Shoei RF-1400 Helmet Review 5 Months Later

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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. It has now been 5 months of riding with this helmet so I wanted to update you on my impressions. 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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@Delzona 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with your reasons behind wearing a jacket even in the wonderful Arizona summer! I wear my mesh jacket all the time and don't feel like I'm any hotter wearing it then not wearing it. If I'm going to ride for more than an hour during the summer I usually wear my HD hydration vest under my jacket, which makes a big difference during the AZ summer! Great content!!

@carlosvejar3938 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I am a newb in Las Vegas.

@RayyedX 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video , I love the review I ended up getting the helmet I love it already especially the pin lock

@DoubleDMoto 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Good information on the helmet, Shoei is my helmet of choice as well.

@michaelhastings7060 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video…good honest information…Thank you !!

@StudyWithM3E46 Жыл бұрын

Dry heat of AZ is so much nicer than the humidity of South East region

@artiecisneros4691 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the info. I bought the RF 1400 Basalt Grey. today.

@Therobramdotcom 2 жыл бұрын

Great thanks for the insightful commentary.

@DzDani 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, please do a review on the transition shield. For that kind of money it was be nice to hear some feedback about it and how it works with transition eye glasses.

@flyingjeff1956 3 ай бұрын

I know this is old news. The visors are UV blocking. Therefore, the eye glasses may not change at all.,

@taps_1021 3 жыл бұрын

I have owned the RF1200 and the gt air and now using the neo tec 2 . I am a fan of the construction and quality. Styling isn't the best but I prefer function. I also happened to live in a extremely hot climate in socal. And in the summer months I just leave my visor open but then again I am on a bagger with a tall windshield. I always wear long sleeves at a minimum in the heat. Clothing prep is a most if you take it serious

@bobvandick2546 3 жыл бұрын

I just purchased an RF-1400 and I’m very happy with it. I like the center opening position better than the side one on my RF-1100, the side one always twisted the shield a little when opening. I purchased a Cardo Packtalk Bold shortly before buying the helmet and was concerned about whether or not it would install properly on the RF-1400, almost to the point of not getting the helmet. I decided that I would use the adhesive mount rather than the clip and it is working great. Granted the surface on the side has some curve to it, but I found an area that is relatively flat that probably fully contacts 80% of the 3M pad. I’ve been keeping an eye on it to make sure it’s staying put, and it has, no lifting up around the edges. Thanks for your review, I’ve started watching your channel recently and enjoy the content.

@madeiraonwheels 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have the 45mm speakers? I have already ordered mine. In Europe it's called the NXR 2. I have seen some videos that the 45mm JBL speakers fit but wonder if they make some pressure on the ears.

@olironrider8918 2 жыл бұрын

Ha..!! After much agonizing, I was just about to pull the trigger on the Shoei RF-SR. Now… after watching your excellent video… I find myself re-thinking my decision. Am I understanding you correctly: in that you’re saying the RF 1400 has better air flow than the RF-SR..?? I live in tropical southern Florida. So air flow is very crucial in my decision. Thanks for a very honest video. Stay safe… Blessings…

@nytyme503 2 жыл бұрын

Good review mines is on the way, Coming from a Bell Qualifier DLX that was really noisy

@maximilliancunningham6091 10 ай бұрын

I just bought a 1200 end of line stock, in white. I plant to get a 1400 in black and alternate. I always use High Viz stickers and reflectors on my helmets.

@powamoto 2 жыл бұрын

Dan you’re such a pro🚀🚀🎥❤️✊🔥☝️🏍👍☝️

@Geshmaal 2 жыл бұрын

I have the UK version of the RF-SR, the RYD. To me the centre latch on the visor for the RF1200 (NXR 2 in the UK) is much more sensible, means you can be more ambidextrous in opening the visor up. With the latch on the left it biases things towards opening the visor on the move vs at a stop, sometimes I only realise I need to open up after I've stopped and that takes a bit more juggling to either put the bike in neutral or reach across with my right hand.

@johntomasik1555 10 ай бұрын

I've had the 1400 about a month now. Just got back into street riding (been on dirt for 30 years). I didn't give it much thought, but compatibility with intercom systems isn't a given. I bought a Cardo Freecom a couple weeks back, and the speakers wouldn't fit in the ear wells. I gave up and returned it without doing a full install. After a couple of weeks of research, with the Sena SRL-EXT as the only advertised compatible system with the 1400, it seems people are installing the Cardo even though the speakers don't fit, and they say it works good. So, I re-ordered the Cardo (it arrives tonight), and I'm hoping they were right. Is that what you have? The controller on the side of your helmet looks similar to a Cardo. I do like the helmet, btw. The ventilation is very good, road/wind noise is minimal, and its quality is good. I have no issue with the flip up visor lock. 'Course I had no muscle memory flipping up a visor since all of my dirt gear didn't have visors.

@garycrumrine9538 Жыл бұрын

I specifically bought a BMW R-1250RT to get an air bubble . I use the extra tall windscheen too.

@timhenry6403 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! Thank you. May I ask how you have your GoPro mounted to your RF1400?

@GearsGadgets 2 жыл бұрын

Just a combination of short gopro arms on a basic 3M taped GoPro plate (double tape to conform to the helmet shape). I use a GoPro Hero 7 in a Ulanzi aluminum case. Audio is recorded onto a separate TASCAM DR10 with a stupid expensive sennheiser microphone. You can run the GoPro mic adapter with some cheaper microphones but I got tired of dealing with some common GoPro audio issues.

@King_Lewyy 3 жыл бұрын

Which lens is that?

@disciple777 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! With the RF1400 having a tighter more snug fit, did you take the same size as your RF1200? and did the RF1400 break in after 5 months?

@FunWithAJ Жыл бұрын

I had to size up. Wore a large in rf1200 and just got a xl in rf1400

@suryamp12 Жыл бұрын

So you said rf1400 is “substantially” better than the 1200 in ventilation. Is it better than the rf sr?

@IAmYourReflection 2 жыл бұрын

What jacket are you wearing there?

@kairyurider 11 ай бұрын

How’s the field of view? I currently wear the Shoei hornet without a peak because I’m a road rider but like the huge visor and almost no helmet in my view

@colz10 2 жыл бұрын

fellow phx rider here. #atgatt even in 110+F heat. cheers

@VeteranBiker 3 жыл бұрын

great video, good helmet

@randyheiser5367 Жыл бұрын

Is ventilation on the 1400 noisy? When I open the vents on the 1200, it's so noisy.

@forgot2wipe 3 ай бұрын

What jacket was this? Looks well ventilated

@nautilus1753 3 жыл бұрын

Dan, I don't know how it is for you on your heritage, but I feel the RF1400 is louder than X11 I previously wore. I know that means the wind circulation is better, but is one thing I def. realized on this helmet

@rempel29 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got an RF1400 with a smoked visor, love it. It’s a great helmet and the ventilation is nice. Can I ask what speakers/comm system you have? The one complaint I have with the RF1400 is it’s so tight on the cheeks with the additional padding that I can’t get my headphones to stay in when I put my helmet on so now I’m on the hunt for a good Bluetooth speaker system.

@ebruhhk 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure hes using cardo packtalk 40mm speakers.

@napolinelcuorelouis 2 жыл бұрын

can I know what size you got and what circumference of your head you have? i am 56 i measured rf1400 tag s and it is very tight

@JarheadSixRides 3 жыл бұрын

101 that is hot man!

@nautilus1753 3 жыл бұрын

We are used to it. You know by now the saying " it's a dry heat" lol

@JaySorsby1 3 жыл бұрын

I really want to upgrade from my LaneSplitter. Just not sure to what. I don’t much care for traditional shaped helmets. Ruroc, Simpson, LaneSplitter… that’s my jam, but I want my next helmet to be quiet.

@dextersuarez9948 3 жыл бұрын

If you want quiet don’t buy ruroc, insanely loud. Simpson outlaw is the quietest of the three.

@Vedrinec394 7 ай бұрын

what are model of this mirrors

@64t120r 2 жыл бұрын

I like Shoei helmets. I have two now. I use a GT Air on the street and an X-14 on the track. The RF-1400 is interesting because it's geared to Euro standards, meaning it has more flex to it. It's supposed to help more in an accident when you are bouncing off of multiple points of the helmet instead of multiple times on the same point.

@user-fe5bi7ul4t 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the GT Air was only DOT? Ior maybe thats the GT Air 2.

@64t120r 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-fe5bi7ul4t You're correct. There were a couple models of the GT. One was Snell approved and the other had a drop down visor. Snell won't approve any helmet with a drop down visor. I think the Air has the visor. Now they have the Air 2. Like I said, I use the GT on the street. I saw a guy get bounced from a track for having the drop down visor. That happened at Pocono Raceway.

@pnw_wheelies878 Жыл бұрын

Is the x 14 less noisy than the 1400? Also how is the wind drag at higher speed compare between the two? I ride a naked so this is a big deal for me

@64t120r Жыл бұрын

@@pnw_wheelies878 I haven't tried one on the track, so I wouldn't be able to give you a good answer.

@pnw_wheelies878 Жыл бұрын

@@64t120r I mean you own both of them you should have an idea of whats less noisy and aerodynamic even if it's not at track speeds

@jefflitwiller8510 2 жыл бұрын

I am currently wearing a Shoei RF-SR X-Large. I am considering upgrading to the RF-1400. Will I need to change sizes or stay the same? How does the sizing compare?

@TheTurtleCalledPablo Жыл бұрын

I sat with the rf 1400 for an hour on my head in the shop. Gave me a forehead hot spot. With the RFSR I never got a hotspot after an hour of sitting in the shop with it. Both sizes were XL on me and fit good. Seems the 1400 has a slightly narrower intermediate oval compared to the RFSR.

@BrandonK80 9 ай бұрын

Did you find that the rf-1400 fit extremely snug when you first bought it and if so how long did it take to break in. I've had my rf-1200 for about 7 years and just picked up the 1400. Obviously with new pads it's going to fit a lot better but I find it to be a little too snug on my head.

@armyfazer1410 7 ай бұрын

You can buy different sized pads to customize the fit.

@strategicbusinessplans4689 3 жыл бұрын

How do you feel about a modular Shoei helmet?

@wingandhog 2 жыл бұрын

I would go modular over full face any day unless you are mounting a GoPro to the helmet. And the Shoei Neotec II would be my choice. Just my opinion for what its worth

@TheCandycanedp99 2 жыл бұрын

its 2021... why the gopro hangin off like that? theres much better mounts now that will keep it next to the chin... curious

@GearsGadgets 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, its 2021 and every summer seems hotter than the last one giving me more reason as years go by to move the camera FURTHER away from blocking the chin vent as possible lol. Less wise cracky answer.... because it works and I never really thought about moving it.

@awezomezauze2098 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking into an RF-1400, how did you find the smoke visor? I can’t find the model for the rf 1400

@Gia_P. 2 жыл бұрын

😆 I'm in the same situation and walked away from a Rf 1400 because I couldn't get a tinted visor ordered. When the visor gets back on the market there might be a design I would prefer over dedicated

@3asy_as_123 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was going to get one but looking that I can’t get one with the smoked visor i think I will have to get another helmet

@hinglemckingleberry4318 2 жыл бұрын

I just got the RF 1400 and I love it. The only nit pick I have it that it hurts my ears when I take it off. Is anyone else having this issue? If so how did you fix it??

@GearsGadgets 2 жыл бұрын

I personally don't have that issue.

@Z2Z9 Жыл бұрын

Might be too small for you buddy. Either get a larger one or your head is the wrong shape

@The100Media 10 ай бұрын

Pull the straps apart as hard as you can while taking it off it’ll get easier overtime

@Jes1FromFL 5 ай бұрын

Same issue. Did it get any better for you?

@petermccann2561 Жыл бұрын

I have this helmet in the same matt blue. I have ~8 Shoei lids, several Arai, Bell, HJC...most since 2008. This is the worst paint I've seen, on any of them. It is soft, and seems to get marks in the paint if you look at it sideways. I don't remember how my glasses fit in the RF1400, but my Neotec II, X14 and J Cruise all lift my Oakley frames up off of my nose. If Shoei had fixed this common problem, I wouldn't have just ordered another Arai.

@johncharles609 3 жыл бұрын

Is that a Shoei dark tint lens?

@IAmYourReflection 2 жыл бұрын

It's in the description

@bobvandick2546 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a cardo Packtalk bold, not sure of the speaker size. They barely fit, but I notice no pressure on the ears.

@GoD_Quake 2 жыл бұрын

Works a bit different in a humid climate

@GoldenRoseRecords 2 жыл бұрын

X14 vs rf 1400 which is quietest for loud exhaust and wind noise

@TheTurtleCalledPablo Жыл бұрын

I've heard the x-14 is crazy good for wind noise. Considering it's a helmet designed for the track so I'd imagine it would need to be pretty quiet when roaring around a track

@JCunningham21 2 жыл бұрын

well ill find out my self tomorrow

@Jeff82556 2 жыл бұрын

How about answering Tim Henry's question. WE are waiting...........

@GearsGadgets 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry man, my channel got over 2,000 comments in the last 90 days. Between work, creating, dading, husbanding, and trying to sleep in between, I can’t keep up with it all. I will search his question and go post an answer.