The Arai Helmets Contour-X Helmet combines touring-focused comfort, ventilation, aerodynamic stability, and Arai’s proven shell design in a refined full-face helmet. This Light Gray, Large model, part number 0101-18202, features a Peripherally Belted Complex Laminate Construction (PB-cLc2) outer shell designed to provide lightweight strength while maintaining a smooth, organic profile. Integrated side ducts and an additional super fiber belt help preserve rigidity in a critical area while creating flat sides for convenient communication-system installation.
The 3D ARAI logo duct feeds two central intake ports and can be opened or closed easily with summer or winter gloves using a short-stroke lever positioned at the top of the duct. The logo duct is designed to break away during an impact, while the three-position sliding chin vent provides open, midway, and closed settings for adjustable airflow. Its thicker actuator is easy to operate with gloves, and the vent includes a replaceable filter for convenient maintenance. Arai’s Variable Axis System (VAS) visor mounting design lowers the mounting position to support a smoother shell shape and improved glancing performance. The shell opening also flares to make putting the helmet on and taking it off more comfortable.
For highway touring, the Contour-X uses a one-piece rear exhaust and aerodynamic spoiler inspired by the Corsair-X DF-X2 system and redesigned for touring applications. The spoiler is positioned farther forward, draws air through three shell ports, and helps smooth airflow over and around the helmet to improve stability and reduce buffeting while overtaking or riding at speed. A three-way switch provides adjustable spoiler operation. The lightweight spoiler is designed to crush or break away during an impact without compromising protective performance. The shell exterior is also prepared for straightforward communication-system installation without compromising the inner EPS liner, and a stitched opening inside the neck roll helps installers neatly route and conceal excess speaker wiring.
Features:
- Ventilation: 3D ARAI logo duct feeds two central intake ports and is easy to operate with gloves.
- Breakaway duct design: Logo duct is designed to break away during an impact.
- Rear aerodynamics: One-piece exhaust and spoiler help smooth airflow, improve stability, and reduce buffeting.
- Adjustable spoiler: Three-way switch provides open, midway, and closed settings.
- Chin ventilation: Three-position sliding chin vent delivers adjustable airflow and includes a replaceable filter.
- Glove-friendly controls: Thicker sliding chin-vent mechanism is easy to operate while riding.
- Shell construction: PB-cLc2 outer shell and an additional super fiber belt provide lightweight strength and rigidity.
- Visor mounting: Variable Axis System lowers the visor mount to support a smoother shell profile.
- Easy entry: Flared shell opening improves helmet installation and removal.
- Communication-ready design: Exterior shell supports communication-system installation without compromising the inner EPS liner.
- Wire management: Stitched neck-roll opening helps conceal excess intercom speaker wiring.