Press release:
Arai has released a limited edition replica of the helmet design Noriyuki Haga raced in during the Monza World Superbike round on its range-topping RX-7 GP.
The Xerox Ducati World Superbike (WSB) rider and current championship leader used the design to celebrate his 250th WSB race start and to show his love for the historic race track and respect for the Italian fans.
The Drudi Performance design features a large outline of the Monza circuit map on the very top, surrounded by its geographical coordinates. On both sides of the helmet, Nori’s ‘NKI41’ logo is depicted in both the Japanese and Italian flags while a caricature of ‘Nitro Nori’ wheelying a tractor finishes the rear.
Only 200 of the helmets will be available and each one is included with a limited edition Haga design T-shirt, signed by the man himself.
The fifth round of the 2009 Superbike World championship took place on May 10 with Haga taking second place in Race 1 behind Ducati team mate Michel Fabrizio. In Race 2 – Haga’s 250th WSB start – the Japanese rider hit a bird at 140mph which caused him to crash shortly after due to a loss of feeling in his arm.
Launched in December 2008 after a full season’s testing by Arai’s MotoGP and Grand Prix riders, the RX-7 GP replaces the Corsair as its range-topping helmet and is completely new from construction right through to the visor.
The structural net composite (SNC) shell with peripheral belting and enhanced hyper ridge strengthening in the lower section represents Arai’s most advance design to date. Other benefits from the new construction include a larger opening to make the helmet more comfortable when putting it on and off and with the centre of gravity moved lower, the helmet sits more naturally to help reduce fatigue.
Changes to the quick release visor have increased peripheral vision while the switches on the vents are now bigger, making them easier to operate wearing gloves. Between the trademark twin diffusers is now a five-position air wing, designed to reduce drag, turbulence and buffeting.
Priced at £589.99 and available in sizes XS-XXL, orders for the RX-7 GP Haga Monza Limited Edition are being taken now with delivery expected in September 2009.
For further information or to find your nearest Arai dealer, contact 01782 569 800 or visit www.whyarai.co.uk.
Arai RX-7 GP Haga Monza Limited Edition features:
Limited to 200, design by Drudi Performance
Comes with limited edition T-shirt signed by Haga
One of the first helmets to exceed both ECE22.05 and Snell M2010 standards
Peripherally belted SNC (Structural Net Composite) shell
Enhanced hyper ridge strengthening in lower section
Larger opening for increased ease when taking helmet on or off
Quintuple density, one-piece inner shell
Air intake stabiliser diffuser - increases airflow through the helmet
Five position air wing - reduces drag, turbulence and buffeting
Airflow spoiler - directs the airflow around the bottom edge
Free Flow System (FFS) - reduces draft and wind noise
Wider aperture/larger Aerodynamic 3D Pinlock® ready visor for better peripheral vision
Improved breath deflector
Aeroflap - reduces wind noise and turbulence
Emergency release cheek pads
Fully washable and removable Dry Cool® interior
Lever release visor removal system (LRS)
Patented visor brow ventilation ducts
Double 'D' ring fastening system ensures correct strap tension at all times
Pinlock® visor insert included
Sizes XS-XXL
