Shoei Qwest

ChrisCusi · November 23rd, 2012, 09:30 PM

In anticipation of getting a bike I bought my first helmet today! I'm really happy with it. I had been looking at the Scorpion EXO-1100 for the longest time but it just didn't fit right. The Qwest fits great and the comfort difference is night and day as well.

ryan.chin · November 23rd, 2012, 09:33 PM

A touring helmet?

ChrisCusi · November 23rd, 2012, 09:49 PM

It really isn't though.... They really shouldn't have labeled it as such. Just like the RF-1100 but does better with the natural riding position of a ninjette instead of a tuck.

Aggrotech · November 24th, 2012, 02:03 AM

Was my starting helmet too. Bought it at Cyclegear when i got my gloves and chest/back protector. Did not have any gripes with it, fit my head perfectly unlike the other brands. Now i have an icon Airmada (4 horseman) and shoei rf1100. Love all 3 of em

ChrisCusi · November 25th, 2012, 12:40 AM

Good to know. Thanks.

Byakkotai · November 25th, 2012, 05:17 PM

Pics!

fleemos · December 7th, 2012, 08:43 PM

I have the Qwest as well. I have been on all day ride and it's really comfortable while not being noisy. Excellent choice!

Gorilla25 · December 11th, 2012, 12:31 AM

I got the same helmet. I replaced the stock lens with the pinlock one because it fogged too frequently. with all the vents open and during a 80 degree day

Firehorse · December 11th, 2012, 02:30 AM

Pics??!

Ryephile · December 18th, 2012, 07:54 PM

My riding buddy got a Qwest on closeout from a local shop, and was immediately impressed with its aero stability and low noise. I love my old RF-1000, but after seeing NewEnough have a killer closeout on a couple Qwest styles, I bit the bullet and ordered one. webbikeword loved it, and it's one of the few helmets out there that's DOT, Snell M2010, and SHARP 5-stars.

I know it'll be a while until spring hits, but I'll try to remember to post my feedback when I get some time under it.

bfpower · December 18th, 2012, 07:59 PM

I have a Qwest; love the venting and yes, it's designed for a somewhat upright position compared to more racing-oriented helmets. I don't have much to compare it to as the only local place to buy helmets only stocks snow/dirt helmets.

ChrisCusi · December 24th, 2012, 10:54 AM

After riding in this helmet for awhile... I LOVE it! Great purchase.

jaybo · December 24th, 2012, 01:16 PM

I bought a quest because of the good reviews and low noise and it was the most comfy helmet Ive ever worn but over 40mph it would whistle. If I turned my head to the left about 10 degrees it would quit and was pretty quiet but I cant pay that much for a helmet and have to compromise. I checked reviews and a few others had the whistle but most did not. Congrats on not having it because I loved the fit and feel and quality of it but sadly had to return it.

Ryephile · December 29th, 2012, 02:34 PM

I finally got my Qwest! It's super comfy and looks great. Snowpacalypse has been going down here so there's no chance of giving it try on the bike for a while, but here's a pic next to my old Shoei RF-1000. Curiously, even though both are "small", the Qwest is about 1/2" bigger diameter than the S2005 RF-1000.

AngryBirdz · December 29th, 2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryephile

I finally got my Qwest! It's super comfy and looks great. Snowpacalypse has been going down here so there's no chance of giving it try on the bike for a while, but here's a pic next to my old Shoei RF-1000. Curiously, even though both are "small", the Qwest is about 1/2" bigger diameter than the S2005 RF-1000.

Both are great helmets. Love the designs too.

SMman · December 30th, 2012, 07:00 AM

Congrats on the new helmet. I have been using Shoei lids since 2000 and love them. I've tried others along the way but always prefer wearing Shoei. They have great customer service and stand behind their product. I currently own an X-11 and have been looking to add a Hornet DS and X-12 to the shelf. I will read the webBikeWorld review of the Qwest and throw it into the mix as well.

SMman · December 30th, 2012, 07:19 AM

Glowing review on webBikeWorld but many owner's commented below the review with complaints; number 1 being how loud the helmet is. I always wear earplugs when riding and recommend it to everyone. The review mentions the helmet is a different shape which concerns me because the X-11 fits me perfectly.

dark_beaverezt · January 1st, 2013, 03:40 AM

i got this several weeks ago as a CHristmas present for myself,,i would say, i made the right choice,,,the noise,,well, very minimal compared to my other lid,,,the QWEST is totally an underrated helmet,,,I got to fit an X11 months back,,Indeed, I prefer the QWEST over the X11...

dark_beaverezt · January 1st, 2013, 03:47 AM

ME and my QWEST,,,blending together!!

dark_beaverezt · January 1st, 2013, 03:55 AM

sorry,...re-post!

20121130_093543.jpg

CThunder-blue · January 4th, 2013, 12:12 AM

The Qwest is my winter helmet. It's great with a pinlock visor. It does not flow a lot of air compared to my RF-1100. Good for winter, bad for summer.

Mocha Man · January 14th, 2013, 11:13 PM

Love the lid

November 23rd, 2012, 09:30 PM	#1
ChrisCusi ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Arizona Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 (Black) Posts: 77	Shoei Qwest In anticipation of getting a bike I bought my first helmet today! I'm really happy with it. I had been looking at the Scorpion EXO-1100 for the longest time but it just didn't fit right. The Qwest fits great and the comfort difference is night and day as well.

November 23rd, 2012, 09:33 PM	#2
ryan.chin ninjette.org sage Name: Ryan Location: Columbia, MD Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 R6 Posts: 605	A touring helmet? __________________________________________________ I UPGRADED to a YZF-R6 Mods: Shermoto LF7 Levers / Proton Flushmounts / Puig Smoked DB / Woodcraft Sliders / Tech Spec C3 Tank Grips / Rizoma Grips / Jardine

December 7th, 2012, 08:43 PM	#7
fleemos ninjette.org guru Name: Darren Location: Sandy Springs, GA Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Yamaha FZ6R, 2014 Suzuki GSX-R600 Posts: 299	I have the Qwest as well. I have been on all day ride and it's really comfortable while not being noisy. Excellent choice! Last futzed with by fleemos; December 8th, 2012 at 12:51 PM.

December 11th, 2012, 12:31 AM	#8
Gorilla25 Dakine... Name: AJ Location: DFW Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (Sold) \| 636 (hopefully soon) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5	I got the same helmet. I replaced the stock lens with the pinlock one because it fogged too frequently. with all the vents open and during a 80 degree day __________________________________________________ My Mods

December 18th, 2012, 07:54 PM	#10
Ryephile ninjette.org member Name: Ryan Location: Metro Detroit Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 :: Pearl White Posts: 37	My riding buddy got a Qwest on closeout from a local shop, and was immediately impressed with its aero stability and low noise. I love my old RF-1000, but after seeing NewEnough have a killer closeout on a couple Qwest styles, I bit the bullet and ordered one. webbikeword loved it, and it's one of the few helmets out there that's DOT, Snell M2010, and SHARP 5-stars. I know it'll be a while until spring hits, but I'll try to remember to post my feedback when I get some time under it. __________________________________________________

November 23rd, 2012, 09:49 PM	#3
ChrisCusi ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Arizona Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 (Black) Posts: 77	It really isn't though.... They really shouldn't have labeled it as such. Just like the RF-1100 but does better with the natural riding position of a ninjette instead of a tuck.

November 24th, 2012, 02:03 AM	#4
Aggrotech ninjette.org sage Name: Justin Location: Fresno CA Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 12' Ninja 250 Posts: 831	Was my starting helmet too. Bought it at Cyclegear when i got my gloves and chest/back protector. Did not have any gripes with it, fit my head perfectly unlike the other brands. Now i have an icon Airmada (4 horseman) and shoei rf1100. Love all 3 of em

November 25th, 2012, 12:40 AM	#5
ChrisCusi ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Arizona Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 (Black) Posts: 77	Good to know. Thanks.

November 25th, 2012, 05:17 PM	#6
Byakkotai ninjette.org guru Name: Roger Location: NorCali - East Bay Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 White Ninja 300 Posts: 379	Pics!

December 11th, 2012, 02:30 AM	#9
Firehorse ninjette.org sage Name: Ms.T, Queen of the Night Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 938	Pics??!

December 18th, 2012, 07:59 PM	#11
bfpower ninjette.org mafioso Name: Ben Location: Dillon, MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 337	I have a Qwest; love the venting and yes, it's designed for a somewhat upright position compared to more racing-oriented helmets. I don't have much to compare it to as the only local place to buy helmets only stocks snow/dirt helmets.

December 24th, 2012, 10:54 AM	#12
ChrisCusi ninjette.org member Name: Chris Location: Arizona Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 (Black) Posts: 77	After riding in this helmet for awhile... I LOVE it! Great purchase.

December 24th, 2012, 01:16 PM	#13
jaybo ninjette.org member Name: Jason Location: Northwest FL Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 13 ninja 300, 04 crf 250, 06 yz125 Posts: 43	I bought a quest because of the good reviews and low noise and it was the most comfy helmet Ive ever worn but over 40mph it would whistle. If I turned my head to the left about 10 degrees it would quit and was pretty quiet but I cant pay that much for a helmet and have to compromise. I checked reviews and a few others had the whistle but most did not. Congrats on not having it because I loved the fit and feel and quality of it but sadly had to return it.

December 30th, 2012, 07:00 AM	#16
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	Congrats on the new helmet. I have been using Shoei lids since 2000 and love them. I've tried others along the way but always prefer wearing Shoei. They have great customer service and stand behind their product. I currently own an X-11 and have been looking to add a Hornet DS and X-12 to the shelf. I will read the webBikeWorld review of the Qwest and throw it into the mix as well. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

December 30th, 2012, 07:19 AM	#17
SMman ninjette.org guru Name: Danger Location: Canada Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R Posts: 422	Glowing review on webBikeWorld but many owner's commented below the review with complaints; number 1 being how loud the helmet is. I always wear earplugs when riding and recommend it to everyone. The review mentions the helmet is a different shape which concerns me because the X-11 fits me perfectly. __________________________________________________ 15 CBR300R, 14 BWS50, 09 FZ1, 09 Ninja 250, 06 CRF450R Motard, 03 ZX-6R 636

January 1st, 2013, 03:40 AM	#18
dark_beaverezt ninjette.org member Name: JOHAN Location: PHILIPPInes Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): YAMAHA X1, YAMAHA SNIPER 135LC, KawasaKi ninja 250r Posts: 185	i got this several weeks ago as a CHristmas present for myself,,i would say, i made the right choice,,,the noise,,well, very minimal compared to my other lid,,,the QWEST is totally an underrated helmet,,,I got to fit an X11 months back,,Indeed, I prefer the QWEST over the X11...

January 1st, 2013, 03:47 AM	#19
dark_beaverezt ninjette.org member Name: JOHAN Location: PHILIPPInes Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): YAMAHA X1, YAMAHA SNIPER 135LC, KawasaKi ninja 250r Posts: 185	ME and my QWEST,,,blending together!!

January 1st, 2013, 03:55 AM	#20
dark_beaverezt ninjette.org member Name: JOHAN Location: PHILIPPInes Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): YAMAHA X1, YAMAHA SNIPER 135LC, KawasaKi ninja 250r Posts: 185	sorry,...re-post! 20121130_093543.jpg

January 4th, 2013, 12:12 AM	#21
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	The Qwest is my winter helmet. It's great with a pinlock visor. It does not flow a lot of air compared to my RF-1100. Good for winter, bad for summer. __________________________________________________ The www.ModMy250.com guy

January 14th, 2013, 11:13 PM	#22
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Love the lid

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