We've used both the 1980s BMW flip-ups and previous Shoei versions. This new one fits SOOOO much better than all the previous ones, and has such flexibility for the installation of communications units. Those of us who wear glasses really like this concept for a helmet. A recent fall down showed me it works for great protection.

I ride motorcycles for about 25 years. This Shoei helmet is the most comfortable one I ever used, I enjoy silent riding, fresh air very well in control and a snug, fitting. It's a little bit heavy, but that is the price you have to pay for a good protection!.

Great helmet, I had Nolan before and now after this helmet I'm not going back, feel lots more comfortable, lighter, love it.Totally recommend it.

Update : These helmet are currently on sale through this link on Amazon

The same shell as the race performer X-11 Shoei which i also own. The X-11 is the best helmet in the world and is the helmet used by the world's top racers but the Multi-Tech is fantastic in that you get the same quality shell as the X-11 but the added feature of the full front lifts up for drinking fluids...taking pictures.....scratching an itch on your nose or whatever else you want to do without taking the helmet off. It is not as quiet as the X-11 (what is?) but it is close!!!!!! I cannot say enough positive things about this helmet so I'll just stop for now.

I do have one question...How does someone ride a motorcycle down the road without a helmet or eye protection???Just wondering...I cannot stand if for 100 feet on a back road at 25 miles an hour yet alone at 65 mph on a highway following a truck with a load of stones!!!!! And then there are the BUGS!!!!!!!!!!!! YUK.......I don't ride on the road...only back country roads and I am still scared.... BUY A HELMET...SAVE YOUR LIFE...SAVE YOUR EYEBALLS..... SAVE YOUR HEARING...how does one hear after one hour with the wind penetrating your ear canal's at 65 mph!!!!!WOW !!!!???? ooops that is two questions~!!!!!

BUY A MULTI-TECH and have more fun!!!!! Ohhh I almost forgot it uses the same shield as the X-11 also...Fantastically easy to take off and put back on....WHEN YOU LIFT THE FULL FACE FRONT FOR A DRINK FROM YOUR CAMELBACK OR TO SCRATCH AN ITCH MAKE SURE YOU CHECK TO SEE THAT YOU HAVE DROPPED IT ALL THE WAY BACK DOWN SO IT CLICKS AND IS FULLY INTACT JUST IN CASE YOU WRECK ...YOU WANT THAT FULL FACE PROTECTION!!!!!!!!!!!!

• Removable Cheekpads. 
• Lightweight & Advanced Integrated Matrix (AIM) Shell. CX-1V shield. 
• Preset shield opening lever with locking mechanism. Integrated breath guard. Chin curtain. 
• Neck outlet. 
• 3D Comfort liner. 
• Adjustable upper vent. 
• Quick release base plate system. 
• Cheek pad slits for eyeglasses. 
• Shell integrated spoiler. 
• Sleek and aerodynamic design and combined with strict manufacturing tolerances reduce turbulence and wind noise.
• 5 Year Warranty From Purchase Date.
• 7 Year Warranty From Helmet Manufacture Date.
• If You want to buy this awesome helmet, You can get them on Amazon through this link. 

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Bought this through Amazon 3 months ago, and am very pleased with its performance. No idea how the flip-up face piece will do in a bad fall (thank you very much), but the improvements over full-face helmets I have owned make it worth the price. Being able to keep my glasses on when donning/removing the helmet and being able to lift the faceplate while stopped in hot Florida traffic are both a plus.

The helmet's fit is excellent (Size M, 7 1/8-7 1/4), the operation of the faceplate is easy wearing heavy gloves, and the finish is typical Shoei - superb. The selectable open/closed nose and temple vents work as advertised and, when open, flow enough air over the faceplate to keep it from fogging on cold mornings.

The only negative I can find is noise: the helmet is noiser than my last Arai full-face, and is noticeable enough on long trips hat I've started using earplugs while riding. Regardless, I highly recommend this to someone who's more comfortable with a full-face helmet.

A great product at a great price. I saved approximately $250.00 buy purchasing this helmet through Amazon.com as opposed to purchasing it at my local bike dealer. The helmet itself is a really interesting compromise between full face and open face. With the chin gaurd open, it is a lot easier to put on and take off without the need to remove my glasses. I really like it!

I have had this helmet about 1 year now. I bought it while living in Germany. I just laid my motorcycle down and this helmet worked perfect. It absorbed the impact and my head has never been better, wish my ribs were the same. I am going to buy another Multitec once I get my bike back up and running. My head is worth the cost!! 

• Removable Cheekpads. 
• Lightweight & Advanced Integrated Matrix (AIM) Shell. CX-1V shield. 
• Preset shield opening lever with locking mechanism. Integrated breath guard. Chin curtain. 
• Neck outlet. 
• 3D Comfort liner. 
• Adjustable upper vent. 
• Quick release base plate system. 
• Cheek pad slits for eyeglasses. 
• Shell integrated spoiler. 
• Sleek and aerodynamic design and combined with strict manufacturing tolerances reduce turbulence and wind noise.
• 5 Year Warranty From Purchase Date.
• 7 Year Warranty From Helmet Manufacture Date.
• If You want to buy this awesome helmet, You can get them on Amazon through this link. 

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