Helmets

Kawasaki Arai LE22 Concept X

Concept-X

Although a nod to the past, the Concept-X 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.

Concept-X Features - highlighted

Outer shell:

  • PB e-cLc (Peripherally Belted e-Complex Laminate Construction).
  • Concept-X Ventilation
    The Concept-X’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 noise, without reducing ventilation performance.
  • Fixed Chin Spoiler
    Helps minimize wind noise and aids with the extraction of hot air from the face area. Provides additional deflection of road debris away from neck. Depending on the model the Chin Spoiler is retractable.
  • VAS Max Vision Visor with De-Mist option
    VAS MAX Vision shield is standard to provide better visibility in all seasons and for all types of riding.
  • Pinlock insert lens
    Effectively prevents misting and fogging of the visor, even under extreme wet and damp conditions. May be cleaned and changed easily.
  • New shield latch system
    Borrowed from our F1 helmet, completely modified 3D moving new shield latch mechanism secures the shield like never before but operates smoothly with an intuitive fluid – one finger operation – even with gloves.


Interior:
  • Antimicrobial Liner material
    Helps maintain neutral acidity levels close to human skin and antibacterial consumption. With the aim of a softer, deeper, and even more comfortable fit we developed a softer liner frame material. The liner also has adjustable temple padding that allows for a customized fit.
  • Breath guard
    Works in conjunction with the dual-pivot® chin vent to better direct fresh air to the inside surface of the shield while at the same time directing hot breath down and away from the inside surface of the shield.
  • The complete interior may be easily removed
  • Replaceable Cheek pads/Ear cups
  • Speaker pockets
  • Facial Contour System (FCS)
  • Emergency Release System (ERS).

Kawasaki Arai LE22 Urban V

Urban-V

Look cool. Stay cool.

The new Arai Urban-V open-face helmet blends classic style with cutting-edge Arai protection, comfort and ventilation technology. It’s a classic retro-style open-face helmet rich in period details like traditional stitched faux leather edge trim and interior accents. Though packed with modern technical features that enhance comfort and protection, like a stronger outer-shell silhouette and a (hidden) interior ventilation.

Urban-V Features

  • Outer shell: PB-cLc2 (Peripherally Belted Complex Laminate Construction)
  • Arai’s proprietary (super fibre belt) Peripheral Belt, borrowed from our F-1 technology, greatly increases shell strength and flexibility while maintaining low weight and a lower centre of gravity. Positioned across the top of the eye port, this band contributes to the use of a thinner EPS liner which greatly enhances the upward field of view. A specially designed “mechanically expanded fibre mat”, sandwiched between the inner and outer layers of Arai’s proprietary Super Fibre Laminates, is used to reinforce and bond these two Super Fibre layers without adding significant weight to the helmet. The latest “Z-Mixture” resins increases material adhesion requiring less resin for a stronger bond between materials for a thinner and lighter shell.
  • Urban-V Ventilation
    Air enters through 3 forehead channels, flows over the head pulling away heat as it exits via 3 holes in the EPS liner into the hidden multistage exhaust channel and pulled out through the neckroll Venturi vacuum exhaust ports.
  • Hidden multi-stage air channel
    Allows hot air to be pulled out of the helmet through 3 holes in the EPS liner to the Twin Venturi Exhaust ports.
  • Interior integrated intake channels
    Borrowed from our racing heritage, 3 intake channels integrated in the interior of the forehead area, allow fresh air to enter the helmet and flow more easily to the crown.
  • Twin Venturi Exhaust Ports
    Once hot air enters the hidden multi-stage air channel in the EPS liner, it is pulled out by the low pressure created by the Venturi exhaust ports.
  • Antimicrobial Liner material
    Helps maintain neutral acidity levels close to human skin and antibacterial consumption. With the aim of a softer, deeper, and even more comfortable fit we developed a softer liner frame material. The liner also has adjustable temple padding that allows for a customized fit.
  • Replaceable Cheek pads/Ear cups
    Cheek pads/ear cups may be easily removed. All parts (replaceable or not) can be cleaned with lukewarm water and mild soap. Rinse well after cleaning and never dry in direct sunlight or near a heat source. Interior parts in different size thickness are available for a custom fit for every rider.
  • Speaker pockets
    Built in communication systems are popular, but the problem is often that the room for a speaker is limited or just not present, causing unpleasant pressure points. The speaker pockets, offering room for mounting speakers without effecting comfort or fit. (Speaker not included).
  • Split-Crown Pad
    Guides the airflow from the inside of the helmet, through the helmet’s interior to the hidden multi-stage air channel.