Interesting thread. I have been wearing a Shoei RF1000 for almost four years, and it is getting a bit packed out. I was planning on buying another one, but I will look at Suomy helmets. I tried one a couple of years ago and couldn't even get a medium on my head. I wear a medium Shoei and had medium Arai and FM helmets before it. Maybe it is time to try again, since a packed out helmet tends to lift at speed. It can be an unfortunate distraction.
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Suomy Spec R1 Extreme is definitely for long oval shaped heads, as is the Arai Profile. I wear the same size in both helmets... and have yet to find any other helmet that fits. So if, like me, you can't find a Suomy dealer anywhere, determine what size Profile you wear, then order the Extreme in the same size (keeping in mind that when it arrives you will be convinced that you can't possibly get your head through that tiny opening. My Extreme fits much closer than my Profile but both are comfortable on.
Strange, no one would describe me as having a "long oval shaped" head and yet, my Suomy Spec 1R Extreme fits me perfectly. I take a L in the Spec 1R, a L in my last Vemar and a L in my last three Arai's. Go figure. BTW, this latest Spec 1R is really a great helmet.
Will,
A medium Shoei RF equates to a Large Suomy Spec 1R Extreme This is larger than the Spec 1R which you will need a medium should you choose not to go with the extreme.
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