BRAND:
Shoei has been dedicated to the development of superior helmet technology since
1958. Shoei was started by the immense spirit and determination of its founder
Eitaro Kamata, who designed and used his first products exclusively for the
racing sector. What is amazing even by today?s standards is the pace at which
Shoei became popular all over the world: starting in the late sixties, Shoei?s
reputation as a top quality brand spread first over the U.S., then later all
over the motor markets of Europe. What is also amazing is that everybody who was
ever involved in the motor field can spell the name Shoei, in spite of the fact
that we are a team of less than 500 people worldwide. But what is most amazing,
especially to a Western observer, is the dedication of Shoei?s factory staff.
Shoei manufactures all helmets (and all helmet parts) in Japan, even though
manufacturing costs there have long since exceeded the level in many other Asian
countries. Why? Because the men and women in Shoei?s factories take every single
helmet as a personal challenge. Faulty products are practically unheard of, as
every single piece reflects the spirit, ambition and attention to detail that is
so typical of Shoei.
SELECTION: Shoei helmets offers a wide range of helmet models to suit the
high performance rider. The top line X Eleven is Shoei?s race ready ultra-high
performance helmet. The Shoei X Eleven combines high performance fiber materials
with extremely elastic organic fibers to create a shell that is
ultra-lightweight, rigid and resilient. The aero edge spoiler on the back of the
X Eleven has been wind tunnel tested to reduce drag and lift coefficients at
high speeds. The Shoei RF 1000 is the most popular high performance Japanese
motorcycle helmet in the world. It has evolved from many iterations of the RF
design with the latest advancement from the RF 900 to RF 1000 in 1994. The Shoei
RF 1000 utilizes the same shell and aero edge spoiler as the Shoei X Eleven but
also incorporates an improved ventilation system that is wind tunnel tested to
ensure maximum cooling at highway speeds. The 2006 TZ-R is Shoei?s latest full
face helmet for general street use. New 2007 graphics are stunning and represent
Shoei?s proprietary process to maximize the impact of color and graphic details
on the helmet shell. Shoei helmets also offers a wide range of high quality
modular and open face helmets which meet the high quality standards of Shoei
manufacturing.
FIT:
Shoei helmets fit a wide range of head shapes and sizes. The fit is a more
relaxed fit compared to most high performance helmets. The looser fit appeals to
a wider range of riders so it is best to speak to a sizing specialist or try a
Shoei helmet on before you purchase. Worst case, we can send you another set of
interchangeable pads and liners to custom fit the helmet to your head.
PERFORMANCE: Shoei ranks among the top performing motorcycle helmets in
the world and is the main competition for Japan?s Arai helmet. The extensive
wind tunnel testing is a main part of Shoei?s product development to combine
reduced wind resistance with space age polymer construction. Call or email us
and ask to speak to a customer service representative that rides with a Shoei
helmet if you want first hand experience before you buy.
RETURN
RATE: The return rate is extremely low for Shoei helmets and all returns
are for size exchanges. No one has returned a helmet to MetricBikes Superstore
because they were not satisfied with Shoei?s quality.
OUR
RECOMMENDATION: We recommend Shoei for a wide range of riders from
ultra-high performance racers to general street riders. Shoei helmets can be
custom fit by changing out the internal padding to accommodate any riders head
shape and size.
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