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Arai Concept-XE Helmet

• Full face retro style helmet from Arai
• Designed for all day comfort
• Handmade in Japan and inspected five times by Arai engineers
• ECE 22:06 approved
• PB e-cLc fibreglass outer construction
• R75 organic round outer shell shape
• VAS V MV Max Vision Pinlock ready visor
• Pinlock anti-mist insert included
• Shield latch visor close system
• Two built-in visor vents
• Built in chin ventilation points with mesh grid
• Twin side exhaust ventilation ports
• Built in neck exhaust vent
• Emergency Release System (ERS)
• Anti-microbial interior lining
• Facial Contour System (FCS)
• 5mm ‘peel away’ ear cups, cheek pads and temple pads
• Replaceable interior including ear cups and cheek pads
• Intercom ready speaker pockets
• Removable washable interior
• Double D ring closure system
• In house tested by Arai engineers
• Penetration tested
• Five year limited warranty
• Available in plain colours and graphics
• Available in sizes XS – XL

Arai are world renowned for their commitment to safety and the Arai Concept-XE helmet is no exception to this rule. This refusal to compromise on safety has led them to be one of the most respected helmet manufacturers the world over and worn by racers in every series, from Maverick Vinales to Ian Hutchinson to Josh Brookes.

The Arai Concept-XE helmet features a bold, retro styling that perfectly embodies the vintage motorcycle era with the modern day construction, safety and ventilation that is tried and tested in Arai’s premium helmets. The Arai Concept XE perfectly suits neo retro naked motorcycles, classic sports bikes modern naked bikes and even cruiser bikes, offering complete protection no matter what motorcycle you ride.

The Arai ConceptXE helmet features a PB ecLc outer construction; this stands for Peripherally Belted e-Complex Laminate Construction and is designed to offer increased strength without adding a significant amount of weight. Beneath the outer shell lies a multi-density EPS lining, designed to cushion your head in the event of an impact. The inclusion of multiple densities of EPS allows your new Arai helmet to soak up different kinds of impact more efficiently. Each Arai helmet is hand made by an Arai approved engineer, who will have to train for up to 5 years before being deemed skilled enough to work on your new Arai helmet, and the Arai Concept-XE helmet is no exception.

With an outer shell created from specialised fibreglass layers and an ultra-strong bonding resin, this helmet is given the well-known R75 organic round shell shape that we’ve come know and love from Arai. This round shell shape helps with ‘glancing off’, a safety measure considered by Arai and developed with knowledge from real world crash scenarios. ‘Glancing off’ works to avoid energy being transferred directly into the helmet, keeping the rider safe should the worst occur. You can ride with peace of mind in the Arai Concept XE retro helmet, knowing that your helmet is not only safe due to its incredibly strong fibreglass construction, but by the very design of the helmet itself.

The Arai Concept-XE helmet features a clear visor as standard and used the VAS (Variable Axis System) mechanism to maintain the smooth shell design with little intrusion to the rounded shell shape. The VAS system was developed by Arai to do away with intrusion at this critical area, which sits across the temple, and helping to further impact protection with a greater density EPS at this area and great ‘glancing off’ capabilities. The visor itself is fitted with ridges to accept the Pinlock 120 Max Vision inserts, which are designed to reduce visor misting when riding in particularly cold environments. The Pinlock insert is included in the box with your new Arai Concept-XE helmet, ensuring you have everything you need for the cooler months ahead.

The visor is secured in place with a racing style shield latch closure, using a simple latch at the left side of the visor to securely lock the face shield in place in case of impacts. Rather than opt for an internal sun visor, Arai use the Pro Shade System, an exterior mounted dark tinted sun visor designed to eliminate sun glare while riding. The Arai Pro Shade System is available to purchase as an additional extra. Rather than opt for the typical Arai outer visor covers, the Arai Concept helmet features a retro style visor mechanism, offering a more mechanical aesthetic and furthering the retro helmet vibes. This mechanism can be easily removed with a screwdriver or a small coin if you’re out on the road.

Also incorporated into the visor are brow vents; exclusively used by Arai, the brow vents offer an additional ventilation opportunity and help to channel more air into the helmet as you ride. With a large, flat surface complete with chin vents with mesh grids, the amount of air flowing into the Arai Concept XE is enough to keep any rider cool in the warmest of weather. Despite their appearance, the ventilation areas at the chin aren’t permanently left open and can be closed easily using a sliding tab located within the helmet, allowing you to tailor the airflow at the chin depending on the weather conditions.

In addition to this, you’ll find two side exhaust vents and a built in neck exhaust vent, each designed to draw warm air efficiently out of the helmet while riding, a welcomed feature for the summer bikers. A clever feature to the Arai Concept-XE is the side vents, which move air through channels in the EPS lining, helping to keep your helmet cool by efficiently removing the warm air you’re exhaling as you ride.

The interior of this Arai motorcycle helmet is anti-microbial, removable and washable, allowing you to prolong the fresh helmet feeling, a welcomed addition for those riding all year round and in warmer weather. In addition to this, the cheek pads and ear cups are replaceable, allowing you to customise the fit of your Arai Concept-XE helmet to suit the shape of your head for even greater comfort. Additional customisation comes in the form of the ‘5mm peel away’ padding at the ear cups, cheek pads and temple pads. Perfect for those with a rounder head shape, the peel away padding allows for greater comfort without compromising the fit or security of the Arai Concept XE helmet. The interior lining also features provision for intercom systems to be added to the helmet, with speaker pockets that are ready to accept any universal motorcycle intercom.

The inclusion of the Facial Contour System (FCS) within the Arai Concept helmet offers a snug, secure fit each and every time you ride. Using thicker padding at the cheeks to secure the helmet usually means a squashed, sometime uncomfortable fit that will bed in over time, offering less and less support with continued use; the Facial Contour System uses a cheek pad with a spring loaded rebound device to gently yet firmly secure the cheek pad at the jaw, maximising security without compromising on comfort. Thanks to the FCS system, the helmet is also easier to get on and off without having your force your way past unnecessary padding to get in and out of your motorcycle helmet. The Arai Concept XE helmet also benefits from the ERS system; the cheek pads can be removed by the emergency services quickly and easily in the event of an accident, using a pull tab located at the bottom of the helmet. The quick release cheek pads enable the emergency services to remove the helmet without causing unnecessary strain to the rider's neck. This could make a critical difference in the event of an accident.

All Arai helmets, including the Arai Concept-XE helmet, are subjected to Arai’s in-house testing procedure, going above and beyond the mandatory testing procedures required by safety bodies such as ECE 22:06. These in-house tests include a penetration test which involves a 3kg test cone being dropped from a height of 3 metres onto the helmet, testing the strength and resilience of the helmet shell. Keeping with their mantra that safety is paramount, Arai only use double D ring closure systems on their helmets; no moving parts to corrode or break, just a tried and tested strap which is tightened each and every time you ride.

Available in sizes XS – XL and available in solid colours and graphic colours.

Please Note: Some images may display Snell or DOT badges; the Arai Concept-XE helmet supplied by Two Wheel Centre features ECE 22:06 badging and is suitable for UK and European road use.