Shoei Neotec 3 Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review | Gear
To test the new Shoei Neotec 3 modular motorcycle helmet, I pulled it out of the box, installed the Pinlock anti-fog insert, and wore it for nine straight days while riding over 4,200 miles through four states ? all day, every day for 12-14 hours in temperatures ranging from freezing to 100-plus, in headwinds, tailwinds, and crosswinds, and in mostly dry conditions but also pouring rain. How did it do"
Now in its third generation, the Shoei Neotec 3 is an evolution of one of the most popular premium modular helmets. When the first Neotec debuted in 2012, it replaced the Multitec, and each generation has brought refinements and new features.
Testing the Shoei Neotec 3 on the 2024 KTM 890 SMT. Photo by Kevin Wing
Shoei used wind-tunnel testing to improve the shell?s aerodynamics. It has more sculpted contours above the faceshield, new side plates between the flip-up chinbar and the shell, and a more pronounced rear spoiler to help smooth airflow. At highway speeds, the Neotec 3 slices cleanly through the air while looking straight ahead or side to side.
The shell is made using Shoei?s proprietary, three-layer Advanced Integrated Matrix, which includes fiber-reinforced matrix, compound structure (layers of organic and glass fibers), and synthetic resin. Inside the shell is a multidensity EPS liner that optimizes impact absorption in key areas. The rotating chinbar has two fully open positions, and the higher of the two requires a stronger pull to close the ...
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