So, to find out which is best, we’ve put them to our road test. The XD4 has Arai's INTERMEDIATE OVAL (IO) interior fit shape. Owning a series of superbikes along the way, Vicky started Performance Racing because he realised how hard it was for riders to find good riding gear. This helmet also comes in 4 shell sizes, which is also excellent. Change the look every time you ride — or even during the same ride. Arai Tour-X 4 review: Verdict. To go with the new 1200 gsa this week (fingers crossed the snow doesn't appear) a GS helmet or Arai Tour X4 ? At the back of the helmet are two upper exhaust vents, low lower vents as well as the usual central vent just above the neck. If you can determine if you have a round or oval head, that's a great place to start to narrow down choices. The original X4 series dates back to 2011 which in motorcycles years might be a long time ago. It steers clear of the sharper lines and aggressive chinbars of competitors that scream ‘moto-cross hero’, instead capturing the versatility of our adventure bikes by looking ready to take riders on and off the tarmac. Naar wens kan je de peak verwijderen, maar ook het vizier demonteer je makkelijk met het LRS quick release systeem, zodat je een crossbril op kan zetten. Go Configure. And, for every single one of them, I’ve instinctively grabbed the Arai Tour-X 4. I think it should but we shall see. I wear glasses, and can report that they fit in the lid easily without pressing against the side of my head. There is no such thing as an ‘Arai head’ or a ‘Shoei head’ anymore, but we are all different, and some brands are more accommodating than others. This website uses cookies. It’s obviously not a lid designed for sports bike use, so you won’t be laying across the tank with your head tucked behind the screen, but the vision while tipping the head down is still perfect either to the point that you have the peak blocking the sun, or that you can easily see out with the peak removed. Now, let’s see how it does out on the road. But, it is incredibly useful, especially for evening rides where it makes biking much safer. Fast forward 70 years and it’s clear he succeeded in doing that, and then some. The Pinlock is an insert that creates a small transparent air pocket in the visor that totally ends fogging. Will this work on an extended highway run? In layman’s terms this is a small foam spring support included in each cheek pad that compresses to shape around your face, providing just the right level of pressure to ensure safety and a comfortable fit. Watch out too for the small plastic lugs that locate the peak on either side – if the peak gets bent too far with the screws slack it’s possible to shear one off. For the very few downsides, there are clear explanations and workarounds. I was worried about the peak causing the helmet to lift at speed. It also comes Pinlock-ready with a Pinlock insert in the box, a touch which is much appreciated. Arai created a helmet with a visor and a peak for the growing adventure tourer market. Copyright © 2020 Overdrive - All rights reserved. That’s a decade’s worth of adventure bike riding goodness at your fingertips! Rider safety has always been a hallmark of Arai helmets, and the Tour-X 4 is no exception. The Arai Tour-X4's chin bar is heavily vented. And, in the motorcycling world, Arai is now synonymous with high standards of quality and attention to detail; the premium of motorcycle helmets.