Arai XD-4 Helmet - Solid
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My first quality helmet
Got this helmet to wear riding my Yamaha WR250X for both on and off road. My head measured 57cm maybe a hair more and I went with the large, at first it was really snug in the cheeks and thought i may be sending it back but I ended up taking that 5mm out of the cheek pads and it felt much better. The crown of the helmet fits great and the removal of the pads is nice and easy for washing. Not a fan of the double D ring strap but thats only because its a pain to buckle and undo sometimes with gloves or cold fingers, I'm just being super picky here because once buckled its comfortable and feels secure. If I had to do it again I would buy the same helmet, I also looked at the shoei hornet ds, icon variant, and all the others I could find and nothing except the shoei came close to features comfort and protection all taken into consideration.
May 13, 2013
Awesome airflow
I've been riding with this helmet for a couple of weeks now. My favorite feature is the airflow. Coming to the XD-4 from an RF-900 is like walking into an air conditioned room. I've ridden in some days in the high 90s and it's really pleasant with the XD. The only thing that's gotten some getting used to is the peak. It does pull when there's a cross wind or you turn your head. Not terrible but it does pull. Overall I'm glad I got the XD-4, it's a sweet helmet.
May 13, 2013
9 out of 10
Excellent helmet. Just wish it looked more like a touring helmet. That's what I really wanted. I'm in Texas and it gets really hot down here. I'm aware of the importance of wearing a helmet that protects the head and face. But I don't want a helmet that is too hot in the summer. This helmet seems to fit just about all I wanted in a helmet. I had the face shield down the other day and I could actually feel the air streaming over my head. This is what we need in hot climates. I just wish the visor was toned down a bit. Looks too much like a motocross helmet for me. I'm on a touring bike. I need a touring style visor. The Nolan X-lite would be a nice helmet if they would offer it here in the U. S.
May 6, 2013
Quality helmet; it's costly but it's worth it!
Jason (customer service) was great and spot on w/sizing! ...I was worried because I'd never tried on an Arai helmet before. He recommened a medium for me based exactly on the Arai/Revzilla sizing chart. Once it arrived, tried it on and it was pretty snug. So, once again worried, I called and customer service recommended wearing the XD around my house for an hour or two. So, I played the part of a Star Wars storm trooper for a while at home and realized that the helmet actually fit well around the head; But...after 1000 miles of riding in the helmet now, I've decided to remove a layer in the cheek pads to accommodate my chubby face. I have a small head and fat face. The sizing charts do NOT account for this anomally ;)
I love the helmet. It's quiet, solid, full of all-types of venting configurations. It also looks good too! Recommend!
April 23, 2013
Best Dual Sport helmet to date!
I have tried a few other dual sport helmets, and have never found "The One." Till now. Finally decided to pony up and spend the cash, and I couldn't be happier! All I can say is that if you can afford this helmet, it's absolutely worth it!
April 22, 2013
Fantastic Helmet
I ordered mine as per the measurement how to. Came up with a 23, placed my order, got it PRONTO and it was to small. Called RevZilla and with no hassles got an XLrg on the way and sent the Lrg back. The helmet is really nice, snug and good to go. Works great with goggles, GoPro and the Scala G9. Would buy again.
April 22, 2013
Well built helmet
This helmet may not be the lightest dual sport. It's noise level is high....but with plugs is ok. The visor stays were you set it. The shield has almost no distortion. Score 9. The fit / comfort by far is the best features...first helmet I've owned that with sun glasses on absolutely no pressure on them. Padding is top notch...air flow score...8. If you have oval head you will like the fit. Comfort is the first and most important feature to me....out of box...it scored 10.
April 15, 2013
Spend the extra dough!!
So I initially bought the AGV DS EVO helmet with the touring graphics. I rode 60 miles with it and nearly went deaf and was pretty disappointed with the overall construction,and its made in china. I promptly returned it for the XD 4, and spending an extra 100 bucks was sooooo worth it! These helmets are not close to comparable, though they share a page when displayed. The XD's fit and finish are impecable, venting is great , visor is easy to operate and it's quiet. This helmet is worth the money, I've found my helmet life partner.
April 9, 2013
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