Shoei RF-1000 Full Face Helmet - Black

By Hanadarko from Milwaukee, WI on 04/24/2008

Pros: Quietest helmet I have every worn. Excellent venting. Breath guard ok - less restrictive than the breath box that the HJC comes with.

Cons: Cheek pads (35mm) are rather snug for me. More so than the default pads the HJC comes with. However, I ordered 33mm cheek pads and swapped them out. You can order several different sizes.

Comments: Without a Pinlock shield, this shield will fog instantly. However if you opt for the shield with the pinlocks pin and then buy a pinlock, it will NOT fog at all. Some moisture is present along the... (Read the rest of this review)

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By Chris from Milwaukee, WI on 10/29/2007

Pros: 1. Definately a top end helmet. 2. Great ventilation: Have been riding the last week in 40 deg. Wisconsin weather, the shield fogs a little at a stoplight but immediately unfogs once you start going. Better than the HJC or Scorpion. 3. Shoei's R&D department 4. Couldn't afford a fancy painted one, but the gloss black is pretty sharp

Cons: Breath deflector hits my nose sometimes. Not enough of a con to rate it less than 5. Couldn't afford a fancy painted one.

Sizing Info: Fits true to size

Additional Sizing Notes: XL is a bit tighter (especially in the cheeks) than by XLarge HJC CL-SP, looser that my Large Scorpion EXO-700. The Scorpion is the most oval out of the three and the HJC is the most round: Shoei is in between.

Comments: The Scorpion offers much of the features of the Shoei, at almost half the cost. Everyone I have talked to said the Shoei is the better helmet in terms of protection. Is $150 extra worth it for an... (Read the rest of this review)

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By Nick from NY, USA on 09/17/2007

Pros: Light weight, good ventilation, sleek look

Cons: None yet

Sizing Info: Fits true to size

Additional Sizing Notes: I did notice the cheek pads make it a little more snug than other helmets I have tried on, but in a good way.

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By Anonymous from Anytown, USA on 07/27/2007

Pros: Great helmet, awesome paint job (gloss black), very high quality, the easy face shield detachment is a great feature, the helmet is not too loud at highway speeds, vents also work really well once a good cruising speed has been reached, and even the rear spoiler works well, providing you with downforce to keep your head steady at high speeds.......great helmet ! ! !

Cons: Nada

Sizing Info: Fits true to size

Additional Sizing Notes: Just make sure it fits snug, go to a store and try on a Shoei RF-1000 to make sure you get the proper size

Comments: Kneedraggers.com got me my helmet from CA in less than 6 days, great job ! !

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By Khiem from Hermosa Beach, CA on 01/30/2007

Pros: I use to have a RF-900 so I expected the RF-1000 to be pretty much the same. I was pleasantly surprised at a couple little things though! It comes with a little breath mask thing to help keep the visor from fogging up on those cold mornings. It also comes with a chin curtain to keep the cold air out. The other cool thing is the visor positioning/locking mechanism. The old RF-900 had the standard closed position and the slightly open position. The RF-1000 also adds a position that locks the visor down closed. It's a nice little safety feature to make sure your visor doesn't blow open doing 130+ at the track.

Cons: Nothing really.

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