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Cycle News 2026 Nicky Hayden MotoGP Champion Tribute

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Arai Honors a Champion: Nicky Hayden. Twenty years ago, Nicky Hayden captured the MotoGP World Championship — a moment that still inspires riders around the world. At Arai, protection has always followed a similar path: proven by time, refi ned by purpose. Like the humble egg, our round, smooth, and strong Arai egg-shaped shell is designed to enhance the absorption capacity of all Arai helmets. This is what we call Glancing Off — the ability to better avoid indirect impacts, helping to diminish or even prevent energy from entering the helmet. In simple terms, the less energy that gets in, the more protection a rider can have when it matters most. From championship moments to everyday rides, the Arai Difference continues — shaped by decades of research, driven by the pursuit of protecting every rider's journey. A Message from Mr. Arai Photo by: Brian J. Nelson

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