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Arai ' Quantic ' - " high speed comfort for the long haul "
The new Arai ' Quantic ' full-face is described as a " brand-new generation of Arai helmets aimed at the sports-touring rider who wants dynamic , race-derived performance on the road , with cocoon-like , luxurious comfort and features suitable for long riding days ". " The new ' Quantic ' is the result of R & D ' s extensive work in the lab , on the road and out on the racetrack . As its mathematical definition describes , it draws together in harmony , qualities and design elements found on helmets throughout the Arai range , from the popular Profile-V to the range-topping MotoGP-spec RX-7V Racing , but adds fresh features all of its own ." Sitting between the Profile-V and RX-7V , Arai says that the Quantic " marks a brand-new generation of sophisticated design and occupies fresh ground ". The company expects it to be approved to the " new , more rigorous ECE R22-06 standard soon ", and Quantic " is manufactured by hand from Peripherally Belted e- Complex Laminate Construction ( PB e-cLc )". The outer shell " maintains the core strength that Arai is known for , but with a substantial weight reduction ". The new 3D Arai logo duct , air-scoop chin vent , F1- based dual tear-ducts and RX-7V Racing-derived one-piece rear exhaust / spoiler were developed in the wind tunnel , in real road conditions and at Suzuka . Alongside the brow vents and flush-fit rear exhausts , the Quantic ' s ventilation guarantees a consistent , controllable flow of cooling air via a total of twelve ports in the shell and from low around town speeds . It features a 5 mm flare around the base for easy access on and off , and the VAS MAX ( Variable Axis System ) vision visor comes with a Pinlock insert ready to use and yields an average of an additional 24 mm across both temple areas . The new , premium brushed nylon interior is removable and features Facial Contour System ( FCS ), speaker pockets and a neck roll wire pocket . It also features the Emergency Release System ( ERS ). The Quantic has been designed from the outset for easy application of an intercom . The new three-position ( open , midway and closed ) sliding air-scoop chin vent flows a larger intake air volume and has a replaceable filter . The actuating mechanism is thicker and easier to use with gloves . The one-piece rear exhaust / spoiler is operated by a three-way switch and inspired by the DX-2 of the RX- 7V Racing , but redesigned for touring use and tested at up to 300 km / h at Suzuka and sits a little more forward on the shell and is fed by three ports in the shell . It efficiently draws air , but also smoothes airflow over ( and from the side ) the helmet , improving stability and reducing buffeting , especially while overtaking at highway speeds . The result is much less rider fatigue . Manufactured as thin and light as possible , it ' s designed to crush or break away upon impact , therefore having no impact on protective performance . The Quantic outer shell design has built-in side ducts for the first time on an Arai helmet . The AR-mat has been substituted with a new material which makes it possible to reduce the weight while maintaining strength . An extra layer of Super Fibre belting - instead of the Hyper Ridge found around the base of
Bihr adds Switzerland to its Arai footprint
Arai has reached agreement with Bihr ( Bartenheim , France ) to be its exclusive distributor in Switzerland . Located just 15 km from the Swiss border , near Basel , distribution of Arai products will be managed by the Bihr Swiss team ( Bihr Swiss SA , formerly known as Pichard Racing ) and led by Philippe Chollet , with all dealers in Switzerland able to be supplied within 24 hours . All existing Bihr Swiss clients and prospects will have access to Arai products via the Bihr . pro platform . " We are very pleased to have found an agreement with Bihr to distribute our helmets in Switzerland . The Bihr team has clearly demonstrated its ability to distribute our products over past years , and we are more than happy to expand our collaboration to Switzerland ," said Michio Arai , CEO of Arai Helmets Ltd . This extends a relationship between Bihr and Arai that already sees it distributing for Arai in France , Belgium , Germany and in the UK through subsidiary Moto Direct . Christophe Piron , CEO of Bihr , said : " Arai has a fantastic range with a safety reputation that is second to none . Our partnership with Arai has already been very successful and we are pleased to be able to deepen the relationship still further ."
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the Profile-V - maintains rigidity in a crucial area while offering flat sides for easy fitment of an intercom .
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