Are you only set on Shoei's? I used to think my X-12 was hot ****, until I got the AGV Corsa. My top of the line Shoei now felt like a $200 Scorpian.+1, at least over the past few years. Last helmet I got was a RF-1000 in 09 which was so badass. I managed to find another one the guy had sitting in the box for a few years, I picked it up but don't want to use it as my everyday helmet. I've been waiting for something half decent to come along since then. Love the helmets.