Thanks for the feedback. Walter good to know SOMEONE owns a Race R Pro haha. I too have a couple friends who own RSI models that are great quality. I myself have worn them just for comparison, and they are really good helmets. Same padding as the RSR2, great finish, just not the ultimate race breed. My biggest complaint with Shark is that they only utilize 2 shell sizes, and I think the XS-S is one shell size, while everything else M-XL is another shell size. Thus stepping from a S to a M feels like going from a lime to a grapefruit, when it really shouldn't be a huge difference. I've been interchanging the Small RSR2 and the Medium RF1100 for a couple days on back to back rides, and I believe the Shark is a better overall helmet. Of course, that's my opinion. Although it is louder, it's lighter, more stable at speed, and a better viewing window with a more robust visor. It's also Sharks top tier race helmet, so maybe not an exact apples to apples. The Shoei is a better touring helmet, and probably a shape conducive to fitting a wider range of noggins. Biggest challenge here is deciding whether I want a size small or medium. I think I'm right between sizes, so a custom fit padding etc would be great. I know Arai offers this, as like peel off layers (right?) but I'm just not sold on them. Not sure if Shoei or Shark offer intermediate padding sizes, it's something I need to look into. I've just become very accustomed to wearing a tight fitting helmet, and I feel that without sunglasses I could wear the RSR2 all day no problem. But on the hot n' humid NC days, that visor has got to stay up, and sunglasses go in. Which surfaces another benefit of the RSR2, no cog/notch visor system. So you can literally tighten the visor down in the upright position, and even going 80mph down the freeway it won't blow closed on you. Not sure that the Race R Pro works the same as it has a different system, but I've enjoyed this on my Shark. I had the Shoei blow partially closed on the freeway as it wouldn't stay all the way open; however, it never blew completely closed either, so doable. Thanks for the feedback. I've got another good season of use in the RSR2, so hopefully it'll allow some time to try a few on and get a better idea.