Thank you for this video, Van, and thank you for my new X-15. It just arrived today and, even though you guys always have fast shipping, this was fast AF. What an incredible helmet! I bought an RF-1400 from you over a year ago and love it, but the locking mechanisms of the shield really drew me to the new X-15. I pulled a dark smoke off the RF-1400 and put it on the X-15 and without your video, I wouldn't have been able to do it. Wifey watched the part of the video where you put the shield back on and said to me - verbatim - "just push it in hard like he did and don't be such a pu$$y with it." hahaha. So, that worked. Greatly appreciate all you, Max, and your team do for the biker community. Thanks again! ✌🤘

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the business and for watching! - Van

I know you might not see this, but this is a really indepth review for the people who haven't visited shoei factory. This is spot on. With their Shoei fitting system the people can also custom fit it exactly to your head and fix perfectly no pressure whatsoever. Going to japan and seeing it and why it's so pricey. Nice video man!

@sportbiketrackgear

Ай бұрын

Appreciate you watching and the kind words. IMO Shoei makes the best helmet in the world today. There are others that are close but, Shoei leads by a slim margin in overall quality. - Van

After so many years of seeing these video, when I close my eyes I swear I can hear the phrase "Brian Vance from Sportbike Track Gear". Thank you for these videos!

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

Nice overview. Looks like a heck of a helmet. My RF1400 still has some time left on it. It’s good to see what the latest and greatest has to offer. I’ve always worn and loved my Shoei’s

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! - Van

Thank you for such a detailed review! I love how your reviews focus on the PRACTICAL aspects of usability and ownership. For example, where the glasses sit when worn with the helmet. A promo review wouldn't make that observation. And you're right, helmets sure aren't getting any cheaper!

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

My goal is to sell you products you will be happy with not just make a sale. The way the glasses sit could be a deal breaker for some riders which is why I pointed it out. - Van

Thanks for the review. Always have worn top end Shoeis dirt and street since 80s. Been waiting for this release to replace my expired 14. Perfect helmet for everything from my HDs, sportbikes and ADV... I was hoping this go around theyd colormatch the winglets vs the silver....

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent helmet, you are going to love it. - Van

I always wear Shoei AND Arai and I love both of them.

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

For sure both are excellent helmets. - Van

Yeah bro I'm taking the lid great review🎉😮

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Shoei did an amazing job with this one. - Van

Great review in the UK it's called the X -SPR PRO, just bought one based on your review

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy your new helmet! - Van

Yo man, watched a bunch of your Ninja 400 vids, thanks for the good content amigo

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

the aero and quietness of a Shoei helmet is why I don't wear Arai anymore, the Shoei's are just quieter and much smoother in the air. Standing still both are very comfortable and the safety of both brands are great. Very Interested in the new Alpinestars road helmet when ic comes to the public. great job Brian

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I am also excited to see the new Alpinestars helmet when it is released. - Van

Good-looking profile to this helmet.

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

The X-15 works as good as it looks! Thanks for watching. - Van

Always liked the Shoei. No doubt they are top of the line, but Arai is really the only high end brand helmet that I have found to fit my head shape well.

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Both Arai and Shoei make excellent helmets. If the Arai fits you better then that is the way to go. - Van

@stephenweewoo

Жыл бұрын

Arai is the comfiest and not loud but it does not cut well at all even if you add the wing

Great review and thanks for your consistency, i wanted to ask, i see an xlite in the back, what are your thoughts on the x803 rs? better than scorpion exo air r1?

@sportbiketrackgear

11 ай бұрын

I have ridden in both and would say I preferred the Scorpion R1 Air. - Van

Saw this during my recent trip to Japan. It's crazy how cheap Arai and Shoei are in Japan, as they are local. Probably run you around $500ish USD for a replica graphic. (70,000-80,000y) Always been an Arai guy, but gave the X-14 a try for the past few seasons. It's nice, but for me, Arai feels more comfortable. Shoei probably looks cooler. Have a new Arai Corsair X on order and will be wearing both helmets for the next few seasons.

@iNFiN3

Жыл бұрын

Agree with you 100%, have the Quantic, Contour-X in the states and tested it against the NXR-2, RF-1400, so both manufacturers top "sport-touring" helmets and I must say that from the feel, exterior, interior and visor mechanism the Arai just feels 1 step above Shoei, the best real world comparison I could give is that Shoe is something like a R1 Yamaha, tried and tested sure thing, you know excactly what you get, while Arai is something like the new Panigales, where you get the best of the best and you dont give a fuck about the premium.

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Both Arai and Shoei are excellent helmets. The fit of the X-15 and Corsair-X are different from one another for sure. Some riders prefer the easy on/off of the Arai while others prefer the more captured feeling you get from the Shoei. - Van

@garylai363

Жыл бұрын

@@iNFiN3 I think Shoei is still premium, but Arai does feel like a small step above. They're priced about the same so it's apples and oranges.

@garylai363

Жыл бұрын

@@sportbiketrackgear For sure. Luckily I fit both helmets well, except I had to get thinner cheek pads on the Shoei to fit my fat face. The Shoei feels really secure, but I find stuff like having the dense foam right next to the temples and not much room for my ears makes the Shoei less comfortable. Arai's interior feels more plush inside.

@garylai363

Жыл бұрын

Also, the Shoei fitment centers they have in Japan are baller. They meticulously measure your head dimensions and customize the interior padding for you.

Sweet helmet🎉🎉

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. - Van

Great Video....Loving this helmet my head is wearing a 23.6 inch helmet space. Would love to know the colors that would match my Ducati SF SP2 that is coming this summer.

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching. I am adding a link to the X-15 helmets on our site below. This will show what will be available for most of 2023. I would not expect more graphics until 2024 Spring. - Van

I’ve been waiting for the X-15 for almost a year and its finally out in America. It was out in Europe almost a year now. Next on my list…

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

The European market almost always has the new products released ahead of the US. IMO all the brands should be releasing new items in both markets at the same time. BTW this is an excellent helmet! - Van

@Djendnotes

Жыл бұрын

I got mines last month

Thank you for this very informative video ! I'm a bit late, but with so much adjustability, and the possibility to buy extra padding or reduce the existing ones, how do you go about buying the right size helmet ? I feel "in between" 2 sizes.

@sportbiketrackgear

7 ай бұрын

If you are between two sizes I prefer to try on the smaller one first to see how I feel about the fit. If you don't have a shop to try the helmet on at order it and wear it in the house long enough to know if you are happy with the fit before you ride in it. If you need to return it for a larger size we make that pretty easy. - Van

Honestly this channel is why I bought my first bike lol

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the addiction! - Van

That's a good-looking helmet

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

100% - Van

Thank you for this review! Is the X-15 the quietest helmet one can buy? If it is not, which, in your opinion, is the quietest?

@sportbiketrackgear

9 ай бұрын

I found this helmet to be very quiet considering how well it vents. I don't think you will find another helmet that vents this well that would be quieter. - Van

Could you do a comparison video about all the flagship helmets you carry and how they compare to each other?

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

We did one of these a few years ago and plan to get a new one done this year. - Van

@iNFiN3

Жыл бұрын

@@sportbiketrackgear Yeah I've seen the old one but since most of them updated their models apart from the Pista I think, would be nice to have a new one.

Been a shoei fan from day one of riding, thei helmets just fit my head the best and I've been super happy with their quality and design. I think all the new tech and adjustability is awesome and all worth the price. My local dealer got the x15 in stock and I was able to try it on and see it first hand and it definitely fits and feels amazing. But I will say, the fact the front vent piece is black plastic and not color matched to any of the color schemes I've seen make the helmet look cheap. I just expect better for that price. I'm sad that in all my years of wearing shoei I finally have something to be annoyed about. I guess we will see if I spend the extra money on one or just stay with the 14.

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

For the front chin vent they are using black, white and blue sliders on a black base depending on the color/graphic. To be fair they used a similar strategy with many of the X-14 colors/graphics. This is something that is likely to change a bit as more graphics are developed. The X-14 is a great helmet and the 15 is a little bit better. Shoei does an excellent job at moving quality helmets forward IMO. - Van

Currently running the pista rr, would this be an upgrade or is it pretty comparable? Been looking for a quieter helmet, because i also use it around town. love my pista rr, because it has like no wind drag and its weightless. Thanks for any input

@sportbiketrackgear

11 ай бұрын

This one will be quieter than the Pista. The trade off will be you will lose a little bit of ventilation. Still the X-15 vents very well. - Van

Hi Van, If I ride a sport bike, mostly on the street (Ducati Panigale V2), Is it recommended I put the cheek pads in race mode?

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

I would start with them in their standard position and see how you feel about the field of vision. For street riding I would not expect you would need to move the pads. - Van

Im looking to purchase my first more premium helmet vs what I've had. In your opinion is the 15 a huge step up vs the 14? Does the 14 have speak cutouts and emergency cheek pad removal? I actually really like the older 14 graphics for Marquez

@sportbiketrackgear

11 ай бұрын

IMO the 15 is a small step up from the 14. We have some strong deals on the X-14 right now and all of the date codes are very recent. Matte Black Solid is only $582, here is a link to our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/shoei-x-fourteen-solid-helmet/ - Van

@ryantitus4973

11 ай бұрын

@@sportbiketrackgear Thank you that helps with deciding. The deal you have on the black is awesome but much like yourself I really want an exciting helmet and the race replica really does that. Just wish they put a tinted visor in the box with the price of their helmets and being a more premium seller.

Dear Van, I wish Shoei has one for my round head. As of right now, only Arai has one for my head shape.

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

This helmet does offer some adjustability to the fit of the helmet that may make the internal shape round enough for you. The only way to know would be to go to a shop with the X-15 in stock and have them make some adjustments to the pads and see where it lands. - Van

@cloudyskyforever2553

Жыл бұрын

@@sportbiketrackgear Thank you, Van!

What helmet do you recommend for daily commuting along with a spirited sport ride - the RF1400 or X15?

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

They are both excellent helmets with the X-15 offering more ventilation and refined aerodynamics. IMO you will be happy with either one. - Van

Sold

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

You will love this helmet! - Van

Will the internals be swappable with the x-14? Been looking for new paddings forever

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Some of the interior pads can be used in both helmets. We are working on detailing all of this on our site now. - Van

I have an Aria Corsair-X and really liked the increase in visibility of the Shoei X-15, so I bought it. I have speakers in both helmets, and am extremely disappointed in the amount of wind noise I get from the X-15. Upon closer examination, I noticed a big gap between the front top of the cheek pad and the headliner that goes directly into the ear area. The fact that I removed the pad that sits in the pocket probably exasperates the problem. Does anyone know a remedy to reduce or block the wind from directly going into my ears? I have a RF-1400 that has no wind noise by comparison and the only difference I can see is the lack of the 3/4" gap between the top of the cheek pads and the top liner.

@sportbiketrackgear

11 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear you are having an issue with wind noise. Max and I both ride in this helmet and find it to be very quiet. I have one of the 15's in my hands now and do not see the gap you have described. That said a gap in that area should not produce any noise unless air is coming in through the shield. Perhaps you need to check adjust the shield? - Van

Shoei needs to do a better design with their shield mounting mechanism. I shouldn’t have to feel like I’m forcing the shield off, nearly breaking it when I want to remove it. Fwiw, my dealer just offered $200 off this helmet last weekend. I said no thanks, I’ll keep my RF-1400 I paid $400 for in May ‘22.

@sportbiketrackgear

9 ай бұрын

The shield pivot on the X-15 is not difficult to use in my opinion. Important to note keeping the shield on the helmet securely while riding and during a crash is the most important function. The easier it is to use the less secure it most likely is. - Van

Cannot find any visors for it :( Will the nxr2 visor will fit this too?

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Shoei CWR-F2 Pinlock Ready Shield www.sportbiketrackgear.com/shoei-cwr-f2-pinlock-ready-shield/ Shoei CWR-F2 Transitions Photochromic Pinlock Ready Shield www.sportbiketrackgear.com/shoei-cwr-f2-transitions-photochromic-pinlock-ready-shield/ Both of these will fit the X-15 - Van

Hey Van. Is the shoei x 15 compatible with eyeglasses?

@sportbiketrackgear

2 ай бұрын

Yes it is compatible. While it can vary a little depending on your frames it is designed to accept them. - Van

What are your thoughts on the Shoei X-15 vs HJC RPHA 1N?

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

I rode in both back to back a few months ago. IMO they are both excellent and most riders would be happy with either one. That said the X-15 is the better of the 2 helmets by a slim margin. - Van

How's the fit compared to the x14 is it the same sizing?

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Sizing is the same with the X-15 offering more comfort and more fit customization as compared to the X-14. - Van

It’s coming out this week no?

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

These are available now. Here is a link to them on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/shoei-x-15-helmet/ - Van

Does this helmet have the option for the transition face ?

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

They do not have one for this helmet specifically now (I expect to see one at some point this year) but you can use the shield from the RF-1400. We have the dark smoke shields from the 1400 on our helmets now and they are 100% compatible. The only difference is no race tear off posts. Here is a link to that shield on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/shoei-cwr-f2-transitions-photochromic-pinlock-ready-shield/

How does it compare to the AGV Pista?

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

While the Pista is also an excellent helmet the X-15 performs as good or better while selling for far less money. - Van

Is the sizes comparable to the x-14?

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

I feel the X-15 and X-14 offer a very similar fit. - Van

What changed y'all from the Arai?

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

So 3-4 years ago Arai decided to sell directly to Revzilla so they could make more margin and did not offer the same opportunity to us (or other dealers). Considering I had our Son riding in their product I took this as direct disrespect so we made a change to Shoei. End of the day both Arai and Shoei make amazing helmets, we still offer Arai we just will not do any marketing for them. - Van

@leegpmx4life145

Жыл бұрын

@Sportbike Track Gear I agree that was certainly not very professional of them at all. I appreciate the honesty as always and I remember that video you did about Max riding in an Arai which was why I asked. Never had a shoei but have been curious to try them. - Nick

It’s good but I feel like the X-14 was able to be more used in the street. This [X15] seems like it’s gone fully track focused, and not as good as a daily helmet.

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

The X-15 will be every bit as good on the street as it is the race track. End of the day this is just the evolution of the X-14 which is what Shoei has done for years with their X Series helmets. Each new model is just a little bit better than it's predecessor. - Van

Same title?

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

Not 100% sure what you mean here. - Van

shoei is the best but at $1000 im looking at other brands meow

@rs660alec3

Жыл бұрын

Can’t put a price on your skull smacking pavement at triple digits imo

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent helmet but it comes at a price that not every rider will be comfortable paying. We do have X-14's on closeout with build dates from late 2022 as low as $660. Here is a link to them on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/shoei-x-fourteen-helmets/

@overfiends3156

Жыл бұрын

@@rs660alec3 rather spend $500 and do a track day wit the rest

Unbelievable that at that price they can’t implement a heads up display technology that’s been available for well over 10 years. This is just blatant overcharging because of their brand name. Could they put in a heads up display with the rearview camera that displays on your lens of course and they probably could do it for $1000 but instead I just gonna put that extra 800 in that pocket

@sportbiketrackgear

Жыл бұрын

This is one of the dumbest comments I have seen in a while. Happy Friday! - Van