
Video: Arai Tour-X5 helmet review
It's been a long wait, but the fifth incarnation of Arai's Tour-X range lives up to the hype
23 Dec 2023
Just the right amount of tint for the summer
Very easy to fit and use. Quite inconspicuous. I wasn’t sure about sticking the controls to the outside of the helmet however, it works fine and works better than some of the more integrated helmet controls I have used in non Arai helmets.
Thankfully it doesn’t have a FM radio function, why in 2025 would you need that?
The only downside I have come across is that it uses the old micro USB to charge it and because the port is covered by a rubber protector, it is difficult to get the cable plugged in.
A very good price if buying a helmet it fits into, seeing some other brands of helmet are charging the price of a reasonable new helmet for just their comms system.
I would buy it again, but would look at more modem charging system options too.
It's an Arai, no suprises
This is my first Arai, having moved from Shuberth’s and Shoei’s.
It looks and feels quality, is plush enough inside however, it is quite noisy with the visor up. With very helmet, fitting is key and I take a large in shoei’s so ordered a large in the Arai. It is a great fit.
Overall I am very pleased with it, it is just a bit noisy.
A road legal tinted visor that actually helps in reducing strong sun light glare. Looks quite dark from outside helmet but the tint is not noticeable when wearing helmet. Fits perfect being Arai and is top quality. Don’t forget to add a new pinlock insert when ordering as that’s essential.