Inside a JAPANESE HELMETS FACTORY: here's WHY they are INSANE! - Arai

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I was invited to Japan to see Arai's helmet factory! Here's what happened!

[@Gideon01]

In 1995 an idiot car driver bumped into my Kawasaki GPZ 500 and sent me sliding across the motorway. My slide was stopped by my head banging into the centre safety barrier. Long story short: shattered bones, torn ligaments, sredded skin, multiple surgery. However, my head remained intact. Thank you, Arai! I owe you my life!

[@meherabv]

❤❤❤

[@bp6837]

Of course,the other guy is always an idiot.

[@jsmith6259]

Shoeii for life

[@jacobhendrickson8935]

@@jsmith6259I’m a shoei fan myself.

[@orde_plongo.3.0]

​@@jsmith6259bought shoei and arai..

[@rods1994]

“The family business is not a business, it is a mission passed down generation by generation” This hit me hard.

[@meherabv]

❤❤❤ v true

[@SQUID_Road_Glide]

This is the way of traditional Japan 🇯🇵. Japan is truly an amazing place.

[@JaySamson26]

Japanese Sir

[@raijin7044]

Hell, I'd support monarchy too if that's how they think

[@DR1V3R117]

Mostly asian do that

[@hondakubo9399]

I'm Japanese, most true Japanese products are actually not for the money, but the genuine pureness and legacy. This was the reason MADE IN JAPAN was born.

[@brenturquhart7090]

Agreed. I’m not Japanese, but I have a lot of respect for the craftsmanship the Japanese put into their products. I have a number of Japanese made Damascus knives, and their knives are the best knives 8n the world. They are the sharpest too, that was a hard learned lesson. I hav3 the scars to prove it. Every time I use those knives, I am amazed at their beauty. They are handmade works of art. I know what goes into making those knives. Those artists must prove to their masters that they have mastered one aspect before moving to the next. It takes many years before they are allowed to make a knife like mine. It’s been that way for hundreds of years. I just hope that type of craftsmanship will continue, but it’s my understanding that it’s becoming harder and harder to find apprentices who are willing to put in the effort required to become masters of their crafts. Unfortunately most people are not willing to pay for those goods that are made by the hands of these artists. When friends cover to my house and see my knives, they ask about my knives and when they ask the cost, they think I’m insane to pay what I paid. These are the same people that wear fancy watches, or designer handbags, and yet thinking that $700 on a knife that will las5 a lifetime was spending too much. Go figure.

[@cloudsmith7803]

Made in the USA used to mean something.....sigh.....

[@sonyx5332]

"Made In Japan" has meant a lot to me ever since I was a kid and having their electronics (TVs, radios, cameras, video games) plus cartoons/anime in the house and how long those electronics lasted. Till this day, whenever I buy something from a Japanese company (let's say SONY), I go to great lengths to make sure it says Made In Japan.

[@jirou6228]

Yeah but lately Japanese economy have gone down hill and some Japan company have behaviour sink and big scandal left and right... hopefully the major of Japan company could overcome greed and keep their quality

[@gwot]

@@cloudsmith7803 did it...? Made in USA only meant better than China to me.

[@whollymindless]

Now I want an Arai.

[@ren3059]

Now I want an Arai. (1)

[@tlr-nut7275]

Me too! But I don't have any use for it. Maybe wear it in my car going to the mall?

[@ssupriyanto]

​@@tlr-nut7275 they didn't make for car drivers?

[@tractorfactor660]

Same 😂 . My next helmet is probably Arai after seeing this. Huge respect for Japanese dedication and values over business bs.

[@tonyfurneaux3399]

You will not be disappointed, great helmets, ignore the price, it is part of you...good luck.

[@jimjim753]

Arai is the only helmet I have used in my 30+ years of motorsports

[@bladimirkroutska3707]

Αrai is the only helmet I have never used in my 33 years of riding and the ony helmet I will never use.❤❤❤

[@therealtze]

Same here.

[@zr2dad5]

me too. 350,000 miles at least in an arai.

[@mammutty1]

Respect 🫡

[@xl447]

Always been Arai. Helmet fit, design, quality, service and backup second to none.

[@dogie61]

I been rocking a Shoei for 10 years now. I have a newfound respect for Arai and will beconsidering them in the future. I respect the the integrity of a company ran in the maner they do.

[@alext4124]

Shoei is a very very good helmet too...

[@jameshisself9324]

I have owned many Arai and Shoei and other brands. I would place Shoei in second behind Arai. Both are very good.

[@dogie61]

@@xanderbogurtso will do.

[@StringBanger]

I have a Shoei GT-Air II and love the internal drop down visor because in some of the very small towns I drive through it's less than 15mph and I like keeping the internal sun visor down and the external shield up. I don't like the solution Arai has for the sun shade which forces me to keep the shield down to use the sun shade.

[@justintmblk]

Exactly what I'm facing and my big head couldn't fit in arai unfortunately​@@StringBanger

[@j.b.8767]

Been using Arai helmets for nearly 40 years, because 1) I saw some wrecks that I did't think were survivable, but were survived with Arai helmets, and 2) a few guys I knew, guys that scoffed at my ponying up the dough for the Arai I had at the time, got traumatic brain injuries, with 2 of them never regaining their long term memory. They couldn't remember me, or what they'd done the day before. A few of the bad accidents I saw, the guys with the Arai's ALWAYS not only survived, but were conscious, and alert while we were rescuing them...and that sold me on these AMAZING helmets! The aren't just rumored to be the best, they ARE THE BEST, hands down, no doubt about it. 90% of professional racers use Arai helmets for this reason!! I love these things, and won't ride my R1150RS without it, not even in a state that says I can....nope, not me: seen too many traumatic brain injuries! Like I tell my daughter, who also rides: everything I am is between my ears, and if I lose that, who am I? Beats me? Many of those who bought cheap helmets can't tell you who they are, now, not anymore, tragically. Pony up the extra cash, and get an Arai. It's worth it!

[@mrnobody1546]

​​@@notexpatjoe i think he meant 90% racers of probably all category, which makes more sense, although now there are also many other options too like shoei for example. Tho, i do believe that Arai is one of the best if not the best when it comes to safety

[@nervotica7991]

Allow me to share a true story. A group of riders were standing around, discussing their fancy new motorbikes and gear. Along comes an old fella, sporting a vintage pisspot helmet. They ask him: What's up with the old helmet? His answer: I don't intend to come off. End of lesson.

[@williamh6547]

Well said 👍👍

[@JuanMaldonado-ik8lg]

When you build with respect and good faith, the product ends up being a success . That's how the universe works. Make some profit, be responsible, and provide a product that will save life and respect your customers, always.

[@vegasdavis5404]

Good to know that there is still a company with a owner who cares about the folks buying their products. They had me sold at the no investor's part.

[@ThemadViking793]

The best helmets out there. They saved my life in 2015.

[@flymachine]

I was always admired Arai’s obsession for quality - they are that very rare example of a company who put product ahead of profit but in doing so made massive profit and became the world leader.

[@hansottevanger4112]

Aria is the only helmet I have ever found that fits my head perfectly and I can ride all day with out getting a sore neck or discomfort in any way

[@pavel5939]

Me too. I tried Shoei but it didn’t fit. I also had AGV and Dainese (which I loved) but after some 50’ I always had some headache. I could wear Arai for several hours a day without any discomfort. Made some 3000+ Km in five days and it was like a glove. It also saved my head and my life.

[@Stefanx21]

This is why i love Japan🇯🇵 everything they do they do it with passion and hard work

[@gwot]

unfortunately that's slowly being lost for the newer generations

[@pavz]

I have had a lot of helmets, but in the end I always come back to Arai. There is something special about this company.

[@fw1421]

I’ve owned 7 Arai helmets in my 40 years of motorcycle riding. They make great helmets.

[@mikehoskin1674]

And how many times have you crashed

[@fw1421]

@@mikehoskin1674 sadly several. If you ride,you will crash sometime.

[@mikehoskin1674]

@@fw1421 some people just crash more than others lol :p

[@tinymotogarage]

That was the best sales video for pretty much anything I have seen for a long time. I kinda do this sort of thing for a living, so well done Alberto - an excellent presentation on a quality product.

[@toddallingham1647]

I had a bad crash about 20 years ago on my dirt bike wearing my first Arai helmet and I'm here today to tell about it, only had a concussion. I've been wearing them ever since and love them. I bought the first one because of how comfortable it was and I now wear them for the safety and the comfort. I always remember the Bell helmets from years and years ago..... "if you have a 10 dollar head, wear a 10 dollar helmet"

[@norikawamura]

Hello,I'm Japanese, riding motorcycles.So much happy to see your video!!!

[@Kavika-xh1qj]

Arai for the win. I’ve been crashing hard since 1991. Broken neck a few times, collarbones arms legs, hip , ankle and feet. Never a serious brain injury. I would like to thank Arai for making this continuous fuckery possible 😅.

[@danpolitzer]

Arai is a awesome company. Since i started racing my dream was to wear Arai and i did it in certain moment of my career. Since then i never stop using Arai. I was fortunate to be Sponsored by them and for me it was a dream came true. I like a lot arai, it's safety and it's my choice every time i think of a helmet brand. Arai is a mission. That's stronger than any business. They have my full respect.

[@dougrippe33]

In the market for a new lid, wasn’t always the biggest fan of Arai’s designs and shape, but after watching this, I will never buy anything less than the best and will be proudly wrapping my noggin with Japan and the worlds best. Big thank you to Arai and Alberto for taking us along and showing this to all of us.

[@andyfumo8931]

And what if your head shape isn't arai head

[@kiwiryker]

Arai is the only helmet that my brother wears and because of that , it has saved his life many times. Thanking the Arai family for keeping my brother alive. He has many Arai in his collection, giving me one for my birthday . Having a disability in my hands I can’t get it on , I have to wear modular now

[@chriscordray8572]

I only wore Arai when I rode starting back in the 70s. Full faced to protect my knoggen 😂 when riding on the street. I never wanted to bounce my head off the pavement. Arai gave me confidence it would work if ever needed. Thank god I never have.

[@adriankiss3631]

Arai is my next helmet. A very useful video. Thank you.

[@voongnz]

I'm not sure this is the first time we've seen Arai and their factory for the public. I've seen a bunch of factory tours online and even from Arai channels themselves. Anyway, love the content and love my Arai, I don't ride with anything else. Brand loyalty with them and Alpinestars!

[@laserbeam1620]

Nope. They never let people in.

[@JayKay-wg6us]

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[@gwot]

it's 100% not the first time, I've seen a way more in depth and way less presenter in front of the camera video. It was a vlog type tour guided video, not this, 2 second clips

[@spmc885]

I absolutely swear by Arai. Always have, always will.

[@mikewatson5570]

i went to buy my first quality helmet about 25 yrs ago and the salesman said do not try on an arai first as you will nevere want a different brand! he was right and i have always bought arai ever since, some brands pass safety test required but arai pass it by up to 6 times minimum requirements, also, with arai you can buy it in 3 different size shells for some models and also for round head or oval head fitment, different thickness cheekpads too so you can make it fit perfect, i tried shoei too but could not get an oval head fit and it hurt after 20 mins wearing it, there is a reason arai cost more!

[@BigDrinkTEA]

Been a Shoei user since day one, this video definitely helped my next decision.

[@gwot]

Shoei more or less follows the same ideology, really can't go wrong with either.

[@DenDimas]

I own many helmets from many different brand, including 4 Arai. One aspect that I love about Arai is that all my 4 arai have the same inner fitment and comfort (all are size M). I have 3 other helmet from a single “well-known” brand and although they are all size M, they don’t fit the same. Just from this aspect, I really appreciate how good Arai helmet is 👌🏼

[@PMFY1]

Thanks for making and sharing your thoughts and video on how the Arai Helmet is made. It was very interesting to see the standards that were set on the Arai helmets😊

[@daveclucas8738]

There was a full Arai factory process film done a few years ago by Arai EU. Its showed the standard shell then the changes needed for the different sizes. I even think Arai have a factory tour.

[@borabora5349]

Great vid. Thanks for the info. I have always wondered which was the best helmet to buy, now I know 👍👍

[@DM-ot2pi]

Absolutely agree, I've had several unfortunate crashes on track and a really bad one on a regular road (I got t-boned by a moron after makinig eye contact, I flew over the handlebars and landed 20 feet away, spent 8 days in the hospital, two surgeries and a year of recovery), but always while wearing my aria helmets and never had any head injuries just some scratches to my beautiful helmets! Thank you Aria

[@jamescampbell4334]

I got back to riding after 3 decades away. Got a 2023 Ducati DesertX. ARIA was the only helmet I considered, maximum protection. Purchased an XD-4 in Diamond White. Matches the Star White Silk DesertX color, stays cool in the Texas sun, and is highly visible. Have over 9k miles of riding in 9 months, helmet is awesome. ARIA for life. 👍

[@davidkendall1614]

ARIA? This video was about ARAI.

[@jamescampbell4334]

@davidkendall1614 Misspelled ARAI. I'm thinking my point was conveyed though. Do you? Or, is there a company producing helmets under the ARIA name?

[@davidkendall1614]

@@jamescampbell4334 Yes, I gotcha James. But if I called you Campball, twice, you would probably correct me though. Great bike you have there. I love the Desert X. And most other Ducatis.

[@amirmeric]

Compact with information and very well edited. The way you tell the story really shows how amazed you are with Arai. It really brings out the commitment Arai has shared with riders for many years. I think this is one of the best marketing Arai can get. Hope you get paid, or at least get a few Arai helmets for the wonderful jobs you has done. Cheers

[@Navyguy]

*Seasoned motorcyclist from India here. Crashed my ZX-10R Ninja at 160+ MPH at an expressway, car T-boned me from back and went sliding for 100+ ft. Arai saved my life. Can vouch for life on it....* ❤

[@mohamedal-busaidi2162]

Hold up ur telling us a car T-Boned u from the back at the speed over 160 mph in India damn I thought its only in the movies

[@ChhanaChhakchhuak]

Indian guy who said mph?

[@illuminated201]

We all knew you're just making stories!! Stop the cap 🧢

[@cj-ef1rp]

I have ridden nearly 800,000 miles on motorcycles during the past 44 years. Every single one of those miles was in an Arai. Comfort while riding, confidence in quality, and background of safety first have been the only considerations. Price? What’s your brain/life worth? Priceless to me. My 4 kids wear Arais helmets. My wife a Schuberth (couldn’t find an Arai to fit her shaped head).

[@rambunctiousone9096]

Thank you for your time to produce this.

[@Greek_MotoDivision]

Thank you for this video man! 🤙🏍️🔥 Stay safe on riding!

[@sethwarner9762]

Thank you for you're time and dedication. Excellent work bringing all the details to the table. Arai for life, from here on out!👍

[@zergothikaify]

Arai and Shoei are the always go to helmets for me before AGV in decades. Good representation of safety first.

[@Tiagotaf]

I love my arai ❤ helmet. Respect for the people who make it. A true work of art!

[@brianhusk4593]

This was a great video. Thank you for doing it! I am leaning toward modular, but if I decide to go full face, it will most certainly be arai.

[@MarkJYule]

I'd wear one (an Arai) if it fit me. So I wear a Shoei. Japan is the one nation where craftsmanship and quality remains at the core of the business model ❤️

[@johnwentworth666]

If you tried an Arai helmet and it didn't fit your head, then... 1. The salesperson fitting your helmet was an idiot! 2. The salesperson was never educated and trained to properly fit a helmet! 3. The salesperson did not provide you their due diligence and have you try on helmets from their different model lines (which are made for different head shapes)! 4. You(!) were in too much of a hurry when trying on helmets! I did my own comparative research years ago and came to the only possible conclusion... Arai makes the best (and safest) helmet - in the world! Arai helmets fit the widest range of head shapes - in the world! Arai helmets are preferred by drivers in all forms of Motorsport above all other brands - in the world! I've worn Arai helmets my entire life and will wear no other brand (they don't fit me properly anyway, I know, I've been trying on other brands for years!) Do yourself a HUGE favor... go get properly fitted by someone trained to do it correctly, and I KNOW that you'll find the most comfortable (and safest) helmet you've ever worn!!!

[@MarkJYule]

@@johnwentworth666 I've tried more than once and in more than one store - unfortunately, up here in Scotland we don't have some of the same fitting gurus that other Countries have. Even my latest Shoei could do with some fore-aft tweaking and I intend to travel to Newcastle to get that done. Weirdly, the closest off the rack I've tried of late was an HJC - from what I've read and seen - Shoei and HJC fit oval shaped heads better and Arai (by default) are more round 🤷‍♂️ and I have a pronounced oval head. I'm jealous of those who have quick access to shops with a full range of liners and staff that can switch them out to optimise fit - but believe me I've tried many Arai lids - since the late 1980s and never found one that suited my head shape (out of the box). Shoeis - in the he main, do.

[@GilbertoBarretoFilho]

Thank you for sharing the fantastic story of this factory, this family and this brand.

[@ParadiseBiker]

This was extremely educational and informative..thanks for giving us this insight

[@stevosteve]

Brilliant presentation. I have always veen an ARAI user, but only watching this have I truly realised what perfection I had paid the extra money for. Many thanks.

[@jml5383]

I was racing on MX, and get threw UFo, JT, and other helmet brands , then my first Arai, a vx-pro: till i stopped racing i bought only VX's. 10 years later i buy a new bike and then choose an airoh aviator, for the price ,look and fame . Well, I resell it in the month after and pay myself an other Arai. Still remain the best helmet i have ever put my head on.

[@Ryan_H22]

Great video! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@RaizenDS]

Thank you for this Alberto!

[@tomgoffnett5624]

You really went in depth. Thank you! Liked, subscribed and hit the notification bell.

[@FXSLoL]

Thats a beautifull explaination thx a lot for your research!!! We apreciate it🤘🏻 cheers from Portugal 😊

[@Nullify925]

I only use Arai. Story: One day I am meeting up with some friends for dinner and as I was walking by a line of restaurants at a well known area, one of the owners sees me with an Arai helmet and asks me to see it and says its so beautiful and what the price was. I tell him and he says, "you can buy a bike for that price in my country." lol

[@SuperK75th]

Always Arai. Always. Thank you, for an incredible and informative video.

[@blackyzfr1]

I have used Arai motorcycle helmets for many years. Yes they are not cheap but they are by far the BEST!! Comfort and very high quality.

[@kimoneymaker888]

Solid review! 💯 Thanks dude. 🇵🇭

[@gregsantos9731]

Because your so transparent in making your video and being so true I have subscribed to your nice channel. Thanks.

[@mariowoodsN5]

I was just looking at that very helment u showed. I love Arai and even more now as your presentation was excellent. Their craftsmen and women are outstanding and now I’m sure I will complete my purchase, thank you🙏🎬🏁

[@franknunez7204]

Love my Arai XD4 for dual sporting. Like my ktm 500, it somehow magically does it all. It's nice to have equipment that handles multiple situations without you even knowing about it being there (ie. no distraction from problems, performance issues, or discomfort).

[@WalterRitchey]

I've tried a lot of helmets and Arai fits me the best. Fit is obviously the first part of choosing a helmet that will protect you correctly. I wondered how Bell and Shoei could make a Snell rated helmet so much cheaper, now I'm wondering how Arai can price these helmets as cheap as they are! With all the hands-on labor and testing, it's pretty insane. Proud to support Arai. I hope I never put it to the test, but in a worst case situation, I'll know I did everything I could to protect my head.

[@VIRCOMMANDO]

I didn't know that,thank you for the video,stay safe!!! Greetings from Greece!😎

[@scottnutt4776]

Incredible doc video. I always have Arai and now I REALLY know why.

[@nomadicwolf6132]

Wow. Thanks for this video. Had no idea an honorable company like this still existed. Will be saving up for one of those.

[@devinleonarduzzi]

Great video!! What an awesome story behind the company. I truly believe that safety and protection is their number one goal. Can't wait for the X5 Helmets to arrive in America!

[@mrwhite2628]

Very good, informative video! Thanks for sharing it.

[@2009captainpaul]

When I started racing motocross here in Australia in 1982, I wore a Bell Moto 3 for the first 6 months until… I discovered Arai. My Bell Moto 3 then became my practice helmet and the beautiful Arai my race helmet. When I began riding motorcycles on the road my go to helmet was Arai. Today, some 42 years later, I still only trust Arai to protect my noggin. My current Arai Chaser-X is beautiful, comfortable, and gets plenty of adoration from everyone who see’s it. I refuse to wear anything but an Arai.

[@nabieladrian]

I'm just average scooter rider in Southeast Asia. I never know blunt head impact is already deadly at 33cm and helmet foam has expiration date! Thank you for the great work! Definitely looking for Arai now!

[@DucatiST3sSpeciale]

Thank you for the video and honesty Alberto 👍🏼🙏🏻.

[@RiceRyder]

Thank you for this amazing video! Arai is the ONLY helmet I use for racing and street riding! I have a collection of many of their high-end models. Can't put a price on your head!

[@2StrokeSmoke701]

Really nice explanation of everything in an arai helmet lots of passion to make a great helmet

[@Moodamage]

I have been in so many motorcycle accidents with Arai and Shoei helmets on....thanks to them, I'm still around!

[@Norway-BOY-MTB-Mountainbike]

Thanks !! Naska !! ありがとうございます !!

[@vetteboy1982]

I started riding in 1967…here in the US. The only helmets around were Bell…and super cheap knock offs available at stores like Kmart. My local Kawasaki/ Yamaha dealership had a bell helmet poster that read, “ if you have a $10 head, buy a $10 helmet.” I never forgot that and they are words I live by. By 1980, Arai was more available here and I’ve owned many Arai since. They are the best…and I’m worth it !

[@FootageFactory]

Next week I’m heading to Spain for sport bike winter training. I had to send all of my equipment with a customs form saying what country it was made in, in which I looked into my Bell and saw…it’s made in China!

[@ThorSkin69]

I tried on a Arai helmet that was old stock and I loved the fabric, it was very comfy, had the lovely metallic white helmet with purple pearlescent tint at certain angles. Had the little fog /wind slots. It was so nice and top notch. I didn’t go with it and ended up buying a HJC i71 because the shop didn’t have arai in my size or the in-helmet eye tint. I would love to buy one next now that I know my size. Beautiful product.

[@juliuscaruncho6107]

AGV was my 1st helmet and it did save my life for many times, and this is for sure will be my 2nd helmet.

[@Dedude65]

thanks for reviewing.. amazing info

[@DougyG76]

I just recently bought an Arai Concept-X helmet, the first full face helmet I’ve ever purchased. Great style and comfortable to wear, and although not cheap, it still wasn’t as expensive as some other helmets I saw advertised. VERY happy to say after watching this video that I have indeed invested my money very wisely 😁👌

[@Dane3412]

Nice video. I'd like to see such a video on few other top brands too.

[@annon231]

I started with a Bell Jet over fifty years ago. AGV next (AGO replica). Then a Shoie full face (Wayne Gardner replica) and a Shoie RJ Platinum. Recently an HD "half hat" to wear in Thailand due to the high temperature. (used on an ADV 160 scooter for short, low-speed, town trips). Next will be an ARAI Tour X5 to wear on my two new MV Agusta.

[@ericcheng0829]

Ever since I survived a serious car accident, I have bought an Arai helmet every year just to support Arai who kept me alive.

[@cristisilca]

Arai ! Respect ! Great video Naska !

[@jfboisvert9624]

very interesting video! thx and good job !

[@2001pontiactransam]

Great review!

[@garryvansoest8726]

Excellent content…Bravo!!

[@NoFrictionZone]

I ordered an AGV currently have an Arai. It didn't fit, so back to Arai I went. Perfect fit, comfort and safety. Why change?

[@simondepass4647]

My next Helmet!

[@congli2911]

thanks for the info!

[@brandonreid4511]

Arai for life for any on road motorcycles 🏍️ And Fox Racing for motocross/dirtbikes only my opinion from personal experience of course 👍🏼 This is a great video just for the safety awareness it brings and shows how much hard work it takes to be as safe as Arai helmets. It bothers me every time I see a video or anything of someone riding without a helmet just because I know from experience with 3 skull fractures, a broken neck and many concussions from when I was young and none of these were from motorcycle accidents but trampolines, winter sledding getting hit by two others on one sled lol etc. So ALWAYS wear your helmet anytime it might be needed!! Be safe 💯👍🏼

[@portobelopty]

Very good video !!! I know a few brands of helmets because I drove and sold motorcycles, atvs , and power water crafts. I used a Shoei and a Bell. But we know that Arai was the other popular brand in the market on that time. Thanks again for the information.

[@raptorbass4054]

Great video!

[@Checkpoint1763]

Nice work both video and helmets 👍🏻

[@elusive-B]

Wow..! What a fantastic and very informative video.. thank you very much for sharing this information. I've always worn Arai helmets because I'm old school and I trust good and well made brands. Arai is a very good brand. 😊💯👌🏾

[@ajaydesai6525]

Excellent information!

[@NikDiamond]

Great story, thank you!

[@richwalter3107]

Grazie Alberto. Fantastic expose on a often dismissed subject. Wish my brothers would have purchased Arai, they might have lived longer.

[@zeepojee2402]

For 10 years i only thought arai is only an overly expensive helmet till i got one 3 years ago and damn Its so comfortable and with this video now i know its the safest one out there. Respect to Arai company.

[@dni4ss]

Thank you for this video ! 👍👍👍

[@GSHemuli]

2013 I had accident in Indonesia with a truck. Broke some bones, but Arai Tour- X saved my life. No other brand helmet used ever since. Thank you Arai for saving my life 👏🏻

[@wimderix]

What a great company. This mr. Arai is a great guy.

[@Omnislash_Vince]

I used to work for a motorcycle company where we sold Arai. We had a demo outer shell. You can physically stand on it and it doesn't deform, at all! You make an interesting point about SHARP in the UK. I've spoken to them regarding tests on the Tour X 4 and was told that Arai would not give them 15+ helmets to test. They need multiple helmets to make a fair comparison. I also find it odd that they score low on their website for safety as they are solid and well made. My friend, who also worked at the same shop had a small accident in his Shoe XPS Pro, falling backwards at 20mph and thr whole rear deformed complete, something an Arai wouldn't do and these score higher with SHARP. Perhaps they like the fact it deforms like a car does in an impact? Fun fact, we are told that Arai are the only helmet brand which are fire retardant, so that's why racing car drivers use them.

[@jaimemetcher388]

Re the safety ratings: I seem to recall there are tradeoffs between protection for high speed impacts vs slow speed, and Arai refused to compromise on high speed impact protection for their race-oriented helmets. The standard testing of course scores both and then averages the result, and then "which brand is the safest" rankings average across the whole product range. And then there are a whole bunch of features that aren't included in standard tests but do matter for safety. Arai are adamant that making their helmets to score higher on the standard tests would make them less safe in reality. Parting thought: just the fact that open-face helmets are able to be certified and legally sold should tell you something about how helmet certification works.

[@aidencoder]

You want a helmet to deform. If it deforms that means energy is used to deform the helmet, and not your head. A solid helmet will transmit energy to the inner layers and eventually the head. Ever hit a brick wall with a metal pipe? Hurts the hands doesn't it? As long as the deformation doesn't reach your head, that's fine. That's why you generally have a composite, then foam. The deformation of the composite radiates around the shell structure. Most of the energy is absorbed here. Then the foam takes further energy out. If the shell is totally solid and doesn't deform, the inner foam and your neck will take this energy. It has to go somewhere.

[@Omnislash_Vince]

@@aidencoder ARAI say no, Shoei say yes. It's one of those! Given Arai is fire retardant and used a lot in racing sports, I tend to sway towards that.

[@aidencoder]

@@Omnislash_Vince I'll side with physics, give me an outer shell that deforms to absorb the impact.

[@Omnislash_Vince]

@@aidencoder The Arai Difference: Regardless of brand, there is a limit to how much impact energy any helmet can absorb. Therefore, Arai believes that ‘glancing off’ is essential. Arai believes a strong shell is another essential aspect to our helmets. If the shell were to be deformed or destroyed in an impact, it would be unable to glance off further impacts. A strong shell can extend ‘glancing off’ ability, avoiding as much direct impact energy as possible. When it comes to an Arai shell, we are undeniably obsessed with accumulating improvements to its strength.

[@davetaylor4741]

Fascinating insight into Arai. What a position to take. Then their brand has always been regarded as one of the best. I have owned a top of the range race rep Arai. In days when I had more money. Unfortunately now as a pensioner, couldn't afford another. If I could afford one. I would have another in a heart beat. Superb product. Sadly have to make do with my Shark.