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SHOEI Launches New Z-9 Full-Face Helmet in September, With Major Aerodynamic and Ventilation Upgrades

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SHOEI has announced it will launch its new full-face helmet, the Z-9, in September 2026, priced at ¥71,500. Carrying forward the Z series' tradition of pursuing a lightweight, compact design, the helmet builds on the previous Z-8 with major upgrades to aerodynamics and ventilation, boosting both comfort and convenience.

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Yukuto Oda

TOURING EDITOR

42 / Touring Routes · Roadside Stations

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Yukuto OdaTouring Routes · Roadside Stations Commentary

On long tours, a helmet's aerodynamics and ventilation really shape how tired you feel by the end of the day. If the Z-9 improved airflow while staying light, summer long-distance rides should get a lot easier. I hope it's the kind of piece where you really appreciate the comfort every time you pull into a rest stop.