Shoei Qwest Helmet - Solid
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Excellent quality
Love this shoie lid. Definitly the bang for the buck for a premium helmet. The only down side is the air flow which is slim to none other than that all around great product fit and comfort is phenomenal.
May 20, 2013
Incredibly solid, good looking, tight cheeks.
I've been riding for a year now, and finally upgraded from my first helmet; HJC CS-R2, a very budget friendly helmet. Moving up to a Shoei, albeit it one of the cheaper ones, was an amazing upgrade.
The crown fits true to size, right on the dot. My head measure 23.5" and the Large is perfect. I feel it all around my head, snug, but not tight. It does not get uncomfortable at all.
My only gripe are the cheek pads. They are INCREDIBLY tight. I'm an adult and have a pretty full face, and these cheek pads squeezed my cheeks like crazy, pushing them up into my eyes. I'm hoping they'll break in a bit. It doesn't hurt, thankfully my cheeks are squishy, and it puts no pressure on my jaw, it just isn't optimal.
As a side, I was able to remove the cheek pads, unhook the buttons, and remove the foam inserts. They are layered and glued together. I was able to slowly peel away one layer and that made a world of difference. So much more comfortable. I have ordered the 31mm cheek pads, and will write up a review for those too, but in short they are NO DIFFERENT than peeling a layer of foam off the OE 35mm pads.
May 7, 2013
Beautiful quality, but louder than I expected...
Excellent Shoei quality. Top notch fit & finish. But much louder than I was expecting.
Granted, I'm riding with virtually no windshield, but I expected it to be as quiet (or quieter) than my 10 year old Schuberth modular, since the Qwest is not modular, and modulars are typically louder. It's many times louder than the Schuberth. I can't ride for more than 10 minutes without ear plugs - even wih all vents closed.
5' 9" tall, 29" inseam, riding a 2012 BMW F650GS with standard seat height and standard (tiny) windscreen.
May 6, 2013
This Helmet Rocks
I have had many helmets over the years, HJC, Bell, Simpson and all the others. About the only 2 companies I have not tried are Shoei and Arai due to their high price point. The minute you even touch this helmet you will realize ... it SCREAMS quality. The finish is perfect, the mechanics are solid, the interior is plush. The fit is dead on!!! After a 100 mile ride, I found the helmet to be quite and very stable. I have read other reviews that talk about a whistling noise, I never heard it at all, simply install the chin curtan that is included and I think that problem goes away. I wish I had not waited so many years to move into the premium helmets. My advice... spend the extra money and get this helmet.
May 1, 2013
Great helmet
Been riding for about ten years, just gave up the sport bikes, and have a sport tourer style now. With out a doubt the best helmet I have owned.
April 9, 2013
Noisy for me
Got the QWest based on online reviews but you never know until you try, nobody's fault really.
Helmet is great but noisy for me.
Next i'll try to add a chin curtain and play with the motorcycle's windshield angle.
On a side note, first time Revzilla's buyer, easy to get advise via email before the purchase and surprisingly fast delivery.
Great to have the videos reviews, now i need more money to buy more stuff here :)
April 7, 2013
Replaced RF-1000
No noticeable weight difference from my RF-1000 or decrease in viewing angles, but the helmet is definitely quieter! Great for my use, spirited riding plus daily commuting.
March 30, 2013
Excellent helmet!
I upgraded to the Quest and have never been happier with a helmet. I have an in-between round/narrow head and the fit is perfect. The helmet is pretty light and the field of vision is great. I have seen a few people comment that the helmet isn't quiet....I don't agree. I can hear well at highway speed and can hear cars moving around me. I like being able to hear my bike and not feeling inundated with road noise.
March 28, 2013
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