Toying between 2 new helmets, both arai a chaser v at £400 and an rx7 gp at £640, is the rx7 really worth £240 extra and what actually is the difference them ??
Not for me they aint, however shrewd shopping like Moi can pick up last years paint jobs for half price, then Hell Yeah they are worth it! This is the Shoei X-Spirit ll, the equivalent of the RX7 and also lists at £670 ish Bought mine for £349 two weeks ago! Some other X-Spirit II Helmets are as cheap as £329! Motorcycle Helmets : Cheap : FREE UK DELIVERY : Motorcycle Accessories : CMCMotorcyclesOnlineShop.co.uk
I would nt go back to RX7.........have you tried changing a visor........ ?? Side pods are a right bitch and tabs break very easy !!
Had a rx7 corsair, never really bothered me changing the visor, and never broke a tab in 4 years, I must of been lucky!!
Not sure on the differences. I've got a RX7 GP - really comfy but a bit noisy. I only paid £399 from Gear Change @ Scunny Arai Helmets, Shoei Helmets and Motorcycle Accessories It was discontinued (Silver) but they seem to have some good deals.
Arai side pods are (in)famous for being a weak point. I've had 2 Viper GTs, 1st popped a pod in under a month, 2nd went 4 years before the pods bust. I frequently change visor as well.
I have the RX7 GP and its mainly the venting and liner that the difference is. Even though I love my GP, I would say its cheaper brother is still stunning quality. As for side pods I have had so many Arais since swapping from a Shoei Kocinski rep and have never knackered a side pod. Having said that it does make you paranoid until you get the knack then its a breeze! my tip is to always do it with the lid in front of you and facing away.
On my second and quality is not on a par with Shoei in my opinion. Side pods are a nightmare and been thru a few. I def not got the knack lol.
I had a Corsair 5 years ago. had a few lids after but they never felt the same. I bought a Rx7 GT and it fits like a glove. I love mine. No issues with the visor or fitting it like others have had.and it cost me £440 from helmet city at the NEC show. So the Rx7 gets my vote but the most important thing for anyone buying a lid is the fit So if the RX7 fits you best then I would buy that. but I would not pay the £699 or £640 price and why I went for this Arai RX7-GP - Hayden Green with FREE UK Delivery at Helmet City And I love mine best lid I've had
