The facts.
| Model | RX-7V Evo |
|---|---|
| SKU / Part Number | 137-0352 |
| Colour / Finish | Katsuyuki Nakasuga4 Replica |
| Homologation | ECE 22.06 |
| Helmet Type / Use | Premium full-face helmet / road and race-oriented use |
| Shell | Fibre-glass composite |
| Weight | approx. 1,550 g ± 50 g |
| Visor | VAS MAX Vision visor, Pinlock prepared / anti-fog insert |
| Bluetooth / Intercom Compatible | Yes, conditionally compatible (SHARP lists communication system compatibility for RX-7V Evo) |
| Suitable for Spectacle Wearers | Not recommended — conditionally suitable due to close race-oriented fit |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Few helmets carry the weight of a genuine racing lineage quite like this one. The Arai RX-7V Evo in the Katsuyuki Nakasuga4 Replica livery captures the exact graphic identity worn by Yamaha's celebrated Japanese test rider and multiple Suzuka 8 Hours winner — rendered in a gloss finish that does full justice to the original. This is a helmet for those who understand that design and protection are not competing priorities, but two expressions of the same commitment to excellence.
Key Features
- Official Katsuyuki Nakasuga4 Replica livery in a gloss finish — a collector-grade graphic faithful to the Suzuka race-winning original
- ECE 22.06 homologated — meets the most rigorous current road and circuit safety standard
- Arai's fibre-glass composite shell engineered around the Rounder, Smoother, Stronger philosophy for optimal glancing-off performance
- VAS MAX Vision visor fitted as standard for an exceptional field of view at speed
- Pinlock anti-fog insert included — reliable clear vision in all conditions
- Eco Pure interior liner: fully removable, machine washable and antibacterial
- Five-year Arai manufacturer's guarantee
Design, Finish and Heritage
The Katsuyuki Nakasuga4 Replica is not a generic replica colourway — it is a direct visual reference to one of Japanese motorsport's most respected figures. Nakasuga's decades of service as a Yamaha factory test and race rider, combined with his endurance racing pedigree at the Suzuka 8 Hours, give this livery genuine provenance. The gloss lacquer is applied over the RX-7V Evo's fibre-glass composite shell, preserving every graphic detail with the depth and clarity the design demands. For collectors and committed racers alike, the finish elevates this helmet beyond its already formidable functional specification.
Shell Construction and Protection
The RX-7V Evo is the direct successor to the acclaimed RX-7V, refined to meet the demands of ECE R22-06 certification. Arai's fibre-glass composite construction is aerodynamically profiled to remain stable at high speed while the shell's smooth, rounded geometry promotes safe deflection on impact — the core principle behind every Arai product. The integrated Brain Protection System adds a further layer of safety engineering that goes beyond what homologation alone requires.
Comfort and Ventilation
The EVO revision brings relocated lateral air channels that improve both aerodynamic efficiency and airflow through the helmet. New cheek pads use a hook-retention system that makes removal and refitting straightforward — important for emergency responders and useful for everyday cleaning. The Eco Pure liner wicks moisture, resists bacteria and comes out for washing without tools. The closure is a double-D ring — the enduring choice of circuit racing for its security and simplicity. Note that the race-oriented fit of the RX-7V Evo means it is not ideally suited to spectacle wearers.
Visor and Visibility
The VAS MAX Vision visor is Arai's widest-aperture shield, designed to give riders the broadest possible peripheral view — critical at track pace where awareness is everything. The visor mechanism accepts a Pinlock 120 insert, which is supplied in the box, providing reliable anti-fog performance across a wide range of ambient temperatures. The visor is also prepared for compatibility with select communication and intercom systems.
Size Guide
- XS: 53–54 cm
- S: 55–56 cm
- M: 57–58 cm
- L: 59 cm
- XL: 60–61 cm
Please note: in size XL the outer shell steps up one size (86 to 88), which may affect fit perception. Measure carefully and, where possible, try before purchase.
Fitment & Compatibility
The Arai RX-7V Evo is a universal full-face helmet approved for road and track use. It is conditionally compatible with select Bluetooth and intercom communication systems — SHARP lists communication system compatibility details for the RX-7V Evo. It is not recommended for spectacle wearers due to the close, race-oriented fit. Available in sizes XS through XL.
Specifications
| Model | RX-7V Evo |
|---|---|
| SKU | 137-0352 |
| Colour / Finish | Katsuyuki Nakasuga4 Replica, gloss |
| Homologation | ECE 22.06 |
| Shell | Fibre-glass composite |
| Weight | approx. 1,550 g ± 50 g |
| Visor | VAS MAX Vision, Pinlock prepared |
| Interior | Eco Pure — removable and washable |
| Closure | Double-D ring |
| Guarantee | 5 years |
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.
“Scored 75 of 100 for racing riding. It is strongest on ventilation and gives up most on weight — every point traces back to a documented fact and its source.”
— the Inter-Pace crewApproved to ECE 22.06.
Carries a rotational-impact system.
Among the best-ventilated in its class.
Holds a steady line at speed.
1,568 g — on the heavy side for this class.
Quieter than most.
Comfortable on long stints.
Suits a long-oval head shape.
A full-face helmet, built for racing.
High class bracket in the racing field.
879 € — High class. Hover the bar for each range. Value is scored against the racing field, not in the abstract.
RX-7V ECE only vs —
Compare the grid.
| Shoei X-SPR PRO FIM90 | Shoei X-SPR PRO FIM 290 | AGV Pista GP R387 | Suomy S1-XR GP86 | Arai RX-7V FIM84 | Arai RX-7V FIM 284 | Shark Aeron GP FIM 284 | Nexx X.R3R Pro FIM Evo83 | Airoh GP 800 FIM82 | Alpinestars Supertech R1081 | Just1 J-GPR81 | LS2 FF805 Thunder GP Pro81 | MT-Helmets KRE 2 PLUS FIM Racing #281 | KYT KX-180 | Nolan X-804 RS Ultra80 | Nexx X.R3R79 | MT-Helmets KRE+ S78 | Shark Aeron GP FIM 178 | Airoh GP 800 ECE only77 | Arai RX-7V ECE only75 | LS2 FF805 Thunder GP Aero75 | MT-Helmets KRE 2 PLUS74 | Shark Aeron74 | AGV Pista GP RR S67 | |
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| Inter-Pace Rating | 90/100 | 90/100 | 87/100 | 86/100 | 84/100 | 84/100 | 84/100 | 83/100 | 82/100 | 81/100 | 81/100 | 81/100 | 81/100 | 80/100 | 80/100 | 79/100 | 78/100 | 78/100 | 77/100 | 75/100 | 75/100 | 74/100 | 74/100 | 67/100 |
| Level | Benchmark | Benchmark | Benchmark | Benchmark | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Solid |
| Price | 799,00 € | 949,00 € | In store | 579,47 € | 759,20 € | 919,95 € | 779,99 € | 630,79 € | 639,20 € | 999,00 € | 440,10 € | 679,15 € | 629,96 € | 519,35 € | 527,99 € | 509,00 € | 359,96 € | 965,99 € | 431,20 € | $1,179.19 | 509,15 € | 449,96 € | 671,99 € | 1099,00 € |
| Weight | 1,45 kg | 1,45 kg | 0,0 kg | 1,4 kg | 1,568 kg | 1,568 kg | 1,48 kg | 1,35 kg | 1,435 kg | 1,54 kg | 1,42 kg | 1,341 kg | 1,25 kg | 1,45 kg | 1,42 kg | 1,35 kg | 1,7 kg | 1,48 kg | 1,435 kg | 1,568 kg | 1,341 kg | 1,3 kg | 1,41 kg | 1,5 kg |
| ECE 22.06 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FIM racing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pinlock incl. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shell | AIM+ fibre matrix | AIM+ fibre matrix | Carbon fibre with Sphera outer layer (1,600+ microspheres, polycarbonate skin) | Tricarboco (carbon, fibreglass, aramid) | PB-SNC2 fibreglass composite | PB-SNC2 fibreglass composite | Carbon-aramid composite (COVA structure, 80% carbon / 20% aramid) | X-PRO carbon fibre composite | HPC carbon | Carbon multi-composite | 3K carbon | Carbon 9K (100 % carbon fibre) | Full carbon (MT-ULCS) | Tricomposite (carbon, fibreglass, aramid) | Ultra Carbon | X-PRO carbon (>60 % carbon fibre) | Carbon fibre | Carbon-aramid composite (COVA structure, 80% carbon / 20% aramid) | HPC carbon | PB-SNC2 fibreglass composite | Carbon 6K (100 % carbon fibre) | TRIC tricomposite (MT-ULCS) | COVA carbon and aramid (80 % / 20 %) | 100% carbon fibre |
| Ventilation | 10/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | 10/10 | 6/10 |
| Comfort | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 3/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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Yes — it’s tested and approved to the current ECE 22.06 standard and road-legal across the EU.
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