Arai and BER Racing Europe: the risks for motorcyclists in case of counterfeit helmets

Le photo proposals show the serious signs and potential risks that can be encountered by using counterfeit helmets. In this case the outcome on a copy of a Arai SZ-Ram III subjected to testingECE22-05 approval. An important topic covered in a recent report by Strip the News.

The risks for consumers

On this occasion he was interviewed by telephone by Valerio Staffelli il President di BER Racing Europe, Maurice Bombard. As reported, after having subjected the copy of the Arai helmet to the aforementioned homologation tests, the damage demonstrated by the photos underlines not only that it is not capable of exceeding the safety standards required by law, but above all the serious risk for a motorcyclist who in case of impact could suffer serious damage and even personal safety. The tests are carried out at 27,7 km/h of speed.
Hence a new signal that warns on the subject, recalling that: “importing non-regularly approved helmets into Europe is illegal and the buyer not only risks incurring the damage generated by the purchase of a counterfeit object, but also heavy sanctions if he uses it such as the seizure of the motorcycle, for do not talk about insurance problems in the event of an accident".
Useful, in case of doubt, a document present online that allows you to identify an original helmet Arai equipped with specific construction criteria and level security, from a counterfeit type. Distinctive aspects that are clear at first glance, to avoid fraud or scams.
There were also reports of adverts with prices from 5 a 10 times higher lower than a normal list price. It is therefore advisable to be wary of certain proposals and, if necessary, inform them Arai e BER Racing Europe, considering that for a brand like Arai such figures are “unlikely” given that the original helmets are handmade in Japan and the very high standards, linked to work that varies from 15 a 36 hours, based on the type of model.

Photo: BER Racing Europe