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crosstrainingen... Is the Arai XD4 the best adventure helmet? Viewers have asked for more reviews. Here is a long term review of the Arai XD4 helmet used by one of our riders. This is arguably the best helmet for dual sport and adventure riding. We will cover two other options later that might suit you better, the Schuberth E1 and Shoei Hornet helmets. There have been no major changes since the XD4 was introduced in 2012. But many argue it was so advanced they haven't had to update the helmet. Some say the Arai XD4 is the best dual sport helmet. What do we like about it? The overall quality is brilliant. Many manufacturers now rely on cheap Chinese manufacturing, but Arai is still handmade in Japan... and it shows! Welcome to Cross Training Adventure, we are into all things dual sport and adventure on the east coast of Australia... with occasional detours to places like Vietnam, Cambodia, Romania and Canada. A big issue with cheaper adventure helmets is the wind noise. But the Arai XD4 has managed to keep noise levels very low. This is great news for riders who hate ear plugs. But we would still recommend ear plugs with this helmet for extended highway riding. See our video about hearing damage. The Arai has great ventilation, given its quietness. There are vents for the chin, brow, the top of the head, and four exhaust ports. These can be closed on the Arai XD4 helmet if needed. So is it the best adventure riding helmet? This is one of our three channels, there's also a Cross Training Trials channel, and a Cross Training Enduro channel. How many manufacturers give you a five year warranty? It helps make it the best adventure helmet. It's very quiet. You can even adjust the chin vent to direct air upward or downward. Helmet standards. The Arai XD4 complies with the European standard which we think is the best of the unfortunately mediocre standards available. Unfortunately the Sharp testing group has not assessed this helmet yet. The EPS liner uses five different densities of foam to protect the rider from varying degrees of impact. The Arai XD4 visibility is great. The eye port is very large and can even accommodate goggles... although you may need to remove the visor. There are five shell sizes. Cheaper helmets often have only three shell sizes but adjust the thickness of the foam to suit. It has emergency releases for helmet removal after an accident. What don't we like about the Arai XD4? Zero complaints, except for perhaps the price. Yes, you always need to pay for this level of quality. But there have been few changes to the design in 10 years and some argue Arai could possibly lower the price if they aren't developing a new model. Our rider was quite lucky to buy his Arai XD4 for only AUD$600 on special. I want to buy one and they are $900 now. So called dual sport riding reviews are just glossy ads nowdays. e have seen too many issues with Chinese helmets in recent years. Another Japanese made helmet is the Shoei Hornet. The price is around the same as the Arai. It is a bit heavier, less ventilated, but even quieter. A good option in cooler climates or if you do a lot of highway riding. There is also the Schuberth E1, probably the quietest adventure helmet due to wind tunnel testing. These are made in Germany, and are actually cheaper than the Japanese helmets. Everyone is trying to sell you stuff you don't need, convince you to buy the latest model with anodized coffee cup holders for your trips to the coffee shop. Of course if you are cashed up and into bling, go for it. All we are saying is there's also the budget option for adventure riding. And it won't hold you back. So the Cross Training Adventure focus is just get out there and have fun on two wheels. As usual, I googled around to see if other riders had complaints. It was hard finding anyone who had issues with the Arai. One rider complained about the Arai XD4 weight. The medium size weighs 1.6kg or 3 lbs 9.9 oz. Personally I find this acceptable. Lighter helmets are invariably noisier. Another rider said the chin strap was too short and thinly padded. There were no issues with our helmet. A few riders report a whistle or humming sound from the helmet peak at speed. We couldn't detect this on our helmet. Riders who found this issue said they needed to adjust the peak position or add tape in various spots to prevent the sound. What are viable alternatives to the Arai XD4? We won't include Chinese made helmets like the Bell MX9 or the Klim Krios. WThere is not much ventilation though and the Schuberth is more designed for cold climates. What do you use for adventure and dual sport riding? Are you happy with the helmet overall? Do you think it's best to spend a lot on helmets? Keen to hear your thoughts.
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