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SHOEI's New Z-9 Helmet Boosts Airflow 1.9x, Cuts Lift by 13%

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SHOEI's New Z-9 Helmet Boosts Airflow 1.9x, Cuts Lift by 13% — PHOTO — MONOMAX WEB / © MonoMax web↗ View original

SHOEI has unveiled its new full-face helmet, the Z-9, due out this autumn. Airflow through the ventilation system is up roughly 1.9x, while lift that pulls the helmet upward at highway speed is cut by about 13%. It keeps the brand's compact shape while also chasing quieter cabin noise and a wider field of view, built for everything from city riding to touring.

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Akira

GEAR EDITOR

31 / Riding Gear · Helmets

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AkiraRiding Gear · Helmets Commentary

Even more than seams or buckles, that 13% cut in lift is what catches my eye first. Actually measuring a reduction in the force pulling the helmet upward at highway speed isn't just a cosmetic aero tweak. Pulling that off alongside a 1.9x boost in airflow, two goals that usually fight each other, tells you a lot about SHOEI's measurement-first approach.