| Arai helmets are renowned for the sheer quality of | | | | latest technology. This allows them to create a |
| the design and Arai are leading innovators in | | | | variety of helmets to suit the needs of every rider. |
| technology for the motorcycle helmet market. Many | | | | The new range includes the RX-7 GP Haga which is a |
| of the features now found in helmets originated as | | | | replica of World Superbike rider Noriyuki Haga's |
| Arai innovations and they continue to keep striving | | | | signature helmet. It has been made to celebrate |
| for the best. | | | | Haga's first Superbike win at Phillip Island in 2009. This |
| The company was first set up in 1937 in Japan by | | | | helmet is the first Arai helmet to have the double |
| Hirotake Arai who was a traditional hat maker. | | | | protective coating on the top layer of the shell to |
| Originally the company produced helmets on a small | | | | increase the overall strength of the external shell. |
| scale production line for the domestic market. When | | | | The RX-7 GP also boasts 5 different adjustments on |
| the company was taken over by Hirotake's son | | | | the air wing which helps with the aero-dynamics of |
| Michio Arai, he decided to turn it into what is now | | | | the helmet and air intakes that reduce noise. |
| known as the iconic Arai brand. | | | | Other highlights of the 2010 releases include the high |
| Arai initially only exported to the United States and | | | | specification Arai Quantum. Available in a variety of |
| Australia however, the visit of Ferry Brouwer to the | | | | designs, the new helmet features the 'Quantum fit' |
| factory in 1981 led to the expansion to export into | | | | but also posses the technology created for the RX-7 |
| Europe. Brouwer had noticed these high quality | | | | GP. This has resulted in a helmet suitable for both |
| helmets appearing in the paddocks at events such as | | | | sports and touring and offers un-rivalled standards of |
| the Grand Prix and was unable to obtain such a | | | | comfort and safety. |
| product in Europe. With his visit, he convinced Michio | | | | These two new additions join the already vastly |
| to start exporting into Europe and in 1983 Arai | | | | popular Arai Chaser and Arai Astro-Light also available |
| helmets Europe was established. | | | | in an array of designs and sizes. Arai helmets are |
| Today, Arai still remain as one of the world's leading | | | | suitable for riders of all disciplines whether it is sports |
| motorcycle helmet brands with each helmet being | | | | riding, touring or road riding. The new range have |
| handmade to perfection. The brand offers the | | | | been created to be able to handle hot, sporty races |
| ultimate in helmet technology and are still the leaders | | | | down windy roads whilst still providing plenty of |
| in innovation as a result of over 50 years experience. | | | | comfort for those riders on long trips whilst all-season |
| Arai's 2010 range is no exception and includes both | | | | touring. |
| new and updated designs which incorporate the very | | | | |