SHOEI helmets are comfortable, even at
extreme speeds: This means that the padding
must fit snuggly around your head, without
ever feeling unpleasant. At the same time,
the bottom of our interiors have no rims and
no overlapping parts. This prevents
turbulence and noise. For our top class
models, we took perfection one step further
and designed the entire interior to be
detachable.
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You can replace it in seconds, and you can
choose between 7 different cheek pad sizes -
what you get is a tailor-fit helmet, taking
comfort to the maximum!
Product Line
Shoei has been perfecting helmets for more
than 40 years. Our innovative designs have
unlocked the potential of protection and
have become the standard bearer for the
entire industry. Fusing old school
craftsmanship with state of the art
technology, our entire line features our
Advanced Integrated Matrix (AIM) shell
construction technology, revolutionary
ventilation systems, perfect aerodynamic
designs, and exclusive 3D comfort liners.
When you're riding the last thing that you
want to worry about is your helmet. With a
Shoei on your heard, you probably wont' even
know tat it's there. Check into Shoei and
get it on!
Selecting
Motorcycling has special personal hazards
and no helmet can protect the head against
all foreseeable high speed and low speed
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The protective capability of a helmet is
difficult to measure at the time of purchase
because there are untold types of accident
scenarios. A helmet can provide protection
only to the extent that your head is covered
with the helmet. However, the use of a well
fitted securely fastened helmet can minimize
the risk of death or permanent impairment
from head injury. For maximum head
protection, the helmet must be of proper fit
and the retention system must be securely
fastened under the chin. Failure to have a
proper fit and/or to securely fasten the
helmet is dangerous, as the helmet could
come off in an accident resulting in severe
head injury, trauma or death.
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What's Inside:
What's inside a Shoei helmet? The invention
of the safety helmet made it possible to
protect the wearer's head against an impact.
In the event of an accident, the helmet will
absorb and disperse the forces of an impact,
but the helmet also provides protection
against the elements that a rider will
encounter on the road such as debris,
insects and the elements.
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Shield: The face shield is made of a
strong, transparent material called
polycarbonate and is designed to
protect the face of the rider from
wind, dust and insects. these
shields are equipped with water and
scratch-resistant coatings, and are
usually manufactured using one of
two methods. The first involves
conventional shaping of a flat panel
using heat and pressure, and the
second utilizes injection molding
technology. All Shoei face shields
are created using the injection -
molding process, which provides the
wearer with significantly greater
visual clarity and less distortion
than the flat panel method.
Retention System: A Special
synthetic fiber chin strap serves to
secure the helmet firmly on the
rider's head. The retention system
is attached tot he helmet using
NASA-level metal rivets.
Ventilation System: A ventilation
system is a standard feature of more
recently produced helmets. It
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into the helmet and exhaled air and humidity
are vented out. Shoei's exclusive venting
technology makes Shoei helmets the coolest
on the road today.
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Outer Shell: In the event of an
accident, the outer shell will
absorb and disperse the impact. All
Shoei helmets are made of
fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP), a
composite material made up of
synthetic resin reinforced with
organic fibers and fiberglass.
Manufacturing costs to produce FRP
shells are very high, but the use of
modern, lightweight fibers make it
possible to produce very strong, yet
lightweight shells. Thermoplastics
on the other hand, which are used to
produce most of the helmets on the
road today, must be very thick to
provide the required protection and
this makes these helmets very heavy.
These thermoplastics are also not
very resistant to chemicals and the
Sun's UV rays, which will weaken
them over time. For these reasons,
all Shoei helmets are made of FRP
and they all incorporate Shoei's
proprietary AIM technology.
Expanded Polystyrene: The EPS liner
protects the wearer's head by
absorbing the remaining force of the
impact that was already partially
absorbed and dispersed by the outer
shell. Located inside the outer
shell, the liner is made of
lightweight, impact-absorbing
expanded polystyrene (EPS).
Formulated of a variety of
materials, Shoei's EPS is the
product of more than 40 years worth
of research and development. These
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have varying degrees of hardness, which
improves the helmet and enhances its ability
to disperse the forces of an impact.
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Comfort Liner: Despite its rounded shape,
the EPS lining is much too hard to provide a
snug and comfortable fit, so Shoei
integrates a synthetic foam padding system
covered with a ski-friendly fabric into each
helmet. This padding is made up of several
different kinds of foam of varying densities
to ensure a long lasting, comfortable fit.
This is especially important, as the
vibrations produced by the helmet during
high-speed rides can be exacerbated if the
comfort padding is too soft, which can have
a negative effect on the safety of the
rider. Additionally, the comfort liner
system is also designed to work with Shoei's
patented ventilation system to allow maximum
cooling throughout the helmet.
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Comfort:
Shoei Comfort:
Shoei has spent 40 years studying
riders and testing different helmet
designs to create our award winning
line of motorcycle helmets. By
combining different shapes and shell
sizes with our patented liner and
cooling systems, Shoei has created
the most comfortable helmets on the
road today.
Helmet Fit:
1. Reduced Buffeting: The reduction
of buffeting (shifting of the helmet
due to external forces), which can
lead to rider fatigue or impair a
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important role in Shoei's design process.
Riders wearing Shoei helmets experience for
less buffeting than other manufacturer's
helmets due to Shoei's patented 3D liner
system. Unlike other manufacturer's liners,
Sh0oei's 3D liner will keep its shape longer
because the materials used to create the
liner allow for less helmet movement as you
ride.
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2. No Pressure: Shoei's 3D liner system
feels like it's been specially molded fit
your head. This is especially important
because if padding exerts too much pressure
in one particular place, you may get a
headache, which could impair your
concentration and increase the risk of an
accident. With Shoei's 3D liner system you
will be able to adjust the fit of your
helmet to achieve the best possible fit.
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Weight and Aerodynamics:
Shoei's engineers have spent
hundreds of hours conducting wind
tunnel tests to improve the
aerodynamics of each Shoei helmet.
They found that most helmets have a
very high inertia movement, or
center of gravity, at the to top of
the helmet. This greatly increases
rider fatigue because of the strain
that is exerted upon the neck. Shoei
has therefore lowered the inertia
moment by improving its helmet's
aerodynamics. When coupled with
lighter and stronger construction
materials, these new aerodynamic
features have greatly reduced neck
muscle strain, which makes for a
much more comfortable and safer
ride.
Ventilation:
Shoei helmets are hands down the
coolest helmets on the market,
literally. Shoei's patented
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ventilation systems circulate air through
the helmet, reducing heat build-up and
eliminating fogging.
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Shield:
Shoei's innovative face shield design
provides riders with a distortion free field
of vision. Constructed of ultra strong
polycarbonate materials, these shields offer
99% UVA + UVB protection and are water and
scratch resistant. Shoei's exclusive quick
change, single release system also gives
riders the ability to change shields in a
snap in the event of a sudden change in the
weather.
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Noise:
Excessive noise in the helmet is
just plain annoying, but it can also
be a safety hazard, as it causes
increased stress and may divert a
rider's attention from the road.
With this in mind, Shoei designs its
helmets to minimize noise so that
the rider can enjoy the ride.
Ventilation is more effective if the
air has a way out. That is why SHOEI
helmets do not only have effective
intakes, but also devices through
which hot air can leave the helmet.
In the case of our top models, these
are the Aero-Vortex-Ventilations.
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making use of the riding wind stream. Warm
air from the rider's head is actively drawn
out of the helmet.
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On our top range helmets, the shock
absorbing liner is made of two parts.
Between them, there is a system of
ventilation channels which can very
effectively carry fresh air to the rider's
head, and vent out warm humid air.
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Hyper Dual Liner
Ventilation-Animation:
All SHOEI full face helmets use a
sophisticated ventilation intake
below the shield window, which
serves a double function:
It supplies fresh breathing air to
the rider, but also steers an
airflow along the inside of the
shield. This helps to keep the
shields dry and clear of fog.
The philosophy of Protection.
The properties of Shoei helmet is
expected to provide are determined
by the company's philosophy
regarding the provision of "real"
rider safety and fall into three
general categories.
Three Helmet Requirements
A crash helmet must provide the
rider with the highest level of
protection in a variety of traffic
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situations: during high speed motorway
rides, leisurely rides in the country and
naturally in busy inner city traffic.
Although a helmet is mainly designed to
protect the rider's head, this alone is of
little use if the pleasure of motor bike
riding is spoiled due to a lack of wearing
comfort. In all cases, therefore,
guaranteeing that each helmet ensures
"safety, comfort, and passion" is of utmost
important at Shoei. |
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How and where does SHOEI quality originate? |
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Are motorcycle helmets still just
crash helmets or are they the upper
part of a racer’s outer skin which
is smothered by publicity badges?
F.J. Schermer visited the SHOEI
factory in Japan and now knows that
they are real works of art,
manufactured by hand in an intricate
and caring process.
The primordial basis for quality is
precision. Everything is clean, it
would be easier to imagine being in
a pharmaceutical factory than in
helmet production. The pre-formed,
accurately weighed fiber mats and
the resin are ready to |
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be placed into the steel "baking form". A
slack rubber balloon is then pushed into the
form and 120&Mac176;C hot steam is blown
into the balloon blowing it up to five bars.
The mats are thus pressed exactly into the
form and actually "baked" for 15 minutes.
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"At this point in my career, I only
want the best, and that is why I
only trust SHOEI." - Miguel Duhamel.
SHOEI produces three completely
different helmet shells: for the
domestic, American and European
markets. This is one of the secrets
of the excellent fit of the helmets.
After the helmet shells have been
cut with water jets and laser beams,
the rest of the production is done
by hand. The factory staff check the
outer shells again and again looking
for rough spots. The decals are
applied in a bath of water,
absolutely no air bubbles should
remain.
The helmet then goes to the Test and
Homologation Department where it
undergoes extensive tests according
to all worldwide homologation
procedures. Helmets are taken out of
production at irregular intervals
and tested, tested, tested. Wind
turbulence is simulated in the wind
tunnel. The slightest bulges or
changes at the edges have an
influence as to how smooth the
helmet lies in the wind or how noisy
or silent it is.
After a day’s visit it was
established: typical Japanese
quality is produced here by hand.
This is why SHOEI helmets can be
classified among the best if not the
best in the world |
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Shoei helmets are the best
engineered, most comfortable helmets
in the world. They offer unsurpassed
quality, unparalleled safety
features and the coolest graphics
available.
Shoei helmets are distributed in the
United States and Canada. Shoei's
United States operations are located
in Tustin, CA.
Product Line: Shoei has been
perfecting helmets for more than 40
years. Our innovative designs have
unlocked the potential of protection
and have become the standard bearer
for the entire industry. Fusing old
school craftsmanship with state of
the art technology, our entire line
features our Advanced Integrated
Matrix (AIM) shell construction
technology, revolutionary
ventilation systems, perfect
aerodynamic designs, and exclusive
3D comfort liners. |
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When you're riding the last thing that you
want to worry about is your helmet. With a
Shoei on your heard, you probably wont' even
know tat it's there. Check into Shoei and
get it on! |
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Shoei Safety Concept (SSC) |
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The philosophy of Protection
The properties of Shoei helmet is
expected to provide are determined
by the company's philosophy
regarding teh provision of "real"
rider safety and fall into three
general categories.
Three Helmet Requirements:
A crash helmet must provide the
rider with the highest level of
protection in a variety of traffic
situations: during high speed
motorway rides, leisurely rides in
the country and naturally in busy
inner city traffic. Although a
helmet is mainly designed to protect
the rider's head, this alone is of
little use if the pleasure of motor
bike riding is spoiled due to a lack
of wearing comfort. In all cases,
therefore, guaranteeing that each
helmet ensures "safety, comfort, and
passion" is of utmost imprtant at
Shoei.
The Shoei Safety Concept:
Depending on personal experience,
the opinions of motorbikel riders as
to what constitutes ideal protection
are likely to differ. However,
defining one's own objective "safety
standard" would be less easy. The
Shoei Safety Concept was thus
developed to guarantee objective
riding safety.
The level of protection provided by
Shoei products revolves around two
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Passive Protection + Preventive Protection |
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Passive Protection:
A crash helmet
is designed to protect the head of th rider against an impact.
Generally speaking, various
international standards like the ECE
422/05 standard in Europe have to be
fulfilled during crash helmet
production and proof has to be
furnished that the requisite level
of helmet protection can be achieved
during mass production. Thanks to
the qualit control system operated
at Shoei, no product is permitted to
leave production without strict
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Preventative Protection:
The Shoei Safety Concept also
involves optimizing wearing comfort.
A crash helmet with a perfect fit
can contribute to increasing the
rider's concentration and can thus
reduce the risk of accident. Taking
the various traffic situations in
which a crash helmet can be used
into consideration, increasing
wearing comfort is the object of
continuous further develpment work
at Shoei. |
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Manufacturing of the 1st motorcycle
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Fact Sheet
Shoei is more than just a brand. It
is an unmatched, unyielding
commitment to safety and comfort
that is race born and rider tested.
For more than 40 years, Shoei has
pioneered new technologies that have
revolutionized the industry. When
combined with our exacting standards
and craftsmanship, these innovations
have led to the creation of the
world's most advanced helmets. |
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GRV is awarded |
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The SHOEI Quality
SHOEI stands for over 40 years of
pioneering spirit, perfectionism and
uncompromising concentration on
safety and quality. No idea is too
good, no safety standard too high
and no processing is too precious to
make us think that we have already
reached the optimum. SHOEI Helmets
are subject to continuous
improvement.
Whatever you experience with your
bike – SHOEI´s best wishes for your
Safety will accompany you when you
ride. |
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SHOEI has been dedicated to the development
of superior helmet technology since 1958. |
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Iwate Japan Factory |
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Our company was started by the
immense spirit and determination of
its founder Eitaro Kamata, who
designed and used his first products
exclusively for the racing sector.
What is amazing even by today’s
standards is the pace at which SHOEI
became popular all over the world:
starting in the late sixties,
SHOEI’s reputation as a top quality
brand spread first over the U.S.,
then later all over the motor
markets of Europe. |
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What is also amazing is that everybody who
was ever involved in the motor field can
spell the name SHOEI, in spite of the fact
that we are a team of less than 500 people
worldwide. |
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Introduction of the first and still
only true dual liner ventilation
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But what is most amazing, especially
to a Western observer, is the
dedication of our factory staff.
SHOEI manufactures all helmets (and
all helmet parts) in Japan, even
though manufacturing costs there
have long since exceeded the level
in many European countries. Why?
Because the men and women in our
factories take every single helmet
as a personal challenge. Faulty
products are practically unheard of,
as every single piece reflects the
spirit, ambition and attention to
detail that is so typical of SHOEI. |
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To you as a motorcycle rider and customer,
we emphasize that you will feel and enjoy
this quality every time you put on your
Shoei helmet.
Do not miss that pleasure. |
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Introduction of the detachable
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Technical Information:
Shoei is committed to producing
products that provide top-notch
protection and extreme comfort so
that you can enjoy your ride. Our
design and technical teams have
spent thousands of hours studying
everything from aerodynamics to
human physiology in order to achieve
this goal.
Manufacturing Process:
Shoei helmets are constructed using
AIM or Advanced Integrated Matrix,
technology. AIM is a process whereby
organic fibers are combined with
fiberglass and hyper performance
fibers to form the helmet's outer
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This results in an outer shell that provides
an ideal level of impact absorption,
sufficient elasticity, light weight and a
high degree of rigidity. |
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SNELL CERTIFIED |
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Snell:
We have spent 40 years studying
riders and testing different helmet
designs to create our award winning
line of helmets. By combining
different shapes and shell sizes
with our patented liner cooling
systems, Shoei has created the most
comfortable helmets on the road
today.
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Forming of the Fibre Mats |
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Are motorcycle helmets still just
crash helmets or are they the upper
part of a racer’s outer skin which
is smothered by publicity badges?
F.J. Schermer visited the SHOEI
factory in Japan and now knows that
they are real works of art,
manufactured by hand in an intricate
and caring process.
The primordial basis for quality is
precision. Everything is clean, it
would be easier to imagine being in
a pharmaceutical factory than in
helmet production. The pre-formed,
accurately weighed fiber mats and
the resin are ready to be placed
into the steel "baking form". |
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Baking of the Helmet Shell |
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A slack rubber balloon is then
pushed into the form and
120&Mac176;C hot steam is blown into
the balloon blowing it up to five
bars. The mats are thus pressed
exactly into the form and actually
"baked" for 15 minutes.
SHOEI produces three completely
different helmet shells: for the
domestic, American and European
markets. This is one of the secrets
of the excellent fit of the helmets. |
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Cutting of the Helmet Skull |
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After the helmet shells have been
cut with water jets and laser beams,
the rest of the production is done
by hand. The factory staff check the
outer shells again and again looking
for rough spots. The decals are
applied in a bath of water,
absolutely no air bubbles should
remain. |
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Visual & Physical Inspection |
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The helmet then goes to the Test and
Homologation Department where it
undergoes extensive tests according
to all worldwide homologation
procedures. Helmets are taken out of
production at irregular intervals
and tested, tested, tested. Wind
turbulence is simulated in the wind
tunnel. The slightest bulges or
changes at the edges have an
influence as to how smooth the
helmet lies in the wind or how noisy
or silent it is. |
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Application of Graphics/Decals |
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After a day’s visit it was
established: typical Japanese
quality is produced here by hand.
This is why SHOEI helmets can be
classified among the best if not the
best in the world. |
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