clothing and helmet » Shoei Air GT vs Air GT 2

I find it difficult to get a well fitting helmet (there you go Bravo, that's an opportunity... )

My GT Air is getting a little tatty and I'm wondering if any GT Air users have tried a GT Air 2. Is the internal shape the same?

Either that or get another GT Air as the price falls...

Peter

GT 2 on the way to me as we (I) speak (type).

I'll let you know my thoughts

Cheers Wessie! Interest free finance too.

I've ordered one. I was tempted to try the new model anyway but for over twice the price it'd be foolish. Captain sensible is me (or I'm trying to be....)

Green, no hesitation there. It looks lovely!

Well, coming from an HJC RPHA11 in size large (58.5cm head) - which has been the most comfortable 'don't know Im wearing it' lid Ive ever put my bonce into, the Shoei GT Air 2 in medium just about pips it in the comfort stakes.

Incredible. Thought Id at least need to swap the pads for thinner ones, or at worst change the lid up to a large with thicker pads, but right out of the box its bob on.

Of course, this doesn't answer the OP question of how it compares to the Mk1. Sorry.

One negative is how bloody frustrating it is removing the visor. What a pain in the arse! Definitely gonna break a visor tab or two before I get the hang of that method. Shoei could definitely learn a thing or two from HJC's split second swap out system. ..and while Im whinging, the visor hinge mechanism is a touch stiff to the one side on the lift and needs a firm press on the top edge to engage at the bottom left clip.

I'll get used to it. Great lid.

Now Ive got to get used to working the Sena

If you think the Shoei visor removal is at all difficult don't try an Arai!

I think that my GT Air 1 is simplicity in itself......

I got a GT Air II here in Germany and I have liked it thus far. I was wearing an RF1000 "Miguel Duhamel edition" but left it in the states. I also installed the Sena SRL2 Bluetooth head set which fits the GT Air II by design and works well. I find the shield and little bit more difficult to swap than my old RF1000, but maybe it's a learning curve.
Went for a ride with a buddy who also has the Sena headset and it was a first to be able to talk during a ride, rather than use elaborate hand signals.