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I'm looking for a new helmet and I've been going around trying to try them out... Looking for opinions on the Arai Signet GT, Shoei Z-II, and Shoei X-Tec.
I have a Shoei RF-800 right now, which I like quite a bit, but it is well worn and has loosened up and is probably a bit too large now.
I tried on the Z-II a couple weeks ago and really liked it.
I tried on the Signet GT at Motomarket sunday, the fit was excellent after they changed out the cheek pads.
I haven't tried the X-Tec but I assume it is at least as nice as the Z-II.
I wish I could find one place with all three so I could compare more closely.
I basically want to upgrade to get a quieter helmet and get the removable liner. Since I can get Shoeis online I'm guessing they will be $150-200 cheaper than the Arais, and I won't need to buy an additional tinted shield since the Z-II at least uses the same shields as my RF-800. I like the Shoei visor design much better, but if the Arais are significantly quieter and the slightly better fit means it's more safe than I will spend the extra money.
Thanks,
Ben