Shoei XR1100

[pritch]

I sure don't have any trouble with rain sticking to the visor on my Shoeis.

I've had two XR1000s and currently have three visors but have never had that problem either.

Did once have trouble with water on the inside of the visor because the screws had come loose leaving a gap at the top. A gentle tweak with a screw driver sorted that.

[steve_t]

Hey Mikkel, how are you finding the wind noise?

[BoristheBiter]

Just bought a Shoei XR1100 and have done about 2,000 Kms, and I hate it.
I have always spent about $300 to $500 on my helmets as I tend to get a little bord with them and just want a change, but when I went to get a new hat, one of things I was looking for was large ear pockets to accommodate my big ears and helmet speakers, so sales guy immediately pointed me to the XR-1100, so I spent the extra given the brand a it reputation. Here are what I believe to be the pros and cons

1. Very light and extremely comfortable (3.5hrs at a time)
2. Large ear pockets
3. It is the noisiest helmet I have ever owned. Riding my GSXR in normal seating position it continuously whistles, turn your head to look at the speedo the pitch becomes higher. Duck under screen @ 110 kms and it has a drone like a very cheap exhaust
4. The visor does not displace water, it just sticks even at 120kms. I had to flip the visor up to clear the water. Water came on the inside (no Fun).

That’s just my opinion, have a great day

its the same with the x-sprite.

it would have to be the most comfortable helmet i have worn and it is also good with side winds as my head doesn't move around much but god the noise.

without the pinlock system it would completly fog up as the airflow is not as good as my old HJC but it does keep it cooler in summer.

to get away from the water sticking to the visor, the water proofing that it came with is crap, i spray it with Pledge. not the best but it still works better than not.

i thought it was just me but it seems, with all the coments that the helmets are not what they are cracked up to be.

[BoristheBiter]

Ummm,
IMHO, I think all those issues are actually related to your bike.

The reason you didn't notice these problems with your old helmet is because you wern't scrutinising it so closley... The extra $$ you spent will make you more critical...

my hjc was not this noisey but it got blowin around a lot and if you spend more money on a helmet you should be more critical.
mine is a good helmet (x-sprite) but about half the cost is name.

[rie]

after writing off my xr1000 i downgraded to Raid II as a cheaper option, but this was a big mistake. It was only after I got the Raid that I came to realise the pure awesomeness of the XR1000. There is a significant difference in the wind noise, aerodynamics and comfort. The Raid is a good helmet, but I wish I had the extra money to buy the xr1000 or xr1100. And my point is thus: although I have never test-ridden the XR1100 it takes the best of the xr1000 and makes it even better. The shoei-faithful should definitely invest in the xr1100 (or the x-spirit II when they come out - they come with an emergency release that reduces risk of injury when taking a helmet off a fallen rider, among other value-added awesomeness). It may seem as though half the cost is the brand name and yes, branding plays a part - but at high speeds things like aerodynamics will make an enormous difference and you will be glad that you bought shoei (don't get me wrong; there are other brilliant helmets out there that showcase different strengths and therefore reflect in the cost accordingly)

[Mikkel]

Hey Mikkel, how are you finding the wind noise?

Since I am currently recovering from a shoulder injury I haven't done much riding, and no open-road riding at all. In fact today is the first day I've commuted to work on my bike for over a month. As such I haven't tried going much faster than "a tad over 60" and wind noise just isn't much of any issue at those speeds.

[BoristheBiter]

after writing off my xr1000 i downgraded to Raid II as a cheaper option, but this was a big mistake. It was only after I got the Raid that I came to realise the pure awesomeness of the XR1000. There is a significant difference in the wind noise, aerodynamics and comfort. The Raid is a good helmet, but I wish I had the extra money to buy the xr1000 or xr1100. And my point is thus: although I have never test-ridden the XR1100 it takes the best of the xr1000 and makes it even better. The shoei-faithful should definitely invest in the xr1100 (or the x-spirit II when they come out - they come with an emergency release that reduces risk of injury when taking a helmet off a fallen rider, among other value-added awesomeness). It may seem as though half the cost is the brand name and yes, branding plays a part - but at high speeds things like aerodynamics will make an enormous difference and you will be glad that you bought shoei (don't get me wrong; there are other brilliant helmets out there that showcase different strengths and therefore reflect in the cost accordingly)

Don't get me wrong i love my helmet as i have been back and forward to wellywood a few times now and you forget that you are wearing it and aerodynamics do make an enormous difference but the noise is someting else and it gets worse if i open the vents.
I will just have to get a better set of earplugs.

[gizmo]

Just got myself an XR1100. Plain in silver, don't see the point on graphic's for another $200 for other's to enjoy.
Ventalation look like a nice peice of work and I like the pin lock visor, as well as the spring to pull the visor onto the seals.
Coming off a 16year RF700, this helmet is along way from the old one so will take some time to get used to.
Have not been for a ride with the helmet yet thanks to the wonderful summer that we are having, but will let you know what I think when I do.

[cc rider]

Just got myself an XR1100.... this helmet is along way from the old one so will take some time to get used to.

Good one gizmo. I'm thinking it will take no time at all to get used to. The sign of a good fitting helmet will be, not noticing it while you're riding. Will look forward to hearing what ya reckon though.

[saul]

It feels a little heaver than my old xr1000. The Vent system is better, not so much buffiting with the wind, vision is a huge improvement, whisper kit helps with the noise ( I still wear earplugs) , very nice upgrade.

Must have graphics to be part of the poseur crew.

[gizmo]

Ok. so went out for a ride with the new XR1100 helmet today.
Fit as spot on. No pressure pointsanywhere, was a little concerned about the forhead area but no problem.
Only went for a small ride with my wife 180km's so fit will get better as time wares on.
Ventilation system of the helmet is great."after the rf700" anyway. Found that opening the vents on the head not the eaisest while on the move but will get better as I get used to it.
Noise is intersting one. With all the vents open it is a little noisy as can be expected.
The vent on the chin made the most noise as it was an annoying whistle when open.
The noise was never exessive and was much quieter than my old loose rf700 so never felt the need to us ear plugs.
All vents worked well and made a differance to the comfort of the helmet.
I noticed that I didn't get a lot of buffiting with the new lid very "smooth" untill I started sight seeing then it was a little worse than the old one, not much, but I noticed it. This is, I suspect, due to the fact that the XR1100 is longer and a differant shape than the old one. best to look were you are going instead of were you've been and problem solved.
No visablity issue's with the pin lock visor on this lid. will be intersting to see what it is like riding at night as I can see the edge of the pin lock visor in the corner of my eye. Time will till.

Over all this is a major step up from the old RF and a worthy replacement.
So very happy with my purchase.

[cc rider]

Nice write up gizmo.

Based purely on graphics I'd like this(XR1000), but the only small I can find seems to be in England... plus $ too much

[ckai]

Ok. so went out for a ride with the new XR1100 helmet today.
Fit as spot on. No pressure pointsanywhere, was a little concerned about the forhead area but no problem.
Only went for a small ride with my wife 180km's so fit will get better as time wares on.
Ventilation system of the helmet is great."after the rf700" anyway. Found that opening the vents on the head not the eaisest while on the move but will get better as I get used to it.
Noise is intersting one. With all the vents open it is a little noisy as can be expected.
The vent on the chin made the most noise as it was an annoying whistle when open.
The noise was never exessive and was much quieter than my old loose rf700 so never felt the need to us ear plugs.
All vents worked well and made a differance to the comfort of the helmet.
I noticed that I didn't get a lot of buffiting with the new lid very "smooth" untill I started sight seeing then it was a little worse than the old one, not much, but I noticed it. This is, I suspect, due to the fact that the XR1100 is longer and a differant shape than the old one. best to look were you are going instead of were you've been and problem solved.
No visablity issue's with the pin lock visor on this lid. will be intersting to see what it is like riding at night as I can see the edge of the pin lock visor in the corner of my eye. Time will till.

Over all this is a major step up from the old RF and a worthy replacement.
So very happy with my purchase.

Cheers mate. You're really making me want to take mine out now.

Just got myself an XR1100. Plain in silver, don't see the point on graphic's for another $200 for other's to enjoy.

Must have graphics to be part of the poseur crew.

See, I'm so cool I got graphics AND an gold iridium visor. I am so the man haha

[cc rider]

Cheers mate. You're really making me want to take mine out now. haha

...with or without your helmet on


This is why 8 out of 10 bikers choose to wear dark tint visors

[quickbuck]

Okay,
Filled my XR800 up with Dirt in the weekend...
So Dan from Motorad is getting me a new Metallic Grey XR1100.....

Can't wait. RIP XR800... It has done me well for far too long.... (XR900 was released back in 2001!).
Yes, I have gone all the way from 90 to 120kg and back again... so the padding isn't even tight anymore.

I'm sure i will notice the improvement straight away, and wonder why I have been such a tight ass all this time!

Will report after first big ride, and that will be to Round 4 of PMCC.