Venting and Visor

As we’ve discussed the helmet design, I’d like to take a few minutes to go over the venting and visor system on the Shoei RF-1000

Clearly the work that Shoei did in the wind tunnel helped tremendously. Venting on the RF-1000 is some of the best around. The chin vent pulls in a lot more air than most helmets and helps out with de-fogging. The brow vents are a good example of the “keep it simple” mentality. Though they are nothing too fancy, they pull in some good air and allow for the rider to keep cool on warm days. The rear vents open and close simultaneously, though it seems best to keep them open.

Shoei uses the CX-V1 visor on the RF-1000, which is built to block 100% of UV Rays. The smooth, clear, design of the CX-V1 with the helmet help to reduce wind noise. The helmet boasts a 3-position lever that locks the visor in place, even at high speeds. Finally, the Quick Release Base Plate System allows for quick change of visors.

It's no doubt that the incredible amount of research really paid off for Shoei.

-Julie