1. Best Helmet Ever!
So I moved up from a HJC RPHA 10 to this and it is leaps and bounds! I feel like I am transitioning from analog to digital with this setup. First off, I got a medium and it fits perfectly. It hurts a bit taking it off, but I'm sure it will break in giving time. Irregardless, I would keep that pain knowing the fit is as perfect as this is. Also, this is the quietest helmet I've worn. I was riding home and called the wife, she thought I was in the truck; and all I had on was the spoiler. The internal cheek and neck pads help contribute to the sound reduction. While no air flows from the bottom, with all the vents open, I can feel SO cool in AZ 80-100 degree weather. I got this in white also, and my RPHA 10 was matte black. I feel like the gloss white doesn't hold as much heat as matte black or even gloss black. Not to mention it matches my matte white ZX10.
I will take it to the track next month and see how it performs there.
For Shoei's flagship race helmet, the price is just right! Just do yourself a favor and spend the extra money on this. You won't be disappointed.