Shoei GT-Air 3
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Why riders pick it
- Integrated QSV-2 sun visor drops down for instant glare control
- CNS-3C shield is Pinlock-ready with a first-position vent setting
- Aerodynamically refined AIM+ shell for a quiet touring ride
- SRL3-ready for the integrated SENA communication system
- Advanced ventilation manages airflow at all speeds
- 3D Max-Dry interior wicks sweat for all-day comfort
Specs
In the box
- Helmet
- CNS-3C face shield (clear)
- Pinlock EVO lens
- Internal QSV-2 sun visor (installed)
- Breath guard
- Chin curtain
- Helmet bag
Details
The Shoei GT-Air 3 is the flagship of modern sport-touring: a DOT-certified full-face that folds premium comms integration, an internal sun shield, and all-day comfort into one wind-tunnel-sculpted package. Its AIM (Advanced Integrated Matrix) shell blends fiberglass and organic fibers for high flexibility at low weight — about 3.91 lb — while a multi-density EPS core places different absorption zones exactly where they are needed. Compared with the GT-Air II, Shoei trimmed wind resistance by 6% and lift by 11%, and tuned the whole helmet for maximum noise reduction on long highway days.
- AIM shell + multi-density EPS liner — targeted impact absorption with ventilation channels molded directly into the liner.
- DOT certified for street use in the US.
- CNS-1C shield — distortion-free optics that block more than 99% of UV radiation, with a glove-friendly central locking system and a slightly-open detent for airflow. Pinlock EVO anti-fog lens included.
- QSV-2 internal sun shield — now 5mm larger for better sun coverage, deployed with one slider.
- SENA SRL3 ready — the Shoei Comlink system integrates the optional SRL3 flush into the shell with no external pods, keeping the helmet sleek and quiet.
- Wind-tunnel-tested ventilation — redesigned front vent, upper-head outlets, and a removable insect filter on the lower intake, all operable with thick gloves.
- Stainless steel micro-ratchet chinstrap — slimmed from 25mm to 21mm with a secure large-angle release lever.
- E.Q.R.S. emergency cheek pad release for safer helmet removal after a crash.
If your riding mixes daily commutes, weekend sport pace, and serious touring miles, the GT-Air 3 is the one-helmet answer. Add the SRL3 for invisible mesh communication, flip down the sun shield when the light changes, and let Shoei's quietest sport-touring aero do the rest.
