Arai RX-7 Corsair Nakano

I purchased mine from Hein Gericke whilst it was on sale for £375. They were very helpful in choosing my helmet and after convincing me that it was possible to fit the corsair to my head, for a more comfortable fit. They replaced the skull cap and cheek pads for a snugger fit. The main niggle with the helmet is initially getting to grips with the visor change mechanism, but after a short demo, i was able to change it whilst on my head. Takes some practise, but it means that i can now change visors whilst the lid is on my head - something useful. The helmet does get noisy, so ear plugs are must ... more

Bought an RX7XX at last years NEC. It has got to be the worst helmet I’ve tried. None of the vents work as they are designed to and the disturbed air flow because of them is unbearably noisy. It is not that light in construction compared to others, but the quality of finish is remarkable. The breadth deflector is a waste, its far too small, and the thumb lug for lifting the visor is too small and fiddly even with the thinnest summer gloves. On a plus side the interior is very plush, fully removable and different thickness pads are available ... more

The RX-7 Corsair is truly a remarkable helmet,so much more than just a safety item. The design alone is gorgeous to look at and is head and shoulders (excuse the pun) above anything else on the market. Provided you have a proper fitting prior to purchase it is comfortable from the moment you put it on and as time goes on it just feels better and better with each ride. The venting is superb meaning no overheating in the hot sun and the interior padding is all removable for washing and different size pads can be fitted to alter the sizing zhould it become looser through use. The visor has a very ... more