04-10-2022, 05:08 PM
I am a big Shoei fan. I started with X-11, then went X-12, then went RF-1200.
I was very interested in the new RF-1400 and went to stores to try it on. The short story is I didn't like the RF-1400 but liked the X-14 so I am back to "X" series.
The feature of the RF-1400 I didn't like is the feature that makes it quieter - very very tight to put on and take off by making the opening at the neck smaller specially in the left/right direction. Looking at the helmet opening, the opening is long fore/aft and narrow left/right. It was very hard on my ears to put the helmet on and take it off. BUT, that's what makes this helmet quiet, so that will work well for you. I think you will give a positive opinion on noise when you finally get to take it for a ride.
I was very interested in the new RF-1400 and went to stores to try it on. The short story is I didn't like the RF-1400 but liked the X-14 so I am back to "X" series.
The feature of the RF-1400 I didn't like is the feature that makes it quieter - very very tight to put on and take off by making the opening at the neck smaller specially in the left/right direction. Looking at the helmet opening, the opening is long fore/aft and narrow left/right. It was very hard on my ears to put the helmet on and take it off. BUT, that's what makes this helmet quiet, so that will work well for you. I think you will give a positive opinion on noise when you finally get to take it for a ride.
2020 R1250 RS
2024 S1000 XR
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS
Niwot CO USA
2024 S1000 XR
2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS
Niwot CO USA