
The facts.
| Model | RX-7V Evo |
|---|---|
| SKU | 137-0014 |
| Colour / Finish | Diamond Black |
| Homologation | ECE 22.06 |
| Helmet Type | Premium full-face / road and race-oriented use |
| Shell Material | Fibre glass composite |
| Weight | approx. 1,550 g ± 50 g |
| Visor | VAS MAX Vision visor, Pinlock prepared / anti-fog insert included |
| Bluetooth / Intercom Compatible | Yes, conditionally compatible (SHARP lists "Communication system compatibility" for RX-7V Evo) |
| Suitable for Glasses Wearers | Not ideally — conditionally suitable due to the close race fit |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
The Arai RX-7V Evo in Diamond Black is the purest expression of Arai's decades-long commitment to helmet craft — a gloss-black fibre glass shell that carries the lineage of world championship racing without a single unnecessary flourish. This is the RX-7V evolved for ECE 22.06, refined in every detail and finished in a timeless Diamond Black that lets the shell's organic shape speak entirely for itself.
Key Features
- ECE R22.06 and FIM homologated — meeting the most stringent road and racing certification standards currently in force
- Fibre glass composite shell with Arai's characteristic smooth, rounded profile engineered to manage and deflect impact energy
- Redesigned cheek pads in the Evo iteration, with lateral ventilation channels repositioned to the rear of the cheek pad for improved airflow management
- VAS MAX Vision visor fitted as standard, delivering an expanded field of view in all light conditions and across all seasons
- Pinlock anti-fog insert included — lens prepared and supplied ready to fit, eliminating visor mist at a moment's notice
- Fully removable and washable interior made with Eco Pure materials, keeping the liner fresh across long track days and tours
- Double-D-ring retention system and a five-year Arai manufacturer's guarantee
Design, Finish and Heritage
Diamond Black is not simply a colour — it is a deliberate design statement. The high-gloss lacquer deepens the visual mass of the RX-7V Evo's sculpted shell, highlighting the flowing contours that Arai has refined across more than seventy years of helmet making. Where graphic variants shout for attention, this finish rewards closer inspection: the shell's compound curves, the precision-machined vent sliders and the VAS visor mechanism all read with a quiet authority that suits both the pitlane and the open road.
The 2023 collection RX-7V Evo represents a meaningful evolution of the acclaimed RX-7V platform. Updated specifically to achieve ECE R22.06 homologation — the toughest version of the European safety standard to date — it introduced revised cheek pad geometry, repositioned side air channels and the new Eco Pure interior fabric alongside the shell architecture that has made the RX-7V a consistent choice among professional racing teams worldwide.
Performance and Comfort
At approximately 1,550 g (± 50 g), the RX-7V Evo sits firmly in premium full-face territory — a weight that reflects the hand-finished fibre glass composite construction rather than any cost-driven compromise. The race-oriented fit is close and supportive; riders who wear spectacles should note that the snug cheek pad geometry makes this helmet a challenging fit for glasses, and a try-on before purchase is strongly recommended. Bluetooth and intercom compatibility is conditional — SHARP documents a "Communication system compatibility" listing for the RX-7V Evo, so verifying your specific system against Arai's compatibility guide before fitting is advised.
Size Guide
Select your size using the head circumference guide below. Note that the XL shell is manufactured one size larger than the M and L shells (shell size 86 increases to 88 for XL), which may affect storage and transport considerations.
- XS — 53 to 54 cm
- S — 55 to 56 cm
- M — 57 to 58 cm
- L — 59 cm
- XL — 60 to 61 cm (outer shell one size larger)
Fitment & Compatibility
The Arai RX-7V Evo is a universal full-face helmet suitable for all motorcycle disciplines. It is homologated for road use under ECE R22.06 and holds FIM homologation for competition use. Compatibility with communication and intercom systems should be verified with Arai's official compatibility listings prior to installation.
Specifications
| Model | RX-7V Evo |
|---|---|
| SKU | 137-0014 |
| Colour / Finish | Diamond Black |
| Homologation | ECE 22.06 |
| Helmet Type | Premium full-face / road and race-oriented use |
| Shell Material | Fibre glass composite |
| Weight | approx. 1,550 g ± 50 g |
| Visor | VAS MAX Vision visor, Pinlock prepared / anti-fog insert included |
| Bluetooth / Intercom Compatible | Yes, conditionally compatible (SHARP lists "Communication system compatibility" for RX-7V Evo) |
| Suitable for Glasses Wearers | Not ideally — conditionally suitable due to the close race fit |
What's includedEverything in the box▼
- 1x helmet
- 1x Pinlock insert
- Additional accessories (helmet bag, visor mechanism care oil, chin curtain, breath deflector)
FitmentBy head size — not by bike▼
The kit studio.
Rated. Certified. Lit.
“The only helmet here with five SHARP stars, and the ventilation is genuinely the best of the traditional shells. You pay for it in weight — 1,568 g is a lot after two sessions — and the long-oval interior will not suit every rider.”
— the Inter-Pace crewECE 22.06 and FIM — plus five SHARP stars, rare here.
Double-D, emergency release, hand-laid PB-SNC2 shell.
Reviewers call the airflow the strongest thing about it.
Smooth shell, no snag points — Arai's long-standing rule.
1,568 g — the heaviest carbon-free shell in this field.
100 dB at 130 km/h, quiet for how heavily vented it is.
Peel-away padding lets you shape the fit over time.
Long-oval only — it does not suit every head.
The traditionalist's race helmet, still hand-made.
Old-school engineering, priced accordingly.
759 € — High class. Hover the bar for each range. Value is scored against the racing field, not in the abstract.
RX-7V FIM vs —
Compare the grid.
| Shoei X-SPR PRO FIM90 | Shoei X-SPR PRO FIM 289 | Shark Aeron GP FIM 287 | Suomy S1-XR GP86 | MT-Helmets KRE 2 PLUS FIM Racing #285 | Arai RX-7V FIM84 | Shark Aeron GP FIM84 | Arai RX-7V FIM 283 | Airoh GP 800 FIM82 | NHK Helmet GP-R Tech82 | Alpinestars Supertech R1081 | Just1 J-GPR81 | LS2 FF805 Thunder FIM81 | Nexx X.R3R Pro FIM Evo81 | KYT KX-180 | Nolan X-804 RS Ultra80 | Nexx X.R3R79 | MT-Helmets KRE 2 PLUS78 | MT-Helmets KRE+ S78 | Airoh GP 800 ECE only77 | LS2 FF805 Thunder ECE only77 | Arai RX-7V ECE only75 | Shark Aeron74 | |
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| Inter-Pace Rating | 90/100 | 89/100 | 87/100 | 86/100 | 85/100 | 84/100 | 84/100 | 83/100 | 82/100 | 82/100 | 81/100 | 81/100 | 81/100 | 81/100 | 80/100 | 80/100 | 79/100 | 78/100 | 78/100 | 77/100 | 77/100 | 75/100 | 74/100 |
| Level | Benchmark | Benchmark | Benchmark | Benchmark | Benchmark | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |
| Price | 799,00 € | 949,00 € | 899,25 € | 579,47 € | 629,96 € | BS$755.00 | 965,99 € | 919,95 € | 639,20 € | 619,75 € | 999,00 € | 440,10 € | 679,15 € | 630,79 € | 579,47 € | 527,99 € | 509,00 € | 449,96 € | 359,96 € | 431,20 € | 509,15 € | 879,20 € | 671,99 € |
| Weight | 1,45 kg | 1,45 kg | 1,41 kg | 1,4 kg | 1,25 kg | 1,568 kg | 1,41 kg | 1,568 kg | 1,435 kg | 1,5 kg | 1,54 kg | 1,42 kg | 1,341 kg | 1,35 kg | 1,45 kg | 1,42 kg | 1,35 kg | 1,3 kg | 1,7 kg | 1,435 kg | 1,341 kg | 1,568 kg | 1,41 kg |
| ECE 22.06 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FIM racing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Pinlock incl. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shell | AIM+ fibre matrix | AIM+ fibre matrix | COVA carbon and aramid (80 % / 20 %) | Tricarboco (carbon, fibreglass, aramid) | Carbon (MT-ULCS) | PB-SNC2 fibreglass composite | COVA carbon and aramid (80 % / 20 %) | PB-SNC2 fibreglass composite | HPC carbon | AFRC composite | Carbon multi-composite | 3K carbon | Carbon fibre with aramid | X-PRO carbon fibre composite | Tricomposite (carbon, fibreglass, aramid) | Ultra Carbon | X-PRO carbon (>60 % carbon fibre) | TRIC (tricomposite, MT-ULCS) | Carbon fibre | HPC carbon | Carbon fibre with aramid | PB-SNC2 fibreglass composite | COVA carbon and aramid (80 % / 20 %) |
| Ventilation | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Comfort | 10/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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Measure your head circumference about one centimetre above your eyebrows and compare it with the size chart on this page. Between sizes? Choose the smaller one — the padding beds in with use.
Yes — it’s tested and approved to the current ECE 22.06 standard and road-legal across the EU.
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Yes — the cheek pads are channelled so the arms of your glasses slide in comfortably.
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