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Is it comfortable for doing highway touring for a long period of time?

I've been riding with the Arai Contour-x for 4 weeks now after a gruelling search for my new lid, so I'll give you all the highs and lows... Highs: 1) This thing is SOO unbelievably comfortable. It's like pushing your head into a velvet condom. (And that's a good thing!) 2) It's light. Real light. The reviews say the weight is on the higher side, but I find it remarkably light. Almost AGV light. 3) The ventilation is crazy good. You live in a hot climate? This thing is going to keep you cool. 4) My glasses go in with ease and sit on my nose. In fact, easier than any other AGV, Shoei or Shark helmet I've worn in the past. 5) It's got a smaller footprint than my old GT-Air... no bobblehead effect in a size XL. 6) It is beautiful. The Arai craftsmanship is stunning. I got the Face graphic, and I find myself just staring at the thing. 🙂 Lows: 1) Hot dang, it's expensive! The most money I have ever spent on a lid, but I keep them a long time so that's life. 2) WITH ALL THE VENTS OPEN, there is a lot of wind noise. But you see, ventilation requires moving air. Moving air is not quiet. When you close the two small top vents, it quiets down considerably. If you want a silent lid, go with the Shoei GT-Air 2 or 3. 3) The visor mechanism takes some getting used to. I have an old Arai Vector-2, so I'm used to it. Not a deal-breaker. 4) No photochromic shield available as of writing this. It's okay, I own sunglasses. ------------- Regrets: Zero Wallet: Hurting

hi saw you at the ABR but didnt have the confidence to stop you to speak great content keep it up

Very nice video. Very.

Great video, good option for classic or custom bikes so the look is not ruined.

Great review, thanks for the insight in this wonderful piece of machinery! 😍

Very better 👏👏👏

Can you use it as a speedo without having to put a route in?

Anakee wild or trailmax?

0:45 1723g is good? It's your first helmet?

You do need a numberplate light in the UK

How did you find it compared to the XC on the back lanes and byways? Even the new lower Explore Tenere is on my limit height wise so the 840mm of the XC seems tempting. That being said i live the tenere so perhaps i should stop worrying and learn to love the bomb?! These latest models have revised springs so theres definitely less sag than sitting on the first couple of gens.

Hi there!what you ride?

Don't know if anyone else noticed but at 54 seconds in, a cat appears from the hedge!

Perfect motorcycle! Great option! I just think that cruise control should be available as an accessory, to be installed in the After Market.

I get engine light on after changing to short muffler/exhaust. Is it problem with new exhaust?

I had the chance to test ride this bike at the „SW-Motech open house“ right after I had tested the Suzuki 800DE and i absolutely enjoyed it. I even enjoyed the RE way more than the Suzuki. It’s an nice little bike which would suits almost everyone. The gear shifts and clutch control is great and I loved the handling of this bike. It’s a shame that people nowadays just focus on the big and just overpowered adventurer bikes. I owned a RE411, but it was physically too small for me. So I’ve sold it for a AfricaTwin and rode half around the world. And I still love my AT. But if RE would have released the Re450 3 years earlier i would still happily ride a RE today. Perfect little bike for real travellers! Ps: I’ve seen you and your friend at the „SW-Motech open house“, but was to afraid to talk to you guys. Very sad, because I was really interested in your experiences with the sweet Transalp of your friend. Well, maybe next time! Best regards, Jens!

Great info, thank you

Have exactly the same N70 helmet and never noticed any “vibration” issues (riding a CB500X).

Sounds great. Do you think this will work with the Neo or is it Edge specific?

Can you do one for the Packtalk Neo please. Help us decide between the Neo and Freecom 4x would be great 👍

Do you think this bike could replace my BMW GSA 1250 R 2023? I use it for everyday commute but also for 4 to 6 hours weekend ride, but most importers, for summer trips over 3000+ km over 10 days. The first two usages I’m pretty sure the Diavel V4 can do, maybe even better than my bike, but my question is more about the long touring trips. Thanks

Thank you

I am 1.82 riding on a Tenere 700 with stock windscreen and using the exact same helmet and I have no issues. The only inconvenient for me is the peak design esthetic compared to other adventure helmets.

Step 1, I lost the special tool to pop off the side pods plate. Now what?

Great review - many thanks👍 Question: does the Beeline app use Google or proprietary maps? If latter: (1) can I download the maps in the app pre-ride (so I can then put my phone in airplane mode and save phone battery? (2) Is there a cost to keeping the maps up to date? (3) What foreign country mapping is supported - and again is there a cost implication? Much obliged!👍

Great review - love your no nonsense so factual and objective reviews - make a great change from a lot of the frothy entertainment and repeat of the same Old same old lines that some use

How does a problem like the peak vibrating even get through the development process without being noticed? Makes me wonder if the peak was an add-on to a platform that was originally intended to be a city helmet?

I really like my N70 and mainly use it in jet config sans chinbar in summer temps behind screen of CRF300L Rally. Love it! The peak on my helmet does not vibrate annoyingly, but pretty sure you can adjust the angle. I suggest adjusting it for less attack (more streamlined). I've used it while riding my '22 Africa Twin Base and find the extra drag of the peak to be annoying at the higher motorway speeds, so use an N100-5 modular most often, but still no vIbRaTiOn issue for that bike at high speeds. The helmet is in clean air on my AT.

Hi, I has been riding with the Nolan for about two years now and I can’t say that I have noticed any vibration at all. I am just about to go on a one month tour of Europe so I hope I don’t get tuned into it now I’ve watched your review. 🤪🤪🤪

Oh dear the vibrating peak is a no for me.

With the chin guard in place how does it compare noise wise with other modular helmets.

I have been using the Nolan n70-2 for the last 2 year and it a good helmet but a bit heavy .......also the spring loaded drop down is good but spring get loose with time. In the city the open face removable is very good . I do not use the peak since I ride road mostly. I do like this helmet and I use my Sena with it. on 6.5 on 10 ... I currently have shoei, scorpion, Touratek/Nexx , and 2 Nolan Alain & Yellow

Hi, would I be able to fit my laptop in the Pro Roadpack? It's 3X23 cm. Thanks

Was quite fond of my moto when I first got it and very supportive, however apart from the complex junction issue mentioned in the video, I really fell out of love with it when they changed a subscription for audio, the device after all is only a screen using your phones GPS. I finally wised up to using an old phone (we all have one) and using google maps, with FREE audio! Then there is carpuride of course. for a lot less than the MOTO if you travel enough to want to hardwire.

They've got a very tempting grey one of these at Snells which I feel like a moth to a flame... Honestly though how did you find the top heaviness? Even my Monster 1200 feels heavier to move about than my Fatbob - truth! I do adore my Tracer 7 for touring, especially when I get to the Welsh mountain/farm roads but I've always been a fan of the Multi 950 ( took it out the same day as a 1250gs... give me the duc ) but the Tracer 7 is low, light, almost like a dirt bike on shitty roads ( please ride one if you can. Having owned a CP3'd XSR I know how easy it is to be seduced by that engine but for some reason I just can't swap the 7 for a 9 ). My only problem is the noisy screen on bikes which, at the moment, means I'm going to buy a 1200XC

Very fluent and well put together review thanks. I have a V4S Streetfighter and am thinking about a Diavel so it was very helpful feedback.

Bought a Quantic recently and straight away I thought it was one of the best helmets I had bought so far. Quiet , comfortable, easy visor change, good ventilation and of course it comes a lovely choice of colours. Definitely would recommend this lid to anyone. Great review , agreed with everything said. I would certainly buy another if I was looking for a new lid.

Can I stack a 30L dry pack onto the 40L dry pack?

What helmet model are those?

Perfect

I pronounce it "Himalayan".

I love mine. I’m 70 but the weight doesn’t scare me, keeps it solid on the road in windy conditions. It’s fun, practical and very well made.

First, i was introduced to your channel a few days ago, and i love your content. Second, how is it at higher speeds on freeways? With or without the peak. I do understand it isn't made for that type of riding, but i really like the wide and large visor and FOV.

Im disappointed on the TX5 on the fitting , i purchased as soon it came into Northern Ireland, my head size is 56cm which is a small. Tx5 in small is far too tight and put pressure on my head and left red marks after half hour, and the medium was too big, got an Arai service man came to me to see about custom fitted pads etc , he even said himself that none of the two sizes suits me at all. Although I tried on the TX4 in small and it fits so much comfortable and more room compare to the tx5 for I don’t know why when the tx5 was meant to be more roomier, my nose even touches the nose air deflector. I’ve always had arais all my life, got a few rx7vs and no problems with fitment. I’m needing an adventure helmet due with a new bike i got and I’m unsure which to get now, was looking at the scorpion adf9000 or the new nexx x.wed3 Which would you go for ?

Great video. I'm going to look into getting one of these. I currently have mine mounted on a Ram Ball mount on the handlebar but would like to move it where you have yours. Thanks

I tried multiple helmets and those fit perfectly, but when i press the the helmet toward my face, it touches my chin and I think it is not safe as it is seems it will pass the impact to my chin if I fall toward my face. I watched multiple video and no one talk about it. Should i go for a bigger shell or it’s ok?

Is it possible to replace the clear plastic from this speedo i have a crack in mine

How’s this helmet compare to Arai tour x4 and x5 fitment ?

I’ve had a similar keyed solution and I’ve never been near an Ann Summer’s stockroom.😉🤣 Gives you great peace of mind as I never trusted the button lock anyway, I take it off overnight or when I leave the bike in quiet situations.