Noisy Arai Astro R

[julianb]

Is it just me, or is this particular Arai very poor with regard to wind noise etc. I like Arai's, they fit my bonce well, but this model is doing my head in! Which are the best for noise reduction, fit and finish...over to you.


J.

[number 46]

As I said on anaother thread this model does semm to be much noisy than any of the 3 previous Arai bike helmets I have owned, just have to get ear plugs or maybe not ride faster than 43 mph !!!!!

[MrsMiggins]

If you want a quiet, well-made lid buy a Schuberth. I've got the C2 because I like the convenience of a flip.

Looks aren't to everyone's taste though.

[Carrera2]

I find Arai's too noisy due to their unusual visor system. The 'ear-flaps' on Arais create most of the wind noise as I understand it.

Do you wear earplugs on longer journeys? I'd recommend them if you don't.

[Guzzi Steve]

My Astro R is one of the quietest & most comfortable helmets that I've ever worn.I used to buy Shoei helmets,but the Arai is far better in every way.I can't fault mine at all.

[catso]

Arai's are great but they are very noisy, I have an Arai RX7RR and I have to wear earplugs as the wind noise at anything above 50-60 mph hurts my ears, on the plus side the ventilation is good but that may be part of the reason that they're so noisy.

[kevp]

Arais have pockets where your ear goes. This means you can use ear plugs & speakers easily (ear rings as well?) but of course looses out on sound insulation.