The wind tunnel testing has improved the aerodynamics and ventilation of the RF. Shoei successfully reduced drag and lift on the RF1200. The small, streamlined shell design promotes airflow and makes the RF the lightest SNELL approved full-face helmet from Shoei. Rider may have to sacrifice certain important features to get a lighter helmet, like wind noise, but the RF-1400, while being the lightest in the range, uses new technology to reduce noise.
Proprietary technology integrates a matrixhand-laid interwoven layersfiberglass and light-weight organic fibersdeliver a helmet that not only meets SNELL M2020 and DOT ratings, butShoeis strongest, most elastic shell providing the wearer with optimal impact absorption. Addingthat, the RF-1400lined with a dual layermulti-density EPS foam liner that also aidsimpact absorption and allows cool airflow unrestricted through the channels createdthe liner. The precise placementthe EPS material helped shape the RF-1400s compact, lightweight design.
The shapethe spoilered shell was designeda wind tunnel and through that testing, Shoei was ableprovide a quieter shell design while also tweaking the shapethe all new CWR-F2 shield system using their Vortex Generator technologydisplace wind turbulence.all new, airtight window beading system provides a windproof and waterproof sealtight, youd thinkwas your turntake a crackopening the pickle jar. The RF-1400 also sports some more voluminous cheek pads and removable ear padshelp soften the blow wind noise.
Superb quality, stylishly sleek design and utmost comfort and safety are blended togetherthe company thatscandidits trustworthinessthe logo emblazonedits forehead: Shoeiprouddeliver its latest iterationthe iconic flagshiplineup, the RF-1400. Thehas been a staple bucketthe moto community since its first introduction1984, and yearsR&D have led the evolutionsafety, design, comfort, noise reduction and just all around good quality that only Shoeipreparedprovide.