Shoei RF-SR Helmet – Solid

There is no dearth of helmet options in the market when you head out to get one. So many options and so many designs can leave you confused.

But let’s make this simple. If you are looking for something that is designed for utmost convenience and is easily customizable, then you can consider Shoei RF-SR Helmet – Solid helmet. It comes in seven colors and six different sizes. It is an all-purpose helmet. They are designed to give you a quiet and comfortable ride.

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Let’s check out how.

Features

It has CWR-1 shield, which has several benefits such as it gives a wide field of vision.

Wider vision means you have a fair idea of the vehicles to your side.

• Ventilation – It has two vents on top for taking in air and allowing maximum ventilation. It has an outlet for letting out the warm inside air. It has a vent on the lower side to let out the exhaled air, and thus prevent fogging on the shield. The helmet is not only designed on the principles of aerodynamics (most helmets are), but they have also incorporated valuable feedback from riders for best comfort. Chin curtain helps you control the ventilation.
• Fitting and Comfort – Inner lining such as chin pads, ear pads, breath guard, upper lining can be removed and replaced with parts of required thickness for better comfort. This is what we meant by customizable. It has four shell and six EPS liner sizes, which means the fit options are many. It is very important to buy a helmet of your size, firstly because an ill-fitting helmet will not give you the required safety, and secondly, if you buy a larger size for your head, your neck is going to be strained.
• The helmet size is relatively small, which means less strain on the neck. Prolonged use of helmets has been known to be a cause of stiff neck. But with less strain on the neck each time you drive, there is less chance of a stiff neck.
• Hygiene – The inside parts such as chin pads, upper liner, and chin strap covers can be removed for cleaning. Cleaning is important because helmets attract a lot dust and dirt, and more so if the rider is sweating.
• Shield – The shield has a Pinlock EVO fog-resistant lens that prevents fogging of the shield. It also has the Pinlock pins to keep the insert lens secured. It has a QR-E closure system which allows the shield to be removed and placed without tools. This is again a useful feature from safety perspective. The shield also protects from the sun’s UV rays.
• Noise Reduction – The QR-E closure system reduces the wind noise because it seals the shield in place using an air-tight mechanism. The vents too are designed such that the air flows in and out in a definite channel, without much noise. This is called wind tunnel optimization.
• Safety – It has an Emergency Quick Release System (EQRS) which ensures that the cheek pads can be quickly removed so that the helmet can be taken off the rider. This is extremely helpful in case of emergencies such as accidents.
• Material – It is made with a proprietary multi-ply matrix, which consists of lightweight fiber and elastic organic fibers. The material helps to cut down on the overall weight of the helmet. The layers are laid by hand.

Features mean something only when we can translate them to pros and cons.

Pros

• The CWR-1 shield gives a vast field of vision, which is good because then you are aware of what’s happening on your sides as well as front.
• The detachable parts on the inner side allow the rider to customize the helmet as per their comfort.
• It is designed keeping hygiene in mind. The inner parts can be removed and cleaned.
• It is well ventilated by multiple vents that let out the exhaled and hot air.
• From a safety perspective, it is quite smartly designed. The cheek pads can be removed quickly in case of an emergency.
• There are no unnecessary or fancy features adding to the cost of the helmet.
• It comes with a 5-year warranty.
• It is light in weight. It is made of Shoei’s proprietary material.

Cons

• The price is on the higher side, however, with the safety and comfort features it offers, it is a fair deal.
• The ventilation may not satisfy everyone. Same applies to the noise cutting too.

Well, that’s it. There aren’t many cons to this helmet.

Overall, this is a great helmet. The best part is that it is multi-purpose. It can be used for short-distance street performance or for long-distance trips. There are lots of features which add to the overall safety of the helmet, such as EQRS for detaching the cheek pads, CWR-1 shield for wider line of sight, and several fit options. There are a lot of features in place for extra comfort, such as detachable inner pads for better fit and cleaning, and shaped such that they take up the shape of the rider’s head, lightweight shell, and so on.

Each of the features is designed for comfort and safety and there are none which are not required. The price may be a bit high, but if you plan to invest in this helmet, rest assured that you will get enough in return. It comes with a 5-year warranty. What more do we need?

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