{"id":4076,"date":"2021-02-26T09:51:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T09:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-859531-2988066.cloudwaysapps.com\/?page_id=4076"},"modified":"2021-03-14T16:21:14","modified_gmt":"2021-03-14T16:21:14","slug":"arai-vs-shoei","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/speedymoto.com\/motorcycles\/helmets\/arai-vs-shoei\/","title":{"rendered":"Arai vs Shoei – 2021 Comparison Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to motorcycle helmets<\/a>, hands down, two of the top brands are Arai and Shoei. But where do they stand head-to-head in a comparison against each other?<\/p>\n

While the companies have many similarities, they also have some significant differences.<\/p>\n

To find out what they are, keep reading.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Motorevistacr.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Who is Arai?<\/h2>\n

For decades, Arai has been the leader in industry innovation and standards, and it produced the best helmets on the market. It has only been in recent years that any other company has even come close to being a rival.<\/p>\n

What Does Arai Mean?<\/h3>\n

Arai is named after founder Hirotake Arai and its headquarters are in \u014cmiya-Ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.<\/p>\n

The company is most notably known for handcrafting each helmet to perfection, without mass-producing any of their stock. They take the same care whether they are making a helmet for one of their sponsored athletes or someone purchasing their first Arai helmet.<\/p>\n

Where Are Arai Helmets Made?<\/h3>\n

Arai helmets are made in Japan. Their main manufacturing plant is located in Shint\u014d while four other locations are scattered throughout \u014cmiya-ku.<\/p>\n

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History of Arai<\/h2>\n

In 1926, hatmaker Hirotake Arai, a hatmaker and motorcycle enthusiast, wanted to take safety precautions while he rode. There were no helmet makers in Japan, and the country had a closed market. He couldn\u2019t get anything good delivered, so he decided to open his factory, which turned out to be the first helmet making company. <\/p>\n

Arai is currently a third-generation, family-owned company, and we don\u2019t see it leaving the family any time soon.<\/p>\n

Not only is the family full of motorcycle enthusiasts, but they appear to be Formula One enthusiasts as well, going by the styles of helmets they produce, plus they sponsor Formula One riders.<\/p>\n

Safety and quality are the two most important factors for the folks at Arai, and they believe it begins with the shell – more specifically, the thickness and consistency of the build.<\/p>\n

To this day, each hand made shell is quality checked by two different people before moving on in the production process, to ensure the best safety standards possible.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Motocrossactionmag.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Types of Helmets and Other Accessories by Arai<\/h2>\n

Arai produces the following styles of helmets<\/a>:<\/p>\n