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Shoei Neotec Borealis Helmet
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Shoei Neotec Borealis Modular Helmet

The Neotec Borealis graphic offers a high-vis option to the Neotec lineup.  Evolving on previous designs, Shoei has revamped its modular helmet style with a streamlined and attractively sculpted shape that conveys the feel of freely moving through the outdoors in the Shoei Neotec Modular Helmet. Overall shell size is kept compact by incorporating the internal  sun visor’s open/close mechanism inside; all ventilation mechanisms are shaped and positioned in such a way as to reduce  any possible drag. A redesigned aerodynamic spoiler also helps  to cut lift, reducing neck strain on long, cross country rides. In the Shoei Neotec all these features combine to create a premium helmet that excels in appearance, protection, comfort and performance.

The Shoei Neotec Borealis Helmet's chin bar is connected to the same axis point and mechanism as its shield, minimizing extra parts. This also enables simultaneous closing of the shield with the chin bar, which is then held in place with an easy-open lock release button. The shield lock system offers secure closure or the ability to keep the shield slightly open to allow for increased airflow.  With the Shoei Neotec Helmet, Shoei now includes a built-in sun shield, the QSV-1. The visor tucks neatly away beneath a non-intrusive shell built into the helmet’s liner, and can be lowered with the easy control of a sliding button.

Face Shield Features

  • Easily operable lever mechanism
  • Anti-fog, anti-scratch, 99% UV blocking
  • New Pinlock-ready CNS-1 faceshield
  • Wider and taller than the CX-1V that it replaces
  • Includes Pinlock insert
  • 3D injection molding process ensures a distortion-free view

Improved Ventilation and Aerodynamics

  • Newly designed vortex generators pull air through helmet
  • 276% more airflow than Multitec
  • Added inlets and outlets
  • Vents are flush against helmet to maintain aerodynamics

5-Ply Shock-Absorbing Fiber Shell

  • 3 shell sizes
  • AIM Multi-Composite construction
  • Lightweight yet strong
  • Shell-integrated spoiler reduces lift and drag during high-speed riding

Dual EPS Liner

  • Multi-density EPS for optimal protection
  • Two vents funnel fresh air through the EPS liner
  • Dual liner channels route and disperse air evenly throughout the helmet
  • EPS liner in chin bar

All new interior

  • Fully removable 3D interior liner
  • Top center pad is removable and washable
  • Improved cheekpad design allows better fit with eyeglasses
  • Included chin curtain can be inserted into the chin bar to reduce turbulence and noise
  • All Neotec Helmets sold in the US have a double D-ring closure

Note: Helmet is gloss finish.

Be sure to check out our Shoei Neotec Review above, in which we detail and break down all of the features and functionality of the brand new Shoei Neotec Borealis Helmet.

Note: Due to manufacturer restrictions, Shoei products can only be shipped to addresses within the United States

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Shoei Neotec Borealis Helmet 4.7 5 16 16
Great helmet Does everything advertised and does it well. Most comfortable helmet I've owned. Bought the thinner cheek pads for my chubby cheeks and it is an absolute perfect fit now. Love the style. Gives me the Hi-Vis without making me look like a ping-pong ball screaming down the street. Very quiet for a modular. Love the tinted drop visor and the cooling is good as well. June 10, 2013
Nice helmet! I really like this helmet. I am coming from a Multitec. The fit was the same. However, the cheek pads on the Neotec were crushing my cheeks. This is not something I experienced with the Multitec. It was so bad, I realized they were not going to break in enough for comfort. So I had to spring for a thinner set of cheek pads, also sold by Revzilla. I did not like having to fork over more cash on top of what was a very expensive helmet. But with the smaller cheek pads, its a keeper. As always, service from Revzilla was top shelf. May 21, 2013
High-Vis technical helmet with style Was looking for a good looking high-vis helmet with many technical features. I originally purchased the Shuberth S-2 high-vis.It's also a high-end advanced helmet like the Borealis. However, the chin-strap pressed into my neck and I felt a helmet that was completely neon yellow was more than what was necessary for other drivers to notice me. The Borealis is perfect. Stylish gloss Black with high-vis racing stripes. Very comfortable and has all the advanced features you'd expect when paying over $600 for a helmet. Shoei did a wondeful job on the helmet design. If you desire a "top of the food chain" helmet and the convenience of a modular, you won't be disappointed. April 29, 2013
This helmet is great. The quality is obvious. It is solidly constructed, the flip hinges are smooth. It is a bit heavier than a full-face but I expected that with the modular. The fit was comfortable immediately. I installed an EdSets headset which fits great in the ear cutouts. The pinlock fog shield works well and the flip down sun shield is easy to use. The hi-vis coloring does its job too. I highly recommend this helmet. April 28, 2013
Shoei very good as usual. Beside what you can find in Revzilla review: it comes with double D lock opposite to microlock which i got with the same helmet in europe. It creates pressure point on my left chick (part of the lock system does). Beside that it is as described by Revizilla and Shoei. April 27, 2013
Its a SHOEI! Solid and Comfortable. (now) I had a hard time thinking about the price at first, but knew Shoei helmets were comfortable, and generally more quiet than a lot of helmets so..I bit the bullet. It was true to its form though only after one initial uh oh! My head measures 23 1/4 putting me on the low side of the Large. My other Shoeis, dirt and street, were size large and fit comfortably and yes, they do "form" to your head though they may seem tight at first. This one seemed tighter than the others had. Not around the head but the cheeks (uh oh). I almost sent it back, but took cheek pads out to check the head fit and found it fit well. My suggestion is to order a set of 31mm cheek pads when you order your helmet (they come with a 35mm). That way if the head part is comfortable and if your cheeks are squished you can change them out immediately and not have to wait another five days of shipping for them to come in, and if it fits, you can send the pads back. As of now, only one week since I received Borealis, I've not yet changed the cheek pads. They still seem a bit tight but are also conforming, The question is will it be enough? As to the air flow, its amazing! I have a faring on my cruiser and I can still feel the wind passing through. To me this helmet is rather quiet. I have found that with the faring I do need to crack my visor to keep from fogging up, as the vent in front by the visor really won't get much forced air. (I've not installed the fog shield yet either.) One other caution would be if your buying a blue tooth for this particular helmet. I bought a Sena H10. Yes it does have a large control knob for your gloved had to be able to find, but it comes really close to interfering with the sun visor lever. This may be a question you may like to raise with Revzilla and get some advice. I also bought the H10 with the thought of maybe using the microphone on a different helmet and the boom on this helmet. Not sure if this was a good idea or not yet. Over all, the helmet is solid, quiet- in my opinion, sharp looking, and Highly visible. You'll love it! April 27, 2013
Lived up to the hype... I was debating my next helmet purchase all winter so I did a fair amount of research and settled on the Neotec. I had high expectations and the Neotec met or exceeded all of them. It looks fantastic in the Borealis graphic with a deep glossy finish and really nice gold flake pin-striping. The fit was tight at first but didn't take long to break in. I used my Revzilla cash from the helmet to pick up the 31mm cheekpads for only a couple bucks so that eased the sting of having to fork out even more $$$ to get the proper fit. I can't comment on the fit with the stock cheekpads because I had no disillusions going in that my face was anything but chubby. With the 31mm pads the fit was excellent, maybe a bit tight around the ears but I know there is a pad behind the ears that is removeable. I used the measurement guide and the fit was excellent out of the box. The airflow is great and I like that adjusting the airflow on the upper vent from full to half actually makes a noticeable difference. The front intake vents to the shield and did an okay job of keeping the shield clear when I rode in the first morning and had not installed the pinlock lens. Pinlock went in the next morning and its been fog free ever since. I love the internal sun visor and simply couldn't ride without one now. I wear eyeglasses and the ability to instantly switch from clear to tint and back is so nice. The interior is indeed more glasses friendly than typical as advertised. Overall this is a fantastic helmet, the only thing I can call a negative is the cost. April 22, 2013
good helmet, but not for the price This is a very good helmet, but for the price i would say it should be a lot better. I have no real faults for it other than the price. I tried many other helmets but non seemed to fit my oddly shaped noggin. Simply put, it is a good solid helmet and i happy to have to it protecting my head, just think others do the same for less if they will fit your head. April 22, 2013
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No, the Internal sunshield mechanism is not designed to be worn with glasses. You are correct that some glasses may fit, and would depend on a case by case basis.

However, it is not recommend as the sun shield would most likely interfere when engaged in the down position.
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I wear a pair of Oakley wires with this helmet and the visor functions perfectly. The sun visor on this helmet seems to sit out a little further and comes down farther so that the bottom edge of the visor is not in your field of vision more so than any of the other major competitors.
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I do wear eyeglasses all the time. This helmet easily accommodates the space needed for using the sun shield with my glasses on.
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I have 2 different pairs of glasses, and the visor of the Shoei Neotec works fine with either. I have had no contact between my glasses and the sunvisor.
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I have no problem using the visor with my eyeglasses.
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Adult Helmets

Size Hat Size Measurement (in)
2XS 6 3/8 - 6 1/2 20 1/8 - 20 1/2
XS 6 5/8 - 6 3/4 20 7/8 - 21 1/4
SM 6 7/8 - 7 21 5/8 - 22
MD 7 1/8 - 7 1/4 22 1/2 - 22 7/8
LG 7 3/8 - 7 1/2 23 1/4 - 23 5/8
XL 7 5/8 - 7 3/4 24 - 24 3/8
2XL 7 7/8 - 8 24 3/4 - 25 1/4
3XL 8 1/8 - 8 1/4 25 5/8 - 26

RF-1100 / X-12 Shell Size Breakdown

Helmet Size Shell EPS Liner
XXS XS XS
XS (RF1100)
XS (X-12) SM
SM MD MS
MD MD
LG LG LG
XL XL XL
2XL 2XL 2XL
3XL

RF1100 and X-12 Cheekpad Sizing

Size (mm) Defaults
31 2XL and 3XL
33 optional
35 XS, MD, LG, and XL
37 optional
39 2XS and S
41 optional
43 optional

Sizing information is provided by the manufacturer and does not guarantee a perfect fit.

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Black/Hi Viz Yellow / XL 850366 0117-1103-07 In Stock: Ships within 24 hours
Black/Hi Viz Yellow / 2XL 850367 0117-1103-08 In Stock: Ships within 24 hours