18-05-12, 04:03 AM
I've had 3 Shoeis in recent years, the Raid 2, XR1000 & Qwest and then this year switched to an Arai Quantum.
Arai has better, deeper paint and feels slightly more premium. It has a smaller outer size which is why I switched from Shoei as the Qwest's chin bar used to snag on my shoulders when doing lifesavers! Shame as the Shoeis were lighter, quieter and had better visors. Having said that, I'm happy with my Arai, fav has to be the xr1000 though.
Arai has better, deeper paint and feels slightly more premium. It has a smaller outer size which is why I switched from Shoei as the Qwest's chin bar used to snag on my shoulders when doing lifesavers! Shame as the Shoeis were lighter, quieter and had better visors. Having said that, I'm happy with my Arai, fav has to be the xr1000 though.