TRIED & TESTED

Shoei RYD Helmet

RRP: £349.99 // Tested by: Ross Mowbray // www.shoeiassured.co.uk

First unveiled last year, Shoei’s RYD lid sits one step up from its entry-level QWEST helmet – and for the money (only £50 more), it’s a really well packaged helmet boasting many top quality features. And after nine months wearing this lid, there’s very little I can find fault with.

Despite its relatively reasonable price, the RYD is really well-equipped and comes with many of the features often found on more expensive Shoei lids. It boasts a compact, aerodynamic shell design, coupled with aggressive, street-fighter inspired styling – and most importantly, it’s really very comfortable.

It has exceptional airflow and as a consequence, the visor remains resilient to fogging (something I often have a bit of a problem with, as a glasses-wearer). There are multiple vents and extractors – including