Leon Haslam took his first ever Superpole today at Phillip Island, so we decided to give you a closer look at Pocket Rocket’s new helmet design for the 2010 season. Designed by Drudi Performance, the Arai lid is two toned with blue on the right side and red on the left with a big white ‘H’ on the front and has kept the very popular angel/devil motif on his racing #91.

Arai will be releasing a replica on the Chaser model, that will be available mid year.

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The new year kicks off with a nice Arai 2010 range, including these RX-7 GP Edwards and RX-7 GP Haga Phillip Island models. The RX-7 GP is both an ECE 22-05 and a Snell M2010 approved helmet with top-of-the-range technology. It’s the first Arai helmet to have an external shell made with Peripherally Belted SNC (PB SNC) tech which means that the top layer of the shell has another protective coating for further strength.

The RX-7 GP also has Air Wing adjustable function in five different positions, which stabilises the helmet, reducing turbulance that can result from track use. It has greater air intakes but reduced noise, and the visor is wider by 5 mm on both sides for better peripheral vision. The cheek padding can be removed.

The RX-7 GP Edwards replica has new red and black twin tone colour in a vortex-style graphic. It’s available in sizes from XS to XXL and costs about 910 euros. The Noriyuki Haga replica helmet is ready to celebrate Haga’s first Superbike win at Phillip Island. It is based on the previous version, but the new replica has an inversed chrome look with black flames on red background. It’s available in sizing from XS to XXL and also costs about 910 euros. For more information on Arai products, see the official Arai site.

Continue reading: 2010 Arai range: RX-7 GP Edwards and Haga Phillip Island replicas

Arai has launched its new full face helmet, the Kevin Schwantz replica. The replica helmet uses the colours from the world champion’s 500cc, 1993 season, adapting the Arai Chaser model to a replica.

The new little gem will be available in coming weeks on the English market in two different colours (fluoro and normal), with the number 34 in full view on the back. Sizes available range from XS to XXL in two colours, at a price of about 590 pounds (around 657 euros).

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More helmets, this time from the 250cc riders.

250cc Riders Helmets

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It appears that the thief could be an avid collector, or otherwise expert in historic motorcycle memorabilia, to have perpetrated the theft of some Arai helmets from the company’s headquarters at Newcastle on Lyme, on the night of February 24.

Five Arai helmets have been stolen, including NR3 and Quantum replica models, with autographs, from famous champions Barry Sheene, Freddie Spencer, Joey Dunlop, Randy Mamola and Lewis Hamilton.

Arai Managing Director John Wakefield has said that the helmets are priceless and irreplaceable. If anyone has any information, they are encouraged to contact the company.

Source | MCN

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If you were looking for an upmarket jet helmet, you’ve come to the right place with this Arai Fun helmet from design by Aldo Drudi. I can just imagine Victoria Beckham in Italy on a scooter with this helmet design of jet model SZ-F.

It ia available in both black and white and has a sophisticated design that should be seen on plenty of scooters in Milan before long. The SZ-F Fun is perfect for city use and trips out of the urban jungle.

It’s available in sizes from XS to XXL for about 509 euros.

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2009 brings some daring design from Arai, with this Chaser Jolly Roger pirate motorcycle helmet; a style that should certainly set you apart from the crowd with the classic skull and crossbones symbol.

The mean-looking helmet is perfect for anyone wanting a gothic or dark touch to their bike style, and the graphics will be available on Chaser models, as well the top range VX-3 models in limited series. The Chaser Jolly Roger from Arai has sizing from XS to XXL and sells for about 549 euros.

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During the presentation from Arai helmets in Spain, a spokesman said by accident that Sete Gibernau had already signed a contract with Ducati.

A Dutch journalist from the magazine “Moto73” was present and contacted his office.

It’s all about the 5th Ducati GP8: Ducati will start with a new team. It could be the Onde 2000 Team, this year riding in the 125cc class, managed by brothers Pablo and Gelete Nieto.

According to Spanish media, the contract has not yet been signed.

Source | moto73

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