The center shield lock/lift tab is a poor modification to an age old left side tab. The center front top vent is pushed open via airflow during normal freeway riding requiring frequent closure. I like the fit and have had the old 1000/1100/1200/1300 through the years. Hopefully a RF1500 (whenever it appears) will have the old left tab.

This is a great helmet. Comfortable fit and earphones and glasses also fit. Good wide visibility and the yellow really pops on the road to increase your visibility to others. I notice a significant noise reduction between this helmet and the RF-SR. Very satisfied with my purchase. SHOEI is the best!

I had an RF1200 for 5 years and loved it so much I did not even consider another helmet. The ONLY disappointment was finding out the Brilliant Yellow does not look like the picture. The picture makes it look more of a matte finish. The yellow is 100% high gloss. Which is fine, but the matte would have been better especially since the pictures make it look matte. So, bit of a letdown, but I didn't buy it for the color or finish, I bought it because it is an absolutely amazing helmet.