Gear: Arai XD4 helmet

Now in its 4th generation, the XD range started the whole ADV helmet craze. And with good reason, they combine excellent ventilation and vision with all-day comfort. But, now existing in a very crowded market, can this new Arai XD4 … Continued

Arai Rebel: a helmet for nakeds

Update: Arai’s going to call this thing “Defiant” in the States. This evening, Arai will be unveiling a new helmet to journalists here in LA. Because Arai doesn’t consider HFL’s staff to be real journalists, you can read about the … Continued

RideApart season two starts now

Back in August, Jamie decided he wanted to race at the Bonneville Salt Flats. All he had in his garage was a 1986 Honda VFR750 he’d bought on Craigslist for $300, so he packed it into a truck and took … Continued

Finally, an Edwards Patriot replica Arai

One of the more distinct schemes we’ve seen on a racetrack, Colin Edwards debuted this “Patriot” Arai at the Indianapolis GP last year. Nearly a year later, an Arai Corsair V replica version is on sale. Featuring the Special Warfare … Continued

RideApart 6: Flat Track racing for beginners

Jamie Robinson and Wes take bananas to a gunfight, entering 9hp Honda CRF100F and XR100 trail bikes in The Hooligan Derby’s “Run Whatcha’ Brung” flat track race at Ventura Raceway. It’s their first time on a dirt oval.

Colin Edwards honors fallen SEALs with Indy helmet

This is the first picture of Colin Edwards’ helmet design for the 2011 Indianapolis Grand Prix. Featuring the Special Warfare insignia of the US Navy SEALs and the stars and stripes, it pays tribute to the 22 special forces soldiers … Continued

Leaked: Arai Signet Q

Spotted on Revzilla by a keen-eyed reader is the Arai Signet Q, the long over-due replacement for the original Signet which was discontinued in 2004. Designed for riders with “extreme long oval” shaped heads, this helmet fills a void in … Continued