Racing superstars, new helmets, cool bikes and great competitions all ready for this year’s event.

Arai has a stellar line-up at this year’s Carole Nash Motorcycle Live event, which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from the 27^th November to 5^th December.

On display for the first time in the UK, at stand R320, will be three brand new models from Arai; the highly-evolved Chaser-V which, like the Chaser looks set to be one of the most popular helmets Arai has ever produced, the X-TEND open face and X-TEND RAM range topper, which will once again set the benchmark in the class that the original SZ RAM created. Also on show will be the incredible £2099 carbon fibre Arai RX-7 RC, right next to the new Axces, a full-featured Arai that makes the iconic Japanese brand a little more attainable.

Anyone choosing to buy an Arai at the show will receive a free Shift It sample kit which includes visor and helmet cleaner, helmet sanitiser, visor wipe and polishing cloth.

As well as Arai’s 2011 range of helmets the racers that wear them will also be in regular attendance, including WSB stars Leon Haslam and Jonathan Rea, and 2011’s MotoGP rookie Cal Crutchlow. The trio of young British superstars will be found on the Arai stand together with Randy Mamola, who will also be a regular visitor along with his 125GP racer son Dakota.

Alastair Seeley, BSB-EVO champ Steve Brogan, Steve Plater and various other Arai riders will be present on the Black Horse stage in the Arai Entertainment Zone along with Isle of Man TT stars Bruce Anstey, Keith Amor and William and Michael Dunlop so together with celebrity appearances, lots of signing sessions are guaranteed!

On Sunday 28^th November the Robert Dunlop Trophy will be awarded to the highest point scorer at the 2010 North West 200; this year’s recipient is Alastair Seeley and the award, a replica of the helmet Robert wore, will be presented by William Dunlop on the Black Horse stage in the Arai Entertainment Zone.

Friday 3^rd December will see Leon Haslam present one lucky winner with the one-off duck-egg blue Royal Air Forces Association Wings Appeal Arai RX-7GP; the helmet, which commemorates the 70^th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, was worn by Leon at the Silverstone WSB round. Friday through to Sunday Leon will also be signing and presenting his special limited edition World Cup replica (as worn at Kyalami, South Africa) to the few that got their names down for one as soon as it was announced.

On the Black Horse stage there’ll be some great Arai games and competitions, with a host of Arai-themed prizes up for grabs. Also one truly lucky show goer will have the chance to walk away with a brand new Kawasaki ZX-6R and Arai Chaser-V, courtesy of a competition run by Black Horse Finance www.blackhorsebikecomp.co.uk

With a stunning line up for 2011 and three brand new helmets!

UK Arai importer 2724UK will be unveiling three brand new helmets – the Chaser-V, X-tend and X-tend RAM – at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Live Event at the NEC Birmingham, which runs from 27th November – 5th December.

The rest of the UK Arai range will also be on display, including the recently launched carbon fibre Arai RX-7 RC and the entry level Arai Axces.

ARAI CHASER-V

The Chaser-V is an evolution of one of Arai’s most popular and universally praised helmets, the Chaser, which stays in the range. Updated in almost every way, the Chaser-V – constructed with a SFL (Super Fibre Laminate) shell – uses a wider aperture and SAI visor giving improved vision, while interior comfort is increased by the modified ventilation system; the large rear vent now creates a 50% higher vacuum, and in combination with the larger side vents greatly improve air circulation. A host of detail changes – including deleting some interior parts and repositioning attachment buttons – greatly add to the Chaser-V’s comfort and wearability. Even the shape of the interior itself has been fine-tuned to prevent pressure points while offering the necessary snug fit.

The Arai Chaser-V is available in sizes XS to XL with an RRP of £349.99 in plain colours. Also available are a variety of design options, starting with an RRP of £409.99.

ARAI X-TEND

The Arai SZ range has created its very own class, and firmly defined what a premium open-face should be. Joining the SZ line up in 2011 is the X-tend; featuring a brand new outer shell with sides that extend 3cm for extra protection, and the addition of a ‘bumper’ reinforcement at the bottom, the X-tend’s shell is stiffer, stronger and safer without – crucially – losing any of the sense of freedom that the Arai SZ wearer has become used to, and is very fond of. The cheekpads are fitted with their own EPS liner for protection against side impacts, and their unique shape allows them to follow the contours of the cheekbone perfectly, aiding comfort and a secure fit. New visor holders are more recessed into the outer shell for better aerodynamics while the shielded rear exhaust vents reduce wind noise. A more rounded visor completes the integrated look.

The Arai X-tend is available in sizes XS to XL with an RRP of £319.99 for plain colours.

ARAI X-TEND RAM

Using experience and technology gained from the race-specification RX-7 GP, the X-tend RAM has all the features of the X-Tend but adds a ‘diffuser’ ventilation system and integrated Air Wing to its outer shell, making it without doubt the ultimate open face helmet.

The Arai X-tend RAM is available in sizes XS to XL with an RRP of £379.99 for plain colours.

The Arai Difference

Without exception all Arai helmets offer a peerless fit; the Japanese brand’s reputation for quality, comfort and safety has recently been further reinforced as, for the 12^th consecutive year, Arai came out top of the JD Power and Associates Motorcycle Helmet Satisfaction Study. Also, Arai placed three of its helmets in the overall top ten – including the number one spot – of RiDE Magazine’s 2009 RiDER Power Survey, an exhaustive poll taken from 5000 readers, reported in the November 2009 issue.