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PRODUCT REVIEWI
T
he Contour-X is the first new
Arai since the Regent-X of 2019
and sits as the premium sport
touring helmet the company lineup.
The Contour-X is created using
Arai's new Peripherally Belted Com-
plex Laminate Construction (PB-cLc2)
outer shell with its VAS shield system
and a 5mm flare around the base for
easier on/off and comfort.
Similar to the Regent-X, the Con-
tour-X features the ultra-soft brushed
nylon interior that feels like wrapping
your head in a pillow compared to
the utilitarian feel of the race-specific
Corsair-X. The Facial Contour System
(FCS-2) cheek pads are removeable
and there are inbuilt speaker pock-
ets and a neck roll wire pocket. The
Contour-X has been designed for the
fitment of a communication system.
And if it all goes pear-shaped, the
medicos can easily get your helmet
off with the Emergency Release Sys-
tem (ERS) cheek pad design.
Venting was one of the big features of the
Contour-X. Arai has incorporated a new XG chin
vent, dual intake XGF top vents and one-piece rear
XGR exhaust/spoiler that flows a huge amount of
air. A cool feature is the Arai 3D logo that is now
raised and houses two 10mm central intake ports.
Arai claims this new vent flows 40 percent more
air at 30 mph and an extra seven percent at 70
mph. The lever for opening and closing the vent is
neatly integrated into the center top of the logo.
In all, there are 13 venting ports—seven intake
and six exhaust. The hot air is extracted via the
three-way, one-piece rear exhaust/spoiler, twin
flush-fit side exhausts (with foam dams to reduce
noise) and neck-roll exhaust.
ARAI CONTOUR-X
Arai's ultra-smooth
egg shape isn't
obstructed by the
spoiler at the back that
is designed to break
off in a crash.
The new liner
brushed nylon is
pretty luxurious,
if we do say so.
