Arai Tour X4 Helmet Review
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- Опубліковано 22 жов 2014
- Arai Tour X4 Hemet Review - As I'm riding a big "adventure" type bike more as we get towards winter I've decided to splash out on a new Adventure style helmet - here's my "first impressions" review of the Arai Tour X4 Helmet.
Link to the helmet here www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/moto... - Авто та транспорт
Finally someone did the actual review outside riding, rather than inside the room. Great Job.
Thanks Jehanzaib - appreciated...
Another great review, cheers. When getting into biking a mate said 'don't scrimp on your lid, get an Arai '. Twenty five years on would always be my go-to helmet.
Thanks TMF for your review on the X4. Been looking ages and have just bought 2 from Sportsbikedirect on the back of your advice and a few others. Nice video with honest advice...cheers!😎🇪🇦
would you consider posting long term 4+ years review of this lid now....
Recently subscribed to your channel as I am looking at a CRF250L. Great videos I have to say very enjoyable. I was also looking at an Arai Tour X4 helmet when I saw that you had done a review on that. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you Glen and welcome aboard!
Great review bud! I just picked one up and I wish they had more tinted visor options
Tell me about your RST gear. I'm loosing sleep on what to buy for a four season jacket Pants I'm going to buy the XD4 helmet for sure. Ive been looking at the Revit Defender Pro 2016 jacket love it just that I wouldnt be able to try one on before I bought it. I live in Minneapolis Minnesota USA so we really only get three months of what I call San diego weather
XD4 is the best in my opinion. All handmade and done so with care. Fit & finish are always on point. Great review Matey.
Same helmet, XD4 Is the US version. Sorry for being so late with this.
I have an Arai which I use for enduro with goggles, tried it on the GS but didn't really work!
So that's for taking the time to put this up, really helpful as I like the fit of Arai.
Gonna order one and give it go 👍
+stanley gardiner I guess it's all about fit but for me the X4 is by far the best helmet I've used of any style and on any bike - fit, finish, ventilation and visibility are all top notch....pricey but worth it in my view....
Hey, great content as always - looking at picking up the X4 this year, I want to use this with my R1200GS-A as my touring lid for our adventure to Lands End!
Great helmet - you won't be disappointed with it......enjoy - TMF
Great Video. This will be the helmet I will get if the Yamaha T700 finds its way into my stable.
I`m looking to buy one of these but the colour i would like is now discontinued [vision white]...found one that i like [vision orange] but it`s in Italy and not sure about buying one from abroad...do the regs on these helmets alter in different countries?..TIA..
I have a long oval head and the selection is Arai Signer X which I own, unfortunately that doesn't give me much of a selection for other styles of helmets. :(
Cheerio Mr. Flyer! Love your work.
I was wondering if you would be so kind as to produce a review of the RST gear you wear. It looks good but I would be much more comfortable purchasing (or not) after watching one of your reviews.
Best regards!
+Calvin Hobbes Already done Calvin, it's here >> ua-cam.com/video/tD-FdeICTJI/v-deo.html
I'll take your advice and get this one. Looks a bit like it was taken out of a Star Wars film. Really cool!
makes me wonder why big brands like Arai or Shoei, Schuberth don't do photochromatic visors? it would be so brilliant if worked liked those glasses we have that change intensity of colour depending on the sun. most annoying thing to me is when leave the house wearing dark visor and day turns cloudy and dull later and you can't see so well anymore or when trip is longer than planned and you fly back home in nighttime with this dark visor
Never had so dark of a visor on my helmets. How does it feel to ride in the evening ? Say you're running late from your after lunch spin and get to go back home in the dusk, do you feel safe, can you see s**t? Personally this is the reason I never went for such visor on my Shoei GT-Air even though it's available
I think this is the same helmet I'm contemplating, but here in the states they call it the XD-4. Great review, thanks.
You're very welcome...a great helmet by the way, still using mine petty much daily...
The important question is whether I'll look like a dork if I wear this on my r9t.
Good looking helmet, I just treated myself to a HJC FS11 with a built in cheek pad air pump system, it molds the helmet to your head.
Clever stuff George!
Also just bought one from Sportsbikeshop I got the yellow black and white one for £399, Bargin just setting it up at the moment but I can't wait to use it :)
I do have a quick question does your visor have a gap around the bottom of the visor just above the chin bump because mine does and If I pour a tiny bit of water it goes right into the helmet... I'm pretty sure on the motorway I'm going to leak very badly.. wondering if mine is defective..
do you wear pinlock inside yours TMF or fly without it?
Thanks for the link! I guess I had one too many beers and couldn't find it.
+Calvin Hobbes Sounds like a good excuse to me!
Great video - is it really that quiet? My chief concern is wind noise at motorway speeds. I'm on the same bike, but at only 5'9" so the screen offers plenty of protection. However, I do only have the stock screen...
incompletepete Yes it is - I love this helmet, best I've ever had for comfort, visibility, ventilation and noise - just hope protection wise it's good too (hopefully I wont need to find out)....
Lovely helmet, enjoy your rides mate
Thank you Beans - willco..... :0)
Do you ever use this on the triple. Just brought a MT 09 after a change of heart on a GSA and love the lid so much don't want yo change it and kinda matches the super naked theme with the totally legal tinted visor. Thanks in advance.
+Ivan Brooks I don't tend to no, I don't think the styling works - probably be OK with the peak removed though....and I agree, these are brilliant helmets, this is by far my favourite...
Great video. What headset do you use in your helmets as the sound quality is great
Dazs Danby Cheers Dazs - it's just a £9 lapel mic off of EBay....
I love mine, especially the field of view...although might be a little cold in the winter....
Yes good point, it did strike me that it may be a little chilly in the depths of winter....thermal balaclava required perhaps??? :0)
That's an idea, i was thinking of just using my HJC-Rph but a balaclava might be a very good idea as i prefer this helmet... :-)
Hi
How do your find the peak at speed on the gs ? I'm just about to buy a tour x4 and also have a gs but have heard they can get a bit unruly at speed
Cheers
Paul
+cossiep I don't have any issue with the peak at high speed, although I'm not running with a stock screen on my GS and that could be making the difference....
Thanks TMF, thinking of changing to the X4 when the time comes. I have the Klim Krois, which is a fab hemet but the visor change is a faff (how is it on the X4)? and the visors are now wearing and not holding up so well. Also too save weight the inner ain't that comfy... but it is SUPER-light. Anyhoo, cheers fella :)
I’m on my second Tour X4 now....
@@TheMissendenFlyer , Hi Andy, looking at changing to the Arai X4, how would you compare your new Arai to the previous one? Have they changed anything to make it better ? Thanks
Hello I have the same helmet as you and I was wondering were you got your Tinted visor from all I can find is a non road legal one . Thank in advance
....what makes you think mine is legal? ;0)
It would be great to have a helmet comparison video of all the helmets you own.
Might be a long video - I have about 14 at last count!
@@TheMissendenFlyer haha, quite the collection!
Hi mate, where did you get the blacked out visor from? I take it was after market as mine came with clear.
It's an official arai part - check the sportsbike shop link below....
I've gone back in time to see this thinking buying one, you look younger ha! Whats the noise compared with your Shoei?
Surprisingly quiet I'd say - I don't notice it being any more noisy than the Shoei....
Great review!
Great review.. May we know which jacket is that? Looks grest..
That's my RST Adventure jacket - I've a review on here somewhere...
Hi TMF . Will this one fit in a normal size Top Box where a normal style helmet fits?
Certainly fits in mine!
Hi there, excellent video as always! I am considering this helmet as I too am entering the adventure motorcycle world! I am curious as to fitment! I have always been told that you should go a size smaller than measured as the helmet will wear in through time, what are your thoughts on this!? Thanks!
Hi Stephen - I personally just went for the size that fitted (you know, tightish, hamster cheeks job) - over time they settle down to a more comfortable, but perfect, fit. This Arai is by far the best and most comfy helmet I've had to date....thoroughly recommended! Thanks for watching - all the best, TMF
Hi 'Flyer. Are you still pleased with the Tour X4? I'm thinking of buying one (subject to fit) and was wondering about your longterm view of this helmet.
Yep - bought two more since this one...
@@TheMissendenFlyer I'm getting some new kit next week, its long overdue, my current Aria is probably 12 years old!
I'm going up to Scott Leathers for a measure-up and hoping to call in and buy a helmet, possibly new boots too on the way back. I got fed up with black leathers this summer, so I'm going for a light sand colour, they might not look cool, but they'll sure as hell not heat up as much!
Thanks for the reviews, I find it much more reasuring to hear from someone who's actually riding around, rather than a dry report from a bod in a studio. See you on the Chiltern twisties! Ride safe...
Hi, Do you use XS helmet size? If You do what head size do you have? Thanks for answer.
+Daniel Gola No I use a "L"
Hi great video, I'm looking for a new helmet and like the look of these, how does the helmet fair with regards to wind noise?
+lee stephenson Hi Lee, surprisingly quiet given the peak, just ridden 7 hours with it today, no thick head afterwards! My favourite helmet to date....
Never tried this dualsport type helmet, its sth on my list. Riding currently with Shoei GT-AIr. Always wondered is it:
1. not too loud due to extra room inside (catching noise by the extra chin room)?
2. not too cold on during cold days (for the same reasons as above)?
What is your experience on this field comparing to full-face TMF?
ps. one GREAT thing about this type helmet is if you are on far from home asia-africa type trip you can have googles in your bag and just use them if damage or break the screen
+Vstm Hi Vstm, good to hear from you again - I'm a huge fan of this helmet (and I wear sport type full face too from Shoei) - no extra noise that I have noticed and not noticeably colder either. What I would say is comfort is better, visibility is better and having the sun shade a real plus. I thoroughly recommend - so far the best helmet I've ever used....TMF
How do you like the GT Air?
@@rkr6237 very solid helmet, worth the pricetag.
Quiet, warm in winter, pinlock works well and comfy. Very comfy. Cons: ratchet strap instead of DD ring in mine. Have had mine for 5 years now and only now got first failure (sun visor holding mechanism plastic broken) shoei will fix it for 65euro. Consider good reliability, helmet used touring style on adv bikes. Not reccomend for sports machine for this you can find more aerodynamic lids.
TMF - is the X4 warm on a cold day if you close all of the vents? I’m looking for a ADV helmet that will work in all 4 seasons.
Yes I use it all year round and have never thought "boy my head is cold"....
Thank you. I sought your opinion because we have the same drafty hair style. :)
Hi MF. Like the video on this helmet, I am looking at one, I am concerned about it catching the wind and shaking my head off. I have a touring screen on my triumph 800. I get good wind protection now, did you find it good / acceptable with buffeting. Thanks
+johnny woo Absolutely, no major buffeting at all, better than I expected....
TMF, do you prefer this Adv style helmet or the flip modular style?
Like them both - flip is more versatile….
another great review i'm thinking of purchasing one of these for my nc750x, I'm just a bit confused at what the difference between this (Tour-x 4) and the XD-4...i've tried googling it but not found how they differ, would you happen to know? thanks. Cancel that request the xd-4 for it what it is called in the US I just read all your comments hehe, cheers for the review though very helpful :)
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I take it you still rate the helmet :), I popped to my local bike shop today to try the sportsmodular from avg and the tour x4, they were worlds apart comfort wise and the extra space at the front of the tour x is perfect for my big beard hehe :)
Only gone and bought the arai tour x4 detour.... It matches my new 1200gsa anniversary lol... Cheers for the vid tho mate
Dazs Danby You're welcome Dazs - hope the Arai lives up to expectations!
I'm always impressed with the audio on your video's - what mic do you use with your GoPro?
Thanks Richard, it's just a cheap EBay special, cost me less than a tenner....experimentation with positioning is the key I think...cheers for the kind words and for stopping by - TMF
+TheMissendenFlyer Cheers. BTW, I got over my XDiavel fetish, came to my senses and ordered a CRF Africa Twin DCT in Dakar Rally Red today. Roll on summer!
+Richard Dunn Nice one - exciting time waiting for a new bike....enjoy!
Two issues with the Tour X is the faff to change the visor and any speed above 50mph makes the peak vibrate quite bad which gives you a headache after about and hour. That's on a f800gs and xt1200z so but other than that the helmet is great.
I've never had an issue with vibration - but i do agree that changing the visor is a bit of a faff.......
@@TheMissendenFlyer yeah as soo as I pinch the peak the Arai becomes a wonder place to be. As always. But my Detour TX4 is 5yrs old the Xmas so I'm already looking for a peakless lid.
Nice review. As you can probably tell from my picture, I use the same helmet. How do you find the fit after using it for a while? I am thinking that I might have bought it a size too big..
Mine has become a little looser too, but no more so than other helmets do once you've worn them for a bit - overall still my favourite/most comfortable lid so far....
TheMissendenFlyer Yeah, it is by far the most comfortable lid I've used too. Love it! Just wondering if squeeesing into a smaller size when I bought it would have made it a bit more quiet now.
Try washing the foam pads they get bigger again. That's if they are removable done this on my rx7.
Try washing the foam pads they get bigger again. That's if they are removable done this on my rx7.
Did you look at Shuberth E1 helmet back then?
No - I've since bought two more X4's though!
can i use the helmet also without the shield on the helmet...i like the x-tour but not the shield...how is the dark visor on clowdy days ore at night time???
+Chris K yes you can remove the peak and use the helmet that way - dark visor I believe is illegal at night (at least in the UK) - either way you don't want to use one at night....
Chris K And strictly speaking during the day as well, something to do with the light transmission ratio ( I think it cannot be less than 25% or thereabouts ), whose counting anyway! Both the peak and visor can be removed for use with googles, although the side plates have to be removed with two plastic screws on each side which is a bit of a hassle when replacing the visor or peak. One other thing is the peak can be adjusted up and down slightly by just push/ pulling ( it doesn't move when riding) though.
The lens mounted vents have nothing to do with your glasses. If you open the visor you’ll notice they feed air into channels for ventilating the top and back of your head. You also omitted to mention the chin bad has an extension that allows for reduction of airflow up through the chin gap for colder weather. Lastly there was no mention of the visor distorting the field of view. This is a common complaint with many users and seems to largely depend on where the helmet sits on your head and so whether your eyes are closer to the top of the visor or further down. The distortion is most pronounced when looking down.
I find it good optically - but not as good as my current Schuberth C5 which is crystal clear…
Just ordered this helmet. Wondering how easy it was to fit your Sena 20S speakers?
+Robert Farrington Simples....
are there speaker cut outs inside ?
Hi, I have a 'kit corner' suggestion...Bluetooth headset review? I'd be interested to know which model you went for, Its compatibility with the BMW nav 5, its handfree phone performance and rider to pillion / rider to rider? Thanks Ian, Automap
+Auto map Did you see my SENA Review??
+Auto map Did you see my SENA Review??
Nice review! Cheers!
You're welcome - thanks for watching and for stopping by....
Great review brother
Thank you!
okay. found your review!
cool.
i m thinking of buying the new schuberth E1 adventure helmet which is the same as the touratech
+Thomas Geser Is that a flip up job?
not quite sure what you mean by flip up job 😉
but it is a folding helmet with a build in lens hood...
Sir, what difference between X4 with Cross 3 ?
I don't know...
I bought one of these when I bought my Husky Nuda 900R. I sold the helmet with my GS800. Big mistake as I also used it when I had the BM S1000RR. What I did when riding this was to just remove the peak. It looked very stealthy in matt black. I found in our very hot Aussie summer the ventilation was fantastic. After seeing you recently wearing yours on a couple of your bikes I am seriously contemplating buying another one for the S1000R.🤔 Nice review again.👍🏼
Yes I have since bought another - great helmet...
hi there i know its notting to do with your helmet review but can you please tell me what camera do you use and what frame rate do you shoot in?? i just bought a go pro hero 3+ and its very jumpy on my playback on a macbook pro
I use the (cheaper :0) ) GoPro Hero 2's - shoot in 1080p and render in the same...I suspect might be a post production software issue rather than the camera hardware causing yourproblem???
Thanks for your speedy reply so I think its my Mac that's causing the problem will try and sort it
Is this helmet a dual density one like 6D and soumy
No idea I'm afraid....
what do you think about dark visor? usable or not really?
Yes - I use a dark visor on mine pretty much all year around - I love it.....
but do you see anything at dark, rain or at night???
As always a cracking video, Im off to helmet city to buy one tomorrow, cheers again :)
Thanks Shane....
I did have a look at this helmet a wee while back but thought it would be too vented for up here in Scotland so stuck with my Shoei (didn't realise the chin-bar side vents could be closed from the inside)
Ah well, you live n ya learn...🙄
This Arai is by far the best helmet I've ever owned...
Oh! And the shape of them. The Arai I had about 20 odd years ago used to press against my forehead something chronic and would leave me with a headache after a day of riding. Not good when the first thing you should be looking for, after getting the tent up, is a beer but instead are going round all your girl friends asking if they have any aspirin! lol
Oh dear....
What make is the coat and trousers?
RST - check out my review here >> ua-cam.com/video/tD-FdeICTJI/v-deo.html
+TheMissendenFlyer thanks . Your vids are very interesting . I'm just getting started with motorbikes as my legs are getting tired from pedalling my mtb..
Yes engines are definitely the way to go... :0)
lol. You've come a long way. Although, this was still a polished video.
Thank you!
always watch your reviews, you seem to cover all the bases to a "T".....ride safe.
+Brian Morrison Thank you Brian, I'm glad you like my stuff.......that reminds me, time for a brew....
Had four Arai helmets in the last 10 years. I absolutely HATED them all! My last RX7 and Tour X4 both had the plastic bits braking off all the time (air intec) and had to be replaced with new. Both are super heavy and uncomfortable for long ride.
No more Arai for me!
Fair enough....
Just picked up the Cover model X-4 from Revzilla here in the States. Silver camo with Florescent yellow stripes. My first Arai after many helmets. I’m looking forward to giving it a go.
Nor-Cal checking in Flyer, been a bit since I said hi.
Great to hear from you again!
The biggest mistake ever was buying a Tour X4 .
Pros : Solid construction , Super comfortable and great ventilation
CONS: It is way too heavy and that peak at speed is enough to drive anyone to shit their pants , it vibrates so bad that your teeth gets worn down , it's noisy and did I mention that it is heavy ...
Couldn't disagree more - I have three now!
but how about wind noise, second most important thing.
Great, very little noise overall, despite the peak....
great, how about wearing sun glasses, comfortable? since there is no integrated sunvisor.
No issue with glasses - I wear glasses all the time and they're very comfy in this helmet....
Oops ignore my last question, should've watched the video right to the end lol
+cossiep oops, ignore my last comment - should have read them all before answering!! ;0)
Thank you for the review. Personally I would be concerned about the "peak" acting as a lever against my neck in the event of a spill.. Also it looks better without it.
Enjoy your vids.
peace
Hey Paul, thanks for commenting. The peak is actually held on by nylon screws which I understand are designed to snap off in the event of "an off" - but I take your point. Personally I like the look of the peak and having it as a sun guard this time of year is a real boon....matter of taste I guess. Glad you've enjoyed the vids so far - stay tuned! - TMF
is it a hot lid ?
Not particularly no.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer so would you still recommend it
As you’ve had it quite a while now
@@lifeontwowheels1206 100% - one of my top 3 fave lids of all time.....
@@TheMissendenFlyer okay cool guess I’ll try it out thanks for your help.
Huge problem with pinlock on this model
I've not had an issue with mine?
@@TheMissendenFlyer ah mine back to the dealer and 2 others also. Was that bad one bloke had to pull the pinlock off to get home. Never had a problem with the x3. Asked a huge seller of helmets was there a known problem with x4 and i got the nod. Lovely helmet in good weather
Arai=10
As in 10 out of 10 do you mean??
I want to say that he is the best helmet of his class without any doubt
Great looking ridging gear, makes you look slimmer, bet the ladies like that :-)
+Terry Boaz Oh yes....(I wish)...
Do you still wear ear plugs?
+Julian Lewis Always....
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You say it is an expensive bit of kit. That is unrealistic and a gloss over of the price which you fail to give ANY indication of. Why do a review of a helmet without mentioning what is costs? The price is ridiculous.
+Thomas Elliott Err, I'm only a hobbyist at this and I forgot? Does that seem plausible?? A google search will quickly get your answer...thanks for watching - TMF
+Thomas Elliott Curious about this. The price is ridiculous compared to what?
Thomas Elliott The price IS ridiculous, I agree.
BUT having had one of these, then gone to an AGV and become half deaf, then a piece-of-shit Spada Intrepid that gives you a splitting headache after a couple hours...
I'm going to pay that 'ridiculous' price again.
As the saying goes, 'you get what you pay for'...
Serious why is this an expensive helmet... it is normal priced for a premium helmet... ok a plastic bucket is cheaper but in an accident i rather use the Premium helmet to protect the head... protection is important...
Thumbs up for the good review!