Arai SZ-R EVO review: Open face helmet with racing inspired styling and design, peel away pads, intercom speaker pockets and Pinlock ready visor. This guide considers the listed features and the checks to make before buying.
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Key features of Arai SZ-R EVO
Sportsbikeshop lists the following details for the checked version:
- Super fibre laminate construction
- Strengthened shell above the eye port allows a thinner EPS area to improve the field of view
- Multiple-density EPS inner shell
- Pinlock-ready long visor with forehead vents
- Triple top vent air intakes with three-position operation
- Rear neck, side and top exhaust vents
Protection and construction
The listed approval is ECE 22.06. Check the exact helmet label and specification for the version you are buying, particularly if you need it for a track event.
Fit and adjustment
The chin-strap fastening is Double-D. Make sure you are comfortable operating that fastening and adjusting it securely before choosing the helmet.
Comfort and everyday use
The interior is removable for cleaning. Follow the manufacturer’s care instructions and refit the pads in their original positions.
Fit and the exact version
Try the helmet on before committing to a size: check even contact around the head and secure retention with the strap fastened. Shell specifications do not establish whether its internal shape suits you. If you use glasses or an intercom, check their fit with this exact helmet and the relevant fitting instructions.
Versions and options
The checked listing links to these options: Matt Blue, Diamond White, Diamond Black, Modern Grey, Frost Black, Frost Gun Metallic Grey. Check the selected version and available sizes before ordering; the linked price may apply to a particular option.
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