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Helmet review: Arai Freeway

Updated: 21 November 2014
  • The Arai Freeway is perfect for riding on hot days
    The Arai Freeway is perfect for riding on hot days
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Arai Freeway open face helmet £179.99 (£169.99 on MCN Shop)
Miles covered/time: 10,000/5 years.

What’s good? I’ve worn this on a Harley-Davidson across Australia, on holiday in southern Europe and on hot sunny days in England to pop to the shops or to the office.

On my recent trip to Ibiza I strapped it to the back of my tailpack and secured it with a cargo net, ready to wear when I got there.

I also used it as extra storage space, stuffing my waterproofs in a plastic bag into the head hole.

What’s not? There’s obviously not the protection you get from a full-face lid, but I cut the cloth to suit and slow right down when I’m wearing it.

At speed the wind gets under the peak and tries to lift it off your head anyway.

Contact: www.whyarai.co.uk
Rating: Four stars

By Michael Neeves

MCN Chief Road Tester - Neevesy’s been an MCN Road Tester since 2002. He’s reviewed everything from mopeds to Rossi’s Yamaha M1, and plenty in between He covers tens of thousands of miles a year on the world’s roads and racetracks in his role with MCN, and when he’s not working he’s still on two wheels, racing both modern and classic superbikes for a variety of teams. To cement his position as one of the most influential motorcycling journalists on the planet, Neevesy spent many years as an Elite Instructor at the Ron Haslam Race School, based at the famous Donington Park race circuit. He regularly presents videos on riding tips and road safety, working alongside the likes of Highways England to deliver a strong and consistent message.