfortable & well ventilated helmet for you.
Overall rating 4.3 out of 5
The Arai Vector (known as the Arai Chaser in the UK), replaces the Arai Astral-X for 2007.
The Arai Vector is an "Intermediate Oval" shape, which is a slightly more relaxed fit than Arai’s "Round Oval" shape. The Intermediate Oval shape is supposed to have more room in the forehead.
Arai USA claims that the Vector has an improved ventilation system. The Arai Vector has one vent on top, the normal Arai fold-down chin vent in front and two exhaust vents out back.
There are two small permanently open exhaust vents at the lower rear of the helmet.

Read our full Arai Vector Helmet Review here:

Arai Vector Paint and Finish
This Arai Helmet features the Phil Read graphics. Phil Read was the first rider to accomplish the Triple Crown of motorcycle racing, winning the 125, 250 and 500cc championships. 

It's interesting to note that he won two 250cc championships first, in 1964 and 1965, before winning both the 125cc and 250cc championships, both in the same year of 1968. 

He went on to win another 250cc championship in 1971 and two 500cc championships in 1973 and 1974, both on MV Agusta motorcycles.

The paint finish is on our Arai Vector Phil Read is exceptional, the helmet has a super-thick clear-coat finish that really does it proud.
The Arai Vector is also available in solid colors and other graphic

Arai Vector Helmet Fit,
The Arai Vector is an "Intermediate Oval" internal head shape.  This means that the helmet offers more forehead room than the "Round Oval" shape of other Arai Helmets. 
The helmet fitted well on the sides, but there was some space at the top of the helmet. 

Arai Vector Helmet Lining
The comfort of the helmet lining is excellent. Arai have soft, comfortable velvet-like fabric and padding.   
Other than the choice of fit for different head shapes, part of what you pay for in an Arai helmet is the quality of the liner, which translates as comfort. The Arai Vector's liner is removable.

Arai Vector Venting
The Vector has Arai fold-down chin vent and a single hole in the top of the helmet with a three-position sliding cover. The rear of the helmet includes two exhaust with a three-position switch and two open exhaust vents.

The helmet visor has the standard Arai flip-down air vents.
The chin vent directs air on to the back of the visor, the chin bar includes two which flow air on to the your chin.

The helmet top scoop vent works well, allowing plenty of air to flow over the top of the head.
The vent opening/closing switches on the work very well.

Overall the Arai Vector has excellent air flow and ventilation.

Arai Vector Helmet Noise Levels
At speeds of up to 65 mph ;) I found the Arai Vector to be an exceptionally quiet helmet. Even with great internal airflow and ventilation, the wind noise was one of the quietest helmets I have worn. Although of course earplugs are a must with any helmet.

There was a slight whistle from the top vent when riding in sit-up position with the vent open. If this vent is closed, the whistle disappears.

Conclusion
The Arai Vector is another high quality, comfortable and quiet helmet from Arai that should fit riders with the "Intermediate Oval" head shape that's between the Arai "Round Oval" and "Long Oval".