Arai Tour X-2: What's the difference to the old one?
 

Hi,

I'm just in the last minute prep stage and thought a new adventure asks for a new lid. Always fancied one of the Tour-X helmets (no, not because of Ewan!)...

Now I see there's a new "X-2" version. What's the difference to the old one? IS it only cosmetics, or does it actually 'feel better' (ventilation, weight,...)

Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated!

Cheers
Bjorn

Think it is version 3 now .. thread over on Advrider
Changes from Arai XD to Arai XD-2? - ADVrider

Think the version 3 one is supposed to improve ventalation..

Yeah, reportedly better venting and comfort. There is a tendency for the visor on the current Tour-X to mist; apparently the improved venting reduces misting. I've pre-ordered the new one, so i hope it's worth the extra £60 over the discounted current model.

theres a brand new tour x helmet for sale on the xrv site dont know if its the one you guys are talking about?? 2008 Arai Tour x (brand new) - Honda Trail Bike Forums

No mor Tour-X for me...
 

...they're too small. I tried an XL one, and it causes a headache after 20 minutes. Phoned up the distributors, and they say that the XXL version is actually not much bigger and would likely to cause the same problem for me.
(The XXL one actually uses the same shell but with a 2mm thinner inner).

Bjorn