Arai Regent-X in Sensation Yellow Frost

Arai Helmets? premium full-face and open-face motorcycle helmets stand out for a lot of reasons. Chief among them are impeccable hand craftsmanship and materials, comfort, a custom-like fit and an unwavering devotion to the company?s stringent definition of head protection, which generally exceeds U.S. Snell certification standards. These qualities have helped Arai build a large fan base among both regular on- and off-road riders as well as a heap of successful racers.

That base might also point out that — because of all of the above — Arai helmets tend to be pricy, and for some wearers the design of the shell, neck roll and cheek pads can make the helmets difficult to put on and take off. Once an Arai is on your head, it?s hard to imagine a cozier, more secure lid, but for some getting it over the largest part of their melon can be a struggle.
The Regent-X is easier to put on/take off, thanks in part to a newly shaped shell with a 5mm wider opening in the cheek and chin areas.

To address both issues Arai has created the new Regent-X full-face helmet, which offers all of the qualities for which Arais are known at a lower cost, and it has some simple changes that make the Regent-X lighter and easier (effortless, actually) to slide onto and off your noggin. For starters the Hyper-Ridge-reinforced bottom opening of its new Peripherally Belted ? Complex Laminate Construction 1 (PB-CLC1) fiberglass shell is 5mm wide...