The Shoei GT-Air 3 is a DOT-certified, full-face sport-touring helmet for street use in the US. It has an internal sun shield and is ready for Shoei's Comlink communication system. This listing is the Nile graphic.
The AIM (Advanced Integrated Matrix) shell blends fiberglass and organic fibers for flexibility at low weight. Inside, a multi-density EPS core places different absorption zones where they are needed, with ventilation channels built into the liner. Compared with the GT-Air II, wind resistance is down 6% and lift is down 11%. The helmet is also engineered to reduce noise on long highway rides.
The CNS-1C shield has distortion-free optics and blocks more than 99% of UV. It has a central locking tab that works with gloves and a slightly-open position for airflow and defogging. The front vent, upper head outlets and removable insect filter on the lower intake are all easy to use with thick gloves. The stainless steel micro-ratchet chinstrap has a large-angle release lever that prevents unintentional opening.
- Type
- Full-face motorcycle helmet
- Certification
- DOT
- Graphic
- Nile
- Weight
- About 3.91 lb
- Shell
- AIM (Advanced Integrated Matrix): fiberglass and organic fibers
- Liner
- Multi-density EPS with built-in ventilation channels
- Shield
- CNS-1C, blocks more than 99% of UV; Pinlock EVO anti-fog lens included
- Sun shield
- QSV-2 internal sun shield, 5mm larger than before
- Ventilation
- Redesigned front vent, upper head outlets, removable insect filter on lower intake
- Chinstrap
- Stainless steel micro-ratchet, 21mm wide, large-angle release lever
- Communication
- SHOEI Comlink ready; optional SENA SRL3 installs inside with flush controls and internal battery
- Safety feature
- E.Q.R.S. emergency cheek pad release
- Aerodynamics
- 6% less wind resistance and 11% less lift than the GT-Air II