Anyone owned an Arai...

[Howie]

Profile and Vector are similar, I forget which is closer to the fit of the RX7.

[redial]

i hear good things about the quantum 2,. for round to neutral heads i believe.

[ducpainter]

The RX-7 was a long oval.

That's what I need.

Anyone have any info on the AGV or Suomy with regard to the shape?

I'm not concerned about noise. My Arai was noisy.

I'm not in the position to buy a new Arai, and IMO all the new helmets are different from the RX-7 anyway, so I'm looking to change.

I've owned an HJC in the past and they don't fit.

[LMT]

I went from Arai to AGV.  The price was half the Arai and the fit was just as good.  I had an XS Q and now have an XS S4.

I like the shape of the bottom sides.  It is curved up and I can turn my head all the way to either side without hitting the neck of my Stitch.  The S 4 is lighter then my Arai also.

[ducpainter]

I went from Arai to AGV.  The price was half the Arai and the fit was just as good.  I had an XS Q and now have an XS S4.

I like the shape of the bottom sides.  It is curved up and I can turn my head all the way to either side without hitting the neck of my Stitch.  The S 4 is lighter then my Arai also.

Thanks...

That's what I was looking for.

I'll probably get a GP Tech or Ti Tech so the shape at the bottom edge will be a little different.

Anyone else?

[corey]

Man...
I tried on a GP Tech a few months ago and was flipping FURIOUS that i couldnt afford to buy it.
It fit me like a second skull, and it was a Rossi relpica to boot.
If you have the cash for a GP Tech, i doubt you'll be disappointed at all.

[b.]

Tried a Suomy; I have an Arai RX-7.  Suomy a little lighter, bit noisier, and tighter (smaller shell, perhaps?).  I didn't keep it long enough to "break-in".

+1

I've had a Suomy Spec-1R Extreme for nearly 4 years now and picked up an Arai RX-7 about 6 months ago.  My Suomy def feels lighter than the Arai and is a bit noisier on the freeway.  I do feel that it fits snugger than the Arai, but nothing that new cheek pads in the Arai won't fix. 

The Suomy's been virtually problem free for all 4 years...at some point, the "switch" on the top of the lid broke so that I can no longer open or close the top vent hole--at least it broke with it in the closed position.  This wasn't a huge issue for me because the Suomy has a couple larger vent holes on either side of the lid that do not have a switch to open and close them.  Also, the Extreme version of the Spec-1R come with iridium shields that have some sort of anti-fog film on the inside.  I don't think it's that effective and I used to ride in the rain a lot in Seattle and the film started peeling up around the edges. 

I'm liking the RX-7 more right now--but it's newer so of course I do.  It has the same number of vents, except that all of them have switches to open and close them, which I like.  I would've replaced the Suomy with another one because I was satisfied and it still has a great price point for me, but I found a great deal on the Ducati RX-7 so I picked it up.  All in all, I love both lids and would buy either one again when it comes time to replace.

[erik822]

I think both AGV and Suomy are still here.

The Profile just isn't the same. I tried one on.

I may very well end up with another Arai. I'm just looking to take advantage of a discount on a current year helmet.

I have an Arai Signet. The Arai Profile is the "replacement" for the Arai Signet, which was a little longer and slightly narrower in fit than the RX7.

In the past I had an HJC AC11. I can't really compare the two fairly, because I didn't know how to fit a helmet when I bought the AC11 and ended up with one that was too big.

[DoubleEagle]

Suomy  Vandal, Bayliss Replica


Suomy Vandal , Bayliss Replica


Arai, Quantum 2


Shoei, X-11


Last Generation Arai Corsair RX-7


New Generation Arai Corsair V

Last Generation Arai fits good. Suomy fits good, Arai Quantum 2 fits good, Shoei X-Eleven fits good, New Generation Arai doesn't fit so good. It sits lower on my head so that I can't see very good riding my " R " without cocking my head back some which is uncomfortable.

I'd read the reviews on webbikeworld about the AGVs.        Dolph

[ducpainter]

Thanks for the suggestion.

It seems that reviewer is critical of all the big buck helmets.

[DoubleEagle]

Thanks for the suggestion.

It seems that reviewer is critical of all the big buck helmets.

I rode 100 + miles today wearing the yellow Shoei X-Eleven  that I posted above.

It was the 1st time I have worn it this season and it was uncanny how quiet it was and the air venting was very noticeable even wearing a Helmet Liner.

I have yet to pick up a next Generation Shoei X-Eleven to compare it to the last Generation.      Dolph     

[teddy037.2]

tried on  a corsair V today down at the dealership...

circumference, it fit me about the same as my RX-7. I noticed there seemed to be more room up top, and extended chin coverage by the shell on the new one

chances are I'll be replacing my RX-7 w/another one (on mad sale!)  but the new one wasn't too odd of a fit for me.

[unreale7ss]

I have owned two arais, one astral and one profile.  couldnt have been more happy with either one after purchase.  ive also tried shoei and scorpion, but nothing fit, feels, or performs like an arai.  they seem to be the most comfortable, the most functional, the lightest, plenty of venting, excellent peripheral vision, not to mention... top rated for what like over a decade now.  ill be shocked the day i try a helmet i like better.

[COWBOY]

Ever consider an OGK FF-5 instead?  I believe Simon (on Speedzilla) has a decent return policy if it doesn't fit and like most top end helmets there are a different size cheek pads available to get the right fit.   Here's the link.

http://www.moto-works.jp/ogk/index.html

I've heard nothing but raves about them on a number of forums and the shape sizing is supposed to be similar to the RX7 from what I've read.

I was considering an RX-7 of my own (I've tried friends on extended rides) but I think I'll be going this route instead when my Shoei 1000 reaches it date in the next year or so.

edit:  some pics

[redial]

just thought id jot my impressions of my new suomy spec-1r (couldnt find an extreme for a decent price)


its light as all hell, comfortable as all hell. the paint, graphics and iridium shield all look "the dogs" as they say

i seriously love this helmet. in fact my next helm was going to be an arai but now i have to decide between arai and another spec 1r (i dont like the vandal)

little more wind noise than my nexx. if you turn your head you may get some whistling. its also less round (to my feel) than my nexx which i say is pretty similar to my arai quantum.

all in all i dont think many people would be unhappy with a spec1r. id take it over an agv for sure

good luck let us know what you end up with and if you like it