The reason Arai doesn't make grooves is indeed safety. They feel like cutting into the EPS compromises safety. That is also the reason Arai doesn't have integrated sun visors and still has the shield change mechanism on the outside rather than the inside.
@@MrGarnettmiller I know for sure they cut down on vents and stick with a simplistic design for safety. In a crash, a side vent or an edge might get caught on the ground during a slide and torque your neck. The vents on top probably are not too much of a concern, most likely no one will be sliding on that part haha.
Anthony is this the helmet you ride in day to day? You get to review every single thing that comes into your shop, so what you actually ride in speaks volumes. I wonder if you might look into doing a revzilla picks, not just what consumer's are buying most or is most highly acclaimed, but what you guys ride in. A single video for each of you guys, where you break down what gloves, jackets, pants, helmets, boots, etc. etc. you guys ride in. Obviously what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for another, but it would be a damn good place to start. Cheers.
When you pulled the chin pad down...🤯 ive had my Arai Profile since 2009 and never knew. Guess i should have watched the product video for my own helmet lol def gonna go try this helmet on, great video as always, and as always, phenomenal product from Arai
They're not roman numbers, so its not 5 or 10. That is a "V" for the added vents to the RX models, and an "X" for the more narrow shape of the vents on the helmet.
I'm not a big fan of this helmet but I like what you guys did with the video as far as showing the rider with the helmet on that was great do more reviews like that especially icon airmada new graphics 😊👍
Got one of these on closeout today! Super excited to see what this is like... something tells me I'm going to enjoy riding a lot more coming from a budget helmet
So I've had my Arai for 2 years now and it's been phenomenal. Best fit of any lid I've worn, no complaints other than some idiosyncrasies with the shield change and locking/opening mechanism. After about a year I noticed scuffing on the brow area of the helmet right above the shield. Apparently it rubs up against that section occasionally when opening. Not a big deal, but mars the aesthetics a bit and something I didn't expect from a top shelf premium helmet like this. It's the only helmet I've owned that ever had this quirk.
This is a excellent review on the Corsair X. I have the Japanese version (RX-7X Pedrosa). It is slightly quieter than the Corsir V (Japanese RX-7 RR5). Still trying to get use to the new visor release latch. I love the improvement of the side pod release mechanism and visor change - very simple and quick. Definitely an improvement over the Corsair V (RX-7 RR5). Weight gain of the RX-7X didn't make any difference when riding compared to the RX-7 RR5.
I bought a Corsair X 4 years ago and the helmet still feels near brand new. My RPHA 10 and Race R Pro both looked and felt worn out by 5 year mark. The manufacturing quality on this thing is playing in a different league.
My friend imported the Japanese version, the RX-7X. Beautiful helmet, but I'll wait for the U.S. as Asian fit doesn't suit me. I've never owned an Arai but was very impressed by this helmet. Everything about it is excellent except for the weight gain as Anthony mentioned.
Amazing. I just bought a Freddie Spencer edition and it's amazing. Although it's a bit loose on the cheeks. Should've given more thought earlier. Didn't know how much customisation can be done to the fitment until I saw this video. Great work!!
Excellent video, thank you so much. After watching this I purchased the Nicky 6 Corsair X. This video was the deciding factor on exactly which lid to buy. Amazing helmet and awesome video. Thanks!
Great video! I love to watch Your reviews. Could You please tell me what helmet will be better - quieter, more aerodynamic and more ventilated? Shoei X-14 or Arai Corsair X? I'm thinking of buying one of these and can't really decide.. i ride a '09 Hayabusa, mostly on streets but with some track days. Thank You very much for answer!
My corsair v is still going strong, then again I did get it only 2 months ago... but still going strong! Maybe in 4 years I'll pick this up; hopefully they carry over the Russel graphic version or something similar.
Wow, I disagree about the R&R of the shield. Never had a problem with it before, so easy, and you didn't have to remove the side panel, I've even done it with the helmet on. I don't like the new way. And he didn't remove the shield 3 times only the side panel, just saying.
I just got this helmet, I most say a few things about it, it's impossible to close the shield without putting your entire hand on the shield to push it down, If you don't have dry gloves on goodbye clean shield. also the "comfort" lining compared to my AGV k6 it's sand paper, the strap and D rings doesn't have smooth operation is really rough to pull the strap to tighten. And I just realize is snell 2020D, not even R that meet ECE2206 Criteria (soso). Unfortunately I had to order it online as I am nowhere near a showroom, to Identify these things. Not sure if its worth he buck.
This WILL be my next helmet. The only thing is... I wish they did a cutout at the back like Schubert... All my Dainese jackets with the back protector always get in my way when I tuck and turn my head... I will wait for some more graphics before I buy one though...
How does it compare to the Shoei GT-Air helmet? I've been riding in it for over a year so I don't really remember the specs, how do they compare in head shape, weight, noise level? I know they're different styles as this is more of a race helmet while mine is more towards touring and commuting, but I'd like to check out Arai next and it seems like they made this more street friendly than the 5 was yet still a track helmet. Not to mention that I am now attracted to Arai's style, I wasn't before as I thought they were too round and old looking, love the look now! Another thing, the face shield looks a bit small top to bottom, a race helmet should have more view in the tuck, is it because the chin side has less view that it seems that way?
+Death666wish The head shapes for the GT-Air and Corsair-x helmets are both intermediate oval. If anything, the Arai has just a bit more room in the temples. For noise, the GT-Air is generally quieter. For weight, I weighed both in size medium, and they were both exactly the same at 3 lbs. 9.4 oz. As for the shield, it only appears shorter, because the chin bar is so compact and closer to the the face. From your eye position, there is plenty of vision up and down. -DrewZilla
This helmet fits incredibly well for my head (intermediate oval size medium) no pressure points & I prefer the shield set up over the other Arai models (I currently wear a defiant)I like it much better than the X-14 and I'm a huge fan of Shoei which I also own.
Jon P If the new CorsairX is aerodynamically similar to the V, then you can sense the significant amount of drag when compared to an X12/14 or AGV Corsa/Pista, IMO; I own all of them.
I just picked one of these up and I love it. It is so much quieter than my old Arai Corsair! The one issue I had with it, is that I found that it fogs up a lot more than my old Corsair. So I switched out the nose guard for the old one... problem solved! I also think the old nose guard looks cooler too, as it is a bit higher and more pointy. Bonus!
This or the AGV Corsa R? Tough choice, both fit me great, the Arai is slightly more comfortable and quieter but the AGV has those stunning looks and great visibility
I bought a Large Corsair X and it fits everywhere but the cheeks. Will larger size cheek pads make that much of a difference or is this helmet not a good fit?
Cheek pads needing to be swapped is common. In every Shoei I buy I need thinner pads. So if your Corsair needs a thicker set, go for it-- it'll work well to snug things up. -Kraus-e
My biggest concern is if the field of vision at the brow area is narrower that the V? When in a full tuck many helmets obstruct your forward view, the Corasir V was one of the few that didn't. It looks like the new X may have less vertical field of vision.
Since there's no mention of change, the fit is the same as the Corsair V? Arais' int. oval is too round-short for me front to back, and leaves a nasty hot spot on my forehead. The Shoei int. oval fits me perfectly. The 2 Corsair Vs I own are both shelved due to fit and autographs by the now retired Texas Tornado...can't really clean the outside and preserve the sigs.
Hi Team, I hope you guys can give me a solid suggestion. I just bought a Corsair X in size XS. I am exactly a size 56.2 cm and wear a size small in Shoei. The shop owner suggested to go down size to XS which I believe as per the Arai website is for head size upto 54cm. I've been wearing the helmet in my house and apparently all the hotspots are gone now (were there initially). 2 observations though 1: The chin curtain plastic rubs on my forehead and has caused a rash (I know I can remove it). 2: My nose touches the breath guard when looking upwards . In your experience, what should I do. A reply would be highly appreciated Cheers!
The size small shell is slightly larger than the XS shell, so that would give you a bit more room. If you found the size small to be a bit loose, you could always get a thicker head liner and cheek pads. If you keep the XS, you'll probably want to trim the breath guard. Either choice is valid, but I'd consider the size small. -DrewZilla
Size XS And Small have the same shell size? I've tried on a size XS and I like the snug fit better than a size Small although my measurement (21.5 in) lies on a size Small. However, you guys are out of XS. Not sure if you're getting anymore XS.
In the Corsair X, XS and Small have different shells. The 5-shell breakdown is XS, S, M-L, XL, and 2XL. So if you like the snug fit of the XS and the shell doesn't feel too small, then I would try to find one. However, if you don't mind the slightly larger shell used in the size small, you can make the size small have a tighter fit by buying the optional thicker inner liner and cheek pads. The stock head liner is liner code II in 7mm thickness. You can go to II/10mm for a tighter fit around the crown and 30mm or even 35mm cheek pads. As for XS availability, we don't expect more until mid-October. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/arai-corsair-x-vinales-2-helmet *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/arai-corsair-x-signet-x-helmet-liner *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/arai-corsair-x-cheek-pads
Ok, I’ve seen like 5 helmet reviews from Revzilla, and EVERY TIME, when they cut to the guy on the bike, he has his turn signal on... Please tell me it’s some type of joke! 😂😂😂
+Teoassos The size small helmet has a physically smaller shell, so even with the same 25mm cheek pads, the size small helmet is smaller. If you want tighter cheek pads, then you want 30mm or 35mm cheek pads. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/arai-corsair-x-cheek-pads
The Corsair X is primarily a track helmet, but it can also work as an everyday helmet if you ride in the 3/4 and full tuck riding positions. If you ride a more upright bike, consider the RX-Q or Vector 2. For naked bikes, consider the Defiant. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/arai-helmets
+James Engle Both are specifically designed to accommodate eyeglasses. I wear eyeglasses, and both are equally comfortable with glasses. Therefore, I recommend you decide based on the helmets' other features. -DrewZilla
RevZilla okay thx for the reply, then what about air circulation inside the helmet which one do you think is better?, because the problem i got is when i ride in the rain with my eyeglasses it fog up or got little splashes when i open the visor slightly ( not a big eye contact fan it hurt after a while) , which one is better to tackle my problem, its been bugging me for years, i tried to use a double panel arai visor it helps specially with the extra seal on top of the visor but water still came in from below. Thanks
+James Engle If you're riding with the visor open, you cannot keep rain from coming in eventually, but both helmets have similarly good venting to keep air moving. The Shoei creates a better seal between the helmet and the face shield, though, so perhaps you'll like the Shoei more. -DrewZilla
I'm going to miss being able to change the visor with the helmet still on my head! Be interesting to see how the sidepods hold up. Broke 2 sets on my Corsair, but been fine on my RX-GP (Corsair V). Does it fit the same as the previous 2 generation flagship Arais? I was somewhat dismayed that the Quantum-ST fits slightly longer than the Quantum, hence doesn't fit my asian head! I know the RX/Corsairs were mongoloid head friendly
The Shoei RF-1200 killed my temples, after wearing them for about 10 minutes and it is intermediate oval. This helmet is also intermediate oval. I wear an Icon Airframe and it fits me well. Would this helmet's adjustment system be able to adjust to my size? Thanks.
Duane Quan Yes, the Corsair X is just a bit wider in the temples compared to the RF-1200, and if you need even more space, you can remove 5mm of foam from the temples. -DrewZilla
hey guys. I just got new cheek and neck roll pads for my RX-Q, works well. I'm watching this video and the Corsair X cheek and neck roll pads are the EXACT same config as my RX-Q. The neck roll arms into the chin spoiler, the cheek pad shape for install etc. So I'm thinking I can order the new Corsair -X chin curtain right???? :) I'm sure I'm not the only RX-Q, Signet, etc customer who would love a chin curtain!! Lemme know please, thanks
I have an RX-Q as well, and I tested your theory. It sort of works but isn't ideal. The RX-Q's drop-down chin spoiler sits flush against the shell/chin rubber gasket when retracted, whereas on the Corsair X, there's a clear gap between the chin spoiler and the shell/chin rubber gasket where the chin curtain sits. If you were to always leave the RX-Q's chin spoiler in the lowered/exposed position, you could shove the Corsair X chin curtain in that gap. However, you wouldn't be able to retract the chin spoiler with the chin curtain installed. If that's ok for you, then go for it. Currently, though, we do not have Corsair X chin curtains available separately. -DrewZilla
+Tunnel Man The helmet shown is plain gloss white. Arai's diamond white has metallic flecks in the paint, so it sparkles a bit in the sun. So far, the Corsair X is not offered in diamond white. -DrewZilla
Im using Arai Corsair V saiz S(55-56cm) but my head is 57cm. Is it normal that my lips close to the air intake that i can breath using it? Sorry for my bad english, pls do respond
Normally, someone with a 57cm head would wear size medium (M), which has a larger shell. In size medium, your lips wouldn't be so close to the air intake. In size small (S), though, I'm not surprised that the air intake is very close. If you want more room in front of your mouth, I recommend size medium (M) for the future. -DrewZilla
It's not really ideal for an upright cruiser riding position. Instead, I'd recommend the Defiant or Quantum-X. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/arai-defiant-helmets *www.revzilla.com/arai-quantum-x-helmets
Neither. Technically the Corsair V should just be called the Corsair "Vee" as in the letter V, not the Corsair Five. It's not actually supposed to be a Roman numeral. Everyone, even many here, just called it the Corsair Five. The Corsair-X also does not represent the Roman numeral for 10. It's just Corsair "Ex" as in the letter X. -DrewZilla
It seems smaller, because it's a bit rounder on the outer shell. The chin bar sits a little closer to the mouth, and the shell isn't elongated in the rear to make a spoiler. The Arai's rear spoiler is more compact and part of the external vent channel housing. So in that case, yes, it has a little less of a bobble head appearance. -DrewZilla
In Europe, it's the ECE-rated RX-7V. Also, yes, we do ship to Germany, but the Corsair X is DOT and Snell-rated. It is not ECE-rated like the RX-7V. Shipping cost depends on size, weight, and value. Some brands may not be shipped to certain destinations due to manufacturer restrictions. If you have selected an item that cannot be shipped internationally, we will inform you in the checkout process on our site. Please see our International Orders Page (rvz.la/intl-order) for more details. -DrewZilla
Not totally. It still has an intermediate oval fit, but you can give it a slightly rounder/wider fit by removing a foam layer from the sides of the head liner. For those that need a truly long oval fit, we recommend the Signet-X. -DrewZilla
Here in the US, the American version Corsair X does come with a chin curtain. Outside the US, we cannot say whether the international version RX-7X does or not. -DrewZilla
Eh to call this the best helmet is kind of iffy. The only thing that makes a helmet the best to someone should be fit. Arai helmets do not fit my head properly, so I personally will never wear them as long as their shape does not fit my head. Their quality is obviously no question, but calling any one brand "the best" should not exist really.
Arai helmets are proven to be the best after the crash. But yeah im with you on the fitment. But then again in european market old rx7s didnt write the size at the back and many with small 55 56 got medium for small. So yeah it depends. The rx7v though fits nowdays most heads.
Thank you for pointing out the lack of air channels in the foam. Love my old arai's but the lack of air flow with the tiny circle vents pointing directly at the head are killing me. Came to watch this to see if they changed. Probably will try a different brand. Any other modern brand/model that fits very similar to rx-7 corsair?
+TheSchiddy You can probably fit a Shoei X-14 (X-Spirit III) or Bell Race Star. You may even be able to fit the Shark Race-R Pro. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/shoei-x-14-helmets *www.revzilla.com/bell-race-star-helmets *www.revzilla.com/shark-race-r-pro-helmets
The compact chin bar means there isn't a lot of space in front of your nose and mouth, so a larger nose guard would tend to interfere with the nose too much. -DrewZilla
I see what you mean but it's surprising seeing other helmets (HJC, SHARK, SHOEI) include a nose guard that actually serves its purpose. The Arai one hardly even covers the nostrils.
Helmets can be constructed differently depending on their intended market, so they are not exactly the same in most cases. For example, helmets for the US market are at least DOT certified and the European market ECE. Sometimes helmets for the Asian market (like the RR5) have slightly rounder head shapes than their western counterparts. As such, While the Corsair X we sell looks nearly identical to the RR5, we couldn't confirm it is exactly the same. -TeamZilla AJ
Yes, almost all colors and graphics for the Corsair X are available from XXS up to XXL(2XL). One exception is the limited edition Isle of Man TT graphic, which is only available in sizes S up to XL. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/arai-corsair-x-helmets
Yes, the Sena 20S will work with the Corsair X. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/sena-20s-bluetooth-headset *www.revzilla.com/arai-corsair-x-helmets
