The ARAI HELMETS Contour-X Swirl Helmet (Part Number: 0101-20195) offers a blend of innovative design, enhanced safety features, and superior comfort for riders seeking premium protection. Its outer shell is constructed with Peripherally Belted Complex Laminate Construction (PB-cLc2), providing lightweight strength and durability. The shell's organic shape is flared by 5 mm around the opening, facilitating easier donning and removal, especially for new users, while maintaining a snug fit that enhances overall safety. An integrated side duct system improves airflow management, reducing buffeting and rider fatigue during highway overtaking or extended rides. The Variable Axis System (VAS) allows for a lower visor mounting position, gaining approximately 24 mm in the temple area, optimizing the helmet's aerodynamic profile and impact energy deflection.
Equipped with a 3D Arai logo duct, the helmet features a slim, 3.5 mm depth design that channels air into two central 10 mm intake ports. This duct is effective at low speeds and in upright riding positions and can be easily opened or closed with gloves via a short-stroke lever at the top. The logo duct is designed to break away upon impact, ensuring safety is not compromised. The aerodynamic rear spoiler, inspired by the DF-X2 of the Corsair-X but redesigned for touring, sits slightly forward and is fed by three ports, efficiently drawing air and smoothing airflow over the helmet surface. This reduces turbulence and buffeting at high speeds, minimizing rider fatigue.
The helmet features a sliding chin vent with three adjustable positions (open, midway, closed), providing high airflow volume with a replaceable filter for added comfort. The thickened vent mechanism allows for easy operation with gloves. For communication system integration, the shell includes dedicated mounting points that do not compromise helmet integrity. An internal stitched opening on the neck roll allows for tidy wiring management after speaker installation. Overall, the Contour-X Swirl Helmet combines aerodynamic efficiency, safety, and rider convenience into a stylish, high-performance helmet suitable for touring and everyday riding.
Features:
- Lightweight outer shell with Peripherally Belted Complex Laminate Construction (PB-cLc2) for strength and durability
- Flared shell opening increases ease of donning and doffing while maintaining a snug fit
- Variable Axis System (VAS) lowers visor mounting position for improved aerodynamics and impact energy management
- 3D Arai logo duct channels air into two central intake ports, effective at low speeds and upright riding
- Logo duct designed to break away upon impact for enhanced safety
- Aerodynamic rear spoiler inspired by DF-X2 Corsair-X, designed for touring use, reduces buffeting and rider fatigue
- Spoiler fed by three ports for efficient airflow and stability at highway speeds
- Sliding chin vent with three positions (open, midway, closed) for adjustable airflow and includes a replaceable filter
- Vent actuating mechanism is glove-friendly with increased thickness for easy handling
- Integrated communication system mounting points without compromising protection
- Internal wiring management through stitched opening in neck roll for clean installation
- Outer shell features extra super fiber belting for rigidity in critical areas and flat sides for intercom fitment