Arai is extending the RX-7V EVO platform with the Horizon-X, a new helmet aimed more squarely at everyday road use. Its starting point is the RX-7V EVO shell, which Arai says is handcrafted from more than 20 carefully selected materials. The company also states that the Horizon-X meets the ECE 22.06 standard as well as Arai’s own internal criteria.

Reworked airflow and a more practical interior

The main functional change is the ventilation system. It has been redesigned around new intake and exhaust ducts, with Arai linking the arrangement to improved airflow, cooling and comfort. The new liner is antibacterial and resistant to both odours and dirt. All the padding can be removed, simplifying cleaning and making it easier to fit a communication device such as a Cardo or Sena unit.

The Horizon-X is expected to reach retailers early next year in seven solid colours and seven graphic designs. The expected starting price for a solid-colour version is around £700, while the graphic versions are expected to cost more.

A separate RX-7V EVO for the Isle of Man TT

Arai has also presented the RX-7V EVO IoM TT 2027 Limited Edition. The helmet marks the Isle of Man TT and 40 years of collaboration between Drudi Performance and Arai Helmet Europe. Its asymmetric design uses orange, dark blue and light blue with gold details. Arai’s logo is blue rather than its usual black, and the Manx triskelion appears on the shell. Retail arrival is expected in early 2027. No price has been announced; as a reference, existing RX-7V EVO graphic versions reach approximately £900.