rf-1000 vs x-11

[fatburg]

Needing a new lid, cyclegear has 10% off right now which is about best I can find for the x-11.

Is the x-11 really $200 better then the rf? Fit was great, and read great reviews but thought I would ask here.

thnx

[DLIT]

I've had both, I currently have the X11 now. The RF fit me good when it was new but when it got broke in, it was a little too big, so I figured I'd try to find a X11 for cheap in a size medium. I lucked out and found one on Ebay for $480, used but in excellent condition. I posted up on the WERA forums if anybody could get them cheap and the cheapest I found new was around $530 or so. Not too bad for a Kagayama replica.

The vents do work a bit better and at high speeds the helmet is stable as fuck, like when I come out a tuck from a straightaway to brake. Aren't they made of different materials though?

[Amber Lamps]

For the record someone will be selling at least one Shark helmet in an XL which fits like an L....

[fatburg]

For the record someone will be selling at least one Shark helmet in an XL which fits like an L....

which one? i wear a medium shoei but heard sharks run really small

[Amber Lamps]

which one? i wear a medium shoei but heard sharks run really small


Nah they don't run THAT small!

[fatburg]

unfortunately there is no one around that carries the Sharks to try on

[Cutty72]

If i remember correctly, the X-11 and RF-1000 fit different head shapes.

could be wrong though.

[fatburg]

Vermeulen
http://www.helmetcity.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/VERMEULEN3%20TC-1_lg.jpg

or
Kagayama
http://www.helmetcity.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/x11kagayamatc1_lg.jpg

or
Tamada
http://www.shoei-helmets.com/products/2008/x11/tamada_tc5.jpg
or the white one
http://www.shoei-helmets.com/products/2008/x11/tamada_tc6.jpg

I like all of them honestly. My wife prefers the Vermeulen, but they don't have it or the Tamada in stock so I can't see it side by side.

[DLIT]

Tamada.

[Trip]

X-11 and RF1000s are two different head shapes, if you fit one you shouldn't wear the other if you are looking for max protection, if you want to find a helmet that fits your head correctly, you need to take a trip with me to meet the god of helmet fitting.

[fatburg]

X-11 and RF1000s are two different head shapes, if you want to find a helmet that fits your head correctly, you need to take a trip with me to meet the god of helmet fitting.

who is this "god of helmet fitting" you speak of?

[Trip]

who is this "god of helmet fitting" you speak of?

pm you in a second

[JoJoYZF]

X-11 and RF1000s are two different head shapes, if you fit one you shouldn't wear the other if you are looking for max protection, if you want to find a helmet that fits your head correctly, you need to take a trip with me to meet the god of helmet fitting.

Exactly what I ran into. I wanted a rf1000 caster but it didnt fit. My x11 kagayama is perfect. And the best I found brand new was about $495 which the rep on the old twf said was around cost.

[Slick]

I have the RF1000 and find it a bit loose and VERY noisy. :idk:

[JoJoYZF]

I have the RF1000 and find it a bit loose and VERY noisy. :idk:

The x11 is kind of loud too, but the venting is damn good. Its a trade off in my eyes.

[Amber Lamps]

The x11 is kind of loud too, but the venting is damn good. Its a trade off in my eyes.

:iagree: That's always been the case.

[Cutty72]

I have the RF1000 and find it a bit loose and VERY noisy. :idk:

Is it too big? :idk:
Mine fits well, but is a bit loud. that's why I wear earplugs.

[jtemple]

RF1000 & earplug wearer here, too. I have a huge melon, the RF is about all I could find that fit me right. With the right earplugs, it's almost as quiet as being in my cage.

[Amber Lamps]

RF1000 & earplug wearer here, too. I have a huge melon, the RF is about all I could find that fit me right. With the right earplugs, it's almost as quiet as being in my cage.

You know what? I have never worn earplugs at the track or on the street. Never.

[dReWpY]

i wear mp3 buds and its about a must with a loud pig

[Yamerhaw]

i have a shoei RF 800, RF 900 and and an X 11, and they all fit me great, i dont really like one better than the other

[Trip]

i have a shoei RF 800, RF 900 and and an X 11, and they all fit me great, i dont really like one better than the other

just to update the thread, he got a shark foggy.

[Yamerhaw]

just to update the thread, he got a shark foggy.

knew i should have read page 2:whistle:

[Homeslice]

Those two helmets fit differently. The RF-1000 has a rounder fit than the X-11, and it also doesn't go down as low over the chin.