Reviews 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
Arai RX-7V Evo
Arai Quantic
Arai Concept-XE
Arai Tour X5
Arai RX-7V Evo FIM Racing 2
Arai VAS-V Type Max Vision PrecisionTone Pinlock Insert - RX-7 V / QV / QV Pro / Chaser X / Renegade I bought this reactive version of the Pinlock as I wanted to have a tinted visor in the bright sun, but also sometimes ride in the dark. This was the ideal compromise, without forking out for Arai's add on sunshade system. It works brilliantly. The reactive tint isn't instant, it takes around a minute to change, but fine for what I need. As an added bonus, the view through the tint looks awesome. Colours are more saturated and depth of field appears improved. Highly recommend and worth the money, especially with the discount from SportsBikeShop.
Arai ACS10 Sena Bluetooth Intercom System I’ve had a couple of head sets previously and nothing fits as good as this one
In my Arai helmet. It’s all completely hidden so you wouldn’t know it was there. Good quality sound. Very pleased with purchase.
Arai VAS-V Type Pro Shade Visor System - Road Legal This is exactly wHat I wanted. Safe and legal and perfect for glare. Easy to operate and still have full visibility. Had contimplated sun glasses but this give the protection you need but not restricting peripheral view.
Arai Quantic - Modern Grey This is the most comfy helmet I've owned and has totally changed the riding experience. I narrowed my selection down to two helmets and Sportsbikeshop got ordered both into store for me to try the next day. Great Service as usual from a great store!
Arai Quantic - Abstract Red The only issue I have is that it seems to lift at speed so I have to tighten chin strap up tight. Other than that great comfortable helmet. Great vision, airflow and doesn’t steam up
The chin vent on my Quantic disintegrated after about 18 months of moderate use and good care. So having to buy a new one was a bit annoying.
The replacement is plain unlike the original which colour matched to lid, but not a big deal.
Presumably it was an 'off day' on the plastics mix?!
Arai Quantic - Diamond White Fits perfectly and is just brilliant. I ve never had a premium helmet and I m not disappointed. You get what you pay for and Arai makes fantastic helmets. I will definitely be purchasing an Arai helmet again in the future future!