I'm wondering if the X-12 is just loud or louder than the X-11? That was the appeal of the RF-1000 for so long, because the X11 was too fricken loud for non-dedicated track time, at least all the Shoei guys I know.
I'd like an X if they addressed this issue, which I am hoping they have since they are giving it a new model name (number).
Suomy is still my favorite. I had to get rid of a solid black Spec1R last week as it was just too tight for my wife to ride with. I thought it would make a great base for a custom paint job, but in the end if you can't use it, why have it when someone else needs it. My Suomy Extreme Dragon should be here this week, will be a display helmet mostly... just too badass looking to mess up with rock chips.