Arai RX-7V Evo full-face helmet in Tsubasa Replica gloss finish
ECE 22.06
1,550 gECE 22.06
02 · Data & docs

The facts.

Technical data
ModelRX-7V Evo
SKU / Part Number137-0355
Colour / FinishTsubasa Replica
HomologationECE 22.06
Helmet Type / Intended UsePremium full-face / road and racing use
ShellFibreglass composite
Weightapprox. 1,550 g ± 50 g
VisorVAS MAX Vision visor, Pinlock ready / anti-fog insert
Bluetooth / Intercom CompatibleConditionally compatible (SHARP lists 'Communication system compatibility' for RX-7V EVO)
Suitable for Glasses WearersNot recommended — sport-close race fit
DescriptionThe whole story

Few helmets earn the reputation the Arai RX-7V Evo carries into the 2025 season, and the Tsubasa Replica edition earns its place at the top of that lineage through the quality of every material and the precision of every joint. Beneath its striking Tsubasa Replica livery — applied in a gloss finish that does justice to the original — lies a fibreglass-composite shell built to Arai's Rounder, Smoother, Stronger philosophy, where shell geometry is engineered to deflect and redirect impact energy rather than absorb it through brute mass alone.

Key Features

  • ECE 22.06 homologated fibreglass-composite shell — one of the most demanding approvals in the world, achieved without compromise to Arai's own internal standards.
  • VAS MAX Vision visor as standard — a larger-aperture shield that extends peripheral awareness on road and circuit alike, paired with a Pinlock anti-fog insert included in the box.
  • Eco Pure interior liner — fully removable, machine washable and treated with antibacterial properties so the helmet stays as fresh as the day it arrived.
  • Revised cheek pads with hook-and-loop retention — tool-free removal in seconds, making post-ride ventilation and emergency first-responder access genuinely straightforward.
  • Repositioned lateral air channels — aerodynamic refinements over the outgoing RX-7V that reduce buffeting and improve stability at motorway and track speeds.
  • Brain Protection System integrated into the shell construction — an additional layer of engineered protection working alongside the primary fibreglass structure.

Build Quality and Materials

The RX-7V Evo shell is hand-built in Japan using Arai's proprietary fibreglass-composite layup. The result is a shell that achieves a weight of approximately 1,550 g (± 50 g depending on size) while maintaining the structural integrity that Arai's racing pedigree demands. The Tsubasa Replica graphics are not stickers: they are laid beneath the gloss clear coat, giving the design the same longevity and depth you would expect from a factory race lid. The double-D ring closure is the only fastening system Arai fits to its racing helmets — a deliberate choice rooted in reliability under the most demanding conditions.

Visor and Aerodynamics

The VAS MAX Vision visor system offers a wider field of view than the previous-generation shield without introducing optical distortion at the edges. The included Pinlock insert creates a sealed air gap between the two lens surfaces, eliminating fogging in cold, wet or high-humidity conditions. The aerodynamic profile of the EVO shell has been revised specifically to keep the helmet planted at high speeds, reducing the neck fatigue that can build over a long track session or motorway ride.

Comfort and Long-Ride Usability

The race-oriented fit of the RX-7V Evo is cut closer than a touring helmet — it is designed to sit snugly with minimal internal movement, which translates directly into sharper aerodynamic performance and more consistent noise attenuation. Riders who wear prescription glasses should note that the sport-close fit makes OTG use difficult; this is a helmet built around performance rather than eyewear accommodation. Intercom and Bluetooth communication systems can be integrated, though compatibility varies by system — consult your communication system manufacturer before purchase. Arai backs the RX-7V Evo with a five-year warranty from date of purchase.

Fitment and Compatibility

The Arai RX-7V Evo Tsubasa Replica is a universal full-face helmet suitable for road and track use across all motorcycle categories. Size selection should be made using head circumference measured at the widest point:

  • XS: 53–54 cm
  • S: 55–56 cm
  • M: 57–58 cm
  • L: 59 cm
  • XL: 60–61 cm

Note: at size XL, the outer shell steps up one shell size (86 to 88) to accommodate the larger interior volume correctly.

Specifications

Specification Detail
Model RX-7V Evo
SKU 137-0355
Colour / Finish Tsubasa Replica
Homologation ECE 22.06
Type Premium full-face / road and racing use
Shell material Fibreglass composite
Weight approx. 1,550 g ± 50 g
Visor VAS MAX Vision, Pinlock ready / anti-fog insert included
Bluetooth / Intercom Conditionally compatible (check system compatibility before purchase)
Glasses friendly Not recommended — sport-close race fit
Closure Double-D ring
Interior liner Eco Pure — removable and washable
Integrated sun visor No
Warranty 5 years
Collection 2025
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
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04 · The Inter-Pace Rating

Rated. Certified. Lit.

All 85 points of the racing matrix were assessable
Rated in 2 categoriesRacing 75Sport 74
iP75/100RECOMMENDED Drag to spin
The Inter-Pace Rating
0/100
0507085100
RecommendedFive SHARP stars, no race entry
P22 on our racing grid · 22 rivals in scrutineering · rated 2026-09-02
Entry 0–49 · Solid 50–69 · Recommended 70–84 · Benchmark 85–100
ECE 22.06 · SHARP 5/5 · EQRS · MIPS · DOUBLE-D · 1,568 G · PINLOCK · PB-SNC2 FIBREGLASS COMPOSITE · ECE 22.06 · SHARP 5/5 · EQRS · MIPS · DOUBLE-D · 1,568 G · PINLOCK · PB-SNC2 FIBREGLASS COMPOSITE ·

“The replicas carry ECE 22.06 alone. You keep the hand-laid shell, the five SHARP stars and the best ventilation of the traditional helmets — you lose the racing homologation, and at 879 € that is a lot to give up.”

— the Inter-Pace crew
Homologation8/15
ECE 22.06 street homologation8/8
FIM FRHPhe racing homologation0/7

ECE 22.06 only — but five SHARP stars behind it.

Safety equipment9/10
Multi-density EPS liner2/2
EQRS emergency release system2/2
double-d closure2/2
3 shell sizes1/2
Rotational-impact system (MIPS or equivalent)2/2

Double-D, emergency release, hand-laid PB-SNC2 shell.

Ventilation7/7
Vents operable with gloves on2/2
Airflow in independent reviews5/5

Reviewers call the airflow the strongest thing about it.

Aero & stability9/10
Aerodynamic spoiler / stabiliser2/2
Wind-tunnel developed2/2
Stability at speed in reviews5/6

Smooth shell, no snag points — Arai's long-standing rule.

Weight2/5
1,568 g measured2/5

1,568 g — the heaviest carbon-free shell in this field.

Wind noise3/5
Wind noise at motorway speed2/3
100 dB measured1/2

100 dB at 130 km/h, quiet for how heavily vented it is.

Interior comfort9/10
Fully removable lining2/2
Washable lining2/2
3 cheek-pad thicknesses1/1
Comfort in independent reviews4/5

Peel-away padding lets you shape the fit over time.

Fit range4/5
6 sizes2/2
3 shell sizes across the range1/2
long-oval head shape1/1

Long-oval only — it does not suit every head.

Character5/5
full-face — built for racing3/3
PB-SNC2 fibreglass composite2/2

The traditionalist's race helmet, still hand-made.

Price positioning5/10
Delivered quality against its price in this class5/10
879 € — High-end

Old-school engineering, priced accordingly.

Certification
ECE 22.06 street homologation
Price-class
EntryBasicMid-rangePremiumFC2,015,000.00High classHigh-endFlagship

879 € — High class. Hover the bar for each range. Value is scored against the racing field, not in the abstract.

Safety & tests
SHARP impact rating5/5 stars
CERTIMOOV protocolawaiting · not counted
Crew scrutineering
How this rating is made: crew scrutineering, cross-checked against Champion Helmets Champion Helmets Champion Helmets Champion Helmets Bennetts BikeSocial Tests count only when a result exists — never a penalty
The race-helmet gridmint = this helmet
90/100 P1 Shoei X-SPR PRO FIMBenchmark · gap —
89/100 P2 Shoei X-SPR PRO FIM 2Benchmark · gap −1
87/100 P3 Shark Aeron GP FIM 2Benchmark · gap −3
86/100 P4 Suomy S1-XR GPBenchmark · gap −4
85/100 P5 MT-Helmets KRE 2 PLUS FIM Racing #2Benchmark · gap −5
84/100 P6 Arai RX-7V FIMRecommended · gap −6
84/100 P7 Shark Aeron GP FIMRecommended · gap −6
83/100 P8 Arai RX-7V FIM 2Recommended · gap −7
82/100 P9 Airoh GP 800 FIMRecommended · gap −8
82/100 P10 NHK Helmet GP-R TechRecommended · gap −8
81/100 P11 Alpinestars Supertech R10Recommended · gap −9
81/100 P12 Just1 J-GPRRecommended · gap −9
81/100 P13 LS2 FF805 Thunder FIMRecommended · gap −9
81/100 P14 Nexx X.R3R Pro FIM EvoRecommended · gap −9
80/100 P15 KYT KX-1Recommended · gap −10
75/100 P22 Arai RX-7V ECE onlyRecommended · gap −15You’re viewing
Radar · head to head

RX-7V ECE only vs

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How these ratings are made: Inter-Pace crew scrutineering, cross-checked against Champion Helmets Champion Helmets Champion Helmets Champion Helmets Bennetts BikeSocial SHARP / CERTIMOOV count only when results exist.
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