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Arai · Classic-V

Arai Classic-V Flow TC-3

SPECIFICA TECNICA VERIFICATA Open Face DOT, Snell M2020 PB-cLc 1200g
CAD ARCHITECTURE BLUEPRINT

Empirical Geometry Profile · Verified Laboratory Cataloging

Quick Facts at a Glance

Category Aperto
Certifications DOT, Snell M2020
Measured Weight 1200 g
Shell Material PB-cLc
Head Shape Fit Intermediate Oval
Retention System Double D-Ring
SAFETY & CERTIFICATIONS

Verified Safety Snapshot

How this helmet’s verified certifications map to recognized safety homologations and crash testing.

Certified Homologation ✓ DOT FMVSS 218, Snell M2020
Rotational Protection Arai's proprietary PB-cLc shell design
SHARP Impact Score 4/5 Stars (SHARP UK)
Retention Mechanism Double D-Ring
Emergency Release System Not specified

Safety standards compliance is based on official manufacturer documentation and public safety laboratory test results. Always verify regional compliance labels on the physical helmet prior to use.

FIT & SIZING

Verified Fit & Sizing Guide

Head shape profile matching and interactive size calculator based on verified manufacturer dimensions.

Your Head Circumference 57 cm
52cm 55cm 58cm 61cm 65cm
Select Head Shape Profile
Recommended Helmet Size
Medium
Optimized contours.
Perfect for standard intermediate head profiles.

Intermediate oval fit, with adjustable cheek pads for a customizable fit.

How to measure

Wrap a cloth measuring tape around your head just above your eyebrows and ears. Pull the tape comfortably snug, read the length, and repeat for consistency.

Design Concept & Background

"Safety is our business"

Elevate your ride with the Arai Classic-V, a premium open-face helmet that seamlessly blends sleek styling with advanced engineering. Its aerodynamic design reduces wind buffeting, while the sophisticated ventilation system regulates temperature, ensuring a comfortable ride. The Classic-V's PB-cLc shell provides exceptional impact resistance and protection, certified to meet the rigorous standards of DOT and Snell M2020. With a 5-year warranty and a focus on rider vision, this helmet offers a 100% UV protection and an intermediate oval fit. Whether you're touring or cruising, the Arai Classic-V is the ultimate companion for the discerning rider, delivering a perfect blend of style, performance, and protection.

Key Highlights:

Calotta PB-cLc per la resistenza agli urti Guanciali regolabili per una vestibilità personalizzabile Sistema di ventilazione sofisticato per la regolazione della temperatura Protezione UV al 100% Omologazione DOT e certificazione Snell M2020 Design aerodinamico per ridurre le turbolenze del vento

Rider Profile & Intended Use

Riding Style Turismo
Helmet Category Aperto
Internal Fit Shape Intermediate Oval
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Product Concept & Specifications

Arai (Japan)

Engineering & Biomechanical Safety Analysis

The Arai Classic-V Flow TC-3 combines advanced PB-cLc shell technology for superior impact protection with a lightweight, aerodynamic design. Its open-face structure prioritizes comfort and airflow, featuring adjustable ventilation to manage heat and moisture. The intermediate oval fit ensures a snug, secure feel, while the classic styling retains Arai’s reputation for quality and durability. Ideal for riders seeking a balance of vintage aesthetics and modern safety.

The Arai Classic-V Flow TC-3 is engineered as a high-integrity Open Face protective system, utilizing a structural shell constructed from PB-cLc. This structural layup is engineered to provide progressive kinetic energy dissipation during impact deceleration, distributing localized shock across outer lamina layers while minimizing deformation transfer into the internal multi-density EPS liner.

Certified to DOT, Snell M2020 protocols, the architecture is subjected to rigorous linear deceleration limits and oblique impact evaluations to mitigate rotational acceleration forces associated with diffuse axonal injury. For a deeper breakdown of rotational thresholds and impact testing speeds, consult our ECE 22.06 vs DOT vs SNELL engineering benchmark.

Internal geometry follows a Intermediate Oval cranial profile, designed to mitigate focal pressure hot spots across the parietal ridges while maintaining uniform radial clamping pressure along the zygomatic arch. Riders seeking optimal retention stability and break-in guidance should review the cranial aspect ratios and head shape guide as well as our 3D cheek pad density protocol.

Shell composite integrity and acoustic sealing are further optimized through channelized EPS porting and aerodynamic laminar profiling. To learn how shell composites resist stress cracking under prolonged environmental cycling, inspect the composite material comparative matrix.

Fit & Shell Structure

Intermediate Oval Shape

Balanced oval fit: standard ergonomic curvature fitting 80%+ of riders.

Costruzione della calotta PB-cLc Materiale strutturale esterno
Measured Weight 1200 g (2.65) Peso approssimativo della taglia media
Warranty 1 anno Durata della copertura del produttore
Uso principale Turismo Orientamento di guida ottimizzato

Safety & Certifications

Certificazione DOT FMVSS 218, Snell M2020 Standard di sicurezza certificato
Rotational Protection Arai's proprietary PB-cLc shell design Attenua l'impatto rotazionale
Sgancio di emergenza Not specified Rimozione rapida delle imbottiture per guanciali
Cinghia di ritenzione Double D-Ring Tipo di fibbia del cinturino sottogola
Valutazione d’impatto SHARP 4/5 Punteggio verificato del test d’impatto SHARP UK

Acoustics & Aerodynamics

Livello di rumore 94 dB Rumore del vento misurato in velocità
Ventilazione 7/10 Valutazione delle prestazioni del flusso d'aria
Testato in galleria del vento Not specified Aerodinamica della calotta ottimizzata
Pinlock anti-appannamento Non incluso Inserto antiappannamento per visiera

Technology & Convenience

Integrazione delle comunicazioni Generic Speaker Cutouts Disponibilità di predisposizione per interfono
Compatibile con gli occhiali Not specified Scanalature per occhiali nella fodera interna
Sistema della visiera Not verified Visiera parasole integrata a scomparsa
Interno removibile Not verified Moduli interni lavabili

Regional Legality & Compliance

🇺🇸 US Street Legal
Required: DOT

Compliant with DOT and Snell M2020 standards

🌐 CA Street Legal
Required: DOT, DOT M

Compliant with DOT and Snell M2020 standards

🇪🇺 EU Not Street Legal
Required: ECE 22.05

Not compliant with EU regulations

Regional Legality Guidance

US

Status: Street Legal

Required: DOT

Compliant with DOT and Snell M2020 standards

CA

Status: Street Legal

Required: DOT, DOT M

Compliant with DOT and Snell M2020 standards

EU

Status: Not Street Legal

Required: ECE 22.05

Not compliant with EU regulations

Certification Documents & References

  • DOT FMVSS 218 (US) - Department of Transportation - Reference
  • Snell M2020 (US) - Snell Memorial Foundation - Reference

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Data Confidence & Verification Provenance

Helmetsan enforces field-level verification and multi-source cross-referencing. Unverified values are explicitly flagged rather than estimated.

Manufacturer Source
Arai Official Specification
Safety Testing Agency
DOT, Snell M2020 Homologation Record
Verification Status
✓ Verified Data
Last Audit Date
2026-09-21