Arai Condor aluminium silver

Advantages: Protection, designs/style, vents, visor changing ease, removeable insides
Disadvantages: Noise and Price (depending on budget for safety)!

...I was bought a Yellow designed Arai Condor a couple of years ago (couldn't find yellow to review so chose blue/same helmet, different colour) for a Birthday pressy which cost approx £350 (Don't know how much exactly due to it being a pressy). I thought straight away that the design (not just the colour for me) was smart, striking and up to date. Arai is one of the top manufacturers of helmets in my mind and a brand name too in the motorcycling world! They are used by top racers in everything from British Supersport to Moto GP and have been around for years. The vents are minimal and easy to use with gloved hands, especially the chin vent. The Arai helmets also have vented visors which are rare and are easily opened/closed to allow extra air flow through the top of the helmet. The air flow helps keep the head cool in warm weather, I... Read review

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Advantages: Proper fit, well made, good finish
Disadvantages: non-removable liner

...have a couple of days spare, you can even wash it in the bath, although I'm not sure exactly how much good it'd do the helmet! (you need a couple of days for the insides to dry properly) The helmet is made primarily of fibreglass, and claims to use differing densities of foam liner, a sort of 'internal crumple zone' - as I've not had a spill, I can't vouch for it's effectiveness. I suspect this model has now ceased production, although the 'Condor' seems to offer a direct replacement with only minor differences in styling. For me, I wouldn't consider buying any other brand - it fits me, it does the job it's supposed to, and manages to do that without costing an arm and a leg. A final word of advice - don't just take my word for it - if you've not tried this brand before, go and get one fitted at a local showroom. At one time Arai only... Read review

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...In the last 10 years I’ve changed 4 motorbikes and many many helmets: this year I’ve decided to buy an Arai NR-3 after having the opportunity to try a Quantum F for a few months. I toght it was time to buy an helmet not for the look, but for having the best safety! First I would like to say that Arai helmets have different prices but the same quality and protection power. You can buy other good helmets, expecially FM and Shoei, but most of the bikers know that Arai is the best for one main thing: the shell! The Arai one piece superfibre laminate constructed shell, combines styling with protection. The helmet is constructed in such way that the energy of a severe impact is absorbed through partial destruction of the shell and the inner shell. In general two kinds of materials are used for the outer shell of helmets: one... Read review

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