S
hoei's latest modular helmet, the
Neotec 3, pictured here in the
Grasp graphic, is very similar to
the Neotec II, albeit with several choice
additions. The shell is an intermediate
oval head shape, which is longer front
to back and has narrower sides. It is
still constructed using the Aim+ (Ad
-
vanced Integrated Matrix Plus) design,
which uses fiberglass, organic fiber, and
resin to create the structure. It retains
the drop-down visor and its trademark
ratchet instead of the standard D-ring
securing system. You can fit the Sena
SLR3 integrated Bluetooth system.
New is the internal sun/drop-down
visor that comes down an extra 5mm.
There's a redesigned front vent system
that acts as a bit of a defogger, and there
are redesigned vents at the front and top
for more streamlined airflow. The cheek
pads have also been slightly altered.
The shell looks very similar to
Neotec II, but eagle-eye readers will
see that the side of the helmet
behind the visor mechanism is
smoother and allows for a more
unobstructed flow of air, thus
cutting down wind noise.
SHOEI NEOTEC 3 HELMET
SENA
INTEGRATED
BLUETOOTH
P122
PRODUCT REVIEWI
The Neotec 3 hasn't
changed significantly
over the Neotec II
but is still a very
premium product.
Available in three shell sizes of XS-
M, L, XL-2XL, the Neotec 3 is a DOT-
only helmet in the United States and
weighs a little extra compared to the
same unit sold in Europe, which is sold
as an ECE22/06 model. Shoei claims
the Neotec weighs 4.15 pounds, which
has gone up a claimed 0.03 pounds
compared to the Neotec 2.
It's also available in multiple color
combinations.
