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Arai · Updated August 2026

Arai Corsair-X: price & specs

Arai Corsair-X. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: araiamericas.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark26/100#7 of 11 in class

The Arai Corsair-X is listed at $979.95 on araiamericas.com as of 2026-08-01, #11 cheapest of 13 motorcycle helmets (median $549.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 26/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 11 in class.

Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Arai Corsair-X — Arai
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Is the Arai Corsair-X a good buy?

At $980, the Arai Corsair-X is #11 cheapest of the 13 motorcycle helmets we track, where the median is $549.95. On the spec sheet, its shell sizes of 5 is the highest of the 10, and its weight grams of 1610 is at the median of the 11.

Specifications

Price (US)$979.95 US MSRP $979.95 for the solid Black colorway per Arai Americas' own product page; RevZilla lists the Corsair-X line (solid and graphic colorways) at $939.95–$989.95, consistent with this figure.
BrandArai
Released—
Safety certificationSnell M2020D; DOT FMVSS 218
Helmet typefull-face
Shell materialPB-SNC² (Super Fiber + synthetic-fiber composite)
Weight grams1610
Visor typeVAS Max-V (BV) shield, clear Pinlock insert standard
Internal sun visorNo
Ventilation ports—
Bluetooth ready—
Removable linerYes
Shell sizes5

Source: araiamericas.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by revzilla.com. Arai Americas' own Corsair-X (solid Black) product page states the $979.95 price, the PB-SNC² shell built from Super Fiber and special synthetic fibers, a Snell/DOT badge, the VAS Max-V shield with a standard clear Pinlock insert, and a fully removable interior comfort liner; the fetched product photo was visually confirmed to be a genuine gloss-black Corsair-X (not a mismatched product). RevZilla's Corsair-X listing corroborates the identity and independently states 'five shell sizes' (used for shell_sizes) and a 3.55 lb weight, converted here to 1610 g. Neither Arai's own technology page nor RevZilla states one clean manufacturer vent-count integer — Arai instead describes a multi-position diffuser/duct system — so ventilation_ports is left null rather than guessed from that qualitative description. Corsair-X is a single-shield race-oriented helmet with no drop-down internal sun visor, and no source addresses built-in speaker-pocket wiring, so bluetooth_ready is null.

Is the Arai Corsair-X worth it vs cheaper motorcycle helmets?

Arai Corsair-X against its closest cheaper and pricier motorcycle helmets on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 13 ranked

ProductPriceSafety certificationHelmet typeShell materialWeight gramsVisor type
Arai Corsair-X this$979.95Snell M2020D; DOT FMVSS 218full-facePB-SNC² (Super Fiber + synthetic-fiber composite)1610VAS Max-V (BV) shield, clear Pinlock insert standard
Bell Race Star DLX Flex$769.95DOT FMVSS 218; Snell M2020; ECE 22.05full-face3K carbon fiber1540Bell ProTint photochromic shield
Schuberth C5$1099ECE-R 22.06 with P/J homologationmodularDFP fiberglass reinforced with basalt fiber1790P/J-homologated shield; anti-fog Pinlock 120 lens available

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Arai Corsair-X cost?

The Arai Corsair-X has a US price of $979.95 (US MSRP $979.95 for the solid Black colorway per Arai Americas' own product page; RevZilla lists the Corsair-X line (solid and graphic colorways) at $939.95–$989.95, consistent with this figure.), as of 2026-08-01.

How does the Arai Corsair-X compare on price?

At $980, the Arai Corsair-X is #11 cheapest of the 13 motorcycle helmets we track, where the median is $549.95.

What are the Arai Corsair-X's key specs?

Arai Corsair-X (Arai): safety certification Snell M2020D; DOT FMVSS 218, helmet type full-face, shell material PB-SNC² (Super Fiber + synthetic-fiber composite), weight grams 1610, visor type VAS Max-V (BV) shield, clear Pinlock insert standard. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.

Price of record: $979.95 at araiamericas.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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