Since 1958, the Joint stock Japanese company Shoei has been producing quality motorcycle helmets. The company’s roots go back to the discovery of Kamata Polyester in 1954, when the first helmets were produced mainly for the use in the construction industry. 1960 marked the year when Shoei’s founder, Eitaro Kamata began manufacturing helmets for the motorcycle racing sector.
Headquartered in Taito, Tokyo, Japan, the factory produces each shoei motorcycle helmet to meet the Japanese Industrial standard which includes guidelines for classifying and numbering. The Honda Motor Company adopted the Shoei helmets as their “genuine” helmets in 1965. This very much increased the popularity and availability of the Shoei motorcycle helmets. Due to expansion, the currently operative factory in Iwate was built in 1989. Continue reading ‘Shoei Motorcycle Helmets – Product of the Year’ »