Arai Vector Paint and Finish
This Arai Helmet features the Phil Read graphics. Phil Read was the first rider to accomplish the Triple Crown of motorcycle racing, winning the 125, 250 and 500cc championships.
It's interesting to note that he won two 250cc championships first, in 1964 and 1965, before winning both the 125cc and 250cc championships, both in the same year of 1968.
He went on to win another 250cc championship in 1971 and two 500cc championships in 1973 and 1974, both on MV Agusta motorcycles.
The paint finish is on our Arai Vector Phil Read is exceptional, the helmet has a super-thick clear-coat finish that really does it proud.
The Arai Vector is also available in solid colors and other graphic
Arai Vector Helmet Fit,
The Arai Vector is an "Intermediate Oval" internal head shape. This means that the helmet offers more forehead room than the "Round Oval" shape of other Arai Helmets.
The helmet fitted well on the sides, but there was some space at the top of the helmet.
The front visor opening looks slightly smaller than other full-face helmets. The advantage of this narrow design is more room in the chin area, and better wind noise at higher speed. With all this said – I don’t think there are 2 riders in Florida with the same head size & shape – that’s why its important to know your helmet size and to try on the Arai Vector before ordering online. We purchased our Arai Vector Helmet from Atlantic Moto.
Arai Vector Helmet Lining
The comfort of the helmet lining is excellent. Arai have soft, comfortable velvet-like fabric and padding.
Other than the choice of fit for different head shapes, part of what you pay for in an Arai helmet is the quality of the liner, which translates as comfort. The Arai Vector's liner is removable.
Arai Vector Venting
The Vector has Arai fold-down chin vent and a single hole in the top of the helmet with a three-position sliding cover. The rear of the helmet includes two exhaust with a three-position switch and two open exhaust vents.
The helmet visor has the standard Arai flip-down air vents.
The chin vent directs air on to the back of the visor, the chin bar includes two which flow air on to the your chin.
The helmet top scoop vent works well, allowing plenty of air to flow over the top of the head.
The vent opening/closing switches on the work very well.
Overall the Arai Vector has excellent air flow and ventilation.
Arai Vector Helmet Noise Levels
At speeds of up to 65 mph ;) I found the Arai Vector to be an exceptionally quiet helmet. Even with great internal airflow and ventilation, the wind noise was one of the quietest helmets I have worn. Although of course earplugs are a must with any helmet.
There was a slight whistle from the top vent when riding in sit-up position with the vent open. If this vent is closed, the whistle disappears.
Conclusion
The Arai Vector is another high quality, comfortable and quiet helmet from Arai that should fit riders with the "Intermediate Oval" head shape that's between the Arai "Round Oval" and "Long Oval".
We would like to thanks Atlantic Moto for providing our Arai Vector for this review.
This Arai Helmet features the Phil Read graphics. Phil Read was the first rider to accomplish the Triple Crown of motorcycle racing, winning the 125, 250 and 500cc championships.
It's interesting to note that he won two 250cc championships first, in 1964 and 1965, before winning both the 125cc and 250cc championships, both in the same year of 1968.
He went on to win another 250cc championship in 1971 and two 500cc championships in 1973 and 1974, both on MV Agusta motorcycles.
The paint finish is on our Arai Vector Phil Read is exceptional, the helmet has a super-thick clear-coat finish that really does it proud.
The Arai Vector is also available in solid colors and other graphic
Arai Vector Helmet Fit,
The Arai Vector is an "Intermediate Oval" internal head shape. This means that the helmet offers more forehead room than the "Round Oval" shape of other Arai Helmets.
The helmet fitted well on the sides, but there was some space at the top of the helmet.
The front visor opening looks slightly smaller than other full-face helmets. The advantage of this narrow design is more room in the chin area, and better wind noise at higher speed. With all this said – I don’t think there are 2 riders in Florida with the same head size & shape – that’s why its important to know your helmet size and to try on the Arai Vector before ordering online. We purchased our Arai Vector Helmet from Atlantic Moto.
Arai Vector Helmet Lining
The comfort of the helmet lining is excellent. Arai have soft, comfortable velvet-like fabric and padding.
Other than the choice of fit for different head shapes, part of what you pay for in an Arai helmet is the quality of the liner, which translates as comfort. The Arai Vector's liner is removable.
Arai Vector Venting
The Vector has Arai fold-down chin vent and a single hole in the top of the helmet with a three-position sliding cover. The rear of the helmet includes two exhaust with a three-position switch and two open exhaust vents.
The helmet visor has the standard Arai flip-down air vents.
The chin vent directs air on to the back of the visor, the chin bar includes two which flow air on to the your chin.
The helmet top scoop vent works well, allowing plenty of air to flow over the top of the head.
The vent opening/closing switches on the work very well.
Overall the Arai Vector has excellent air flow and ventilation.
Arai Vector Helmet Noise Levels
At speeds of up to 65 mph ;) I found the Arai Vector to be an exceptionally quiet helmet. Even with great internal airflow and ventilation, the wind noise was one of the quietest helmets I have worn. Although of course earplugs are a must with any helmet.
There was a slight whistle from the top vent when riding in sit-up position with the vent open. If this vent is closed, the whistle disappears.
Conclusion
The Arai Vector is another high quality, comfortable and quiet helmet from Arai that should fit riders with the "Intermediate Oval" head shape that's between the Arai "Round Oval" and "Long Oval".
We would like to thanks Atlantic Moto for providing our Arai Vector for this review.
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