Are expensive helmets better?

Expensive helmets and better brands own patents to mechanisms and features that perform better. They also take the time (and expense) to finish helmets using better quality linings, fastenings, paint finishes and so on. Generally, more expensive helmets are quieter, better ventilated, more aerodynamic and comfortable.

Which is the best helmet in the world?

Top 10 Safest Motorcycle Helmet Brands 2021

No.1 – AGV.
No.2 – Shoei.
No3. – Shark.
No.4 – HJC.
No.5 – Arai.
No.6 – Caberg.
No.7 – Nolan.
No.10 – MT.

Are Arai helmets cheaper in Japan?

In Japan the helmet and extra shield just set me back a total of $380 (duty free, from a premiere dealer). It’s also notable, Shoei lids appear to have a smaller price differential- they’re generally a little more expensive than Arai here in Japan and generally proportionately a little cheaper in the USA.

Are Arai The best helmets?

Arai was founded in 1926 by Hirotake Arai who was a hatmaker. They manufacture the best motorcycle helmets in the world right now. Their signature is that they hand make their helmets using only the best, high tech materials to the highest standard in the industry. Arai makes flawless helmets that are expensive.

How can you tell a fake Arai helmet?

If your Arai has one, it’s a fake. If there’s any hardware between the outer liner and the multi-density foam layers inside, your Arai is an Ainti.

Where are Shoei helmets made?

Japan

How can you tell if a helmet is real?

Many helmets are marked with the manufacturer’s name or trademark, size, year of manufacture and mass of the helmet. Customers can verify the manufacturer at BIS website http://www.bis.org.in by providing the CM/L code in the “Product Certification – Online information – Application/License related” field.

What shape are Arai helmets?

Start with your measured size (see chart), then try all three Arai interior shapes — round-oval, intermediate-oval, long-oval — to find the best interior shape for you. Depending on your head shape, you might find that you can fit into a smaller helmet than your measured size.

Do Arai helmets expire?

Don’t bother calling Arai since I guarantee they will say replace the helmet. The rule of thumb is 5 years of use or 6-7 years from date of manufacture.

Can I paint my Arai helmet?

Painting of an Arai helmet is allowed (check the instructions in your manual), But before painting remove all plastic (polycarbonate) parts. DO NOT remove any (trim) rubbers and cover the complete inside of the helmet to avoid the aggressive fumes will damage the inner part of the helmet.

How can you tell how old a helmet is?

Manufacturers recommend replacement, no matter how it looks every 7 years from production date, and after 5 years of use. To check when your helmet was manufactured, look inside to find a date stamp. A label will have the date printed in the format – YY/MM/DD format.

How do you date an Arai helmet?

Both approval label and production date of your Arai helmet can be found on the fastening device. The ECE 22-05 orange approval label is sewed on the chinstrap. The production date can be found impressed on the left chinstrap or laser etched on the steel D-ring fastener.

Do Arai helmets run small?

Arai recognizes that we’re all different, so we don’t force everyone to fit into one shape. Depending of your head shape, you might find that you can fit into a smaller helmet than your measured size. You can further custom “micro-fit” your helmet if you need a little more here, or a little less there.

Do Arai helmets run big?

Either they run a tad big (compared to shoei) or they just fit me better. I had a large shoei which got TOO big on me after it broke in, but the medium just felt wrong/tight.

Are Arai helmets true to size?

With the cheekpads out the helmet should fit a little snug but not too snug. Cheekpads are more of tuning the helmet to your head/face. At least its that way with Arai. The the soft head liner padding will break in slightly conforming to your noggin.

How do you measure your head for Arai helmet?

Measure the circumference of the head at a point approximately one inch above the eyebrows in front, and at a point in the back of the head that results in the largest possible measurement. Take several measurements….Helmet Sizing Guidelines.

Helmet Size	Head Measurement
S	55-56 cm
M	57-58 cm
L	59-60 cm
XL	61-62 cm