Arai is arguably the most iconic helmet brand, so this is a pretty big call, but this limited-edition unit representing its partnership with the Isle of Man TT is the best-looking lid it has ever made. But this is the 17th time the company has made an IoM TT special edition helmet, and it’s almost as though each is better than the last. In fact, this is my favorite retro-styled lid ever.
It won’t be available until May 2026, and since it’s a limited-edition unit, I think you’ll have to hit ‘Add To Cart’ as soon as it comes out if you want to secure it. The design sits on Arai’s RX-7V EVO or, as it’s known in the USA, the Corsair-X. Since Arai hasn’t really changed its iconic egg-shaped design in, well, forever, the Corsair-X looks retro as is.
But mix the already retro shape of an Arai with this paint job, and you’ve got a lid that looks like Joey Dunlop could’ve worn 30 years ago.
Photo by: Arai
The white and gold design comes from Drudi Performance and features the letters “TT” on the left and right of the helmet, and the Isle of Man’s Triskelion symbol on the chin and crown. But the stand-out design feature has to be the map of the Isle’s 37.73-mile Mountain course planted directly on the back, standing out from everything else with almost a neon orange tint.
The more you look, the more you find. Eventually, you’ll notice one of the coolest features, which is the wraparound TT logo that brings everything together, including the vibrant flashes of yellow, blue, and orange.
Although this model will go on sale online from May 2026, it’ll also be available in limited quantities at the Arai store at the TT 2026. No doubt this model will set your bank balance back decently, but what would you be willing to pay to make it yours?
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