Shoei Motorcycle Helmets Guide
Shoei Motorcycle Helmets Features and Best Sellers
Shoei Helmets History
Shoei motorcycle helmets was founded by Eitaro Kamata in 1958,
first exclusively producing helmets for the racing sector.
In 1960 Shoei helmets produced the first helmet to meet Japanese Industrial
standards.
In 1965 Honda motors Co. adopted Shoei helmets as their genuine helmet
brand.
Despite all their success and being a brand leader Shoei helmets is still a
relatively small company with a global work force of under 500 people.
The Shoei Helmet Range
Shoei have a wide range of helmets to cater for all budgets.
Shoei Motorcycle Helmets Common Features
Pinlock
visor
All Shoei helmets come fitted with a pinlock visor as standard. This
prevents misting up of the visor.
Ventilation
The ventilation has intake vents to bring in cold air and exhaust vents to
extract hot air. In the top of the line helmets they have 'Aero Vortex
Ventilations'.
This V-shaped exhaust vent creates
a negative pressure ensuring warm air is expelled from the helmet.
Interior padding
A lot of time has been spent to ensure the padding in Shoei helmets is
comfortable at speed and for long journeys. At the base of the helmet there
are no over lapping parts to prevent wind noise and turbulence.
CX-1 Shield Visor
The Shoei CX-1 shield is not attached to the helmet via screws but instead
is held in place by a spring loaded ratchet. This means that removal of the
shield is quick and easy and also reduces wind noise as there are no side
pods.
Other Features
Shoei motorcycle helmet company also offer a wide range of accessories to reduce wind noise
and improve rider comfort. There are also 8 different visors in various
tints.
Popular Shoei Motorcycle Helmets Models
1.
Shoei Raid II
The Raid II is Shoei's entry level helmet.
Available in sizes XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL, this lid offers a great first helmet
for day to day use. The Shoei Raid II comes in both plain colours and
patterns so there is something for all tastes.
SHARP Safety Test Result
Raid II Helmet Owners Guide
The Shoei Raid II is a basic helmet but is great for everyday use. Some
riders have found the vents hard to open and close whilst on the move while
others think that this helmet doesn't offer enough protection on the back of
the head, as it sits quite high up.
Shoei Specifications for this model
- Number of shells 3
- Shell Multi-composite and high performance
organic fibre
- Ventilation System Chin and brow vents with
rear exhaust vents
- Inside padding Removable and washable cheek
pads
- Visor Mist-retardant CX-1V pinlock visor
- Weight 1,380g
- Retention System (strap) Double D-ring
The Shoei XR1000 is a top line helmet and can
be used on both the road and track.
Available in sizes XXS to XXXL, this helmet is a great step up
from the base model as it has superior venting and better padding
XR1000 Helmet owners guide
Most owners are very happy with the
Shoei XR1000. The superior comfort and
venting has left most owners impressed.
Some have said the helmet is a little on the noisy side with a high pitched
whistling noise coming occasionally from the vents.
Shoei specifications for the
XR1000
- Shell Organic fibreglass, multi-composite and
high performance organic fibre
- Number of shells 4 shell sizes
- Ventilation System Chin and brow vents with rear exhaust
vents
- Inside padding Detachable and washable Cheek pads
- Visor Mist-retardant CX-1V pinlock visor
- Weight 1,330g
- Retention System (strap) Double D
3.
Shoei Multitec
The Shoei Multitec is the only flip up helmet in the Shoei range. It is
aimed at touring riders and is a great stylish helmet which still has the
looks of a full face helmet.
Available in sizes XXS to XXL the Shoei Helmet multitec comes in several
plain colours.
Specifications for the Shoei Multitec
- Shell Organic fibreglass in various layers for a
shock-absorbent shell with optimum rigidity
- Number of shells 2 shell sizes
- Ventilation System 6 inlet vents on the brow and chin
- Inside padding Removable and washable pading
- Visor Mist-retardant CX-1V pinlock visor
- Weight 1,590g
- Retention System Double D-ring
<<-- Back to Motorcycle Helmet Guide Home from Shoei Motorcycle Helmets
Just Helmet Guides & Advice!
2.