I've had one for a couple of years now, had a few XR1000's before it, and I've gotta say its the best lid I've ever had! Also had a few top line AGV's, and some other budget lids, but no Arai's, so can't comment on them. Mine has the whisper strip fitted, but I still wear plugs. It's a great lid!
Love mine in the tricolour colour scheme but then i have a shoei shaped head apparently, cant get on with AGV'S.
Been using shoei for 20 plus years This is the worst Shoei I have ever had, very noisey and a real disappointment also last shoei I will ever buy I am that disappointed with it
I`ve also been using Shoeis for around 20 years and due to replace my current one in the next 2 weeks. The xr1100 is definitely one I`ll be looking at but I have to say my currenr Shoei (Raid) is not as well finished as previous ones so I`m also checking out a few others makes this time.
Have you tried the whisper kit? I wasn't impressed with the noise levels inside mine until I fitted the kit.
Was noise the only issue you had with it? I found it pretty quiet. Besides, I wear ear plugs, so never have an issue with noise levels. I'm more concerned with aerodynamics, weight, anti-fog features and fit, and it deals with the lot perfectly.
i use these at work really good helmet well vented whisper kit kills extra noise away, good wide visor for peripheral vision