Arai Regent-X Helmet

The Regent-X is a premium hand-made-in-japan full-face helmet that’s infused with Arai’s renowned attention to detail. It’s every bit as safe and well-built as the other models in the Arai catalog—but the company has managed to keep the price tag on this one down, making it one of the best values in the store. This is the latest offering in Arai’s “intermediate oval” category—and we’re excited to add it to the shelves because that head shape happens to describe the clear bell curve of the North American market. That is, it’ll fit the greatest number of people.* Like the other “X” series helmets in Arai’s lineup, this one carries all the hallmarks of a premium handmade-in-Japan full-face helmet. But unlike all those siblings, the Regent-X costs a cool $100 less. What’s the catch? In terms of safety and quality of construction, there is no catch. This is the closest Arai has ever come to offering an “entry level” helmet, and yet the shell material, build process, and even paintwork on th