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If you tour and want a premium full-face with an internal sun visor, these two are among the first you will look at. Both are very good; each one excels at something.
Head to head
| Spec | Shoei GT-Air 3 | HJC RPHA 71 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Comfort | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Quietness | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Ventilation | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Value | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Weight | — | 1,567 g |
| Approval | ECE 22.06 | ECE 22.06 |
| Shell sizes | 3 | 4 |
| Shell material | Multi-composite fibre (AIM) | Composite fibre PIM+ (carbon, glass and aramid) |
| Internal sun visor | Yes | Yes |
| Pinlock anti-fog | Included | Included |
| Fastening | Stainless steel micro-ratchet | Double D-ring |
| Sizes | XS to XXL | XS to XXL |
Highlighted in orange: the winner of each measurable spec. Manufacturer data.
What they share
- ECE 22.06 approval.
- Internal sun visor and Pinlock included.
- A fibre shell (AIM on the Shoei, PIM+ with carbon, glass and aramid on the HJC).
Shell sizes: advantage HJC
The RPHA 71 comes in four shell sizes; the GT-Air 3 in three. In very small or very large sizes, the HJC is a little better proportioned.
Weight
HJC claims around 1,567 g for the RPHA 71. Shoei does not publish the GT-Air 3’s weight on its European spec sheet, so we cannot compare them with official figures.
Integrated intercom: advantage Shoei
The GT-Air 3 is ready for the Sena SRL3, an intercom that sits inside the helmet with nothing on the outside. If you want a clean helmet, that is a plus.
Fastening
The RPHA 71 uses a double-D; the GT-Air 3 a stainless steel micro-ratchet, easier to do up with gloves on.
Verdict
More in our full-face helmet guide.
