Shoei GT-Air3 White – Sport-Touring Helmet with Sun Visor ECE 22.06

The Shoei GT-Air3 is the third generation of Shoei's most versatile sport-touring helmet — and it remains the benchmark for riders who want one helmet that handles the commute, the weekend backroad and the long motorway haul equally well. Distinctively styled, exceptionally comfortable over distance and homologated to the current ECE 22.06 standard, it pairs a genuinely quiet shell with a fully integrated sun visor. Finished in gloss white, and rated a full five stars by SHARP.

Key Features

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars by SHARP, the UK Department for Transport's independent helmet safety testing programme — the highest score awarded
• Integrated QSV-2 sun visor, deployed steplessly by a glove-friendly slider, covering almost the entire usable field of view
• AIM (Advanced Integrated Matrix) shell of fibreglass and organic fibres — high flexibility at low weight, paired with a multi-density EPS liner system
• Three outer shell sizes (XS–M | L | XL–XXL) for correct helmet-to-body proportion and a centred, neck-friendly centre of gravity
• CNS-1C visor with a wide, distortion-free field of view, blocking more than 99% of incoming UV radiation — Pinlock EVO anti-fog lens included
• Prepared for the SENA SRL3 Mesh communication system via the SHOEI COMLINK interface — recesses and cable routing already built in
• Micro-ratchet chin strap and EQRS (Emergency Quick Release System) for rapid, controlled helmet removal by first responders
• Homologated to ECE 22.06, the current European safety standard for full-face helmets

Shell Construction and Safety

The high-performance outer shell is made from AIM — Advanced Integrated Matrix — a composite of fibreglass and organic fibres that combines high flexibility with low weight. Underneath sits a polystyrene core assembled from multiple elements of differing absorption characteristics, so impact energy is managed across the whole structure rather than at a single point. This construction earned the GT-Air3 the full five-star rating in SHARP testing, the independent helmet safety programme run by the UK Department for Transport. The slim, comfortable chin strap uses a micro-ratchet buckle that is easy to operate with gloves and holds the helmet securely in position. In an emergency, the cheek pads can be removed via the EQRS system so the helmet can be taken off without unnecessary movement of the head and neck.

QSV-2 Sun Visor and CNS-1C Visor System

The integrated QSV-2 sun visor is the feature that makes the GT-Air3 so effortless in changing light. An easily reachable slider deploys it steplessly, it covers almost the entire usable field of view, and it can be swapped tool-free for an optional yellow-tinted, contrast-enhancing version — genuinely useful in flat light, dusk or overcast conditions.

The clear CNS-1C visor fitted as standard offers high optical quality and a large usable field of view, giving distortion-free perception of traffic even at the edges of vision. Like all Shoei full-face visors it blocks more than 99% of incoming UV radiation. The proven quick-change mechanism allows tool-free visor swaps, and the self-adjusting, well-contoured detent mechanism opens the visor in stages without twisting — including a first position for extra fresh air in summer heat or to reduce fogging. The central opening and locking mechanism, like the raised ventilation controls, remains easy to operate with thick gloves. The included Pinlock EVO lens very effectively suppresses visor fogging even in adverse weather.

Ventilation and Aerodynamics

Intake vents aimed directly into the oncoming airstream and aerodynamically high-placed exhaust outlets reduce temperature and humidity inside the helmet, keeping the climate pleasant in hot touring countries as well as in the cold season. A removable filter in the lower front vent keeps insects out. The revised visor detent adds a stable, gap-width first opening position for additional fresh air. Pronounced integrated spoiler edges, smooth transitions between visor and shell, and a slimmer chin area improve aerodynamic performance while reducing noise exposure — independent testers consistently single out the GT-Air3 as one of the quietest touring helmets available.

Comfort and Interior

Distinctly contoured centre pads support air circulation inside the helmet and are — like the three-dimensionally pre-shaped cheek pads and the chin strap cover — fully removable and washable. Centre and cheek pads are available in different thicknesses for individual fine-tuning of the fit. Removable ear pads in the ear area contribute effectively to noise damping. The ergonomically effective centring of the helmet's centre of gravity reduces load on the neck muscles and helps prevent fatigue, on extended tours as well as fast motorway stages. The GT-Air3 follows Shoei's intermediate-oval head shape, and riders who wear glasses report that temple arms slide into place without pressure points.

Communication — SENA SRL3 Mesh

Recesses in the ear area and pre-routed cable channels allow the SENA SRL3 Mesh communication system from Shoei's accessory range to be fitted into the SHOEI COMLINK interface quickly and cleanly, disappearing almost invisibly into the shell. Paired with a phone, a navigation device or other intercom units, the SRL3 Mesh delivers information and entertainment on the move, with high-end speakers, a high-quality microphone and a harman/kardon sound system for rich audio and crystal-clear speech.

Please note: the SRL3 Mesh is available separately as a Shoei accessory and is not part of the standard delivery.

Size Guide

Measure your head circumference approximately 2.5 cm above the eyebrows, around the widest part of the head. Where your measurement falls between two sizes, we recommend trying the larger size first. The GT-Air3 is built on three outer shell sizes (XS–M | L | XL–XXL). Inter-Pace also offers personal fitting advice and stocks Shoei cheek and centre pads in multiple thicknesses.

Fitment and Compatibility

The Shoei GT-Air3 is a full-face sport-touring helmet for road use, suitable for all motorcycle types — no vehicle-specific fitment restrictions apply. Communication integration is designed around the SENA SRL3 Mesh fitted into the SHOEI COMLINK interface. Compatible CNS-1C visors are available in a wide range of tints and mirror finishes; observe the ECE homologation guidance when selecting a visor. All visors of this type accept an anti-fog Pinlock EVO lens, and the QSV-2 sun visor is available in alternative tints.

What's in the Box

• 1x Shoei GT-Air3 helmet
• 1x clear CNS-1C visor (pre-fitted)
• 1x Pinlock EVO anti-fog lens
• 1x set of spare pins
• 1x maintenance tool
• 1x breath guard
• 1x chin curtain
• Shoei helmet bag, logo stickers and silicone oil for visor seal and mechanism care

The helmet manual and the "Correct Use of Your Helmet" brochure contain important guidance on use, maintenance and care.

Accessories Available at Inter-Pace

• SENA SRL3 Mesh communication system for the SHOEI COMLINK interface
• CNS-1C visors in various tints and mirror finishes
• QSV-2 sun visors in alternative tints, including contrast-enhancing yellow
• Anti-fog Pinlock EVO lenses
• Cheek pads and centre pads in different sizes and thicknesses, plus an insertable pad for the upper head area
• Chin strap cover, breath guard and chin curtain