The R1 will be one of the star lots in the auction, which will take place at 12.30pm on Sunday 20 November with the help of Arai-sponsored riders Cal Crutchlow, Jonathan Rea and Leon Haslam. Visitors will also have a chance to bid for an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at the Riders for Health Day of Champions at the 2012 Silverstone MotoGP, including the opportunity to meet and greet top riders from the championship.

Other one-of-a-kind lots will include a ride in the pace car at the Silverstone MotoGP, a signed Mick Doohan replica Arai helmet, signed Arai side pods from Ian Hutchinson and Kevin Schwantz, a signed Rossi cap and a signed canvas print of Crutchlow at the 2011 Misano MotoGP. All proceeds will go to Riders for Health, which makes sure that millions of people in rural communities in Africa have the health care they need by managing and maintaining reliable vehicles for health workers. For more information visit Riders for Health.

The Black Horse Stage, in the Arai Entertainment Zone, will feature a TT takeover, with a themed Q&A hosted by James Whitham and a special Fast Bikes Question of Bikes quiz hosted by Steve Parrish and contested by the TT stars. The racers will also be around all day for fan meet & greets and autograph sessions. TT star Guy Martin won’t make it for TT day but will make an appearance at the show on Sunday 20 November.

The ticket price for Motorcycle Live 2011 is completely all-inclusive, meaning visitors can enjoy everything the show has to offer at no extra cost. Tickets are £16 in advance for adults, £10 for seniors, £6 for children aged 6-16 and  kids 5 and underaccompanied by a paying adult go free. Visit the Motorcycle Live website or call 0844 5812345. For the lastest news and updates, visit facebook.com/motorcyclelive or follow @motorcyclelive on Twitter.

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Well how about one of these barmy ‘pisspot’ lids from Borat’s beloved Kazakhstan instead?

You can see all the styles at the Daily Mail’s website.

They are only concepts from the Kazakh marketing agency Good!, but with enough interest, maybe we’ll see them produced one day. We’d love to see more wacky designs like these in racing, how can we forget the infamous, AGV’s ‘big-face’ Valentino Rossi lid, penned by design legend Drudi Performance.

If you click on this AGV link you can add a pic of your own face to a helmet, I tried, but it wasn’t pretty, I should have used a snap of the dog! Let us see your results and if you see crazier designs out there, tasteful or not, please send us the pics.

Andy C

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An evolution of the Chaser (which remains in the range) the Chaser-V is constructed with an SFL (Super Fibre Laminate) shell and employs a wider aperture and SAI visor giving improved vision. Interior comfort is increased by the modified ventilation system; the large rear vent now creates an efficient vacuum, and in combination with the larger side vents greatly improves air circulation. Even the shape of the interior itself has been fine-tuned to prevent pressure points while offering the necessary snug fit.

The 2011 UK Chaser-V range is available in designs, replicas and plain colours as listed below.

Diamond White, Diamond Black, Black Frost

RRP: £349.99 – Sizes XS – XL.

Strain Green, Strain Silver, Strain Red, Marker Black, Marker Red, Launch, Pride, Legend, Steve Plater replica, RRP: £409.99 – Sizes XS – XL.

For more information on the Chaser-V call 2724UK on 01782 569800, or visit WhyArai.co.uk

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This RAF Association is commemorating 70 years since the Battle of Britain took place in the skies over southern England with the Wings Appeal; this was one of the most important moments in British history and proved a decisive turning point in the Second World War.

Win It! One lucky motorcyclist will have the opportunity to own this piece of Arai and RAF history – you can enter a competition to win the helmet up until Friday 19th November 2010 – for just £1. Simply text ARAI to 70099 to enter. In addition, this unique Arai RX-7 GP will be signed by Steve Plater and presented by Steve to the lucky winner on the main stage at November’s International Bike Show at the NEC in Birmingham with various RAF Association personnel present. For those attending the forthcoming TT races, it will be available to view during the event fortnight on Arai’s Race Service in the Grandstand area and then on display at other events throughout the year.

This unique RX-7 GP wears a duck-egg blue base colour – the exact same tone as used on the bottom of the RAF’s Spitfires and Hurricanes in 1940 – as well as a pair of iconic red, white and blue roundels. The wings, as well as being a flying officer’s badge of honour also signify the work that the RAF association does for the whole of the RAF family.

For more information on the RAF Association and the Wings appeal call 0116 266 5224 or visit RAFA

For more information on the Arai range call Phoenix on 01782 569800, or visit Why Arai

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Using the same ring shaped strengthening in the lower section as the top-of-the-range RX-7 GP, the Axces also uses Arai’s Super Fibre Construction (SFC) for maximum safety levels and efficient ventilation to keep Arai’s legendary comfort levels high. Available in white or black, and in sizes XS to XXL, the Axces will have an RRP of £259.99.

If you want more info, head to WhyArai.co.uk.

In other Arai news, the firm has come up with a special World Cup design for footy fan Leon Haslam to stick his noggin in. 250 replicas will be made and signed by Leon himself, so get on the website to score one.

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I was a bit worried that Arai might have cocked it up, because the old RX7 was fantastic, and the new one – while it looks very similar – is actually completely different, including a new shell shape. I needn’t have worried: it’s a definite improvement over the old RX7.

It feels like it wraps round the base of your skull more, so you feel your head is entirely enclosed, the bigger visor aperture is actually quite noticeable, and the overall fit is even better than it was. Although it’s heavier, it doesn’t feel it because the weight is carried low down. The GP is slightly bigger than the Corsair due to the demands of Snell, as the GP will have the new Snell 2010 approval on it as well as ECE 22.05.

There’s much less wind ‘whistle’ on the move. Clearly at road speeds, I’ve not felt any on the aerodynamic benefits of the new fin, but I actually think that’s the least important of the changes, other than the cool factor and marketing spiel. I’m really impressed, and relieved. It’s certainly a case of the best getting better.

The only downside is that I look like a policeman at the moment.
Moby

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