Which Shoei - SV650.org

02-10-10, 08:31 AM

I currently have a KBC VR1-X but im looking at upgrading to a shoei, however im unsure which shoei to get.

Im looking at either the Qwest or XR1100,

I know the Qwest is a touring helmet with very low noise levels but im a little confused at what the differance is with the xr1100 being a sports touring?

Could someone please explain the differance between the 2 and also which one would you buy (and why?)

Many thanks

punyXpress · 02-10-10, 08:54 AM

Whichever ( not exclusively Shoei ) is most comfortable.
The slightest niggle becomes a pneumatic drill after a couple of hundred miles.

02-10-10, 09:23 AM

I have the Qwest and it is amazing. Very comfy, super quiet, pinlock insert included and the vents give a nice air con feel when open without massive noise levels.

03-10-10, 11:59 PM

I've got a Raid II, but I will be very seriously looking at the Qwest when I can afford one!

yorkie_chris · 04-10-10, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grimey121uk

I know the Qwest is a touring helmet with very low noise levels but im a little confused at what the differance is with the xr1100 being a sports touring?

Could someone please explain the differance between the 2 and also which one would you buy (and why?)

Many thanks

XR1100 looks to have better vents. XR1000 seemed to have better vent than raid 2.

I have XR1000 and would have another one, it is a bit louder than some but can't complain. I love the vents when the weather is warm or on track.

04-10-10, 06:40 PM

+1 on the new Qwest. Tried it on in the shop, super light and really comfy. Excellent for the price too.

04-10-10, 07:28 PM

Try both on and see which on you like the feel of best!

embee · 05-10-10, 02:16 PM

Qwest looks good, I must say. Watching some of the US youtube reviews, it seems the venting in the 1100 and Qwest has been improved, and the Qwest is oriented for more upright riding position so suited to tourers, that's the idea anyway. Looks a pretty good price point too.

05-10-10, 05:31 PM

The Qwest is good, very comfy quiet great visibility and not a bad price. The vents work much better and they are quietish when open. Better than the Raid I just wore out. Only Gripe so far is the pinlock won't seal, it's a very wide visor which probably doesn't help, another fiddle required...

11-10-10, 02:38 PM

Thanx for the advice, Chose the Qwest in the end, super comfy and I love the wide visibility it offers a huge step up from my kbc

02-10-10, 08:31 AM	#1
grimey121uk Guest Posts: n/a	Which Shoei I currently have a KBC VR1-X but im looking at upgrading to a shoei, however im unsure which shoei to get. Im looking at either the Qwest or XR1100, I know the Qwest is a touring helmet with very low noise levels but im a little confused at what the differance is with the xr1100 being a sports touring? Could someone please explain the differance between the 2 and also which one would you buy (and why?) Many thanks

02-10-10, 08:54 AM	#2
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: Which Shoei Whichever ( not exclusively Shoei ) is most comfortable. The slightest niggle becomes a pneumatic drill after a couple of hundred miles. __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

03-10-10, 11:59 PM	#4
Nelson Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which Shoei I've got a Raid II, but I will be very seriously looking at the Qwest when I can afford one!

04-10-10, 06:40 PM	#6
Amanda Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which Shoei +1 on the new Qwest. Tried it on in the shop, super light and really comfy. Excellent for the price too.

04-10-10, 07:28 PM	#7
Milky Bar Kid Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which Shoei Try both on and see which on you like the feel of best!

02-10-10, 09:23 AM	#3
WeegieBlue Guest Posts: n/a	I have the Qwest and it is amazing. Very comfy, super quiet, pinlock insert included and the vents give a nice air con feel when open without massive noise levels.

05-10-10, 02:16 PM	#8
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	Re: Which Shoei Qwest looks good, I must say. Watching some of the US youtube reviews, it seems the venting in the 1100 and Qwest has been improved, and the Qwest is oriented for more upright riding position so suited to tourers, that's the idea anyway. Looks a pretty good price point too. __________________ "Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity"

05-10-10, 05:31 PM	#9
skidmarx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which Shoei The Qwest is good, very comfy quiet great visibility and not a bad price. The vents work much better and they are quietish when open. Better than the Raid I just wore out. Only Gripe so far is the pinlock won't seal, it's a very wide visor which probably doesn't help, another fiddle required...

11-10-10, 02:38 PM	#10
grimey121uk Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which Shoei Thanx for the advice, Chose the Qwest in the end, super comfy and I love the wide visibility it offers a huge step up from my kbc

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