Shoei RF 1400 First Impressions

The Shoei RF-1400 is a new motorcycle helmet released by Shoei this year. After owning the RF-SR and RF-1200 I decided to buy the RF-1400 to review on this channel and test long term. This is not sponsored content, I just love the Shoei brand and these are the best motorcycle helmets in my honest opinion. I strongly prefer to ride with Snell approved helmets and Shoei meets that criteria.
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[@roadglide]

100% agree. Love this helmet. Peripheral view is phenomenal. The snugness will reduce by at least 10% over time. At this price point it is the best in class. I have an Arai which aim also love but paid a bit more. I have no problem with paying premium money for superior protective gear with proven track record and history. Y

[@GearsGadgets]

Couldn't agree more!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

The 1400 seems like a great helmet. We have several Shoei and Arai helmets, I think they’re certainly worth the money. When questioned, I always ask, “How much is your head worth?” Lol.... buy what you can afford and wear it. Thanks for the great review! You do excellent, honest reviews, sharing this one with several other riders! Ride safe.

[@GearsGadgets]

I LOVE this 1400

[@SamiioG]

Enjoyed this video from start to finish, great work!

[@wingandhog]

I'm going to look at this helmet today. Good review

[@GearsGadgets]

Cool, thanks!

[@ParrotHead1809]

Thanks for the review ! I'm currently looking at the 1400 vs. 1200 left-over vs. rf-sr. I do have wind buffeting on my Softail Deluxe and my current (older) HJC lid. I suspect all that extra material at the bottom of the 1400 (which makes it harder to put on and off) is helping with that regard. Thanks again!!! Keep up the great vids!! -PH

[@GearsGadgets]

Yeah I would recommend the 1400 over the 1200 all day.

[@razzrasmussen5773]

Thanks for the video. Good information Hooah

[@GearsGadgets]

You bet

[@ShutterUp]

I picked up a RF-1400 yesterday. I already have about 5 hours in the saddle. I'm happy with it. Coming off a Bell Qualifier MIPS. The Bell did have a slightly wider view. But I do consider the Shoei an upgrade for sure. I ordered a Cardo Black today, I'm curious about the 45mm drivers. We shall see. Shoei can't come out with the new face shields fast enough. I'm ready for the dark smoke or transitions shield.

[@GearsGadgets]

The Shoei is incredibly comfortable. I love it. My Dark shield has been on backorder from Revzilla for weeks. Kind of annoying. I still don't see the transitions available anywhere

[@ShutterUp]

@@GearsGadgets I contacted Shoei, this will be the 2nd run on Shields, the first run sold out in an hour they said. I preordered from Cyclegear so I'm in the same boat. I'll likely pick up a transitions when readily available.

[@taps_1021]

Yuasa and twin power makes a killer battery. Look for their higher end Batts. When I was looking for the quietness helmets at the time. the neotec and Schubert were at the top.

[@GearsGadgets]

I will go that route most likely

[@JCunningham21]

2 years on a Harley battery is nothing. they should last 5 to 7 years. Do you not use a battery tender in the winter?

[@jesseonamotorcycle]

What’s the difference with the cwr 1 transition visor vs 2? They both fit on this helmet?

[@rws4353]

Can the “Ryde Wear” quick release chin strap buckle be installed on the RF-1400? You can test for this by inserting a pencil in the strap at the D ring connection.

[@GearsGadgets]

I am not sure.

[@Setzerpendence]

looked like a nice day for a ride, nice review!

[@GearsGadgets]

Thanks 👍

[@JaySorsby1]

Always liked the Shoei helmets.

[@GearsGadgets]

I am pretty much a Shoei for life kind guy.

[@steezydeity7463]

Which one has the best ventilation?

[@Petesmotoadventure]

Glad to hear the will be doing the transition shield. Love my 1200 and it is getting a little old.

[@GearsGadgets]

Yeah the 1400 is a very worthy replacement to the 1200. My 1200 was pretty young to replace but I felt the 1400 was relevant and worthy to purchase for a review on the channel and I am VERY happy I did.

[@_moto_marc3854]

Hey was the cardo easy to install. Did you use clap or sticky mount?

[@summerforever6736]

Would you recommend this over the GT-Air 2? That has a sun screen. Thanks!

[@jeremylucas6771]

With current pricing the 1200 can be had for about $100 less than the 1400. Is the 1400 that much better - quieter, ventilation, vision, comfort?

[@rdmmotorcycles3751]

The buffetting change may just be that u mounted the cameras slightly different. I dont think you could accurately test a helmet with a camera mounted Best thing u can do on a heritage is add fork deflectors for buffeting. They’re not the prettiest but are effective

[@GearsGadgets]

Fair enough.

[@Max.527]

Hey man would you consider an upgrade between the rf-sr helmet and this one?

[@ecrusch]

That looks like a nice helmet. A good field of view. But 500 bucks seems like a lot. Just wondering if that locking mechanism will prohibit help from opening the visor to get to your facial area to help you in the event of a crash without having to pull the helmet off and possibly exasperating the problem.

[@roadglide]

If you have a $10 head buy a $10 helmet. The underside of the helmet has pull-out padding identified with red trim. Emergency First Responders knows what this is for. No exasperating but expediting.

[@GearsGadgets]

Yeah its not cheap but Snell2020 rating and the easily removable safety cheek pads as Road Glide mentioned makes the $500 a cheap insurance policy for whatever is left of my brain. Honestly I would have never thought $500 was a good price for a helmet until putting one on my head and having not only the peace of mind, but a genuinely comfortable helmet too.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

@@GearsGadgets .... excellent points... generally speaking, a lot of riders fail to recognize this. Generally, they just haven’t tried a Shoei, Arai, etc... in the upper end.

[@porkchop10]

$500 is maybe higher end of middle of the road pricing. Spread out over a few years of use and it's peanuts for something of high quality.

[@lolcatmaroon]

I was listening until he said "oh the visor wasn't closed that whole time", followed by "I need to change battery, makes sense as it's been a couple of seasons"!? Whaaaattt?!

[@MrCmonReally]

Dude, are you sure you aren’t an XL? I wear a 7-3/4” hat, so my head is slightly larger than yours. My head circumference measures 62 cm which according to Shoei puts me in an XL, not a XXL. I wear an XL in my older Shoei and Arai helmets… just asking as I'm thinking of picking one of these up also. Thanks for the great review!

[@jsphfullmer1]

I've got a couple questions for anyone who's able to answer. 1. I've heard that Shoei's going to release some kind of proprietary comm system for the RF-1400. Does anyone have anymore details on that? Will it be a full setup or just a mount/adapter to help with setting up a third party system? 2. I'm interested in getting a camera setup for riding, mainly just for insurance purposes/just in case, not so much for vlogging. Mounting to the helmet seems like it would probably give you the best ability to capture the important stuff, but I'm not so sure if I want a comms system and a camera stuck on my helmet. I was considering mounting something forward-facing on my actual bike, or maybe wearing some kind of chest rig. Do you think I'd be able to see what I need to see with either of these options?

[@GearsGadgets]

Not sure about any comms system by Shoei. As far as running a camera for insurance purposes I would just run an Innovv kind of camera if you aren’t interested in motovlogging.

[@bobvandick2546]

When adding the Cardo com unit, do you notice any difference in fit or pressure between the com side and non com side it the helmet? I’m most likely going out to get the RF1400 from cycle gear today and just so happens my Cardo packtalk Bold is due to come in the mail today as well. I was figuring I would have to go the adhesive route, but it looks like I have the clip option as well. I have to admit, I cringed a little when I saw you shove that clip into the side of a brand new Shoei helmet....

[@bobvandick2546]

I was also considering the Shoei X2 Hornet for the ability to block out the sun and availability of shields. Have you had any experience with that helmet?

[@GearsGadgets]

I didn't notice any difference.

[@RidersUnited]

I am currently considering Shoei rf rs vs GT air 2 and rf 1400. How will you grade rfrs if I was concerns about quietness and air flow vs other models Shoei. I would like this helmet for vlogging and wonder if that would work or if you have any videos in rfrs. Please share in free moment if you can as I would greatly appreciate your advice for setup with recording audio and video.

[@GearsGadgets]

I started motovlogging with the RF-SR, moved up the the RF1200, now I am using the RF1400 and I can tell you I personally prefer the RF1400 in every way over the RF-SR.

[@RidersUnited]

@@GearsGadgets thanks man appreciate your reply

[@VCR1117]

I ordered a RF-1400 but received a GT Air II, seeing the current prices the GT air 2 is more expensive than the RF-1400, but is it worth it or should I return the GT and get the RF?

[@GearsGadgets]

I mean that's a tough call, more personal preference than anything I guess. Neither helmet is a bad choice. Helmets aren't the kind of thing you will be looking to eBay when your done with it so resale value isn't really a component of assessing which one to go with so the price (if you didn't pay for the premium) isn't really a component of the decision making in my opinion.

[@VCR1117]

@@GearsGadgets good my friend I decided to return the GT Air 2 it is 5.8lbs and I can feel it, haven’t ridden with it but I’m sure 2lbs lighter should make things much better.

[@razzrasmussen5773]

I understand this is put of the thread...Was listening to five dirty bikers pod cast. There guest was Queensit, a KZbinr She claims to be a Harley Davidson ambassador. I remember this is subject you have brought up before. Hooah

[@GearsGadgets]

Thanks Razz

[@mikeessary4925]

Do you happen to know what your fitted cap size is? Or have you done the above the eyebrow head measurement? Thanks

[@GearsGadgets]

7 5/8” fitted cap

[@mikeessary4925]

@@GearsGadgets Thank you, if that is a 2 x it may not work for me. My cap size is 8 1/8

[@ninjadadPrime]

How’s the wind noise?

[@nautilus1753]

Dude, forgive me for asking this question that I'm sure somebody before me asked, but I'm new here on your channel: what year and model is your bike? The color btw is dope👍👍

[@GearsGadgets]

Oh thanks. It’s a 2018 Harley-Davidson Heritage 114 color is Red Iron Denim

[@yato8940]

is this better than the shoei glamster?

[@GearsGadgets]

I have never tried a glamster

[@martyportersr7008]

Very nice vid on a very good helmet company.

[@GearsGadgets]

Yes they are!

[@GoldenRoseRecords]

You recommend this over the x14?

[@GearsGadgets]

I personally don't have any experience with the x14. I don't think I would ever spend that much money on a racing / track helmet for a cruiser when they are both Snell rated helmets anyway but again, I don't have any experience with the x14

[@GoldenRoseRecords]

@@GearsGadgets would you say this helmet is good to block loud exhaust noise?

[@pablopopovich1762]

Where is this mesa?

[@GearsGadgets]

60

[@fahadalzahrani9989]

Arai Regent-X

[@GearsGadgets]

Never tried it

[@chazarkansas1366]

Dude talking about aerodynamics with bricks hanging off the helmet

[@GearsGadgets]

Dude questioning why a video on KZbin was shot using cameras. 🤦🏼‍♂️