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Arai RX-7V Evo
Arai
★★★★☆ (Expert Review)

RX-7V Evo

$999 ✓ prime
Editor's Choice 🛡️ Safety Certified

*Product specifications and price may vary; this is an approximate reference.

Key Features

  • PB-SNC2 Shell (Super Network Composite)
  • Patented R75 Exterior Shape
  • VAS-V Max Vision Visor System
  • Pro Shade System Compatible

Our Take

"The Japanese Egg"

Arai doesn't follow trends; they follow physics. The RX-7V Evo is round, smooth, and obsessed with "glancing off" impacts rather than absorbing them head-on. Putting it on feels like a hug from a very safe pillow—the Facial Contour System (FCS) cradles your jawline securely without pressure points. It lacks the aggressive aero fins of the AGV, but the build quality is simply unmatched. You can feel the handmade obsession in every vent click and liner stitch. The ventilation is like air conditioning, channeling massive airflow without the deafness-inducing noise of its rivals. It’s functionally beautiful. You don't just wear an Arai; you appreciate the craftsmanship every time you click the visor shut. For the rider who values safety philosophy over sharp angles. Functional, elegant, and uncompromising.

WikiMoto Verdict

9 /10
Protection 10
Comfort 10
Value 7
Durability 10

"Japanese craftsmanship obsessed with safety. The glance-off philosophy perfected."

Overview

Arai RX-7V Evo

The Arai RX-7V Evo represents 70 years of refinement in helmet manufacturing. Each unit is hand-assembled at the Arai factory in Omiya, Japan.

The Arai Philosophy

Arai does not follow trends or change designs for marketing. Every evolution has a safety purpose:

The R75 Shape

Arai patented the “R75” exterior shape because they believe a helmet should not just absorb impacts—it must deflect them:

  • Minimum radius of 75mm at any point on the shell
  • No sharp edges or flat surfaces
  • The helmet “glances off” surfaces instead of catching

PB-SNC2 Shell

Arai’s most advanced shell technology:

LayerMaterialFunction
OuterSuper Net CompositeImpact distribution
MiddleAramidPenetration resistance
InnerMulti-density EPSEnergy absorption

VAS-V Max Vision Visor System

  • Vertically expanded field of view
  • Tool-less change mechanism
  • Central position with audible click
  • Pinlock 120 included
  • Ready for optical inserts

IC Duct 6 Ventilation

Arai’s most sophisticated ventilation system:

  • Upper ducts with directed flow
  • Chin intakes with independent control
  • Continuous rear extraction
  • Works even at low speeds

Facial Contour System (FCS) Interior

  • Cheek pads with 5mm fine adjustment
  • Optional comfort parts of different thicknesses
  • Removable/washable antibacterial interior
  • Glasses-compatible from factory

Handmade in Japan

Every RX-7V Evo helmet goes through:

  • Manual inspection of every shell layer
  • Hand polishing of the finish
  • Individual fit verification
  • 5 quality control stages

Comparison with Competition

FeatureArai RX-7V EvoShoei X-FifteenAGV Pista GP RR
Weight (M)1,550g1,350g1,450g
Shells5 sizes4 sizes4 sizes
PhilosophyGlance-offRaceAero
Price$999$899$1,599

Arai does not compete in aerodynamics or marketing. It competes in craftsmanship and safety. The RX-7V Evo is the result of decades of obsessive iteration—every curve, every material, every stitch has a purpose.

Specification Detail
Type Helmet
Style Full-Face
Year 2024
Safety ECE 22.06, SNELL M2020D
Material PB-SNC2 (Super Network Composite), Aramid, Fiberglass