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Shoei RF200

admin — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:51:06 +0000

If you’re familiar with the Shoei RF-1000 or RF-1100, chances are you won’t be (familiar) with the RF-200. Yes, Shoei’s flagship RF series has had a long lineage of models that started from the aforementioned RF-200. The RF-200, the RF-700, the RF-800, and the RF-900 enjoyed the limelight first before reaching the 1000s.

We don’t have the exact date of production yet, but we estimate the RF-200 as being older than 14 years at lease—The First 1000s appeared circa 2003 and we’ve read reviews of the RF-700 dated 1996.

The 200 is known to be a very comfortable helmet in its time. We have encountered a couple of owners sharing anecdotes from the glory days of their RF-200s, and a certain forum member even said that it was what got him to stick with Shoei and only Shoei helmets—he has been using their helmets for over 13 years.

Another short, semi-review on the RF200 mentioned that it (once again) sits comfortable on the head, has a ventilation system, and is not “deafeningly” noisy. But, the downside was that the shell was a little bulky and heavy, plus, the the strap is located in a way that it pulls the helmet forward-down, making the rider push it up on the chin bar every so often during trips. Aww, and here we’d hope it was a perfect helmet.

Update

We’ve found yet another RF-200 experience. A long-time user said that he came to owning his back then by asking stores, “What is the quietest motorcycle helmet I can get?” Interesting.

Anyway, below are a couple of borrowed photos of the 200 from a forum member who tried to sell his (although we don’t think it sold). Hit us up if you are interested.

Shoei RF-1000

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:09:55 +0000

The Shoei RF-1000, although now replaced by the RF-1100, is still one of the most advanced and best-looking motorcycle helmets on the market. At less than $400 retail, it becomes relatively cheap, especially when compared to other manufacturers’ top offerings.

It features Shoei’s proprietary Quick Release Base Plate System, dual EPS ventilation system and 3D comfort liner system. It has an upper and lower air intake for maximum cooling, and a face shield defogging vent—all of which exits out the neck outlet vent. It has an aerodynamic wing spoiler, and uses a CX-1V shield. The RF-1000, naturally, complies with DOT and Snell standards.

The RF-1000 is offered in 8 sizes—XXS through XXXL.

Shown below is the gorgeous Miguel Duhamel Replica designed by Troy Lee Designs.

Shoei X-Eleven E-Boz TC-1

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:00:59 +0000

Product Description

Shoei X-Eleven E-Boz TC-1 Full Face Helmet (Red). Meets or exceeds DOT 218 & Snell-M2005 standards. Anti-Fog System. Aerodynamic shell design. Hyper Dual-Liner II Ventilation System.

Reviews

Shoei X-11 review by webBikeWorld (Opens in new window)

Price Check

$623.69