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This is the first new helmet I have purchased in about 15 years. My previous helmet is a much older variation on the Shoei RF theme. I am somewhat picky about helmets and after looking at many, the red Artifact helmet was the one I always came back to. It has red so goes well with the bike but not too much red. It also goes well with my black Tourmaster Transition 2 jacket.
I rode with this helmet for the first time today and the differences between it and the old RF is stunning. Besides being much more comfortable, the RF-1000 is lighter, much quieter and suffers far less from buffeting which is somewhat important on long rides on a naked bike I presume. Did I mention that , personally, I LOVE the looks of this helmet?! The build quality is amazing too.
With today's cold riding weather, the air flow through the helmets various vents was very apparent with the vents open. I could feel the cold air moving over the top of my head almost like an internal air conditioner.
I should also mention that I bought the helmet from Competition Accessories for $299!! Yippee freakin doo dah I couldn't be happier! Great buying experience and free shipping. Now all I need is a darker visor.
I rode with this helmet for the first time today and the differences between it and the old RF is stunning. Besides being much more comfortable, the RF-1000 is lighter, much quieter and suffers far less from buffeting which is somewhat important on long rides on a naked bike I presume. Did I mention that , personally, I LOVE the looks of this helmet?! The build quality is amazing too.
With today's cold riding weather, the air flow through the helmets various vents was very apparent with the vents open. I could feel the cold air moving over the top of my head almost like an internal air conditioner.
I should also mention that I bought the helmet from Competition Accessories for $299!! Yippee freakin doo dah I couldn't be happier! Great buying experience and free shipping. Now all I need is a darker visor.


