The Making of a Genius Helmet

Many will argue that the Shoei RF 1000 is one of the best helmets on the market. Here’s a look at how this helmet came to be…

The Shoei RF 200 was an improvement over the 100 series. While it had some great features, looking back we can say it was a little heavy and riders felt a lot of wind resistance.

The RF 700 saw some major improvements. This was the first helmet made with Shoei’s Quick Release Base Plate Shield System. In addition, the 700 offered a better fit and ventilation, and was much more comfortable than the 200 series.

Next came the RF 800, with less notable improvements, but it was definitely quieter than the 700 and featured more padding around the face area.

The RF 900 deserves some praise. This helmet featured an aerodynamic air stabilizer which meant less buffeting for riders. A t-zone ventilation system and larger vents meant better air flow in the helmet, keeping riders cooler on hot days. A redesigned liner also made for a more comfortable helmet.

Finally, came the RF 1000 with a more aerodynamic shape and better ventilation. One of the biggest selling points for this helmet was the advertised reduction in drag and lift. A 3-D helmet liner also made the RF 1000 one of the most comfortable helmets on the market.

With all of these improvements, I can only wonder what Shoei will come up with next. Maybe the RF 1100?

-Julie