2014 COLLECTION
PRECISION CRAFTSMANSHIP Motorcycling represents many things. It’s a means to seek adventure and explore corners of the globe that we’d otherwise not fathom. It’s a fountain of youth—our ticket to enjoy some of life’s greatest freedoms regardless of age, gender, or skill level. Most importantly, it’s a link to the people and places that we wouldn’t otherwise experience if not for the two wheels below and the open road, track, or trail ahead. It’s this very spirit that drives SHOEI to continuously push the limits while producing the world’s premier motorcycle helmets. From racer-driven progression to mind-blowing advances in technology, helmet development at SHOEI is a constantly evolving art. Uncompromised attention to detail and precision craftsmanship lead the charge inside our state-of-the-art facilities in Japan, and absolutely no stone is left unturned when developing and manufacturing each and every model. The all-new, innovative RF-1200 is no exception, of course, and sets the next-level standard for artistry and functionality (see page 4 for details). Join us as we continue honing our craft and pushing boundaries in 2014. We owe it to motorcycling.
CONTENTS ROAD HELMETS RF-1200 (NEW FOR 2014)
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X-Twelve
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GT-Air
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Qwest
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Neotec
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J-Cruise
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RJ Platinum-R
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DUAL-SPORT / 0FF-ROAD HELMETS Hornet-DS
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VFX-W
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SHOEI ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Production/Aerodynamics/Comfort
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Features/Specs Matrix/Helmet Fit
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CWR-1 Shield/QR-E Base Plate
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Transitions Shields
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Accessories
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T H E E V O LU T I O N O F P E R F E C T I O N Around every corner is a brand new adventure, and with that comes the uncontrollable desire to push the limits while exploring the exciting unknown. We at SHOEI know that feeling quite well, which is precisely why we never stop pushing progression within our line of premium motorcycle helmets. Enter the all-new RF-1200. With a world-class team of designers and engineers leading the charge, SHOEI utilized its 55-year wealth of knowledge, state-of-the-art wind tunnel facility, proprietary materials, and the industry’s most stringent quality assurance practices to develop the next-generation RF. A lighter, more compact, streamlined helmet with next-level functionality, SHOEI’s RF-1200 has evolved the pursuit of perfection to an all-new level.
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TECHNOLOGY
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1 COMPACT - LIGHTWEIGHT - AERODYNAMIC DESIGN
Tunnel Tested & Developed Shell Design • Wind Compact and Aerodynamic Shell than its Predecessor • More Lightest Snell-Certified Full-Face Model to Date • SHOEI’s • Optimal Shell Aerodynamics and Liner Components Reduce Unwanted Road Noise SPORT | SPORT TOURING 2014 | ROAD | FULL-FACE 10
2 VENTILATION PERFORMANCE
Tunnel-Optimized Adjustment Provides the Perfect Balance Between • Wind Airflow and Silence 3-Position Lower Vent Shutter for Ease of Use with Riding Gloves • Large Upper Air Vents for Optimal Air Intake • Three Four Uniquely-Positioned Upper Exhaust Vents Yield Improved Negative Pressure Suction • Improved Cool-Air Intake and Hot-Air Expulsion •
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(See page 54 for more details) Protects from 99% of the Sun’s Damaging UV Rays 3D Injection-Molding Ensures Distortion-Free View Throughout the Entire Field of Vision Innovative New Ribs on Top and Bottom Edge Improve Rigidity and Eliminate Bending Improved Shield Locking Mechanism
4 PINLOCK® ANTI-FOG SYSTEM
Equipped with Pinlock® Fog-Resistant System (Pinlock-Ready Shield & Lens) • Comes • Most Effective Anti-Fog Protection in Inclement Riding Conditions
5 QR-E BASE PLATE SYSTEM
(See page 54 for more details)
Quick and Smooth Shield Changes • Facilitates SHOEI’s Patented Spring-Loaded Technology Ensures a Wind and Waterproof Seal • Strengthened Springs for More Precise Functionality • All-New Five-Stage Rotating Dial for Shield/Base Plate Fine-Tuning •
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SHELL
Technology Integrates a Multi-Ply Matrix • Proprietary Interwoven Layers of Fiberglass with Organic Fibers and Resin • Hand-Laid Strongest, Lightest, Most Elastic Shell • SHOEI’s • Industry-Leading 4 Shell Sizes Between the Sizes of XS-XXL
EMERGENCY QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM (E.Q.R.S.)
Emergency Medical Personnel to Easily and Safely Remove the Cheek Pads from an • Allows Injured Rider’s Helmet can be Gently Removed from an Injured Rider’s Head with Minimal Load Placed • Helmet on His/Her Neck
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MULT-PLY MATRIX AIM
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DUAL-LAYER / MULTI-DENSITY EPS LINER
Enhanced Impact Absorption by Utilizing Varying Densities of Foam • Provides Cooling Air to Travel Unrestricted Through Tunnels Created in the EPS • Allows • Precise Placement of Multi-Density EPS Material Yields a More Compact, Lightweight Design
3D MAX-DRY SYSTEM II INTERIOR
Removable, Washable, Replaceable & Adjustable • Fully System II Liner Material Absorbs and Dissipates Sweat Twice as Fast as Traditional Nylon • Max-Dry Cheek Pads Available in Multiple Sizes for Improved Comfort and Helmet Stabilization • Multi-Layer • Three-Dimensionally Shaped to Match the Contours of a Rider’s Head
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B O R N FR O M RACI N G Dominance. That’s what you get when the world’s most progressive racer is paired with the world’s most advanced helmet. Marc Marquez and his SHOEI X-Twelve are lighting the MotoGP world on fire during their 2013 racing campaign, as the 20-year-old Spaniard is soon to become the youngest premier-class World Champion in history. Track certified by the fastest rider on the planet, the X-Twelve’s incredible ventilation, superior aerodynamics, and ultra lightweight feel give Marquez the extra edge needed to compete on the sport’s biggest stage.
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B O R N FR O M RACI N G
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TECHNOLOGY 1 WIND TUNNEL TESTED
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Tunnel-Tested Shell Aerodynamics, Spoiler, and Ventilation • Wind Streamline Design Increases Airflow While Reducing Noise, Buffeting and Lift • During High-Speed Riding
2 VENTILATION PERFORMANCE
Most Aggressively-Ventilated Helmet • SHOEI’s (5) Intake and Ten (10) Exhaust Vents • Five Wind Tunnel-Optimized to Maximize Airflow and Improve Negative Air Pressure • Exhaust Suction RACE | SPORT
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Developed by SHOEI’s MotoGP Racing Service • Clear Warm, Humid Air from a Racer’s Face to Increase Comfort and Reduce Fogging • Featured Exclusively on the X-TWELVE •
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4 CW-1 SHIELD
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and Taller Field of Vision • Wider Protects from 99% of the Sun’s Damaging UV Rays • 3D Injection-Molding Ensures a Distortion-Free View Throughout Entire Field of Vision • Works Conjunction with Optional Pinlock® Fog-Resistant System • Optionalin CWF-1 Racing Shield Accommodates Tearoffs •
5 QRSA BASE PLATE SYSTEM (See page 53 for more details)
and Easy Shield Changes • Smooth • SHOEI’s Patented Spring-Loaded Technology Ensures a Wind and Waterproof Seal
6 AIM+ SHELL CONSTRUCTION
Technology Integrates a Six-Ply Matrix • Proprietary Interwoven Layers of Fiberglass with Organic Fibers and Resin • Hand-Laid • SHOEI's Strongest, Lightest, Most Elastic Shell
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Strategically Designed and Positioned to Reduce Lift at High Speeds Minimizes the Aerodynamic Drag Coefficient of Both Rider and Motorcycle Generates Negative Air Pressure to Draw Warm Air Through the Helmet’s Exhaust Vents
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EMERGENCY QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM (E.Q.R.S.)
Emergency Medical Personnel to Easily and Safely Remove the Cheek Pads • Allows from an Injured Rider’s Helmet can be Gently Removed from an Injured Rider’s Head with Minimal • Helmet Load Placed on His/Her Neck
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DUAL-LAYER EPS LINER
3D MAX-DRY INTERIOR SYSTEM
Enhanced Impact Absorption by Utilizing Varying Densities of Foam Fully Removable, Washable, and Replaceable • Provides • Designed to Allow Cooling Air to Travel Unrestricted Through Tunnels Created in the EPS •• Max-Dry Liner Material Absorbs and Dissipates Sweat Twice as Fast as Traditional Nylon Interiors Cheek Pads for Comfort and Helmet Stabilization • Multi-Layer • Three-Dimensionally Shaped to Match the Contours of a Rider’s Head
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FO R M A N D FU N CTI O N R ED EFI N ED Can you hear that? That’s the call of the open road. Few things in life can match the unbridled thrill of mounting your steed and spending the day exploring your surroundings while Mother Nature’s elements rush by. And though the unknown is often a welcomed part of the adventure, SHOEI’s GT-Air makes it easier to adapt to the ever-changing conditions that lie ahead. Features like the convenient flip-down internal sun shield, free-flowing yet easily adjustable ventilation system, superior aerodynamics, and Pinlock Fog-Resistant System ensure greater comfort and thus more time in the saddle than ever before. So what are you waiting for? Answer the call of the open road in SHOEI’s first internal sun shield-equipped full-face helmet—the progressively stylish GT-Air.
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FO R M A N D FU N CTI O N R ED EFI N ED 2
TECHNOLOGY
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1 PROGRESSIVE SHELL DESIGN
Tunnel-Tested Aerodynamics • Wind Shell-Integrated Spoiler Reduces Lift and Drag • Strong, Lightweight AIM Shell Construction •
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2 NOISE-REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY SPORT | SPORT TOURING
in SHOEI's In-House Wind Tunnel • Refined • Reduction of Unwanted Wind and Road Noise
3 VENTILATION PERFORMANCE
Upper and Lower Vent Shutters for Ease of Use with Riding Gloves • Large (3) Intake and Three (3) Exhaust Vents • Three Wind Tunnel-Optimized to Maximize Airflow and Improve • Negative Air Pressure Exhaust Suction
4 CNS-1 SHIELD
and Taller Field of Vision • Wider from 99% of the Sun’s Damaging UV Rays • Protects 3D Injection-Molding a Distortion-Free View Throughout Entire Field of Vision • Comes Equipped withEnsures a Pinlock Fog-Resistant System • ®
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5 QR-N BASE PLATE SYSTEM
and Easy Shield Changes • Smooth • SHOEI’s Patented Spring-Loaded Technology Ensures a Wind and Waterproof Seal
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EMERGENCY QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM (E.Q.R.S.)
MULTI-PIECE EPS LINER
3D MAX-DRY INTERIOR SYSTEM
QSV-1 Sun Shield Gives Riders Instant Relief from Sun Glare in One Quick Motion • Built-In Easily Located Switch Activates the 3D Injection-Molded Inner Shield • Large, View Blocks 99% of the Sun’s Damaging UV Rays • Distortion-Free Forehead Area of Outer Shell is Raised Slightly to Accommodate the Internal Sun Shield, • Allowing for the Integrity of the Helmet’s Inner EPS Liner to Remain Intact • Exceeds ANSI Z80.3-2010 Standard for Non-Prescription Eyewear
Emergency Medical Personnel to Easily and Safely Remove the Cheek Pads from an • Allows Injured Rider’s Helmet can be Gently Removed from an Injured Rider’s Head with Minimal Load Placed • Helmet on His/Her Neck
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INTERNAL SUN SHIELD
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Enhanced Impact Absorption by Utilizing Varying Densities of Foam • Provides • Designed to Allow Cooling Air to Travel Unrestricted Through Tunnels Created in the EPS
Removable, Washable, and Replaceable • Fully Liner Material Absorbs and Dissipates Sweat Twice as Fast as Traditional Nylon Interiors • Max-Dry Cheek Pads for Comfort and Helmet Stabilization • Multi-Layer • Three-Dimensionally Shaped to Match the Contours of a Rider’s Head
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G ET O UT TH ER E ... No matter what we ride, where our final destination, or the path we choose to get there, every motorcyclist shares the same common thread when throwing a leg over their machine. It’s the exhilarating search for adventure that draws us to the road, and SHOEI’s QWEST embodies what every rider seeks to experience along the way. Revolutionary noise-reduction technology, unsurpassed long-distance comfort, advanced ventilation performance, a light-weight, balanced fit and feel, and over 50 years of helmet-building experience have combined to deliver the finest touring helmet known to man. The groundbreaking QWEST—It’s your journey… Enjoy every mile of it.
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G ET O UT TH ER E ...
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1 WIND TUNNEL TESTED
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Tunnel-Tested Aerodynamics • Wind Shell-Integrated Spoiler Reduces Lift and Drag •
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2 VENTILATION PERFORMANCE
TOURING | CRUISER
Lower Vent Shutter for Ease of Use With Riding Gloves • Larger Upper Vent for Optimal Air Intake • Strategically-Positioned Upper Exhaust Vents Take Better Advantage of Negative • Uniquely-Positioned Pressure Suction • Dramatically-Improved Cool-Air Intake and Hot-Air Expulsion
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Incorporates the Aerodynamic Advantages of a Spoiler into the Shell Consistent Shell Thickness Guarantees Proper Strength and Weight Reduces Lift and Drag During High-Speed Riding
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3 SHELL-INTEGRATED SPOILER
and Taller Field of Vision • Wider Protects from 99% of the Sun’s Damaging UV Rays • 3D Injection-Molding Ensures Distortion-Free View Throughout the Entire Field of Vision • Works Conjunction with Optional Pinlock® Fog-Resistant System • Optionalin CWF-1 Racing Shield Accommodates Tearoffs •
5 QRSA BASE PLATE SYSTEM
and Easy Shield Changes • Smooth • SHOEI’s Patented Spring-Loaded Technology Ensures a Wind and Waterproof Seal
6 AIM+ SHELL CONSTRUCTION
Technology Integrates a Six-Ply Matrix • Proprietary Hand-Laid Interwoven Layers of Fiberglass with Organic Fibers and Resin • SHOEI's Strongest, Lightest, Most Elastic Shell •
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Optimal Shell Aerodynamics and Liner Components Prevent Unwanted Road Noises Reduction of Wind Noise Without Blocking the Road’s “Informative Sounds” A Maximum 2.2 dB* Reduction in Sound
LARGE LOWER VENT SHUTTER
Lower Vent Port and Streamlined Vent Shutter Increase Airflow While Reducing • Larger Whistling and Road Noise • Ease of Use with Riding Gloves
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NOISE-REDUCTION TECHNOLOGY
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Provides Enhanced Impact Absorption by Utilizing Varying Densities of Foam Designed to Allow Cooling Air to Travel Unrestricted Through Tunnels Created in the EPS
INTERIOR COMFORT SYSTEM
Removable, Washable, and Replaceable Multi-Layer Cheek Pads • Fully Cheek Pads for Comfort and Helmet Stabilization • Multi-Layer Shaped to Match the Contours of a Rider’s Head • Three-Dimensionally • Multi-Layer Cheek Pads Available in Six Thicknesses for a Customizable Fit
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SPORT TOURING | TOURING | ADVENTURE TOURING | CRUISER
E X P E R I E N C E T H E V E R S AT I L I T Y With the popularity of sport and adventure touring at an all-time high, the advancement of the incredibly versatile modular helmet segment was a must for SHOEI engineers. With the Multitec’s incredibly functional flip-up design used as a backbone, analyzed with scrupulous eyes, and then dowsed with innovative new features, the most progressive modular helmet on the market today was born—the SHOEI Neotec. Boasting improved shell aerodynamics, a wider and taller field of vision, a reduction in wind noise, an internal sun shield, and a fully removable, washable and replaceable liner system, the Neotec is the next level of modular helmet design for today’s hybrid motorcyclists.
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SPORT TOURING | TOURING | ADVENTURE TOURING | CRUISER
E X P E R I E N C E T H E V E R S AT I L I T Y
TECHNOLOGY 1 NOISE-REDUCTION DESIGN
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in SHOEI's In-House Wind Tunnel • Refined Reduction Unwanted Wind and Road Noise • Dual-RidgeofWindow and the Chin Bar’s “Vortex Generator” Lip Reduce Noise • and Manage Airflow Bead Around the Helmet
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2 VENTILATION PERFORMANCE
Upper and Lower Vent Shutters for Ease of Use with Riding Gloves • Large Three (3) Position Upper Vent for Optimal Air Intake • Wind Tunnel-Optimized for Dramatically-Improved Cool-Air Intake and Hot-Air Expulsion. •
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3 SHELL-INTEGRATED SPOILER
Tunnel-Tested Aerodynamics • Wind Spoiler Reduces Lift and Drag • Shell-Integrated Strong, Lightweight AIM Shell Construction •
4 CNS-1 SHIELD & QR-N BASE PLATE
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and Taller Field of Vision • Wider Protects from 99% of the Sun’s Damaging UV Rays • 3D Injection-Molding Distortion-Free View Throughout the Entire Field of Vision • Comes Equipped withEnsures a Pinlock System • QR-N Base Plate Provides SmoothFog-Resistant and Easy Shield Changes • SHOEI’s Patented Spring-Loaded Technology Ensures a Wind and Waterproof Seal • ®
5 360° PIVOT LOCKING SYSTEM
Tested and Made of High-Quality Stainless Steel Components • Road Safe and Secure Closure when Chin Bar is in the Down, Locked Position •
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and Protection of a Full-Face Helmet • Safety Instantly into an Open-Face Configuration • Converts Lock Release Button Facilitates Easy Handling with Gloves • Large Lightweight Chin Bar and Face Shield Rotate with Smooth Precision on a Single • Axis Point, Yielding the Seamless Versatility of a True Two-In-One Design
Enhanced Impact Absorption by Utilizing Varying Densities of Foam • Provides • Designed to Allow Cooling Air to Travel Unrestricted Through Tunnels Created in the EPS
QSV-1 Sun Shield Gives Riders Instant Relief from Sun Glare in One Quick Motion • Built-In Easily Located Switch Activates the 3D Injection-Molded Inner Shield • Large, View Blocks 99% of the Sun’s Damaging UV Rays • Distortion-Free Area of Outer Shell is Raised Slightly to Accommodate the Internal Sun Shield, • Forehead Allowing for the Integrity of the Helmet’s Inner EPS Liner to Remain Intact • Exceeds ANSI Z80.3-2010 Standard for Non-Prescription Eyewear
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INTERNAL SUN SHIELD
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FLIP-UP CHIN BAR & FACE SHIELD
FULLY REMOVABLE INTERIOR SYSTEM
Removable, Washable, and Replaceable • Fully Cheek Pads for Comfort and Helmet Stabilization • Multi-Layer • Three-Dimensionally Shaped to Match the Contours of a Rider’s Head
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O N E W ITH TH E R OA D
SPORT TOURING | TOURING | CRUISER
The freedom of choice expands well beyond a simple act of congress. For a motorcyclist, it’s the right to choose direction, roads, terrain, distance, riding companions, bike models, and even helmet styles that keeps the blood pumping and our spirits high. For those looking for a one-with-the-road experience without sacrificing the safety and performance features expected of a world-class helmet, your search ends here. The SHOEI J-Cruise is not your average open-face lid. Packed with innovative features like the smooth-operating, distortion-free CJ-2 shield (complete with an industry-first integrated air dam), a built-in internal sun shield, advanced ventilation, and a fully removable 3D Max-Dry interior system, the J-Cruise does it all while keeping you safe and connected with the road ahead.
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TECHNOLOGY 1 AERODYNAMIC DESIGN
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SPORT TOURING | TOURING | CRUISER
Tunnel-Tested Aerodynamics • Wind Shell-Integrated Spoiler Reduces Lift and Drag • Strong, Lightweight AIM Shell Construction •
2 NOISE & TURBULENCE REDUCTION
in SHOEI's In-House Wind Tunnel • Refined of Unwanted Wind and Road Noise • Reduction Integrated Air Dam Reduces Wind Turbulence Inside Shield •
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and Taller Field of Vision • Wider Protects from 99% of the Sun’s Damaging UV Rays • 3D Injection-Molding Ensures Distortion-Free View Throughout the Entire Field of Vision • Integrated Air Dam Reduces Turbulence Inside Shield • CJ-2 Shield Comes Pinlock Wind Ready (Pinlock Lens Sold Separately) • ®
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and Easy Shield Changes • Smooth • SHOEI’s Patented Spring-Loaded Technology Ensures a Wind and Waterproof Seal
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5 VENTILATION PERFORMANCE
Upper Vent Shutter for Ease of Use with Riding Gloves • Large • Three (3) Exhaust Outlet Vents
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SHELL SIZES
XS-XXL
SPORT TOURING | TOURING | CRUISER
INTERNAL SUN SHIELD
SHIELD LOCKING MECHANISM
QSV-1 Sun Shield Gives Riders Instant Relief from Sun Glare in One Quick Motion • New Shield Locking Mechanism Provides a Secure Closure and Easy Opening • Built-In Easily Located Switch Activates the 3D Injection-Molded Inner Shield • Large, View Blocks 99% of the Sun’s Damaging UV Rays • Distortion-Free Forehead Area of Outer Shell is Raised Slightly to Accommodate the Internal Sun Shield, • Allowing for the Integrity of the Helmet’s Inner EPS Liner to Remain Intact • Exceeds ANSI Z80.3-2010 Standard for Non-Prescription Eyewear
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MULTI-PIECE EPS LINER
3D MAX-DRY INTERIOR SYSTEM Enhanced Impact Absorption by Utilizing Varying Densities of Foam • Provides Removable, Washable, and Replaceable Designed to Allow Cooling Air to Travel Unrestricted Through Tunnels Created in the EPS • Fully • Liner Material Absorbs and Dissipates Sweat Twice as Fast as Traditional Nylon Interiors • Max-Dry Cheek Pads for Comfort and Helmet Stabilization • Multi-Layer • Three-Dimensionally Shaped to Match the Contours of a Rider’s Head SHOEI-HELMETS.COM
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THE WORLD’S PREMIER OPEN-FACE HELMET Not your parent’s old lid, the RJ Platinum-R establishes a higher standard for what an open-face helmet should be. Contemporary styling along with an improved and adjustable fit, a fully removable and washable interior, enhanced ventilation performance, and a remarkably quiet riding experience endow the RJ Platinum-R with an elevated level of excellence. Combined with SHOEI’s heritage of fine craftsmanship and benchmark safety technology, you’re left with the world’s premier open-face helmet—the RJ Platinum-R.
FEATURES TOURING | CRUISER
Shell Construction • AIM+ Spoiler • Shell-Integrated EPS Liner • Dual-Layer GT Visor • Removable for Aftermarket Shields • Snaps Comfort Liner System • 3D Removable/Replaceable Interior • Fully Pad Channels for Eyeglasses • Cheek • Complies with FMVSS218 (DOT) and Snell M2010
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*Size XXXL is available in White, Black, Matte Black, and Light Silver
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Shell Construction • AIM+ Dual-Layer EPS Liner • V-410 “Shorty” • Rigid Three-PointVisor Visor Mounting System • Shield Defogger Ventilation • Ventilation Mouthpiece with System Filter • Cross Vortex Rear Exhaust Vents • Neck Outlet Vent • 3D Max-Dry Liner System • Fully Removable/Replaceable Interior • Chin Curtain • Complies with FMVSS218 (DOT) and Snell M2010 •
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MATTE BLACK
DUAL-SPORT | ADVENTURE TOURING
Have you ever been cruising down the highway on your street bike when out of nowhere you spot some off-road terrain that makes your mouth water? We have, which is precisely why we created the Hornet-DS. Bridging all gaps between road and off-road riding, the HornetDS boasts an outstanding list of features that includes AIM+ shell construction, SHOEI’s exclusive 3D Max-Dry Liner, and a wind-tight flip-up shield that offers the versatility of using goggles in dusty conditions. The only helmet for serious dual-sport riders, the Hornet-DS comes complete with everything but a set of knobbies.
SHELL SIZES
XS-XL
MATTE DEEP GRAY
LIGHT SILVER
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THE WORLD'S MOST EVOLVED MOTORCROSS HELMET
With so many helmet options available to the motocross and off-road riding and racing communities, SHOEI takes great pride in the fact that more top riders prefer the groundbreaking VFX-W over all others. The absolute pinnacle of off-road helmets, the VFX-W is the result of countless hours of conceptualization, R&D, and testing with the most hard-nosed critics of all, our professional racing team. With top pros like Justin Barcia, Josh Grant, Wil Hahn, Kevin Windham, Josh Strang, and Destry Abbott leading the charge, the VFX-W is drenched in state-of-the-art features, and absolutely no stone was left unturned during its development. If you’re looking for a new lid to hit the track or trail, look no further.
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#VFXW
J U STI N BA R CIA | TEA M H O N DA
MOTOCROSS 2014 | OFF-ROAD
BARCIA TC-3
BARCIA TC-1 (ARTIST RENDERING)
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THE WORLD'S MOST EVOLVED MOTORCROSS HELMET
MOTOCROSS
REPUTATION TC-1
2014 | OFF-ROAD REPUTATION TC-2
REPUTATION TC-3
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MOTOCROSS
SEAR TC-1
2014 | OFF-ROAD
SEAR TC-2
SEAR TC-10
SEAR TC-11
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THE WORLD'S MOST EVOLVED MOTORCROSS HELMET
MOTOCROSS 2014 | OFF-ROAD
KRACK TC-2
KRACK TC-10
K-DUB3 TC-10
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#VFXW
K-DUB3 TC-1
KRACK TC-11
K-DUB3 TC-2
MOTOCROSS
WERX TC-1
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WERX TC-2
WHITE
WERX TC-4
BLACK
MATTE BLACK
WERX TC-5
LIGHT SILVER
WERX TC-8
BRILLIANT YELLOW
PURE ORANGE
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THE WORLD'S MOST EVOLVED MOTORCROSS HELMET
TECHNOLOGY 1 VENTILATION PERFORMANCE
Tunnel-Tested for Optimal Vent Port Shapes and Locations • Wind Ports Maximize Airflow and Improve Negative Air Pressure Exhaust Suction • Vent for Dramatically-Improved Cool-Air Intake and Hot-Air Expulsion
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2 SLEEK MOUTHPIECE
Tunnel-Refined to Pull Cooling Air in Through Chin Bar • Wind by an Aluminum Mesh Screen • Reinforced Washable Foam Filter Prevents Roost, Rocks, Mud, and Dust From • Removable, Entering Helmet MOTOCROSS 2014 | OFF-ROAD 46
4 6
3 EPS LINER THROUGHOUT CHIN BAR
• High-Quality EPS Liner Material Throughout Entire Chin Bar for Enhanced Impact Absorption 4 V-430 SLEEK VISOR
by SHOEI’s Professional Motocross and Off-Road Racing Team • Fine-Tuned Superior Roost Protection • Provides • Channels Cooling Air into the Dual-Layer EPS Liner for Superior Ventilation
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5 LARGE EYEPORT
Peripheral Field of Vision • Greater Eyeport Facilitates Oversized Goggles • Larger • Optimized to Form a Perfect Goggle Retention System
6 SHELL INTEGRATED AERODYNAMICS
State-of-the-Art Shell Forming Technology • Exclusive, the Aerodynamic Advantages of a Spoiler into the Shell • Incorporates • Consistent Shell Thickness Guarantees Proper Strength and Weight
#VFXW
2 3
• •
Allows Emergency Medical Personnel to Easily and Safely Remove the Cheek Pads from an Injured Rider’s Helmet Helmet can be Gently Removed from an Injured Rider’s Head with Minimal Load Placed on His/Her Neck
3D MAX-DRY INTERIOR SYSTEM
Removable, Washable, and Replaceable • Fully Liner Material Absorbs and Dissipates Sweat Twice as Fast as Traditional Nylon Interiors • Max-Dry Cheek Pads for Comfort and Helmet Stabilization • Multi-Layer • Three-Dimensionally Shaped to Match the Contours of a Rider’s Head
MOTOCROSS
EMERGENCY QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM (E.Q.R.S.)
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DUAL-LAYER EPS LINER
AIM
SHELL CONSTRUCTION
Technology Integrates a Six-Ply Matrix Enhanced Impact Absorption by Utilizing Varying Densities of Foam • ProprietaryInterwoven • Provides Layers of Fiberglass with Organic Fibers and Resin • Designed to Allow Cooling Air to Travel Unrestricted Through Tunnels Created in the EPS • Hand-Laid • SHOEI's Strongest, Lightest, Most Elastic Shell
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SHOEI ADVANCED TECH NOLOGY
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QUALITY MADE IN JAPAN The name SHOEI has long been synonymous with “premium” in the motorcycle helmet market—a credential that hundreds of loyal men and women in our Japanese factories wear with great pride. The evolution and production of our world-class helmet line is a meticulous process that combines the very latest in technology with consumer feedback, modern testing practices, advanced materials, and over 50 years of helmet building experience. Just like the very first SHOEI helmet built by our founder back in 1959, every SHOEI today is still handmade in Japan utilizing a sophisticated process that involves over 50 people for each and every helmet.
AERODYNAMICS & VENTILATION
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An integral part of the development process, SHOEI’s ventilation systems direct cooling air in through the front of the helmet, and utilize key areas of low air pressure to the rear of the helmet to draw warm, damp air through its exhaust outlets. Along with the perfect shape and placement of vent intakes and outlets, the air channels in SHOEI’s unique Dual-Layer EPS Liner systems are a significant contributor to our helmets’ world-class ventilation characteristics.
AERODYNAMICS | PRODUCTION
Motorcyclists live in a stream of moving air, making SHOEI’s in-house wind tunnels an integral tool during the design and development process. In addition to shell aerodynamics, the aerodynamic efficiency of spoilers and vents are also analyzed during SHOEI’s extensive wind tunnel testing practices. The result: every SHOEI helmet boasts an incredibly sleek design that increases airflow, reduces noise, buffeting and lift, and ultimately enhances the overall comfort and performance of your ride.
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AERODYNAMICS | PRODUCTION
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For all the energy and passion invested into the design and development of a product, the same level of care and due diligence must be achieved during the production process. A number of unique, state-of-the-art processes combine to yield the unrivaled quality that only SHOEI helmets are known for, and each helmet must pass several rigorous inspections throughout production before being awarded with the famous SHOEI hexagon.
SHELL MOLDING TECHNOLOGY SHOEI’s proprietary AIM (Advanced Integrated Matrix) and AIM+ shell molding technology integrates a multi-ply matrix of hand-laid interwoven layers of fiberglass with organic fibers and resin. Together, these materials combine to maximize strength and elasticity in a strong yet lightweight shell, and each is personally marked by the technician responsible for it to further endorse the quality of every helmet.
LASER CUTTING Robotically controlled lasers give each helmet its final shape by cutting off protrusions created during the shell molding process, as well as creating the openings for eye and ventilation ports. Once this process is complete, all helmets are thoroughly inspected to ensure proper material thickness and weight before moving on to the next phase of manufacturing.
PAINTING AND GRAPHIC APPLICATION SHOEI’s intricate painting and graphics application procedures are second to none. Combining handwork with state-of-the-art automation processes to ensure optimal quality, each helmet boasts a premium painted finish and hand-applied decals before being sealed and protected with several quality layers of clearcoat. Each and every SHOEI helmet receives up to five layers of paint before final assembly.
BORN FROM RACING
SHOEI knows that one size does not fit all, which is why we offer an industry-leading number of shell sizes, as well as various liner sizes and cheek pad thicknesses to ensure a customizable fit for each and every rider. Along with extensive research on head shapes and sizes, SHOEI incorporates a mix of exclusive comfort and performance features into the construction of every helmet. Groundbreaking components like our 3D Max-Dry Interior Systems, 3D-shaped center pads to match the contours of a rider’s head, fully removable, washable and replaceable liner systems, multi-layer cheek pads, eyeglass channels, and integrated neck pads accentuate the impeccable comfort packages exclusive only to SHOEI helmets.
AERODYNAMICS | PRODUCTION
FIT & COMFORT
SHOEI prides itself in building the very best helmets that our state-ofthe-art manufacturing technologies will allow, but we also maintain the core belief that good old fashioned field research yields the highest performing, most functional helmets producible. SHOEI helmets are the result of countless hours of conceptualization and R&D, but equally as important is the time spent testing with the most hardcore critics of them all—our professional racing team. From our MotoGP race team service to world-class racers like Marc Marquez, Ben Bostrom, Cameron Beaubier, Justin Barcia, Josh Grant, and Kevin Windham, our helmets are put through the ringer, resulting in the fine-tuned masterpieces that await you in this 2014 catalog.
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FINAL ASSEMBLY OF EACH HELMET A critical step in the manufacturing process, final helmet assembly is done with care and precision, including the installation of ventilation sliders, shield seals, impact absorbing EPS liners, and comfort interiors. Each helmet passes a detailed final inspection before being passed on to the consumer. This strict compliance with the production processes and associated quality control standards guarantee the consistently high quality of a SHOEI helmet.
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3D MAX-DRY INTERIOR SYSTEM SHOEI's 3D Max-Dry interior is a high-performance system that features our proprietary Max-Dry material, proven to absorb and dissipate sweat 2X faster than nylon interiors. Pulling moisture away from the skin results in a cooler, dryer riding and racing experience. In addition, our 3D MaxDry liners are three-dimensionally shaped to match the contours of a rider’s head, yielding our most comfortable fit ever.
AIM SHELL CONSTRUCTION SHOEI’s proprietary AIM+ technology integrates a six-ply matrix of handlaid interwoven layers of fiberglass with organic fibers and resin, resulting in the strongest, lightest, most elastic shell we’ve ever produced.
INTEGRATED NECK PAD In addition to providing improved helmet stability capable of reducing rider fatigue, SHOEI’s newly designed, integrated neck pads are effective at preventing unwanted wind and road noise from entering through the bottom of the helmet.
CHIN CURTAIN Standard on many SHOEI helmet models, the chin curtain can be inserted into the lower edge of the chin bar to reduce wind turbulence and noise.
MULTI-LAYER CHEEK PADS SHOEI’s Multi-Layer Cheek Pads combine varying foam densities to find the perfect balance between comfort and helmet stabilization. Variable thickness cheekpads are available for custom fitting.
CHEEK PAD EYEGLASS CHANNELS SHOEI riders who wear eyeglasses or sunglasses will enjoy the extra comfort yielded from these specially designed channels in our cheek pads—the most efficient method for relieving pressure created by eyeglass arms in the temple area.
HELMET SPECS MATRIX HELMET STYLE FEATURES B A S E P L AT E S Y S T E M
RF-1200
X-TWELVE
FLIP-UP/OPEN-FACE GT-AIR
QWEST
NEOTEC
J-CRUISE
RJ PLATINUM-R
DUAL-SPORT
OFF-ROAD
HORNET-DS
VFX-W
QR-E
QRSA
QR-N
QRSA
QR-N
QR-N
NA
NA
NA
CWR-1
CW-1
CNS-1
CW-1
CNS-1
CJ-2
GT
C-49
V-430 Sleek Visor
S
S
S
S
S
S
NA
NA
NA
AIM+
AIM+
AIM
AIM+
AIM
AIM
AIM+
AIM+
AIM+
U P P E R A I R I N TA K E
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
L O W E R A I R I N TA K E
S
S
S
S
S
NA
NA
S
S
FA C E S H I E L D D E F O G G I N G V ENT
S
S
S
S
S
NA
NA
S
NA
SHIELD LOCK SHELL CONSTRUCTION
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
LINER SYSTEM
Removable 3D Max-Dry II
Removable 3D Max-Dry
Removable 3D Max-Dry
Removable Cheek Pads
Removable
Removable 3D Max-Dry
Removable
Removable 3D Max-Dry
Removable 3D Max-Dry
B R E AT H G U A R D
S
S
S
S
S
NA
NA
NA
NA
C H I N CU R TA I N
S
S
S
S
S
NA
NA
S
NA
EAR PADS
S
NA
S
NA
S
S
NA
NA
NA
REAR/TOP AIR OUTLET
AVA I L A B L E S I Z E S
XS-XXL
XS-XXL
XS-XXL
XXS-XXL
XS-XXL
XS-XXL
XS-XXXL**
XS-XL
XS-XXL
S N E L L S TA N D A R D
M2010/DOT
M2010/DOT
DOT
M2010/DOT
DOT
DOT
M2010/DOT
M2010/DOT
M2010/DOT
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
5 -Y E A R WA R R A N T Y
**Size XXXL is available in White, Black, Matte Black, and Light Silver
S S= Standard
NA= Not Available
SIZING GUIDELINES
To determine the proper helmet fit and learn how to safely secure your chinstrap retention system, we recommend viewing SHOEI’s “Helmet Fit” video at www.shoei-helmets.com/helmetfit, or consult with an authorized SHOEI dealer today. Proper fit is important not only for comfort, but for safety, as well.
SIZE:
XX-SMALL
X-SMALL
SMALL
MEDIUM
LARGE
X-LARGE
XX-LARGE
XXX-LARGE
HAT SIZE
6 3/8 - 6 1/2
6 5/8 - 6 3/4
6 7/8 - 7
7 1/8 - 7 1/4
7 3/8 - 7 1/2
7 5/8 - 7 3/4
7 7/8 - 8
8 1/8 - 8 1/4
CM
51 - 52
53 - 54
55 - 56
57 - 58
59 - 60
61 - 62
63 - 64
65 - 66
INCHES
20 1/8 - 20 1/2
20 7/8 - 21 1/4
21 5/8 - 22
22 1/2 - 22 7/8
23 1/4 - 23 5/8
24 - 24 3/8
24 3/4 - 25 1/8
25 5/8 - 26
How To Measure Your Head Size 1. To determine where you fall on SHOEI's sizing chart (as a starting point for proper helmet fit), pass a soft, flexible tape measure horizontally around your head at a height of approximately one inch (2.5cm) above your eyebrows (the largest measurement around your forehead).
2014 | ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
THE PERFECT FIT No helmet can protect the wearer against all unforeseeable high- and low-speed impacts. However, to help maximize head protection, the helmet must fit properly, and the retention system must be securely fastened under the chin. Failure to ride with a proper fitting helmet and securely fastened chinstrap is dangerous, as the helmet could come off during an accident, resulting in severe head trauma or death.
FEATURES | SPECS MATRIX | HELMET FIT
SHIELD/VISOR
FULL-FACE
1”
2. Select the helmet size that is closest to your head measurement from the sizing guidelines above. If your head measurement falls between two helmet sizes, first try on the smaller of the two helmets.
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CWR-1 SHIELD CWR-1 SHIELD | QR-E BASE PLATE SYSTEM
The RF-1200’s CWR-1 shield provides a vast field of vision that rivals helmetless peripheral. In addition to protecting against 99% of the sun’s damaging UV rays, the CWR-1 shield offers a distortion-free view throughout the entire range thanks to SHOEI’s 3D injectionmolding process. Additionally, innovative new ribs on the top and bottom edge of the shield improve rigidity and eliminate the bending that may occur from wind pressure and during the opening and closing process, and an improved shield locking mechanism rounds out SHOEI’s most advanced shield system to date.
Distortion-Free
Blocks 99% Of The Sun’s Damaging UV rays.
PINLOCK® FOG-RESISTANT SYSTEM OFFERS THE MOST EFFECTIVE ANTI-FOG PROTECTION IN EXISTENCE
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SPRING-LOADED VARIABLE AXIS MECHANISM
QR-E BASE PLATE SYSTEM Coupled with the CWR-1 shield, the RF-1200’s all-new QR-E base plate system facilitates quicker shield changes than ever before. Once a shield is installed, the strengthened spring-loaded base plates pull the shield back against the dual-lip, dual-layered window beading to ensure a wind and waterproof seal with each and every closure. Add to the mix an all-new five-stage rotating dial that allows fine-tuning the base plate’s function more precisely than ever, and you’re left with the most advanced base plate/shield combination on the market today.
Wind/Waterproof Seal
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Noise Reduction
NEW RIBS IMPROVE SHIELD RIGIDITY
Quick-Release
DUAL-LIP/DUAL-LAYERED WINDOW BEADING
QUICK-RELEASE LEVER FOR EASY SHIELD MOUNTING AND REMOVAL 5-STAGE SHIELD FINE-TUNING DIAL
SUPERIOR RIDING PERFORMANCE Whether dominating the racetrack or out for a pleasure ride, motorcyclists know how important clear, crisp vision is. Traditionally, riders dealt with changing light conditions by carrying two shields (one clear, one tinted) with them at all times.
Transitions adaptive shields solve this problem – and even enhance vision – by seamlessly adjusting to optimized darkness levels with the changing light.
TRANSITIONS OPTICAL – LEADERS IN PHOTOCHROMIC TECHNOLOGY Transitions adaptive sunwear is the company’s sunwear brand, which includes both prescription and non-prescription sunglass lenses, and motorcycle shields that automatically darken and lighten in outdoor light. Transitions adaptive shields are an innovative expansion of their adaptive technology into nonophthalmic products, bringing Transitions’ state-of-the-art performance and convenience to a broader audience. Transitions sunwear products are designed to enhance visual performance outdoors, optimizing the amount of darkness and color for specific outdoor activities like motorcycling.
HOW PHOTOCHROMICS WORK
HIGH UV LIGHT HIGH UV LIGHT MID UV LIGHT NOMID LIGHT MID UV LIGHT UV UV LIGHT
Photochromic technology allows shields to automatically and seamlessly change from clear to dark in sunlight. The process works when photochromic dyes embedded into the lens or shield react to UV light, changing levels of darkness with the sun. When UV light is removed, a chemical reaction driven by ambient heat reconverts the activated photochromic molecules to their original, clear form and the lens fades.
NO UV LIGHT
NO UV LIGHT
The amount darkening is a function of the competition between the activating and fading chemical reactions, the equilibrium condition established between them, and the specific photochromic molecules and the lens substrate. The more activated photochromic molecules that are present, the darker a lens becomes. The degree of darkness depends on the level of available UV radiation driving the activation reaction and the temperature of the lens, which drives the fade reaction.
PRODUCT DETAILS AND UV PROTECTION Transitions adaptive sunwear products have a range of light transmission levels; all optimized for the specific activity the product is designed for. Specifically, the Transitions adaptive sunwear shields: Non-activated – virtually clear Activated – darken to a 15% light transmission level at 72° Fahrenheit and 23° Celsius Full activation in 2 minutes
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HIGH UV LIGHT
TRANSITIONS ADAPTIVE SHIELDS
Transitions Optical has been an industry leader in photochromic technology for 20 years and is known worldwide for its photochromic prescription eyeglasses: Transitions® lenses. The company’s continued commitment to innovation has helped Transitions Optical to become the leading photochromic ophthalmic lens product and the number one eyecare professional-recommended photochromic lenses worldwide. Driven by innovation, the company has continually improved its core clear-to-dark product (Transitions lenses), and has expanded in other areas with additional products that meet consumers’ visual needs, including sunwear and everyday products with varying features (lightly tinted to very dark, clear to light and variable polarization.)
to 50% transmission in 2 minutes • Fades Like all Transitions products, the visor blocks 100% of UV rays •
STANDARDS Transitions adaptive visors are designed to meet International Standards of Performance for driving.
per ISO 8980-3 • Category›asNon-activated – Category 0
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Activated – Category 3 Traffic Signal recognition as per ISO 14889 100% protection from UVA and UVB as per ISO 8980-3
protection from UVA and UVB as per ANSI Z80.3 • 100% resistant as per US FDA Impact Resistant Regulation 21 CFR 801.410 • Impact resistant as per ANSI Z87.1 • Impact • Impact resistant as per ISO 14889 Section 5.2
Transitions and the swirl are registered trademarks and the eclipse design is a trademarkof Transitions Optical, Inc. © 2013 Transitions Optical, Inc. Photochromic performance is influenced by temperature, UV exposure and lens material. NOTE: Transitions Shields are an optional item and do not come standard with Shoei Helmets. SHOEI-HELMETS.COM
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A C C E S S O R I E S | STO R E . S H O E I - H E LM ETS . CO M
CW-1 SHIELD
CNS-1 SHIELD
(X-Twelve/Qwest)
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CLEAR
DARK SMOKE
SPECTRA GOLD
HALFTINTED
SPECTRA CHROME
HIGH-DEF ORANGE
CWF-1 CLEAR
HIGH-DEF YELLOW
CWF-1 MELLOW SMOKE
CWF-1 DARK SMOKE
SPECTRA BLUE
CWF-1 HIGH-DEF YELLOW
CJ-2 SHIELD
CLEAR W/PINLOCK®
C-49 SHIELD
(J-Cruise)
CLEAR
(Hornet-DS)
CLEAR
CWR-1 SHIELD
LIGHT SMOKE
CLEAR W/PINLOCK®
(RF-1200)
PINLOCK® FOG-RESISTANT SYSTEM The Pinlock® system offers the most effective anti-fog protection in existence. A simple, one-step installation process makes every Pinlock® lens easy to install.
CW-1 CLEAR W/PINLOCK®
CWF-1 CLEAR W/PINLOCK®
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AIRFLOW DEVICES
SHOEI BACKPACK 2.0
Enhance your riding experience with SHOEI’s exclusive airflow devices. By restricting incoming airflow at the helmet bottom and rerouting the rider’s breath to reduce fogging, these accessories further improve the legendary air control found in SHOEI’s full-face helmets.
The all-new SHOEI Backpack 2.0 comes equipped with everything but a Sherpa to carry it for you. Featuring a removable shield holder, a hidden three-point buckle and flap system to cradle your SHOEI helmet while off the bike, an interior laptop compartment, soft-lined media pockets with a media port to make listening to your tunes a breeze, adjustable waist and chest straps, and adjustable, padded shoulder straps for optimal comfort, the new SHOEI Backpack 2.0 is a must-have for all motorcycle enthusiasts.
BREATH GUARD
CUSTOMIZE YOUR HELMET’S FIT SHOEI offers a full line of replaceable cheek pads and center pads in varying thicknesses for most of our street and off-road helmets. Once you’ve found a SHOEI helmet that fits comfortably around the crown of your head, you can easily fine-tune the overall fit by changing to one of our optional cheek pad and/or center pad sizes. Please visit our online store at www.store.shoei-helmets.com to view a full list of options.
REPLACEMENT PARTS SHOEI offers a wide variety of replacement parts and accessories for all of our helmet models. To learn more, please visit our online store at www.store.shoei-helmets.com
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MELLOW SMOKE
(Neotec/GT-Air)
AIR MASK
CHIN CURTAIN
All SHOEI helmets are backed by a limited warranty that covers material and craftmanship defects for five years from the date of purchase, or seven years from the date of manufacture (whichever comes first).
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