Arai Defiant-X Helmet Review | Sportbike track Gear

[@spetersonmusic]

Came in and picked up my new Defiant-X today from SBTG's showroom - great guys, let me try on different helmets they got from the warehouse. Very good service. Fantastic helmet and this video deep dive is one of the best on the web.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for your business and for taking the time to leave this comment. Enjoy your new Arai! - Van

[@robertpipkin5846]

After watching your review I went ahead bought this helmet. I've had it a couple of months and your review is spot on. Thanks!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thanks for watching. Thank you for sharing your feedback as well. - Van

[@IRLtrolls]

Thanks for this review! There is surprisingly very little information about Arai helmets. The best videos about Arai lids all come from SBTG

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching and the kind words! - Van

[@mattseaman5397]

I have the Defiant with the pro shade system on it. The best helmet ever!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The Pro Shade System is pretty cool for sure. - Van

[@multitaskchef]

Nice review. Thorough breakdown of the helmet. Good tip abt now removing sticker until u confident on the fit. One question 4 u: Can the visor use an older Arai Pr-Shade visor?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The Proshade has to be the Arai VAS-V Pro Shade System to fit this helmet. - Van

[@lxmedia3911]

It's morphin' time!

[@daveco1270]

I really like this helmet but when you're shopping on-line the photos are misleading, they show the gloss black helmet with a low key grey and clear logo, which is one of the reasons I bought it. I don't like logos that stand out too much. The one that arrived at my house looks like the one you guys have in this video, with the big white Arai logo on the forehead. (I didn't purchase my helmet from you guys, you didn't have my size in stock. )

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sometimes you will see running changes in the products that are subtle to some and less subtle to others. Sorry for the issue. - Van

[@TheSharkMohanty]

I am unable to install Sena 50s, please help!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry we do not have an install video for that. - Van

[@allwell1111]

Being more of a canyon and street sport bike rider, my ego says get Corsair X, but the Defiant X seems like it will do the trick. I found the Defiant X Shelby in Red at a great closeout price of 44% off in the 2015 safety standard series in small which was hard to find. I wasn't looking specifically for the Shelby, but as I mentioned nearly all small Defiants were sold out. I found the closeout on Corsair X CB model, but not in color that works for me. Is the Corsair X a better helmet? I think it is slightly heavier than the Defiant.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

They are both excellent helmets. The Corsair-X will have a little better ventilation and aerodynamics at high speeds. - Van

[@710racingdbn9]

Hi Van, Should I be concerned about the fact that there is no emergency release system? Thank you!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

In a word no. - Van

[@mionggg]

what are the pros and cons of having different EPS densities from top to bottom as opposed to inside to outside?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Arai uses this to ensure the rider has what they believe to be the maximum level of protection at all points. - Van

[@TomRivieremusic]

When you wash the insides does it get more tight on your head?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No washing the interior will not make the helmet fit any tighter. - Van

[@cedricksamaniego9146]

It's beautiful but it is a bit heavy!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Most of the Snell helmets are a little heavier than helmets with an ECE only cert. - Van

[@cedricksamaniego9146]

@@sportbiketrackgear Not shoei

[@sidsmith8251]

Van gotta question its kinda random but how often do I need to adjust my chain slack

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If it is new I would check it after the first 500 miles. Once you have stretched the chain a bit during the break in you should be good to check and clean it when you change the oil. In between the oil changes take a peek at it and makes sure you are in the ball park to be safe. - Van

[@sidsmith8251]

Sportbike Track Gear gotcha thanks man!!

[@user-bp1ep5do3o]

You sell this helmet?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Here is a link to them on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/arai-defiant-x-helmets/

[@nicolascorredor1047]

Hi Van! This helmet Is appropriately to use with a super naked like z900 Kawasaki? Or I need to look another helmet. I want an Arai helmet!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes this helmet will be excellent on a naked bike. Arai designed this helmet for use in the more upright riding position. - Van

[@motorings735]

Why is the logo so huge? It'd be cool if my forehead wasn't a billboard for all the branding... They need to make it removable or at least put it on the back.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

With some of the solids the logo will be just a sticker that you can remove if you would like to. Any of the graphics the logo will be a permanent part of the helmet. - Van

[@motorings735]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks for the reply! I might have to try one of these on then. I know it's a pretty meaningless detail to pick on, but I never considered Arai's helmets because of how prominent their logos are on the solid colors.

[@xionski]

yikes man rocking that garbo invicta while tallking about hi end helmets :/

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No way in hell you will get me to spend more than a couple hundred on a watch. - Van

[@augustodufloth1578]

Do you know if Japan has a different version of the helmets? All of the helmets here in Japan hits my chin and it's supper annoying. The whole fit it's perfect, except for the chin. Have no problem with SHOEI though...

[@AdrenalineTheory]

Arai has asian fit helmets which is probably what they sell and use over there.

[@jawara6263]

Yes, for example the Arai Defiant X is called Arai XD in Japan, and the fitment does goes more toward the rounder side

[@Mike-hk6rw]

McDonald’s foam lol.shit we’re getting old

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I bet there are still some blowing around out there somewhere. - Van