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Drdrd said:

Soooooo.....I'm interested to know if anyone has had an issue with this particular helmet on a freeway or highway.  I remember a few years ago wearing one of my strictly "off-road" helmets on the street at 50-60 mph and earning a mild whiplash while doing a quick "lane-check".

All feed-back is welcome.    Thanks,  Dave

No issue with my Arai XD on any of the bikes I have (had) 1200GS, F650, KTM 950. All bikes have some sort of windshield though. The only issue with the Arai is noise...

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Thomas - I'll worry about assisted living later... IBA# 28109 '07 R1200GS Adventure

Dave,

Since you wear Shoei, you might want to

consider the Shoei Hornet

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I've liked the RF1000.....it's been a good friend.  I tried the fit of the Arai XD a few days ago and it felt great: lighter, better periferal vision, more venting, and the visor beats the snot out of the "Super Visor" I've had on all my Shoei shields. 

I asked the manager of the BMW dealership if I could test ride the Arai next week (when I finally get my arm out of the sling from surgery).  It may sound funny but I want to get on the freeway for 5 or 10 miles to get a feel for the buffeting at 70 - 80 mph (SoCal, ya know?  It takes about 40 miles of freeway here to get to the nearest hills/dirt).  He said "maybe, but bring your bike in and I'll let you know"   Go figure.....maybe there's a "test" or something my bike & I have to "pass".

I think you might be right about the two brands (at least the XD vs. the Hornet).....the Arai is my preference at this point, at least until I find out if all those little "lane checks" at freeway speeds result in repeated whiplash.         ""Film At 11:00""

Dave