Here is a new Arai replica helmet. The new Doohan TT Replica was worn by the Australian rider at the 2011 Tourist Trophy lap of honour, and Arai is now putting it into production, based on the RX-7 GP model. The model is Arai’s top-of-the-range helmet and the Doohan replica design has been created by Drudi Performance.

The design reflects Mick Doohan’s 500cc championship victories from 1994 to 1998 and also carries the TT logo and the island’s symbol. On the back of the helmet the course is drawn and the words “Mountain Course” written in gold lettering. After the Arai Parade Lap this year, 500 “Isle of Man TT” helmets a year will be produced by Arai, with some proceeds going to the competition organisers.

The Arai Doohan TT Replica helmet will be a limited edition and will have the price tag to match its exclusivity. It’s expected to retail in Europe for about €949.

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Relax ladies, Nicky Hayden is still single but he’s decided to celebrate his sister’s recent wedding with this ‘Just Married’ design on his Arai helmet.

It might be sort of corny, but most chicks will fall for this very romantic thought and it might just be an idea for some motorcycle wedding.

Source | nickyhayden69@twitter.com

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That Yamaha Tech3 star Colin Edwards is a very strong supporter of the military (besides loving guns and rocket launchers) is a pretty well known fact, and to honour those soldiers who were shot down in Afghanistan earlier this month, he’ll be donning this special design on his Arai helmet featuring the insignia of the US Navy Seals for this weekend’s Indianapolis GP.

Source | hellforleather.com

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When you think about a Japanese helmet manufacturer that has been in the same family for three generations, that’s some pretty impressive history to take in. This video takes us through the history and production of Arai helmets. Luckily for us, the Arai founder was a passionate motorcyclist himself and so the helmets are still made today with the driving principle behind them being whether it’s something you’d be happy wearing to protect your head.

When you see the Arai in-house helmet safety standard tests, you’ll see that they’re serious about what they say. They also have an Arai inspirational centre for training and workshopping. And really, how do you put a price on your brain anyway? Watch the video for more.

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New Arai RX-7 replica helmets are available. Using the same Monster HJC R-PHA 10 Ben Spies replica helmet by Aldo Drudi, we get new Cal Crutchlow and Leon Haslam replicas. The Crutchlow helmet is based on the same RX-7 GP model the British has been wearing in this year’s MotoGP and last year’s Superbike season. The colours are typical of Monster Energy and include extra graphics by Aldo Drudi with flame lines and a glittery finish.

The Leon Haslam replica helmet is the same RX-7 GP model that the rider used when he came second in last year’s Superbike championship, and the same model that he’s using again this year. The design is also by Drudi and has a black gloss background and huge white “H” that adorns the front curvature of the helmet. Asymmetric floral graphics complete the design. Both replica helmets have a five-year guarantee and in sizing from XS to XXL, they costs about 949 euros each.

Crutchlow and Haslam replica helmets by Arai

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The Arai Chaser helmet range gets a couple of updates for 2011, including two new replica models: the Spencer Re-Style Black and Colin Legend White models. Both have been created by Aldo Drudi and are based on the Chaser-V Phil Read model. The external shell is made from fibreglass - light and durable - and they have the usual comfort characteristics of removable and washable cheek padding, pinlock visor and a polystyrene shell in different thicknesses.

The Chaser Spencer Re-Style Black is a homage to Freddie Spencer, as its name suggests, and it has black and grey graphics on a white background. The design is modern but is meant to reflect a historic replica. It comes in sizes from XS to XXL and costs about 513 euros in Europe. The Chaser Colin Legend White model also has new colours and will be available from early 2011.

Other updates in the range include the new Chaser-V model where “V stands for Ventilation, Visor and Visibility, intended to be the defining characteristics of this new helmet. It has larger front and rear ventilation points, also included at the neck and on the sides. The SAI visor is wider and can include Pinlock anti-fog points.

The interior lining and padding can be removed and can also be purchased in different thicknesses for better individual comfort. The points attaching the interior lining have been from the front of the helmet to the sides for a more comfortable wear and the external shell has been completely redesigned. It’s now made from Super Fibre Laminate construction for better durability. A large colour range is available and sizing comes in XS to XXL. A Phil Read replica is available, and the Chaser-V helmet costs about 629 euros. Go to the Arai site for more information.

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If you’re a US fan of motocross there’s not a lot of local rider appearances for you to get involved in, but this splendid Arai VX-03 Osborne White off-road helmet is dedicated to US motocross rider Zach Osborne. In classic stars and stripes design, we get an aerodynamic-looking helmet with distinctive graphics.

The new Arai helmet has a CLC external shell with removable and adjustable air diffusors around the exterior of the helmet, but which allow for fast and efficient air flow towards the rear of the helmet. More space has been created around the chin area and the cheek parts can be removed when the helmet is being worn.

The VX-03 Osborne White comes in sizes XS to XXL and costs about 660 euros. Other colours available include red, grey, black, orange and plain white. A junior model is availabe in sizes XXS to XXXS for about 520 euros. For more information on this and other Arai helmets, see the Arai Europe site.

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Nicky Hayden has revealed this special edition one Arai helmet design that he’ll be wearing in this weekend’s Indianapolis GP. The Arai helmet designed by Starline features the Indianpolis Speedway’s name, the famed Brickyard and the tower.

Hayden and Jorge Lorenzo have been the only MotoGP riders to finish on the Red Bull Indianapolis GP podium in the race’s two-year history and after the jump you can check out the video of Hayden promoting the 2010 Indy GP.

Expect a Ducati press release this weekend confirming the American rider in their factory team for the 2011 season, which we already knew after Ducati’s CEO Gabriele Del Torchio spilled the beans earlier this month.

Continue reading: Nicky Hayden's 2010 Indianpolis GP Helmet

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Love watching the Isle of Man’s Tourist Trophy? With the 2010 races kicking off in just 64 days, Arai Helmets and the Isle of Man TT organization have decided to sponsor three special Isle of Man TT tribute edition helmets from 2010 to 2012.

These magnificent looking Arai RX-7 GP will be sold in a limited run of 500 helmets and the first TT series is designed by the well know Italian designer Aldo Drudi. This exclusive black and white helmet design features the Isle of Man triskelion better known as ‘’The Three legs of Man’’ symbol in bronze and the famous TT letters.

The first 2010 TT Series will be priced at € 899 and if you purchase series one, you’ll automatically be the first to be offered the chance to purchase series two and three before they go out for general sale.

The Isle of Man TT organization will receive a commission for every helmet sold and the marshals will use the TT series for promotion.

For more info and details click on airaihelmet-europe.com

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BER Racing Italy in collaboration with Lucedentro (light inside) and international graphic designer Aldo Drudi have come up with a very a special helmet called Zebra based on Arai’s Viper GT (full face) and the SZ-F (jet)

Using Lucedentro’s exclusive photoluminescent pigments which retain solar or electric forms of light, store it and give it off for a period of time that varies from eight to ten hours these pigments applied on the Zebra guarantee the maximum visibility, allowing other drivers to see motorcycle riders in traffic, especially at dusk or in poor visibility conditions.

The Arai Zebra is available only on request: 30 days from order - exclusive and limited edition of 50 pieces and can be ordered at berracing.it or directly online at store.berracing.it

Sizes go from XS to XXL and the Viper GT Zebra will sell for € 749.00, while the SZ F Zebra goes for € 610.00

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Fonsie Nieto, who took part in three rounds of this year’s 2009 World Superbike Championship for Alstare Suzuki subbing for Max Neukirchner and then was called by DFX Corse to ride alongside Lorenzo Lanzi replaced injured Regis Laconi, will sporting this one off Arai helmet at the Magny-Cours round this weekend.

The coloured handprint called “Corle” is the official logo designed by Joaquin Malle, that the city of Madrid has chosen to promote it’s candidacy for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Dani Pedrosa and Repsol riders have already publicly supported Madrid’s candidacy.

Photo Source : masmoto

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Nicky Hayden will be wearing a very special one-off Arai helmet, designed by Starline during the Indianapolis MotoGP race this weekend that will be auctioned off after the race to raise money to support the Make a Wish Foundation, a charity that he has supported for the last five years.

So if you’re going to be at Indy this weekend why not stick around after the race and make an offer, because being able to help a child fulfill his or her dream is the most generous act around.

Source | nickyhayden.com

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