Monthly Archives: May 2012

Alex Hofmann onboard Le Mans

Posted on May 30, 2012 by roebbeling

Shoei rider Alex Hofmann on a lap in Le Mans during the last MotoGP. Sorry, comments just in German (Maybe it´s better not to understand him. To much adrenalin… ).

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Now to something completely different

Posted on May 29, 2012 by roebbeling

You do not always need a motor to go incredible fast on two wheels. Look at the video of the CK-Racing team from France. By the way, they use our Shoei VFX-W.

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James Ellison on the podium

Posted on May 23, 2012 by roebbeling

James Ellison Picture: Nico Schneider
We are incredible sorry, but we completely missed that Shoei rider James Ellison was on the top of the podium at the MotoGP in Le Mans. He won the CRT class in tricky conditions. We have to get used to the different classes in one race. Congratulations, James.

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Shoei Neotec in MCN Magazin

Posted on May 23, 2012 by roebbeling

Motorcycle News Magazin from Great Britain has a review on our Neotec. And it seems they like it.

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Finally Tom on top of the podium

Posted on May 21, 2012 by roebbeling

Luethi on the podium. Photo: Nico Schneider
In the difficult conditions during the Le Mans GP, Shoei rider Tom Luethi proofed his experience and finally managed to climb the top position off the Moto2 podium. Hope to see you there more often. Great performance, congratulation, Tom…

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Aubert back to winning ways in Portugal

Posted on May 17, 2012 by roebbeling

SHOEI sponsored Enduro-rider Johnny Aubert firmly stamped his authority on day one of the fourth round of the Enduro World Championship in Enduro 2 in Portugal. Making a fast start to the morning, the KTM rider quickly opened up a ten-second lead at the end of lap two. Fastest on the Cross Test, Aubert maintained his [...]

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Video with a surprise ending…

Posted on May 16, 2012 by roebbeling

Looking at the quality of this video, it was taken before the VHS era. But no matter of the quality, the ending is quite surprising. Rider is Yoshiaki Nomoto, I believe…

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Todd Potter wins X-Fighters

Posted on May 15, 2012 by roebbeling

Shoei rider Todd Potter wins the epic Red Bull X-Fighters in Glen Hellen Raceway, California. Must be an incredible feeling winning in front of the home crowd! Congratulations…

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Take a ride…

Posted on May 7, 2012 by roebbeling

German TV commentator, Ex MotoGP rider, Shoei family member Alex Hofmann takes us on a lap in Jerez on his Aprilia RSV4. Sorry, his comments are in German. I wish he would just let the RSV do the talking…
 

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Laverty on the podium in the chaos of Monza

Posted on May 7, 2012 by roebbeling

Eugene Laverty Photo: Nico Schneider
Eugene managed to keep cool (thanx to his helmet…) in the chaos of Monza. He finished 3rd in the second race, after the 1st race was cancelled.

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