Helmets Shoei RF-1200 helmet vs Scorpion EXO-T1200 Freeway helmet?

While I have not personally compared both of those helmets against each other, I can tell you that they're not even in the same market segment. The Scorpion EXO-T1200 is a nice helmet, but it's not even in the same ballpark as the Shoei RF-1200.

I have tried Shoei helmets before, and their attention to detail and quality of materials is really a step above. If you want a good helmet, the Scorpion is fine (and in fact, I've been considering one myself). But if your pocketbook can afford it, the Shoei is like moving up to a Cadillac when you've been accustomed to driving Chevys.
 
st11ray said:
I picked up a 2 year old new old stock RF1200 from www.motorcyclecloseouts.com for $350. I'm just not going to pay the going rate for new model Shoei and Arai helmets anymore. The prices are ridiculous.
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Their prices seem correlated to age and stock. Their Neotec II prices are a good deal higher than a local retailer here but I guess there are no old stock closeout Neotec II helmets yet.
 
dduelin said:
Their prices seem correlated to age and stock. Their Neotec II prices are a good deal higher than a local retailer here but I guess there are no old stock closeout Neotec II helmets yet.
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Yeah, they didn't have any deals on the Neotec when I bought mine.
 
Thanks for all your feedback. I get it that the Shoei RF-1200 is the preferred. I currently have a RF-1000 which is obviously past due for replacement. Comfort wise I find the Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS and the Scorpion EXO-T1200 to fit my XL melon a bit nicer than the Shoei. I'm negative on the Bell because I'm not a fan of the transition lens. Swapping that out is easy but extra $$. Also, thanks for the tip on www.motorcyclecloseouts.com. New site for me and their inventory of the RF-1200 prompts me to revisit my fitting locally as I can't swallow the going rate.
 
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