With an all-new Racing Carbon outer shell, the revolutionary VAS (Variable Axis System) for the visor and a significantly smoother area around the temples, the RX-7V is the new reference helmet in the high-end segment.
From the also new anti-microbial material liner with an even thinner shell, to the new ducts, improved diffuser and integrated air channels, every part is a showcase of the attention to detail so typical of Arai.
Arai has continuously improved the "impact deflection" performance by learning from real-life scenarios. Thanks to the new smoother and more resistant shell and the VAS system, the RX-7V brings us closer than ever to the ideal helmet shape.
Racing Carbon: Exclusive technology developed in-house by Arai for the GP-6RC F-1 helmet uses carbon fiber as used in the latest generation of commercial aircraft, which is bonded by Arai proprietary resins and reinforced with a Super Fiber band specifically oriented to disperse energy laterally across the shell surface. In the front area, this band increases the shell's resistance without adding thickness or weight and allows the use of a thinner EPS liner, which significantly improves the field of vision upwards, especially useful for racing acrobatics!
With the VAS system, the mounting position of the visor is lowered, allowing an average of 24 mm more to be used around the areas of both temples, in search of the ideal smoother shape that will increase the ability to dissipate impact energy.
As a result, it has been possible to achieve a smoother shell along and below the Snell standard test line.
RX-7V Takumi Helmet: Characteristics
General
✓O uter shell: RC (Racing Carbon).
✓ Variable Axle System (VAS).
Ventilation
✓ RX7-V Ventilation.
✓ Free Flow System (FFS) - Sistema flusso libero.
✓ Ventilation: Eye zone ventilation channel.
Front ventilation
✓ Upper central ventilation - inlet.
✓ Diffuser system.
✓ Front ventilation extended to the temple area.
✓ Chin vent with three positions facilitates the elimination of visor fogging and provides the rider with renewed fresh air.
Rear ventilation
✓ Air outlet opening in the neck.
✓ For improved extraction of warm air from the interior. Increases the ventilation effect in the lower part of the helmet.
✓ Side air outlets.
Aerodynamics
✓ Fold-out chin flap.
✓ Patented adjustable Air Wing®.
Visor
✓ VAS max vision screen with anti-fog option.
✓ New screen closure system.
✓ Pinlock insert lens.
Interior
✓ Antimicrobial interior padding.
✓ Replaceable cheek pads / Earmuffs.
✓ Replaceable interior.
✓ Replaceable chin strap covers.
✓ Removable neck pad.
✓ Speaker pockets.
✓ FCS (Facial Contour System).
✓ 5 mm "peel-off" earmuffs/cheek pads.
✓ Peel Away 5mm temple pad.
✓ Thin center pad to enjoy more space in the frontal area.
Comfort
✓ Emergency Release System (ERS).
✓ Cover.
✓ Chin pad.
General features
✓ Washable interior.
✓ Handmade.
✓ All-day comfort.
✓ Penetration tested.
✓ Double-D closure device.
✓ Smooth shape, better protection.
✓ Hard outer shell, soft inner lining.
✓ Anatomical shape.
✓ 5-year limited warranty.
✓ Different outer shells.
Approval
✓ ECE 22-05.
✓ The most common international certification for helmets, required in more than 50 countries worldwide.
✓ Snell M2010/2015.