Shoei RF-1000 Metallic Helmets

Pros: DOT and Snell M2000 ratings, durable shield, light weight, great ventilation
Cons: Passes too much air under the chin guard, fit no longer exact

I’ve owned Shoei RF series helmets continuously since the RF 200 came out years ago. I never thought Id have to worry about questioning Shoei on the RF series but I do now. In the motorcycle community there have traditionally been two top of the ...

Pros: plush interior, comfortable, light
Cons: shield fogs easily, over priced

I owned this helmet for a over a year and was generally pleased with it with two gripes. It's a fairly noisy helmet and all motorcyclists really should wear ear plugs (rubber or foam) when riding for any length of time over 10 minutes. Hearing loss is very common among motorcyclists and the reality is it's very preventable. The shield doesn't scratch easily but fogs up too easily. The liner is very plush and comfortable and it's a light helmet comparatively speaking. The venting works "Ok" --nothing special or out of the ordinary. For about $150 less you can purchase a Scorpion helmet that in my opinion fits better, is quieter and also comes standard with a fog resistant shield that really does work. If you are a Shoei fan you should consider a Scorpion before buying a Shoei.