Arai RX7 RR5 & Corsair V?

[-C0R4X-]

Would these helmets be identical (interchangeable) just branded differently?

Would a RX7 RR5 shield fit on a Corsair V? Are the liners the same too?

[Immigrant]

i had the RX-7 now sold and i just purchased a Corsair-V Josh Hayes replica

i cant really help you a lot since i did not used the RX-7 for than a half hour compared to a few rides on the V , but i can tell that the Corsair-V moves a lot more air inside the helmet & feels lighter as well


as far the shields goes the Corsair-V have their own shields , you wont be able to use a RX7 shield on the V model.

[-C0R4X-]

From my understanding the Corsair V is the equivalent helmet as the RX7 RR5...

From what I've read the Corsair V is called the RX7 RR5 in Europe and Japan, I was thinking of getting a RX7 RR5 Haga... on eBay (Japan).... since the Haga replica (Corsair V) is not available yet in North America... Arai said soon but just in case I get impatient or a better price... I might go ahead and import that lid....

I was just wondering if the sheild, liner, etc... of a Corsair V would fit on an imported RX7 RR5....

[-C0R4X-]

Just to answer my question... Yes they're identical Simply marketed differently, I did a comparison with the Japanese site against the Americas site RE: parts and components, part numbers (order number) are identical.

I'm going ahead to get my Haga RX-7 RR5 (Corsair V) replica (from Japan)....

[Sal_R1]

The V has better areo dynamics so the wind wont tear your head off if you turn your head at speed! The shell is made in different thicknesses all the way around to save weight were needed! It has the new style Arai wider front opening for better vision hence the new shield. There is company in the states that also mods all makes of shields with a darker tint if you like and they do a great job with the Arai.

As stated already the Corsair V does have better ventilation but that also means thats its noisier than the already noisy RX7! If that is not an issue then you would be hard pressed to find a better helmet!

[Swatskeb]

a good video review of the Corsair V

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve1c8Yud_lQ

[insane79]

Arai RX7 RR5 & Corsair V identical? just marketed using different names?

thanks..

[-1badr6-]

Originally Posted by insane79

Arai RX7 RR5 & Corsair V identical? just marketed using different names?

thanks..

Corsair V is the US version;, the RX7 RR5 is the Euro version.

-Nick

[insane79]

I read some where that the medium size in the Corsair V (US version) & RX7 RR5(japanese version) dont have the same sell size, the shell size on the japanese medium is smaller then the medium of the US version..

[Gixxer415]

Originally Posted by insane79

I read some where that the medium size in the Corsair V (US version) & RX7 RR5(japanese version) dont have the same sell size, the shell size on the japanese medium is smaller then the medium of the US version..

Can someone confirm this quote? I am tempted in biting the bullet for one of these helmets.

[gsxcorey]

email araiamericas.com and they will be able to tell you if the other version has different shell sizes. I'm assuming the shells are the same, but maybe labeled differently.

[gsxcorey]

response from Arai.

Yes, all the shell sizes are the same within a given helmet size in all the
markets where the helmets are certified to Snell.

[MaynMan]

In case the question on this thread has Not been clearly answered above:



In perhaps one of the most awaited new-helmet introductions in years, Arai has announced the successor to its flagship RX-7 Corsair: the Corsair-V. (The company has retired the RX-7 prefix for the new model.)

Wider Eyeport (New)
Here is a real-world example of Arai’s philosophy of interrelated parts (mentioned above). The forehead-shell strengthening of the Peripheral Belt has allowed Arai to introduce a new 10mm-wider eyeport opening (5mm at each side) on the new Corsair-V, thereby further enhancing the rider’s peripheral vision. The fact that this new feature will be most beneficial to racers, the eyeport also underscores the fact that Arai is, at heart, still a "racing" company whose advancements aid all riders.

Series “I" Faceshield (New)
The new wider eyeport required a new, wider faceshield. Called the Series "I" faceshield, it is exclusive to the Corsair-V. The new shield fits even more flush against the shell than the previous Corsair’s. So flush, in fact, that Arai says "It almost looks like a continuation of the shell" and requires two small sliders just in front of the side-pods to keep the shield from contacting the helmet’s upper shell when raised.

Full Details Here:
http://www.bikeland.org/story.php?storyID=41979