RRP: $799.95 SOLID RRP: $899.95 GRAPHIC RRP: $949.95 AFRICA TWIN. Shopping For A New (Or Your First) Helmet? In that sweet spot, there’s no wind turbulence to be found, so you can transmit clear audio without any wind noise. I asked in my email when the HornetX3 comes out too… ahaha! I’ve used the exact same cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth on the inside and outside of the visor lenses to test durability and scratch resistance. wBW provides subjective opinions and information on hard-to-find and unique motorcycling products. Looking closely at it now after many, many thousands of miles ridden I’m noticing the orange plastic guarding around the chin bar vent is beginning to lift and separate ever so slightly from the carbon fiber shell and there are a few scratches on the visor exterior just from wiping it with my glove while riding in the rain. Regardless, the Arai XD-4 I tested also has a matte finish on it so it’s kind of a moot point. The XD4 incorporates all of the same great qualities found in Arai's other helmets including the comfort liner and cheek pads that feature 5mm peel-away pads that allow riders to tailor the fit. At home on or off-road, the versatile, Snell-rated Arai XD-4 Helmet has a removable floating peak and multiple vents for improved ventilation. Note that advertisements for the affiliates may be placed on the product review pages. As mentioned back in the comfort category if you have a narrow shaped head the easy choice is the Shoei. It comes down to the fact that in temperatures below 15 Celsius (59 Fahrenheit) I must close the vents on the Klim in order to avoid getting too cold. A minor complaint, but in this clash of helmet Titans even a small flaw will tip the scales. customer service page for more details. The interior cradles my head perfectly and evenly all around as it should. The Arai XD-4 is right there with the Klim in the airflow department and actually flows air more turbulently in the chinbar area. How it works: Sign in Shoei Hornet X2 Navigate in orange/silver/black, Shoei’s specially designed CNS-2 Transitions visor, a tinted visor with a special anti-fog coating, I’ve personally toured the Arai factory in Japan. I’ve worked very hard to remain neutral during this fun experiment I’ve run the last 3 months while testing three excellent adventure helmets. I had to remove the sun peak from the Krios Pro in order to ride on the highway without discomfort. All rights reserved. Hahaha… truly Gremlins may be at hand here if your peak is behaving opposite of mine. The Shoei is right there neck and neck with the Arai in almost every way, but the matte, silver paint on the outer shell didn’t shake off a number of knocks it took out on the road and looks like it’s been through a war comparatively speaking. I weighed these helmets on my home scale instead of relying on specs from the manufacturer or distributors. All features are there for a specific purpose and they just plain work. Despite the massive volume of air entering the helmet there’s a perfect area to mount a Sena or Cardo microphone right in the top-center area of the chinbar where no wind noise gets picked up. Mine stopped whistling at one point during my testing for about 20 minutes making me think it may be related to the visor seal? I feel bad giving it third place in this category, but it’s only fair to judge it with the sun peak installed. The chinbar vent wouldn’t even close anymore after only 2 hours of gravel road riding and had to be flushed with lots of water just to get it to move again. The Shoei still just fits a bit too tight and doesn’t cool me as well as the other two helmets do. This one’s the solid gloss white Arai XD4 – what Arai call diamond white The Arai XD4 isn’t the lightest helmet in the world, but then it wasn’t designed to be. Good review, but update the old disclaimer: YMMV. The Klim performed well in most off-road riding thanks to how lightweight and breathable it is, but notably was the worst in dusty conditions. Married, Father of three children. This Arai XD4 in size large weighs 1642 grams (3 lbs., 10 oz. The answer comes down to your individual head shape and riding tendencies in choosing between the Shoei and Klim. Absolutely outstanding comfort is the main benefit of this feather-light frame. Ottawa, Ontario born (to ride) in 1975, but an Albertan since 1999. I now have three small dents in the Hornet X2 silver paint that show up conspicuously thanks to the bright white primer that lies underneath. The plastic pieces on it don’t feel as high end as the ones on the Arai or Shoei. The Krios Pro is actually designed to accept the. Please, Comfort headliner, with micro fitting 5mm peel away temple pads, Fully removable/replaceable/washable Interior: Comfort head liner, Cheek pads, Chinstrap covers, Dry-Cool technology keeps you dry and cool for greater comfort, FCS (Facial Contour Support) cheek pad design, also with a 5mm peel away micro fit feature, Improved shell shape for better aerodynamic stability at higher street speeds, Exhaust ports added to the top diffuser vents, Larger sculpted side cowl vents improve ventilation. Became a journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic just so I understand what makes the magic happen in all kinds of power train. I really wish thd Hornet wasn’t as narrow as it was to get into! The Arai sun peak comes in second for crosswind neck cranking and the fact it is adjustable to two positions is both good and bad. Visit the completely renewed and updated website of Arai Helmet Europe. SNELL M2020 certified. RevZilla will match any advertised price on new merchandise available through another authorized U.S. dealer. In adventure riding, adapting to ever-changing riding conditions quickly is (in my opinion) the most important factor to consider. Like the Arai, it flows air surprisingly well for a Snell M2020 certified helmet. But, if you have a round or intermediately narrow head shape and mainly ride on road the Klim is narrowly the better choice. Reliable and unbiased advice here. ), which is an excellent showing, making the helmet relatively light compared to the 160 helmet weights or so we’ve compared to date. It’s the coverage or distribution of air across my scalp I really notice. Have a look at the video below to see some of what I witnessed at the Arai factory when it comes to crash testing their RX-7V helmet. **The Krios Pro vents jamming open (and the sun peak fasteners seizing) due to dust build up is what I would call an unacceptable failure compared to the other two helmets, so I think it’s fair not to award even the single point I normally would for finishing in third place.**. Add the Krios Pro’s Fidlock chinstrap or micrometric buckle instead of the D-ring one. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. All material and photographs are Copyright © webWorld International, LLC since 2000. We’ve joined selected affiliate programs which will allow us to place advertisements for select motorcycle and motorcycle-related product retailers on the site. If there comes a time it is then I would have to consider giving the victory to the Krios Pro in this category. The Arai XD4 Helmet replaces the category leading Arai XD-3 Dual Sport Helmet.