Thanks a lot! A useful video at last! Compared to all that "reviews" where they try to sell the helmet, you did a great job with showing the value in the longer REALISTIC! use. Great Job!
Got it as my first helmet, then sold it and now i got second the same for gopro and new rpha 1 for non go pro use. Love the rpha 11, one of the best i ever got. 🎉
thanks for your review it was very helpful, I was going to buy one but after watching another review I was not sure, it was mentioned it was a race /track day helmet. I ride a rocket 3 would you feel it would be suitable for a cruiser and how do you find the noise, thanks
Although it is the top range helmet from HJC line up and yes it is used for race/track, I would still say that it is a helmet you can use daily (which I do), the noise levels wise it decent, it's not super quiet, but also not annoyingly loud.. If you get the matte colour versions it probably suits the cruiser better than flashy race graphics.. Happy shopping!
@@thesighbored seems like it. Hahaha my Ls2 helmet is around 2 or 3 yrs as well but it has so many deep cuts on the paint, the liner is kinda funky as well. Might need to change soon. It's also the wrong head shape.
I got issue with the cheek pads emergency (red tabs inside). It always slide off from the pads whenever I took out my helmet. And gotta put it back in every time. To solve the issues, I just tape it (upper part) where it suppose to be removed when in an emergency. Not much but it does help slightly. That's the only issue I had. Overall 2 thumbs up.
Why did it come loose, did you use the emergency tabs before? I think those tabs are like a one time use, since normally no one will reuse a helmet that had been in an emergency situation after that.. If you didn't use it before, perhaps talking to HJC dealer might help sort the pads issue..
The issue is between the Tabs and cheek pads connections. It easily slide of from the cheek pads (plastic where the tabs slides on and out). And what the dealership said was, "You could put a bit of superglue (a drop) between the Tabs and cheek pads to prevent it from sliding off" I don't want to take the chances so I just tape it instead.
Is it the same with the RPHA 11 pro? I'm confused with the naming. Here in my area they sell RPHA 11 no pro in the name and also RPHA 70 no st in the name.
Not that I noticed.. Noise is average, but for long distance better if use ear plugs.. I have done a few trips and kept forgetting to bring the plugs, bearable but would be more comfortable if I had the plugs.. Thanks for viewing!
@@thesighbored From a safety standpoint your helmet should be tight if it is so tight that you can't wear it then it is the wrong size and or head shape. Yes there is some breaking in but if that foam is soaking up sweat and being compressed over years it is no longer functioning as it should which means it's not going to properly protect you in a crash also the cheek pads from all sizes fit in all the shells of this helmet so if you bought a large and it's too tight then buy some x large pads they will give you extra room and still function properly, please do this at least. In the end it's your helmet and ultimately your head I'm not arguing or telling you what to do I just want you and everyone else to be safe out there
Just bought it 2 months ago after watch review from revzilla.not really heavy compare to any open face like kyt arc.value for money and it performed well.
How does the TTC fit for you. For my case, the TTC M size fits a little loose, I wear S for RPHA11 but I think M would be fine for me. So I don't see any reason to up the size, best if you can try at the shop to know how the size fits and feels.
It's a custom made mount, there's no link for it but you can find the shop that did it, just look for RPHA11 motovlog setup on the channel, details are in that video description..
Noise level is fair, it's not quiet and it's not too loud. If you are going to use it for long duration at higher speeds definitely wear ear plugs. Otherwise for regular daily commute and short trips I don't use ear plugs with this helmet.
The RPHA 70 ST and the RPHA11 share the same visor, so you can buy a smoked RPHA11 visor and fit it onto your 70. Check with your HJC dealer about getting the smoked or tinted visor..
I leave the top vents open but chin ones are fully closed.. I don't feel such airflow over my face.. Is it coming up from under the chin bar? Do you use the chin skirt?
@@thesighbored So I just tested helmet with hair dryer, airflow is coming from place where visor is touching rubber seal, when closed. When I push visor with my hand it stops.
Looks like you got a bad visor rubber seal around the visor.. Try make sure the visor is properly installed, if the gap is still there need a replacement seal can check with the dealer and see..
@@thesighbored Just experimented with those visor screws and I think I fixed the problem. Will wait for better weather to test helmet. Thank you for advice! ;)
It's not that dark compared to some of the other brands, with street lights it's still OK visibility, but without street lights, will be hard to see clearly. Also depends on each person, some can tolerate the low light but some cannot.
Brother, I am asking you about the HJC RPHA 11 Size. Is there any seller who sell this type of HJC helmet on SIZE S (small) ? Because, I have got a problem when I am looking the size that I want it (SIZE S / SMALL SIZE) at Online Shop there is no any merchant sell that size.. They only sell just 3 sizes, M - L - XL.
Hi, yes there must be S size available, maybe those seller did not take S or finish stock for S. Unfortunately I don't know of online seller for HJC, but if you go to website like Mudah.my (Malaysia) you can see S size for sale.. Try to find the authorised distributor for your country to ask..
I believe the sizing is pretty much OK not counting unusual head shape.. Personally took S but M would have been fine too because my measurement is literally on the dot between end of S and beginning of M..
If you get those tear-off strips like those they use in races maybe might help but other than that I don't think there's any way to avoid the stone chips, replace the visor if it is too chipped.. Better the vid or take the hit than your face/eyes..
How do the pads break in? I'm between medium and large. I need a little break in for the medium, but too much and the large would be sloppy. (I currently wear a shoei x12, medium, loosened up a lot with wear and fits perfect now.)
Not impressed with the wear and tear honestly. My other HJC helmet (a cheaper one) is like 3 years old and shows no signs of wear. Do you use it every day?
@@thesighbored applying synthetic/PU leather below to prevent the helmet slides off from surface especially when you place it on top of fuel tank and also 'attempt' preventing water soaking up from the fabric liner.
@@thesighbored That is manufacturing flaws you cant do anything about it but one thing you can try is try getting black shoe polish to apply on it see if it works. I have PU leather shoe or rather fake leather shoe having the surface peeling and these black shoe polish (liquid) like Kiwi brand will apply the dye on it and does a pretty good job and of course required to apply from time to time. The product cost couple ringgit maybe you can give it a try.
Berat dia agak standard, kalau tak silap ada brand lain yang ringan sikit, ataupun yang jenis carbon fiber akan ringan sikit. Tapi berat asal helmet ni tak berat sangat..
Bro, saya udah nyari yang jual HJC RPHA 11 ukuran S kok susah sekali yah di toko online . Apa HJC RPHA 11 hanya menyediakan ukuran M, L , dan XL saja? Coba dibalas bro, soalnya mau beli HJC tapi ukuran lingkar kepala saya 55cm. Dan cocoknya helm nya di SIZE S.
I didn't expect the train to be so loud.. I've reported them to the police so they get fined for loud exhaust.. Hahahaha just an inside joke if you are in Malaysia you'll get it.
Thanks a lot! A useful video at last! Compared to all that "reviews" where they try to sell the helmet, you did a great job with showing the value in the longer REALISTIC! use. Great Job!
Glad it was helpful for you, thanks for viewing!
Got it as my first helmet, then sold it and now i got second the same for gopro and new rpha 1 for non go pro use. Love the rpha 11, one of the best i ever got. 🎉
Glad to see you are really happy with your RPHA11!
#HJC
#RPHA11
hope their RnD department watching this video as their enhancement plan in future.
Yup hopefully they next model will be even better with the improvements.
My rpha 11 venom edition used around 1 year，nt frequently used but still in very good condition. Just the cheek padding start become softer only
Very good honest review man. Thank you for your info and uploading. It really helps a lot to hear a real experience review. 👍
Glad it was informative for you, thanks for viewing!
Thank you bro for good review for this brand. I gonna get one after i see your videos.. Nice! Keep it up!
Enjoy your RPHA11.. Thanks for viewing!
thanks for your review it was very helpful, I was going to buy one but after watching another review I was not sure, it was mentioned it was a race /track day helmet. I ride a rocket 3 would you feel it would be suitable for a cruiser and how do you find the noise, thanks
Although it is the top range helmet from HJC line up and yes it is used for race/track, I would still say that it is a helmet you can use daily (which I do), the noise levels wise it decent, it's not super quiet, but also not annoyingly loud.. If you get the matte colour versions it probably suits the cruiser better than flashy race graphics.. Happy shopping!
I was just thinking of asking you for a long term review and here you are. Haha great video as always bro! 👍
Haha, I read your mind before you even knew it.. LOL..
@@thesighbored seems like it. Hahaha my Ls2 helmet is around 2 or 3 yrs as well but it has so many deep cuts on the paint, the liner is kinda funky as well. Might need to change soon. It's also the wrong head shape.
Go check it out..
I got issue with the cheek pads emergency (red tabs inside). It always slide off from the pads whenever I took out my helmet. And gotta put it back in every time. To solve the issues, I just tape it (upper part) where it suppose to be removed when in an emergency. Not much but it does help slightly. That's the only issue I had. Overall 2 thumbs up.
Why did it come loose, did you use the emergency tabs before? I think those tabs are like a one time use, since normally no one will reuse a helmet that had been in an emergency situation after that.. If you didn't use it before, perhaps talking to HJC dealer might help sort the pads issue..
The issue is between the Tabs and cheek pads connections. It easily slide of from the cheek pads (plastic where the tabs slides on and out).
And what the dealership said was, "You could put a bit of superglue (a drop) between the Tabs and cheek pads to prevent it from sliding off"
I don't want to take the chances so I just tape it instead.
Well if it works, it works! Hopefully it's good for you now
Is it the same with the RPHA 11 pro? I'm confused with the naming. Here in my area they sell RPHA 11 no pro in the name and also RPHA 70 no st in the name.
From my understanding they are the same for 11 and 11 Pro.
Hey man, nice vid.. Does your rpha 11 also makes a lot of noise when you are tucked?
Not that I noticed.. Noise is average, but for long distance better if use ear plugs.. I have done a few trips and kept forgetting to bring the plugs, bearable but would be more comfortable if I had the plugs.. Thanks for viewing!
You know, you can and should replace those cheek pads for about 30 bucks. I replaced mine and my rpha 11 felt brand new again.
It actually feels better worn it for me, otherwise it will be real tight again like when it was new out of the box.. :)
@@thesighbored From a safety standpoint your helmet should be tight if it is so tight that you can't wear it then it is the wrong size and or head shape. Yes there is some breaking in but if that foam is soaking up sweat and being compressed over years it is no longer functioning as it should which means it's not going to properly protect you in a crash also the cheek pads from all sizes fit in all the shells of this helmet so if you bought a large and it's too tight then buy some x large pads they will give you extra room and still function properly, please do this at least. In the end it's your helmet and ultimately your head I'm not arguing or telling you what to do I just want you and everyone else to be safe out there
Just bought it 2 months ago after watch review from revzilla.not really heavy compare to any open face like kyt arc.value for money and it performed well.
Question... RevZilla says to order 1 size bigger, did you order your usual size or go up a size?
@@john.pado2336 yes 1 size up. Got xL. Compare to arai and shoei my size is L.
@@zulzool85 THANKS!!!!!!!!
@@john.pado2336 welcome bro.
@@zulzool85 I was able to try on the RPHA 11 in Med and the Lrg DEFINITELY felt a lil better.
Can you do a long term review for the RPHA70? Specially the sunvisor if it works perfectly after long time of usage
Unfortunately I do not use the RPHA70 for long term so I don't have a unit to show or review on.
Did you buy the RPHA 70? I'm thinking about buying it. Do you like it, if you have bought it?
Sorry I didn't buy the RPHA 70, I just tried it out & reviewed it..
Hi.
I wore size M for KYT TT coarse.
Should I go 1 size up for RPHA 11 as per advised by Rezvilla?
How does the TTC fit for you. For my case, the TTC M size fits a little loose, I wear S for RPHA11 but I think M would be fine for me. So I don't see any reason to up the size, best if you can try at the shop to know how the size fits and feels.
Tnx , nice video.
Which cam holder is that?
It's a custom made holder, you can see more of it in the review video of that holder on the channel.. Thanks for viewing!
Can you please link the helmet mount you are using
It's a custom made mount, there's no link for it but you can find the shop that did it, just look for RPHA11 motovlog setup on the channel, details are in that video description..
@@thesighbored thanks bro
How is the wind noise on the RPHA 11 ? I am thinking of buying one
Noise level is fair, it's not quiet and it's not too loud. If you are going to use it for long duration at higher speeds definitely wear ear plugs. Otherwise for regular daily commute and short trips I don't use ear plugs with this helmet.
If I wear a thin balaclava, I can’t get either of my helmets on. Should you go to a smaller size or should I size up?
If you can't wear your helmet at it's current size at all I think getting a smaller size is not a possibility?
thanks man! just in time as im going to buy my 2nd helmet.
Happy shopping!
u found a perfect place to record a video. nice halmet btw.
😂 Wasn't expecting the train to be so on time usually they're delayed 😂
I got the HJC RPHA 70 ST Helmet and I hate the clear face shield, can I buy the Face Shield you have and have it work for my helmet ?
The RPHA 70 ST and the RPHA11 share the same visor, so you can buy a smoked RPHA11 visor and fit it onto your 70. Check with your HJC dealer about getting the smoked or tinted visor..
I am using rpha 11, and I can feel airflow on my eyes and face with closed visor and all vents closed. Do you have this problem?
I leave the top vents open but chin ones are fully closed.. I don't feel such airflow over my face.. Is it coming up from under the chin bar? Do you use the chin skirt?
@@thesighbored So I just tested helmet with hair dryer, airflow is coming from place where visor is touching rubber seal, when closed. When I push visor with my hand it stops.
Looks like you got a bad visor rubber seal around the visor.. Try make sure the visor is properly installed, if the gap is still there need a replacement seal can check with the dealer and see..
@@thesighbored Just experimented with those visor screws and I think I fixed the problem. Will wait for better weather to test helmet. Thank you for advice! ;)
May i know the visibility of the dark visor during night? Its ok or not?
It's not that dark compared to some of the other brands, with street lights it's still OK visibility, but without street lights, will be hard to see clearly. Also depends on each person, some can tolerate the low light but some cannot.
Brother, I am asking you about the HJC RPHA 11 Size.
Is there any seller who sell this type of HJC helmet on SIZE S (small) ? Because, I have got a problem when I am looking the size that I want it (SIZE S / SMALL SIZE) at Online Shop there is no any merchant sell that size..
They only sell just 3 sizes, M - L - XL.
Hi, yes there must be S size available, maybe those seller did not take S or finish stock for S. Unfortunately I don't know of online seller for HJC, but if you go to website like Mudah.my (Malaysia) you can see S size for sale.. Try to find the authorised distributor for your country to ask..
I don’t recall, does it fit true to size or did you go one size up?
I believe the sizing is pretty much OK not counting unusual head shape.. Personally took S but M would have been fine too because my measurement is literally on the dot between end of S and beginning of M..
@@thesighbored thank you for feedback. Great in-depth video
Thanks for viewing 😁
can u show us how you mounted your gopro?
Yes there's a video for it on the channel.. Search RPHA11 custom mount should get you to it..
im into the bike... zx6r.. fast enough? upgrading from duke 390
Yes
It's fast enough for me.. :)
i try my friend rabbit. berani takat gear 4 je.hahaha..ok tq for respond
Does this go with a naked bike?
Great review. How is the ventilation?
It vents OK, not like you can feel the air blow over your face or head but it's not stuffy either..
Any product that you could apply to avoid stones marks???
If you get those tear-off strips like those they use in races maybe might help but other than that I don't think there's any way to avoid the stone chips, replace the visor if it is too chipped.. Better the vid or take the hit than your face/eyes..
How do the pads break in? I'm between medium and large. I need a little break in for the medium, but too much and the large would be sloppy. (I currently wear a shoei x12, medium, loosened up a lot with wear and fits perfect now.)
The pads have softened up a little but not by a lot, I would say maybe around 1-2mm looser than brand new probably.
Not impressed with the wear and tear honestly. My other HJC helmet (a cheaper one) is like 3 years old and shows no signs of wear. Do you use it every day?
Pretty much daily, the fake leather lining/coating material are always the first to fail, I don't even know why they need it.
@@thesighbored applying synthetic/PU leather below to prevent the helmet slides off from surface especially when you place it on top of fuel tank and also 'attempt' preventing water soaking up from the fabric liner.
Well, still I believe there are other materials they can use, without having such issues of crumbling apart so quickly.
@@thesighbored That is manufacturing flaws you cant do anything about it but one thing you can try is try getting black shoe polish to apply on it see if it works. I have PU leather shoe or rather fake leather shoe having the surface peeling and these black shoe polish (liquid) like Kiwi brand will apply the dye on it and does a pretty good job and of course required to apply from time to time. The product cost couple ringgit maybe you can give it a try.
Please try wipe the surface with damp cloth after the polish dried see if it waterproof. You do not want the dye leave stains to your shirt or jacket.
Bro what is your tank grip name or brand?
It's Techspec brand.
@@thesighbored Thank you
Is it ECE AND DOT APPROVED?? PLZ GUIDE ME BRO....I WANA GET IT
It is ECE rated.. DOT/SNELL is the US safety standard & I believe for their models sold in US will be approved for those standards.
Bro.. rpha11 vs arai rx7x..yang mna lebih kedap bunyi,ringan dan stabil high speed?
Susah saya nak compare sebab belum lagi try helmet Arai.. 😅 Maaf ya..
Ok bro..tp rpha 11 ni mmg ringan la kan?
Berat dia agak standard, kalau tak silap ada brand lain yang ringan sikit, ataupun yang jenis carbon fiber akan ringan sikit. Tapi berat asal helmet ni tak berat sangat..
Ok tuan .tqvm...
Is hcj 11 rpha same helmet as hcj 11 rpha pro?
From my understanding they are the same.
@@thesighbored Yeah found out just now :D Went to hjc site and there is no such thing as rpha 11 pro just rpha 11
@@Gggg-xo9bk I thought they was one called "Pro" www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/hjc-rpha-11-pro-riberte-helmet
hey thats my same exact model!
for ur V4...Right...?
Bro, saya udah nyari yang jual HJC RPHA 11 ukuran S kok susah sekali yah di toko online . Apa HJC RPHA 11 hanya menyediakan ukuran M, L , dan XL saja?
Coba dibalas bro, soalnya mau beli HJC tapi ukuran lingkar kepala saya 55cm. Dan cocoknya helm nya di SIZE S.
Ukuran S sepatutnya ada, mungkin penjual tidak ambil stok untuk S atau dah habis jual S, cuba tanya pengedar rasmi HJC di negara anda..
Nice review but could you have picked a louder spot
I didn't expect the train to be so loud.. I've reported them to the police so they get fined for loud exhaust.. Hahahaha just an inside joke if you are in Malaysia you'll get it.
I have an idea!
Lets go stand under a highway bridge with loads of back ground noise and do a video 🙄
It's a monorail track above, and I wasn't expecting it to be that noisy..
✌🏻
Thanks for viewing
damn your head pad reminds me how dirty my housekeeper bed was.
Wear & tear won't make it look brand new even if you wash it often
Wer ein Review auf Deutsch von diesem Helm will kann gerne auf meinem Channel vorbeischauen
Must be a knock off
Nope, it's not.