Arai Concept XE Motorcycle Helmet (Frost Black)  £459.99

Arai Concept XE Motorcycle Helmet (Frost Black)

The 1980s. Naked motorcycles. An attitude that made you feel different from everybody else. Introducing the Concept-XE. Recalling the simple yet aggressive style of that era, this helmet came from the heart of Arai R&D. They loved the looks, but that was about it. Now, the Arai techs want old-school cool, to fit their style and motorcycle, but they want cool with modern Arai performance.

• Antimicrobial liner material provides a softer, deeper and even more comfortable fit while the adjustable temple padding allows for a customised fit.
• VAS MAX Vision shield is standard to provide better visibility in all seasons and for all types of riding.
• Fixed chin spoiler helps to minimize wind noise while also aiding with the extraction of hot air from the face area.

The Concept-XE’s sleek outer shell hides a secret; Arai’s internal ventilation system. Cooling air feeds into the visor brow vents and is drawn through the comfort liner and out three upper crown exhaust holes, via a hidden multi-stage air channel within the EPS liner, by the negative pressure created by the combined Venturi effect of the side exhaust ports and neckroll vent. Up front the six meshed slots close to demist and open for airflow.

To offer an even better snug fit and enhancing the comfort to the lower jaw, the Facial Contour System (FCS) works with a foam spring support in the cheek pad that compresses and rebounds, providing the necessary support without excessive pressure.

Although a nod to the past, the Concept-XE is very much a helmet of the present. Ready for a generation of modern riders that demand a new, old style - but with the performance and comfort only an Arai can provide.

As standard this lid comes with Arai's VAS-V Max Vision clear visor combined with a pin-lock insert to achieve a crisp field of vision and eliminate fogging. The visor mechanism itself is situated lower to give additional length across the temple regions in a bid to smooth the overall profile, increasing 'glancing off' energy and optimising slide performance. Also in place is a 3D moving latch system borrowed from Arai's F1 helmet, which is their most intuitive, one finger operated system to date.

You don't have to be a longstanding Arai fan to love this lid, but those who find themselves dipping their toes in the retro full-face market will find it a smooth transition from their more technical race helmets.

• PB e-cLc shell for lightness and strength
• Free flow system (FFS) with multi-air channel
• Brow vents
• Inner chin bar vent shutter
• Neck exhaust vent
• Side exhausts
• Fixed chin spoiler to improve aerodynamics
• Comes with VAS-V Max Vision clear visor with de-mist
• Comes with Pin-Lock insert
• Fully removable and replaceable antimicrobial liner
• Speaker insert pockets
• Facial Contour system (FCS)
• 5mm peel away ear cups, cheek pads and temple
• Double-D ring fastening
• New shield latch system
• Emergency release system (ERS)
• 5 Year limited warranty
• ECE 22.06 Approved