The two new things coming soon that I'm the most excited about right now: Ducati Multistrada 1200 and the Arai RX-Q Helmet. You probably already know about the Multistrada, but the new Arai helmet has been under the radar for most people. This new helmet is based on the new-for-2009 Corsair V race helmet, but it's a street-oriented design. Many of us have been wearing the race helmet on the street (I've had three RX-7 Corsair's so far) because it's the perfect fit and offers supreme safety, and this new Arai RX-Q promises the comfort and fit of the Corsair series helmets but with new features designed specifically for the street rider rather than the MotoGP racer. Specifically, revised venting to flow better at lower speeds and a completely new cheekpad system to reduce helmet noise. It's also getting the new Arai shield system with 10mm wider eyeports to give even better peripheral vision. The best part is the price, which is going to be in the mid-$500 range, a better price point for the street helmet buyer than the $899 price tag on the Corsair V race helmet. I'll be getting one as a street helmet for sure and the new Haga Monza replica Corsair V will be reserved for track use!
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