Quiet Helmet Recommendations.

[BigBaddad]

My Shoei Raid II is due for replacement and the BMF is fast approaching.

Anyone recommend a quiet helmet. Of coarse fit and comfort are my top priority, but my Raid II does get a lot of wind noise.

Tempted to look for a Shark RSR2 or one of them there retro X-Lites, but I want to keep an open mind.

How does this table stack up from MCN http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Products/productsresults/Helmets/2009/July/jul2409-top1-quietest-helmets/_/R-EPI-117042

[Dicky Ticker]

For quiet I would recommend Schuberth or BMW Evo,both come from Schuberth,neither of which are cheap but extremely comfortable and the least noisy helmets I have ever had. With regard to the X-Lite I think HG had them reduced.I need a new lid myself as my AGV is useless without earplugs but the earplugs are cheaper than a new Schuberth.-------------HAPPY HUNTING

[dyzio]

I had an r1 Shuberth, it was noticeably quieter than my current Arai Quantum, but as DT says, if you want really quiet use ear plugs.

[BigBaddad]

Got an unlimited supply of butt, we I mean ear plugs at work.

Think my problem is that at 6'3" I get wind blast on my neck, which bounces straight up into my lid. Taller screen me thinks, if I can find one I like.

[embee]

Shoei Qwest is supposed to be pretty good or noise levels according to the blurb.

[WeegieBlue]

Shoei Qwest is supposed to be pretty good or noise levels according to the blurb.

I have the Qwest. Very good, quiet as you're likely to get for the price, and brilliant venting for the hot days.

[DDUK1974]

+1 for the Qwest, i have one, even on motorway without ear plugs the noise is not an issue.....but then i have nothing to compare it to as its my first "proper" helmet.

[AndyBrad]

I wonder how the quest will compare to the xr1100 and 1000 ?

[danf1234]

I have a brand new qwest, and I bought it after having a XR1000. It is a lot quieter, and the vents are amazing. It seems to have a bigger visor giving a bigger field of vision also. It is also very very comfy on.

[embee]

I wonder how the quest will compare to the xr1100 and 1000 ?

I've been looking at a new helmet and have read up what I can on the Qwest, from the blurb it is basically a more "touring" oriented version of the Xr1100 but shares a lot of common feature/spec stuff. The Qwest is aimed at a more upright riding position apparently.

Good to hear generally favourable reviews from Qwest owners, if it fits me I'll be seriously considering it.

[MJC-DEV]

Check out the helmet reviews at Webbikeworld as they grade for noise levels as well as everything else.

[Littlepeahead]

I have an XR1000 and I love it because it is light but the noise is dreadful, even with ear plugs and I've tried all different types. I thought my flipfront Caberg would be noiser but found the XR1000 a lot worse. And I cannot get my Autocom to work as there is so much wind coming onto my face it sets the mic off all the time. I got a whisper kit which is OK in winter but boils my head in summer.

[robh539]

XR1100 best lid i have owned. There is a whistle and higher speed, as good as my roof 010 but lighter and more practical.