Editor's ChoiceMotorcycle , Sport-touring helmet
Shoei GT-Air 3
Shoei's third-generation sport-touring lid brings a bigger sun visor, a quieter shell and a proper intercom-ready shape.
Bikers.co.uk Editorial Team10 Jul 2026
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At a glance
- Ranking
- #1 of 5 in Motorbike Helmets
- Brand
- Shoei
- RRP
- £549
Verdict
The GT-Air 3 doesn't reinvent anything, it just refines an already class-leading touring helmet. If you're doing big motorway miles or A-road weekends, it's the one to beat.
What we like
- Noticeably quieter than the GT-Air 2 at motorway speeds
- Deeper drop-down sun visor with anti-fog coating
- Sena SRL3 intercom slots in without ruining the shell shape
- Excellent Pinlock EVO included in the box
What we don't
- Heavier than a pure sport helmet at around 1,600g
- Premium price, especially in graphics
- Chin curtain still fiddly to refit after cleaning
On the road
Shoei has focused on the two things touring riders actually care about, wind noise and long-distance comfort. New chin curtain geometry and a re-shaped neck roll cut a genuine couple of decibels versus the outgoing GT-Air 2.
Specifications
- Shell
- AIM+ multi-composite fibre
- Weight
- 1.60kg (medium)
- Safety
- ECE 22.06
- Visor
- CNS-3 with Pinlock EVO
- Intercom
- Sena SRL3 ready
- Sizes
- XS , XXL
Compiled from published reviews and manufacturer specifications. We have not tested this product.
