Y our head really is the most important thing to keep safe, whether you’re on a motorcycle or not, as your ECU is inside it.

Price is an obvious place to start, because you might well have a budget available to spend on your bike helmet. “Prices vary ...

and this makes it super simple to use and no fear of snagging noses on chin guards. One criticism of Shoei lids: they leave a definite ridge in my hair, and helmet hair is always a thing.

Fortunately, Shoei, one of the world’s premier helmet manufacturers, has recognized this problem and has been actively working on creating a solution. That’s what its 3D personal fitting ...

With simple voice commands like “Hey ... This is only 0.06 lbs more than comparable helmets, such as the Shoei RF1400, especially considering that our helmets can be charged while riding ...

Some other helmets I’ve tested have fiddly center locks, rather than a simple detent. This configuration is a winner. Should you need to remove the Shoei GT-Air 3’s faceshield for a good ...

Even the strap is a simple tried-and-trusted double D-ring ... which is included on many Shoei helmets. In the event of an accident, an emergency responder can pull on two tabs to remove the ...

Shoei GT-AIR 3 Being able to incorporate it seamlessly into the helmet itself is a definite plus and the system is fairly simple to operate, even in thick gloves. Sound quality is good for playing ...

Again, I like to keep it simple with plain black or white lids ... mesh lining that runs across the brow area doesn’t fit as snug as it does on my other Shoei helmets. It’s not pulling apart and doesn ...

But with helmet giant Shoei demonstrating their planned HUD system ... are used to let your phone send navigation info to a simple turn-by-turn display that’s shown in the HUD.

Shoei’s original NXR has been my go-to helmet for most of the last five years. I like the simplicity; it’s light, comfy, easy to swap or clean the visor, has excellent ventilation and a simple secure ...