Arai Corsair V Replaces Arai RX7 Corsair
We have been waiting to try out the new Arai Corsair V for some time. Arai introduced the replacement for its top of the line Arai RX7 Corsair (RX-7 Corsair) The all new Corsair-V. (Arai have dropped RX7 prefix)
The Arai Corsair V was launched in September 2008.
Arai Corsair V - First Impressions
At first glance you might be hard-pressed to find s significant difference in the appearance of the Corsair V - compared with the old RX7. Arai state that they only make changes where they feel it will improve the overall helmet - not making helmet changes just for the sake of it. Well the certainly didn't go for the 'shock' value with the new helmet launch.
Here is an overview of the new features of the Arai Corsair V Helmet
Arai Corsair V Helmet Ventilation:
DF-10 Diffuser (New Helmet Feature)
Enhanced air inlets to increase airflow efficiency even better than the original RX7 Corsair. It also adds a new second air-intake slot in the middle of the diffuser body to create a higher venturi effect and further increase the venting of stale air faster.
Larger upper vent toggles make operating the vents easier than before - even wearing thivk gloves. The center Top Vent has been re-sculpted to provide more air intake; and also has a larger easier-to-operate toggle.
Side-Vent Exhaust Ports (New Helmet Design)
Newly-designed vent cowls exhaust heat more efficiently. And because of the way they are now “sculpted" into the new rear-shell shape.
New Brow-Vent Channeling (Modified Helmet Design)
Arai’s faceshield Brow Vents send incoming air to the temple instead of to the face and ar area - Helping to keep the brain cooler.
The Corsair V is one of the more expensive helmets on the market. But as we have said before – What price would you put on your brain? The Arai Corsair V is available on the internet from around $800. We purchased our Arai Corsair V Pedrosa from Atlantic Moto .
Arai Corsair V - Helmet Interior
Emergency Cheekpad Release System (New Helmet Feature)
Arai must have listened to everyone who asked if this safety feature (see on the VX-Pro3) would make its way to their street helmets. The Emergency-Release Cheek Pad System was developed to allow easy access to an injured rider. The helmet cheekpads slide out easily with the use of integrated pull-tabs, which makes removing the helmet much easier for paramedics etc.
Removable/Replaceable Vented Neckroll (New Helmet Feature)
Helping to keep your head cool, another ventilation outlet for the removal of interior air is created. The Corsair-V’s neckroll is both removable and replaceable, and adds an exhaust vent through its bottom in the EPS Helmet liner,
Latest-Generation Dry-Cool® Liner (New Helmet Design)
Arai’s Dry-Cool® liner has repositioned the rear mounting-snaps closer to the liner bottom for a more secure fit.
Arai Corsair V - Helmet Shell:
Peripheral Belting (New Helmet Feature)
Developed by Arai for its most-recent generation of Formula-1 helmets, this belt extends across the forehead area of the shell above the eye opening. It improves the Corsair-V’s structural integrity while keeping flexibility, low weight, and shell size. The Arai Corsair V keeps the most-advanced SNC (Structural Net Composite) shell construction.
Wider Helmet Visor Eyeport (New Helmet Feature)
The new Peripheral Belt has allowed Arai to introduce a new 10mm-wider eyeport opening (5mm at each side) on the new Corsair-V, icreasing the rider’s peripheral vision. This new helmet feature will be most beneficial to racers - showing Arai's true roots.
Series “I" Faceshield (New Helmet Feature)
A wider faceshield was required because of the wider eyeport. Called the Series "I" faceshield, it is exclusive to the Corsair-V. The new shield fits even more flush against the shell than the previous RX7 Corsair.
AirWing® (New Helmet Feature, Patented)
Arai’s exclusive, adjustable new AirWing® is designed to greatly reduce drag, turbulence and buffeting. It provides the rider with unprecedented aerodynamic performance options via five distinct, easily hand-adjustable “attack angles":
a.Full-tuck position, run the AirWing® in a lower positio - for race speeds
b.Run the AirWing® in one of the middle positions - for normal sportbike riding
c.Choose one of the upper angles, for upright riding
Arai’s Compact Organic Shell Shape (Retained feature)
The new Corsair-V’s shell shape is even more compact and aerodynamic than the Corsair’s.
We have been waiting to try out the new Arai Corsair V for some time. Arai introduced the replacement for its top of the line Arai RX7 Corsair (RX-7 Corsair) The all new Corsair-V. (Arai have dropped RX7 prefix)
The Arai Corsair V was launched in September 2008.
Arai Corsair V - First Impressions
At first glance you might be hard-pressed to find s significant difference in the appearance of the Corsair V - compared with the old RX7. Arai state that they only make changes where they feel it will improve the overall helmet - not making helmet changes just for the sake of it. Well the certainly didn't go for the 'shock' value with the new helmet launch.
Here is an overview of the new features of the Arai Corsair V Helmet
Arai Corsair V Helmet Ventilation:
DF-10 Diffuser (New Helmet Feature)
Enhanced air inlets to increase airflow efficiency even better than the original RX7 Corsair. It also adds a new second air-intake slot in the middle of the diffuser body to create a higher venturi effect and further increase the venting of stale air faster.
Larger upper vent toggles make operating the vents easier than before - even wearing thivk gloves. The center Top Vent has been re-sculpted to provide more air intake; and also has a larger easier-to-operate toggle.
Side-Vent Exhaust Ports (New Helmet Design)
Newly-designed vent cowls exhaust heat more efficiently. And because of the way they are now “sculpted" into the new rear-shell shape.
New Brow-Vent Channeling (Modified Helmet Design)
Arai’s faceshield Brow Vents send incoming air to the temple instead of to the face and ar area - Helping to keep the brain cooler.
The Corsair V is one of the more expensive helmets on the market. But as we have said before – What price would you put on your brain? The Arai Corsair V is available on the internet from around $800. We purchased our Arai Corsair V Pedrosa from Atlantic Moto .
Arai Corsair V - Helmet Interior
Emergency Cheekpad Release System (New Helmet Feature)
Arai must have listened to everyone who asked if this safety feature (see on the VX-Pro3) would make its way to their street helmets. The Emergency-Release Cheek Pad System was developed to allow easy access to an injured rider. The helmet cheekpads slide out easily with the use of integrated pull-tabs, which makes removing the helmet much easier for paramedics etc.
Removable/Replaceable Vented Neckroll (New Helmet Feature)
Helping to keep your head cool, another ventilation outlet for the removal of interior air is created. The Corsair-V’s neckroll is both removable and replaceable, and adds an exhaust vent through its bottom in the EPS Helmet liner,
Latest-Generation Dry-Cool® Liner (New Helmet Design)
Arai’s Dry-Cool® liner has repositioned the rear mounting-snaps closer to the liner bottom for a more secure fit.
Arai Corsair V - Helmet Shell:
Peripheral Belting (New Helmet Feature)
Developed by Arai for its most-recent generation of Formula-1 helmets, this belt extends across the forehead area of the shell above the eye opening. It improves the Corsair-V’s structural integrity while keeping flexibility, low weight, and shell size. The Arai Corsair V keeps the most-advanced SNC (Structural Net Composite) shell construction.
Wider Helmet Visor Eyeport (New Helmet Feature)
The new Peripheral Belt has allowed Arai to introduce a new 10mm-wider eyeport opening (5mm at each side) on the new Corsair-V, icreasing the rider’s peripheral vision. This new helmet feature will be most beneficial to racers - showing Arai's true roots.
Series “I" Faceshield (New Helmet Feature)
A wider faceshield was required because of the wider eyeport. Called the Series "I" faceshield, it is exclusive to the Corsair-V. The new shield fits even more flush against the shell than the previous RX7 Corsair.
AirWing® (New Helmet Feature, Patented)
Arai’s exclusive, adjustable new AirWing® is designed to greatly reduce drag, turbulence and buffeting. It provides the rider with unprecedented aerodynamic performance options via five distinct, easily hand-adjustable “attack angles":
a.Full-tuck position, run the AirWing® in a lower positio - for race speeds
b.Run the AirWing® in one of the middle positions - for normal sportbike riding
c.Choose one of the upper angles, for upright riding
Arai’s Compact Organic Shell Shape (Retained feature)
The new Corsair-V’s shell shape is even more compact and aerodynamic than the Corsair’s.
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