The recent popularity of flip up helmets is a clear indication
of the market’s demand to combine the convenience
of an open face helmet with the comfortable, secure feeling
of a full face helmet. When Shoei set out to design the
new Multitec, we didn’t only want to meet our customers’
expectations; we wanted to blowthem away!
When Shoeattacks a new project, we focus on three separate
goals that must all be met to increase customer satisfaction
with our product. The pursuit of safety, comfort, and design
are what drive us to consistently lead the helmet market
with the most cutting edge designs and features.
Customers told us they wanted several things from the successor
of the popular Syncrotec. A sporty shape utilizing advanced
aerodynamics to reduce both buffeting and wind noise, effective
and easy to use ventilation and face cover locking mechanisms,
and customizable fit were some of the most popular demands.
We combined these features with famous Shoei quality and
safety to exceed all of our customers’ expectations.
An all new shell design not only delivers a sporty and
luxurious look, but decreased wind resistance and improved
aerodynamics as well. Aan aero spoiler has been included
in the shell design to reduce lift and the resulting neck
fatigue at high speed. Flip up helmets suffer a handicap
in noise when compared to traditional full face helmets.
The seams between the face cover and the body of the helmet
create turbulence and noise. Every effort has been made
to minimize this turbulence on the Multitec.
From smoothing and tightening the tolerances of the seams,
to covering the face cover pivot axis, noise reduction was
a key goal in the design of the Multitec. When you combine
these new features with Shoei’s often copied coverless
Quick Release BasePlate system, you get the quietest flip
up helmet available today!
Ventilation has taken a great step forward with the Multitec
as well. The upper air intake has gone from two to three
intake ports, increasing the air intake by over sixty percent.
Perhaps even more important is the fact that the slide shutter
is easy to operate with even the thickest gloves. Shoei
utilizes the Venturi effect to take advantage of the low
air pressure in the back of the helmet to actually suck
the hot and humid air out of the neck outlet in the rear
of the Multitec. The lower intake vent has been increased
in size to ensure that shield fogging is never a problem.
Shoei has never compromised when it comes to comfort, and
the Multitec is no exception to this rule. The expanded
polystyrene liner has been reshaped to provide a comfortable
fit to even more riders in the North American market. Shoei
actually utilizes separate head form molds for different
markets around the world to ensure a custom fit for all.
A snug yet comfortable fit is realized through the use of
our three dimensionally sewn center pad and removable five
layer cheek pads that are designed with a slit for glasses.
These cheek pads are available in a wide range of thicknesses
that enable our customers to customize the fit of the Multitec.
The neck pad and included chin curtain work together to
reduce the turbulence and noise entering from the bottom
of the helmet.
Safety is the reason we wear helmets in the first place.
For over forty years, Shoei has been known as the leader
in safety and quality in motorcycle helmets. The Multitec
utilizes Shoei’s AIM (Advanced Integrated Matrix)
shell construction. AIM uses several different layers of
fiberglass and high-performance organic fibers (each with
different properties) to produce a lightweight shell that
is both rigid and flexible. Our dual liner system uses dual
density expanded polystyrene foam to provide increased comfort
as well as safety. The softer foam sits close to the rider’s
head and can crush much more easily, absorbing lighter impacts
and even partially forming to the rider’s head. The
denser foam sits closer to the helmet’s shell and
is designed to absorb the energies of much more catastrophic
impacts.
The Multitec’s redesigned face cover lock mechanism
is all new and exceeds expectations for safety and convenience.
The face cover lock utilizes metal pins and hooks, making
it extremely resistant to opening in the event of an accident.
At the same time, the large actuation button is easy to
use even with gloved hands.
The Multitec represents the pinnacle of flip up helmet
design and technology.
The recent popularity of flip up helmets is a clear indication
of the market’s demand to combine the convenience
of an open face helmet with the comfortable, secure feeling
of a full face helmet. When Shoei set out to design the
new Multitec, we didn’t only want to meet our customers’
expectations; we wanted to blow them away! The Multitec
represents the pinnacle of flip up helmet design and technology.
*Removable Cheekpads
* Lightweight, Advanced Integrated Matrix (AIM) Shell
* CX-1V shield
* Preset shield opening lever with locking mechanism
* Integrated breath guard
* Chin curtain
* Neck outlet
* 3D Comfort liner
* Adjustable upper vent
* Quick release base plate system
* Cheek pad slits for eyeglasses
* Shell integrated spoiler
* Sleek and aerodynamic design and combined with strict
manufacturing tolerances reduce turbulence and wind noise
* 5 Year Warranty From Purchase Date. 7 Year Warranty From
Helmet Manufacture Date.
