No matter what we ride, where
our final destination, or the path we choose to get there, every motorcyclist
shares the same common thread when throwing a leg over their machine. It’s the
exhilarating search for adventure that draws us to the road, and SHOEI’s all-new
QWEST embodies what every rider seeks to experience along the way. Revolutionary
noise-reduction technology, unsurpassed long-distance comfort, advanced
ventilation performance, a light-weight, balanced fit and feel, and over 50
years of helmet-building experience have combined to deliver the finest touring
helmet known to man. The all-new, groundbreaking QWEST—It’s your journey… Enjoy
every mile of it
Noise Reduction Technology
Countless hours in SHOEI’s in-house wind tunnel have yielded a reduction of wind
noise without blocking the road’s “informative sounds” thanks to optimal shell
aerodynamics, and liner components designed to prevent unwanted road noises from
entering through the bottom of the helmet. The result: A maximum 2.2 dB*
reduction in sound.
*Noise levels vary based on motorcycle type, riding position, environmental
sounds, etc.
Q.R.S.A. (Quick Release Self-Adjusting) Base Plate System
Need to change from clear to tint? SHOEI's Quick Release Self-Adjusting (QRSA)
base plate system includes a locking mechanism that allows you to do just that
in a snap—no tools, no hassle, no problems!
Building on the successful QRBP, the QRSA maintains its predecessor's
easy-to-use features–like our simple shield release and attachment, and shield
preset lever–but offers a significant advantage. SHOEI's patented new
spring-loaded technology featured in the QRSA eliminates the need to adjust base
plates for proper sealing. Every time the shield is lowered, the spring-loaded
base plates pull the shield back to contact the window beading evenly, ensuring
a wind and waterproof seal.
CW-1 Shield
The all-new CW-1 shield is both wider and taller than the CX-IV that it
replaces. In addition, the CW-1 shield protects SHOEI riders from 99% of the
sun's damaging UVA and UVB rays, and our three-dimensional injection-molding
process ensures distortion free vision. Another advantage of the CW-1 shield is
its ability to work in conjunction with SHOEI's optional Pinlock system to
deliver fog-free vision in even the most challenging conditions. The new CW-1
Pinlock lens is larger, and offers fog-free viewing to the very top of the
helmet's larger eye port.
AIM+ Shell Construction (Snell M2010-Approved)
SHOEI's proprietary AIM+ technology combines fiberglass with organic fibers that
are so strong they can only be cut with a laser. The end result is a stronger,
lighter shell that will absorb and distribute the force of an impact safely and
efficiently.
5 Shell Sizes
While some of our competitors rely on foam padding for fitting a wide range of
customers, SHOEI offers an industry-leading five shell sizes in the new QWEST to
ensure a custom fit for heads between the sizes of XXS-XXL.
Shell-Integrated Spoiler
New shell forming technology created during the development of SHOEI's
groundbreaking VFX-W motocross helmet has allowed SHOEI to eliminate the need
for a plastic spoiler on the all-new QWEST. This new technology has allowed
SHOEI to incorporate the aerodynamic advantages of a spoiler into the shell of
the helmet, while maintaining consistent shell thickness to guarantee proper
strength and weight. This shell-integrated spoiler works to reduce lift during
high-speed riding, just like the spoiler on a sports car.
Ventilation Performance
Utilizing SHOEI’s wind tunnel to help reveal the optimal balance between airflow
and silence, SHOEI engineers equipped the all-new QWEST with a larger Lower Vent
Shutter for easier use with riding gloves; a strategically-positioned Upper Vent
for optimal air intake, and uniquely-positioned Upper Exhaust Vents to take
better advantage of negative pressure suction—all yielding dramatically-improved
cool-air intake and hot-air expulsion.
Dual-Layer EPS Liner
•Dual layer liner yields enhanced impact absorption by adjusting thickness and
density in key areas
•Inner liner features air channels for efficient cooling
•Impact-absorbing EPS liner throughout the entire chin bar
Interior Comfort System
The all-new QWEST is equipped with a 3D center pad, fully removable, washable,
and replaceable multi-layer cheek pads, and removable chinstrap covers. The 3D
center pad components are three-dimensionally shaped to match the contours of a
rider’s head. This 3D fitment allows SHOEI to provide a helmet with an extremely
comfortable fit, while maintaining the firm hold that is necessary for
distraction-free, high-speed riding. The QWEST’s multi-layer cheek pads are
available in six different thicknesses to allow riders to customize the fit of
their new helmet. In addition, the liner features eyeglass channels and an
integrated neck pad.
Chin Curtain
The chin curtain can be inserted into the lower edge of the chin bar to reduce
wind turbulence and noise.
Breath Guard
The breath guard can be inserted into the upper edge of the chin bar to help
reduce fogging by diverted exhausted breath down out the bottom of the helmet
SHOEI Qwest Solids Helmet Starting at only
- $366.99
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- $492.99
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To ensure proper sizing of your SHOEI
Helmet, please do the following:
Take a head measurement with a cloth tape
measure.
Wrap tape measure around your head one inch
above your eyebrows, directly above your ears and to the widest area
at the back of your head.
