Shoei Glamster 06 helmet review

The Shoei Glamster is the helmet that, back in early 2017, we asked Shoei to make. This is the new iteration released in 2023 to conform to the latest 22-06 safety standard. The Glamster is a retro-styled helmet. Of course, there are many, many retro helmets on the market, but most of them are pretty unsophisticated often with no venting, no seal between the visor and the shell, no chin curtain, no Pinlock visor, no scope for custom fitting, and so on. Many of these helmets are not cheap, but nearly always their focus is more on form than function. The Glamster has a classic, smooth, round shell somewhat reminiscent of the helmets worn by the likes of Sheene, Schwartz, Rainey et al. back in the day. But the Glamster is, in every way, a modern helmet with all of the features you might expect from a manufacturer like Shoei. Its nearest, and in truth only, direct competitor, is the Arai Concept X, formerly known as the Rapide. The Shoei is lighter, a little smaller, and has a more traditional profile, in contrast to the Arai&more aggressive &stance. The Shoei has an adjustable brow vent, a rubber seal to between the shell and the visor to prevent water ingress, and to reduce noise. It comes with a Pinlock visor in the box and, as with all Shoeis, dealers will have the ability to custom fit the helmet by changing the head liners and cheekpads. A chin curtain also comes in the box. The Glamster is a thoroughly modern helmet in every respect. Designed for riding on genuine...