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Neotec Shoei's best yet - Solomookie PA
Recommended by Reviewer: Yes
Pros: Comfort, production quality, excellent features
Cons: Pricey
The Neotec feels lighter than the HJC SyMax that it is replacing, and it is more comfortable on the head. It is quieter than the HJC, although it isn't like being inside the cone of silence. The cool day was perfect for checking out the ventilation features because the rush of cool air into the helmet upon opening the vents was obvious and awe inspiring. What a great ventilation system easily the best I have ever felt. The face shield works well, and the retractable sun shield both works flawlessly and has much better optics than the HJC. It also has a better position not as close to the nose.I use a Sena HC-10 intercom system and the Neotect is very compatible for installation. It has a fully removable interior lining, and easily removable cheek pads. I removed the cheek pads and loosened the liner and was able to easily run the wires for the speakers. Very clean appearance once everything was back in place. The quiet Neotec makes conversation or bluetooth music much easier to hear.I also installed the pin lock shield. In case you are not familiar with a pin lock, it is basically a second, slightly smaller shield that attaches to the inside of the main helmet shield. It is an anti-fog device. The dual layer shields work like a two pane window for your house and prevents fogging. The Neotec's works excellently. I put the helmet on with the face shield down, and walked around outside in 40 temperatures with NO fogging whatsoever. The only downside to the pin lock is that having two shields does reduce the visual clarity a little. I will only have it installed when fogging is a probable issue.Bottom line... at almost 600, the Neotec is pricey, but is so comfortable and so well made that it is definitely worth the cost. I would highly recommend it.
Love the Neotec - Adventure Rider
Recommended by Reviewer: Yes
Pros: quality, style, sena smh10R works great on it.
Cons: none
This Helmet is a Modern Motorcycle Must have I have always worn Shoei helments, Learned a long time ago IF ya got a 5cent head get a 5cent helmet. If you value your noodle, Protect it This newest version of the modular helment is packed full of features that enable your time on the bike to be much more comfortableAs a footnote, I've installed a Sena SMH10R bluethooth headset on this helmet and it could not have been simpler. Mounting and wire routing were without issue.It starts out a bit on the snug side. This is preferred, as in short order it will feel nearly custom fit when the foam relaxes and gives a bit. It's very comfortable and cushy with no undo squeezing or gaps. Anything that moves on this helmet moves very well and very positively. The latch mechanism, shield, and tinted shield each operate as you wish they would with feedback and tactility.The tinted visor offers excellent coverage with no mid-placed gap or funky nose-area geometry.The main latch is secure and leaves you with the feeling that the designers found that ideal sweet spot incorporating both form and function.The shield movement and adjustments are solid, well spaced, and leave little doubt that it'll stay put at each station. Although I haven't removed the shield yet, it appears to be ridiculously simple. When it's time to put in the included Pinlock it should be a breeze. Given the season and my locale I've had very limited time with this on the road thus far. In that short period I experienced very good ventilation.If you've got a Shoei head and you're looking for a modular, I can't imagine not being impressed and pleased with the Neotec.
Great Helmet - Njspeedmaster NJ
Recommended by Reviewer: Yes
Pros: Sunshade, Light weight, ventilation
Cons: Price
Bought this as I have owned several Shoei helmets over the years and have always liked the fit, finish and comfort. The Neotec did not disappoint. The sunshade and venting work great and make this my new favorite helmet. Noise level is a bit higher than my previous full face helmet, but is not too loud like my previous Nolan X-Lite modular.
Shoei Neotec Competition Acc - kpax NC
Recommended by Reviewer: Yes
Pros: Good fit, reasonably quiet, simple.
Cons: You pay for what you get. it's expensive. But worth it
Bought my Neotec in May and have 18000miles wearing it October. I'm very please with it, but wish Shoei would use a non-fogging sheild instead of pin lock. Very comfortable. When the shield shuts it's solid. It's excellent, overall. Had a problem w the cheek pads coming loose. Took it to CA and talked to Chris. He called Rene Shoei and they solved the problem, immediately. Great work. Both are great companies to do business with. CA really takes care of customers, imho. I like doing business here.
Nice but - N I N NJ
Recommended by Reviewer: Yes
Pros: Great, snug fit, nice features, built-in sunscreen works great, quiet
Cons: Expensive
Purchased about 2 weeks ago. Been using it almost daily. Very tight, fit snug - almost too much at first, but the pads break in nice. Very well made & great feature - looks good too and quiet. The airflow in this helmet is AWESOME - sometime too much but can regulate with the vent closures. Scala G9 is a bit of a pain to install but works out well once it's in. Overall great helmet - will be buying an extra set of pads.
Shoei neotec - Bill W. GA
Recommended by Reviewer: Yes
Pros: Great fit, quiet, easy to use, light weight
Cons: price
I have owned many helmets from most of the manufacturers and this is the best one yet.
Shoei Neotec - Big Slim TN
Recommended by Reviewer: Yes
Pros: Excellent ventilation, great internal sun visor, quiet for a modular helmet
Cons: Price
I bought an XXL and it felt tight in the cheek areas for the first 2 weeks. Now the fit is perfect.
Schweet - DaCrazyRN CO
Recommended by Reviewer: Yes
Pros: Tight and comfortable fit. Very clear optics, including WITH flip down engaged. removable and washable interior, metal latching mechanisms. Scalarider Q2-sure the rest would also integrates with no problem
Cons: Top vent openincreases noise 10 fold.
Been running this a little over a month now. Thought the M was going to be a problem with tightness on cheekupper jaw area at first. But it has since broken in very nicely. Good thing that the fabric is nice and soft. Great helmet and the best one I have ever had.Biggest cons...Can feel cold air across top of head when all vents closed. Does feel a bit stuffy with the Fog Curtain in. Fog and Chin Curtain come out without a problem though.
Love this helmet despite the price - Craig from San Marcos CA
Recommended by Reviewer: Yes
Pros: Light, good fit, good wide angle visibility, solidly built, good ventilation, flip-down sun shade
Cons: Expensive, top of front opening pretty low on my eyebrows
I've owned a Shoei helmet before, but it was full face, not modular. I had planned to buy a Multitek but am glad I waited for the Neotec and spent the extra dollars. Comp. Acc. had the best price, but it was still twice what I had ever paid for a helmet in the past. My first long ride with it was from So. Cal to the Laughlin River Run in April. It was cool on Thursday when we left following a rain storm. The rest of the weekned it was over 90 degrees in Nevada, so it was a good test in varied temperatures. The ventilation when hot is about 1000 times better than my old Harley Davidson KBC modular, and the fit, though tight, was good even with glasses. The flipdown sun shade worked better than I expected, making sunglasses unnecessary--nice. I like the traditional D-ring chin strap and the lockdown button is easy to find with gloves on. My last helmet was five years old, so time for a new one. The many features of this new helmet were worth waiting for. The bottom line is, I wear a helmet not because the state tells me I have to, but to protect my head. I wear it even in non-helmet-law states, so the bottom line is safety. I've never had to test a helmet the hard way in over 50 years of riding, but I feel this one gives me about as good a chance as I can give myself to preserve my skull while still getting the maximum in comfort and features.
Richard_Lobel
Two reviews here. One for the helmet and one for Competition Accessories.
First the NeoTec helmet. Yes, 600 is a lot for a helmet and I thought long and hard about it before buying it. On the other hand I spent 300 on my HJC modular and I have never been happy with it so if the extra money would get me a better helmet I figured it would be worth it. Took it for its first ride yesterday and I am totally pleased. With all the padding it was a snug fit going on but once there it fit perfectly. Comfortable but my ears are not pressed in and it does not feel hefty or bulky on my head. I wear glasses and putting them on was easy with those channels they built into the foam. Vision was great and when I closed the visor it was much quieter than my HJC!
Easy to raise and lower the visor or the entire front. The ventilation is the best I have ever had in a helmet and I have had many of them. The only unknown at this point is how it will feel once I take out the ear pads and put in my speakers. I'll report back.
Now as to Comp Accessories customer service. At first I was a little annoyed with them. I ordered the helmet on a Sundat. It said it usually ships in 12 to 48 hours. When by Wednesday I had not received a shipping confirmation I called them. They said they were having some problem with my credit card, that the address was not matching the address the bank had. First of all, I know that is not the case. Secondly, I wondered why they had not called me about the problem. When we hung up Wednesday all was resolved but I figured I would not have the helmet for the weekend. Well, it showed up Friday! Even if there had not been a problem I couldn't have expected it any sooner. So I am a totally satisfied customer once again.
qorray
I just got my Shoei Neotec 2/24. For comparison the only other modular helmet I've owned is the Nolan N102 for the last 3 years. Great first ride today, probably 50 miles city/highway. The Neotec is a lot lighter than the N102. Wind noise is also greatly reduced, this helmet is quiet. Medium fit my head like a glove. The US version will come with the D-ring, which is what I got. I'm indifferent as to the buckle or D-ring. I did get used to the micro lock on the N102. One word for ventilation on the Neotec... Awesome, no comparison to the N102. Finish for both helmets is excellent. Price is expensive but you get what you pay for. I would have tried the Nolan N104 before the Neotec except Nolan put the internal visor switch on the bottom of the helmet were I would put my scala rider G4, mic wont reach. Neotec was about 200 more. Well worth the money in my opinion. 5 stars in my opinion for my first Shoei, would buy again
Herbst
I had owned a HJC Symax 1, the original. It was 10 years old and time for a new one. I ordered a medium Symax 3 from this site. I wore it watching TV for about an hour. I discovered the fit changed or my noggin changed in 10 years between the two models. I had pressure points across the brow and the back of the head. I tried to talk myself into the helmet fitting.
I went to a local shop and tried on a medium Neotec. It fit great. So I returned the HJC and bought the Neotec.
Wind noise was the same between the old HJC and the new Neotec except that it is a different type of noise. The Neotec is a rush of air as you would expect. The old Symax had a whistle through the joints of the helmet.
I took the helmet for the first ride today, 3-10-2012, smooth air flow, no wind buffeting. The integral sun-visor is a must-have. I just had Lasik so I don't need glasses, but if i did, I would expect they would easily fit in the liner.
I'm a cheap guy so it was quite a decision to spring for the money on this item. I have a wise wife who would not let me keep the ill fitting HJC and strongly suggested I go with the budget busting Neotec.
In the long run, this helmet is the best choice.
I gave it a 4 rating because I think there is always room for improvement.
My advice to anyone purchasing a helmet is try on a few manufacturers. we all have different shaped heads.
The next point is don't look at the price tag. It's your head for cryin' out loud. It's the one thing in the casket besides your hands that people will be looking at, keep it in nice shape.
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