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Up until I decided to go modular, Shoei was my favorite brand of helmet. They make an excellent product. For a long time they were the only helmet manufacturer who owned their own wind tunnel for testing the aerodynamics of their helmet models. I don't know if that is still true, but I do know that my Shoei helmets have been among the quietest I've owned. Shoei full face helmets have been both DOT and SNELL certified for years. The modular is not Snell certified however, because none of the modular helmets can pass a certain frontal impact test that is part of the Snell certification process.
Shoei lost me on their modular. They don't fit my face - my chin won't clear the chin bar. I also think that the price they've been charging for their modular models has been much too high. You definitely need to try these helmets on. Some models will probably be eliminated due to fit no matter how much you like the features or price.
If you do decide on a Shoei, shop around online. You can find some pretty good discounts. I saved over $100 on my last Shoei full face helmet purchase. I still have that helmet and it is in great shape (I wore it less than 2 years). It is quieter, and ventilates better, than my Nolan. But I no longer wear it because I am spoiled by the convenience advantages of the modular helmet.
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Paul
2007 Triumph Bonneville T100, Tors, xAI, xSnorkel, 120 mains / 1 shim, 40 pilots, 3.0 turns, NH Bellmouth, Works Performance suspension, National Cycle Deflector DX, Scrambler Gel Seat
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