Shoei RF1400 Nocturne

[pdedse]

I gave a Torq helmet a try back in September, but I think I was just kidding myself as my oval noggin' wouldn't quite take to the Torq's round shape.

I looked long and hard for a light colored one that I liked. I went to a couple of stores and tried on an HJC i71. Felt really nice, but all white was just too bright--I guess that's the point, to be seen, but I didn't like the look. Their solid colors were ok, but not what I wanted this time around.

Kept looking and looking, but nada for a good week of internet searching. I've had two Shoei helmets and they simply fit me like a glove in medium. But most current prices are in the $650 range and up; a few crazy graffic ones are on sale, but not my style. The RF-SR are on sale at $400, but again solid colors or bright white; still, a decent price for a Shoei.

Then I found this one, an RF-1400 "Nocturne"


Hmmm...I was intrigued, but first few sites I found were selling them at regular prices, $670.

But then I started seeing some on sale for $600


Sure was looking nice from different angles...


I started seeing the cream and white contrast which is what makes it look less bright than other whites


More searches and I found one at $470. And the red / green w/ bottom black was really starting to grow on me.


Pulled the trigger as a place in NY had my size...but, alas, they emailed me back after I placed the order saying they had just run out of mediums. Ah well...

But then I found another site. A little more at $512; I called to confirm it was in stock...yes it was. Shoot, really more than I wanted to spend...but darn it the look grew on me. Should be here by Wednesday.

Not a fan of the too dark face shield (it comes with a clear one), but I'll be getting a light smoke shield.


The two Shoei helmets I have were great fits, the one I tried on at the store was just as nice, so I'm hopeful this one will be too. Def. more than I originally planned on spending, but I sure do like the color scheme. Looks Italian-flavored, but I'm buying it to please my Mexican neighbors and friends.

[Cormanus]

Looks like a great helmet, pdedse. Look out forward to hearing more after it arrives.

[peterbaron]

Looks good to me too

[GoldOxide_imp]

Looks really swell pdedse. I'd wear that and feel good about it.

[misterprofessionality]

As a long time rf1400 wearer I can strongly vouch for this helmet in terms of available safety, comfort, and practicality. Honestly probably the very best non-racing homologated helmet you can buy in North America for the money.

[Nachodaddy]

That is a great looking helmet, and I like the colors and design. If it feels as good as it looks, you are in business. Congratulations!

[the Ferret]

Nice lid

[pdedse]

As a long time rf1400 wearer I can strongly vouch for this helmet in terms of available safety, comfort, and practicality. Honestly probably the very best non-racing homologated helmet you can buy in North America for the money.

Well that's cool to hear that you wear and really like it. Online reviews are positive. The red does match the CB1100 and green is my favorite color...vanities that I'll allow myself this time around .

I'm told that I shouldn't, but I still have my original Shoei I purchased 20 years ago. I wear it when friends visit and we ride the CB and whatever else is in the garage. Now I can let that one go and leave current Shoei as backup.

[Whoops]

As a long time rf1400 wearer I can strongly vouch for this helmet in terms of available safety, comfort, and practicality. Honestly probably the very best non-racing homologated helmet you can buy in North America for the money.

Well that's cool to hear that you wear and really like it. Online reviews are positive. The red does match the CB1100 and green is my favorite color...vanities that I'll allow myself this time around .

I'm told that I shouldn't, but I still have my original Shoei I purchased 20 years ago. I wear it when friends visit and we ride the CB and whatever else is in the garage. Now I can let that one go and leave current Shoei as backup.

Shhh... I occasionally wear my Shoei X-11. Sometimes the Neotec 2 is just too dang heavy against the wind.

[KiowaEagle_imp]

Nice thing about the Shoei's is you can usually get a transitions shield for them. A bit pricey but well worth it.