The Kentucky Kid’s Kool New Paint
Nicky Hayden starts his second year racing for the Ducati MotoGP team with high hopes for the 2010 season… and a brand new paintjob on his Arai RX7 GP. The popular 29 year-old American from Owensboro Kentucky, who won the MotoGP Championship in 2006 riding for Repsol Honda, has been a career-long Arai devotee and his replica a firm favourite around the world.
Underneath the sleek new paintwork, designed by Italian Roberto Marchionni of Starline Graphics, is Arai’s RX7 GP, a racing helmet considered by many as the benchmark against which all others are measured. Featuring a peripherally belted Structural Net Composite (SNC) shell, with hyper ridge strengthening in its lower section and wider aperture (plus larger visor) for better vision, the RX7 GP is the most technologically advanced motorcycle helmet that Arai has ever produced.
A triple density inner shell adds to the RX7 GP’s security, while the fully removable/washable Dry Cool interior gives real comfort – even under the stress of MotoGP conditions. Arai has long been known for its helmet venting technology and a combination of the RX7 GP’s Air Intake Stabiliser Diffuser, which increases airflow through the helmet, Airflow Spoiler and Visor Brow ventilation ducts ensure suitable climate control for any situation. The five-position Air Wing reduces drag, turbulence and buffeting.
Launched in late 2008 the Arai RX7 GP exceeds ECE Regulation 22-05 and the new SNELL M2010 standard. ECE 22-05 represents the legal minimums for helmets in road use throughout the European Union while Snell M2010, introduced in October 2009, demands protective standards well beyond these legal minimums. The RX7 GP easily surpasses ECE 22-05 and is the first helmet to meet Snell M2010, offering far superior head protection for motorcyclists.
The Arai RX7 GP Hayden replica is available in sizes XS–XXL and has an RRP of £589.99 and will be available to purchase from June.