The Shoei X-14 is awesome and now my current helmet. The Pista GP R is a great helmet as well but I sold it. Pista Pros: -It’s the sexiest looking helmet on the market -Great FOV top to bottom Pista Cons -Loud AF and it comes with earplugs -Top vents use rubber plugs and can easily be lost -Chin Curtain is too small and still allows wind into the helmet. -Visor only has two position, full open or closed X-14 Pros: -great field of vision but I feel the X-14 is better than the Pista side to side. -Visor has multiple positions -Chin curtain is huge and also has a chin deflector to further keep the wind out -Sexy looking as well -Vents EVERYWHERE X-14 Cons: -Also loud AF
Always have used top Shoeis and have for over 30 yrs. I have em hanging from the garage wall over the years. Absolutely love the current X14 and have used it for almost 5 yrs now and ready for another soon. Fit, light, ventilation, visibility, aero, ease of cleaning all tops.... Works great from everything I own from sportbikes, Harleys and ADVs.... 👍 I like Arais also, but my square blockhead has always fit in Shoeis better.
I just bought the Shoei RF 1200. I realized my local bike shop that I was trying to support by buy from their store and not the internet led me to believe the overprice I paid for the RF 1200 was a great helmet instead of telling me about the updated 1400 helmet. After educating myself on the helmets, I wish I would have bought the Bell helmet. It would have been worth the extra money.
IMO most dealers are not amazing at selling gear or aftermarket parts. The should focus on the sale and service of the units. Service is where the money is at if you are good at it. - Van
Ur better off with the rf1200, it's lighter and still an amazing lid. One of the most comfortable helmets out there. To finish it off purchase the photochromatic visor and ur sorted for whatever weather u get. P.s. I've loads of expensive helmets from various brands and still revert back to my trusty rf1200
Have the Bell Racestar. Only my 2nd helmet, so not allot of experience, but I can vouch for everything stated here. Very snug but appropriately so. Does become noticeably snug after 1.5 hours or so. Pro-Tint shield is amazing. Fun to watch my riding posse fiddling around with sunglasses and shield changes while I chuckle and call them noobs. LOL
Im using right now a Arai Defiant-X, is very rounded compared with others Arai say is anti-snag if you have to roll in a crash, I found it very comfortable with tons of air circulation.
Sportbike Track Gear 7-8-$900 ok. $1700 for a lid your out of your mind. Schuberth, Arai, Shoei, Bell all my go to helmets. AGV and HJC are good too just don’t use those.
Column Wheel I agree it’s pricey but... SportBikeTrackGear didn’t make the price AGV did... they’re just a vendor. AGV is the one that needs to adjust their prices
I own rx7x and x14 and i agreed that x14 had more quality in term of detail and more expensive too in my country. But when come to fit, Arai's still the best IMO. Thanks for the great content
Great video Van. I own a few of the helmets on the table, AGV Corsa R, Shoei X14, and Arai Corsair X...They are all excellent lids, but my go to is Arai Corsair X for street riding, and AGV Corsa R for track days. I find that the Shoei X14 is also a great helmet for street, but have not used very much on track. I have the transition shield installed on that one so it's a bonus when you are on long ride and sun goes down.
Hi,I'm from the Caribbean and I'm new to the sportbike scene, just wanted to know which helmet you would recommend for everyday street commuting. Loving the videos and I've subscribed, keep up the good work
There are a ton of great options out there, really depends on the budget that you are working with. Take a look at the Scorpion helmets, they offer a ton of performance and sell for a fair price. Here is a link to them on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/scorpion-helmets/
@@chrishavener2566 This is my first real race helmet so I have no reference but what I CAN tell you is it is by far the lightest helmet I have ever owned. It is more quiet than my bulkier, heavier helmets too. I'm in Canada so there hasn't been too much riding weather and I haven't been to the track i it yet but will go as soon as they open up.
I’ve got both the AGV Pista RR and the shoei xspirit III. The AGV visor gives best view range. Wind noise is def a lot more on the Pista. You really need those ear plugs. Opening the visor with gloves on is less easy than on the Shoei and it only has 2 positions. Head shape also is slightly different… the Shoei fits me like a glove. The AGV less so. I think the AGV is less oval so to speak.
I’m not really your core demographic...older and more Cruiser/Urban retro rider but I really appreciate all the great information you provide. That said, I am curious what makes these a step above the mid range lids I tend to buy like my old Shoei RF’s? What am I really getting for that extra $2-300
The biggest difference is performance while riding and comfort. You can expect protection to be very similar. An example of this would be how well the Shoei X-14 performs in the wind. It has excellent aerodynamics which reduce fatigue and noise. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear thanks, that’s what I assumed but with all the marketing/sales and general mis-information out there it’s easy to get things twisted. All the more reason to enjoy guys like you who seem knowledgeable and sincere! I appreciate it. Cheers!
I can never wear Shoe. I’ve tried them all. I think I’m long oval because my old Signet was my favorite helmet. I currently wear Schuberth Modulars and the work for me also
If you had a good fit from the Signet odds are the Shoei will not fit you well. The Shoei is intermediate oval and the Signet is long oval. Not sure how the fit of the Schuberth helmets is at this point. - Van
Great video! Quick question - what kind of Arai helmet (black) is your buddy wearing at the beginning of the video while you are both next to each other on the bikes...
I ordered a Pista GP RR last week. My head measures 56,5 cm, so i am between the S and MS. I only tried on a Corsa R in size S and my nose nearly touched the front of the helmet. I hope the MS will fit better with the bigger shell. And i really like, that you can tune the fit on the Pista RR.
AGV's ECE is on the tag on the chin strap. Not a sticker. If helmets don't have the sticker, check the tags. You'll see E#. The number represents the country. My K-1 tag shows E3. Not that anyone's going to see this comment on an old video lol
Hey man I'm curious, what are you guys racing in? If you don't answer I'm going to assume Arai. To others I've had the Corsair 5 and X, and if you want a helmet that's great for street and track, that's it.
Looking for a corsair x. U think theyre worth the cash van? Compared to other helmets. I really like that they're FIM Certified and that they're comfortable. Added plus is the looks. Looks great.
hey Brian! let me start of by saying, another awesome review! I'm in the market for a new triumph street triple RS. mainly street riding and often occasional track days. I'm looking for the best safety gear possible, mainly the helmet. budget is irrelevant ( expensive gear is still cheaper then medical bills haha) and I'm stuck between the arai and shoei. Looks, ventilation and comfort are something i would like but my main and only priority is safety! what would you recommend??? (also open to other makes and models if you think are best)
I would give Shoei a slight edge over the Arai. While both are excellent helmets I feel the overall quality of the Shoei is industry leading. Max and I are both in Shoei helmets now. - Van
There is a helmet company with great racing legacy, missing from most USA made reviews, Schuberth. Isn't Schuberth imported in the States or do you think that SR2 isn't up there with the rest of them? Honest question. I got an SR2 to replace Arai Corsair RX7 and I'm very happy with the build quality, the air and the ergonomics, although I don't know if the safety is as good as Arai
@@sportbiketrackgear They had a thing planned for Daytona Bike weekend but don't know if that happened or not since didn't look into it. Something planned for the American Moto GP race as well. Maybe they are building it up and on their way. Anyway. Ewen someone as big as STG can't have all the brands in the world in their line up so it's not a competition or an issue. Love the reviews and content Much appreciated. Keep up the good work. I really have to buy something off you guys even thou I'm on the other side of the globe. Because... When ever I consider buying some bike gear and I look up reviews for it... 95% off the time it's " Hi I'm Brian Van from Sportsbike Track gear..." And the reviews are detailed and honest. So much respect.
Congrats, great content! Could you please consider always tell us where the helmets are made (eg: Arai in Japan; Shark in France and Portugal) and also if they are ECE approval (the least unupdated safety standards). Thanks.
Thanks for watching. Pretty sure we call out the cert for each of the helmets in this video. As for where they are made that is something we can look at adding in the future. - Van
I will tell everyone who reads this comment and give my opinion that I am not Japanese. I worked in the store and saw thousands of AGV helmets specifically all "TOP OF THE LINE" Helmets, Pista, Corsa, etc., etc. Yes, they are good in terms of aerodynamics, unusually beautiful and have more angle of vision in the Visor. So far everything is fine . The problem starts with the fact that you can bend the helmet with only your hands and I'm not a guy who practices in life, so a small question if I can bend the whole helmet with only my hands, what will happen in an accident flying at 130 kms or higher? And get smashed in the head? for me and im riding almost 10 years. Arai or shoei that's it.
These helmets have been on the market for several years now and crash tested many times. Each time I have seen a crashed one it did it's job and protected the rider. All of our riding is done at the race track. - Van
Great video..!! Although i have a question about sizing when it comes to the rx7…i wear a size S (55-56) on my RPHA 11….although my head measures at about 57.5cm….I’ve heard arai rx7s fit snug so would you recommend going for size M with the arai? Unfortunately I won’t have the opportunity to try out the helmet in stores and will be importing it from overseas
Do you have any experience with Airoh helmets (gp550s)? I find very little user info about these. weird since it's a well know brand in europe. kind off debating between the Airoh or HJC as a track helmet
They are not distributed here in the US so I am not familiar with them. That said the new HJC RPHA 1N is an outstanding track helmet. HJC has come a long way. - Van
i went to a local shop and they talked me down a size from what i was going to get. they have a lot of experience, go talk to your local retailer they know whats up.
I own two AGV's, 6 and 7yo , getting older and im looking at replacement options. Safety wise. Looking at arai and the bell racestar flex, which would you choose? The rotational force protection seems like it would be the better option, but you can't argue with arai's history.
IMO they are both excellent options and it would be hard to go wrong with either of them. If you see one in either brand you really like that is the way to go. Like I said they are both excellent. - Van
i have the shark race R pro carbon and i love it, looks sick and feels amazing for my fit, but have you tried the X-lite X-803 rs ultra carbon? looks insane aswell.:)
Chin bar length seems to be an issue for me. I have a AGV Pista now and if I pucker my lips, I touch the chin bar. The Drinking system would basically be a pacifier if I tried to use it. I had a Shoei X11 back in the day that fit great. Which of these models have longer chin bars?
The Arai Corsair-X, Shoei X-14 and Shark Race R Pro have the biggest gap for me in the chin bar area. The Scorpion EXO-R1 Air and HJC RPHA 11 Pro are similar to one another and had more than enough space for me. The Bell and the AGV's had my face closest to the chin bar. Hope this helps. - Van
The AGV pista gpr is an amazing helmet great air flow and the visor system feels the best of any helmet I have ever owned. Always need to ride with ear plugs
I like both but would say the Shoei has the best overall quality on the market. Max and I both wear the X-14. IMO LS2 is not even close to these two. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks for the response! I might be going with the race star because of that pro tint visor. I’ve owned a few Shoei and they fit great but I’m really liking the race star. Anything you might add to pull me towards the x-14?
Does AGV offer the red tinted visor that comes with the speciale GP RR as a stand alone product? Or is there any aftermarket visor that comes in that red iridium tint for the pista gp rr?
This is only done with the Pista GP helmets, all the other models have switched vents. They did this with the Pista because it was developed to be a race helmet with maximum ventilation. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thank you for taking the time to respond. Really appreciate your no none sense and straight forward common sense video production. Will be ordering from you soon my friend.
Some good info here, I’m in market for new helmet. I have Corsair V (pre R75) shape. I have a 61cm head (large head) . Tried newer shape Corsair R75 and I really struggle to get it in inside the helmet. Noticeably different fit and I’m worried it might bit be the right helmet for me now. Found the shoei xfourteen a bit easier on off and little more comfortable however not much room at mouth area. Any recommendations ?
If you have had the opportunity to try more than one helmet the best option will always be the one that offers the best fit. Some of the helmets I have are a little close in the mouth area. I know the X14 has a relief for your nose as they expect it to be tight there. IMO if it is not touching you are good to go. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks Van for response - spent and hour in the shop with the Arai on my head - made the call to go with it and haven’t looked back. It’s a bit of knack to get it on but once it’s on it’s snug and comfortable. Great videos keep em up 👍🏻
Hi sir i have few questions i hope its not annoying for you to answer... 1. Is the shoei x14 good for upright riding naked bike say monster 1200s? Can it also handle longer trips? 2 for a naked bike iser and occasional touring can the defiant x compete with the x14? Ty
Need someone’s expert opinion: I use to daily ride Arai’s Corsair-X comfortably in a small BUT after the break-in decided to step down to x-small for that really snug feel. Idk, maybe it’s their round shell that after awhile is just a bit too wide for me, can’t say. But I’ll admit that if I can get away with it I do prefer a sort of fitted feel on the road. Track days I switch between Schuberth’s SR2 or an AGV Pista GP RR both i wear in a size small. Of course, the SR2 has a SUPER TIGHT fit when coming on and off the dome which can be sort of a pain but it works because after break-in those really thick pads it came with do adjust and at speed that thing is ridiculously light and aerodynamic. I mean, you barely feel the helmet when in the tuck and there’s pretty much no neck strain. Well, in that regard they both are incredible helmets to ride in. Now, I’m looking at purchasing the Bell Race Star Flex DLX 2020 model mainly for the streets. Heard great things about it, and the reviews have peaked my attention. Now equipped with speaker pockets is certainly a plus especially when riding with the crew. But I’m stuck on sizing since I’ve seen some say that it runs big and others,... well,.. it’s confusing. I’ve never had a Bell helmet before, this will be my first. And since all the brick and mortars are essentially closed I can’t just go and try one on per ushe. So, honestly what do you think? Do Bell Race Star’s run big where going X-Small like my Arai would make sense or is a size Small the way to go? Also, might I add that I’m aware how Bell’s shells differ between the two sizes I’m pondering and as an average guy who’s athletic fit 5’10 170lbs soaking wet in boots that dreaded “mushroom effect” has never been my friend. Realizing any views expressed here are only opinions and not gospel still I gladly welcome all input. And, in advance, given our dilemma these days all the advice I can get here will be more than greatly valued.
I feel the Bell Race Star runs a little smaller than the Corsair-X does. Not enough for me to change from a medium to a small in the Corsair-X, just a bit tighter. To get the same fit from the Corsair-X I need to add thicker interior pads. For the Bell I would say go wit the same size you are wearing in the Pista. You should get a very similar fit. - Van
Brian sorry for the late comment but i really need help I’m going to purchase the pista futuro but I’m right on the edge I have a size 59.69 cm head circumference And I don’t know weather to go large or medium large Your help would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏼
IMO they would both be excellent on a cruiser. The aerodynamic performance of the X-14 is a bit better than the RF-1200 so it would preform a little better while on the bike. That said the RF-1200 is also an excellent helmet. For the RF-1400 I expect to see that in the fall of this year, could be delayed with the whole Coronapocolypse. - Van
X14 works great with cruisers. I use mine from my sportbikes, ADVs and Harleys (built streetglide and built Dyna Lowrider S). The aerodynamics work great on everything.
So I have 2 HJC rpha 11 helmets. Is there anything on this table that would justify moving to it from the HJC? I do track days and Live on 421 the snake. So Trees and tracks lol.
Safety and comfort IMO. I have 2 RPHA 11's too fwiw. Look up SHARP test ratings on the RPHA 11. People will say it's not apples to apples since helmets in the US are built differently to conform to DOT standards. That said, take out all the pads/liner in an RPHA 11. A ton of flex, shell looks super thin, and SHARP ratings are poor. Do the same thing with a Corsair X or X-14, it's easy to see the difference and the SHARP scores reflect that.
Not unless the helmets you have need to be replaced. The Sharp rating system is hard to rely on for US riders as the helmets are most often different from the ECE only versions of the same model. When it comes to shell flex there are crashes where that can be advantageous as the shell will help manage the impact better. Typically helmets built to the ECE standard have shells that flex more as compared to models with a Snell cert. The AGV Corsa, HJC RPHA 11 Pro, Shark Race R Pro all flex easier than Arai or Shoei do. End of the day it is important to remember the shell is only part of the equation when it comes to impact management. Hope this helps clarify. - Van
Take a look at the Shoei RF-1200 (dropping a sale tomorrow), the Scorpion EXO-R1 Air, The Bell Star MIPS DLX and the HJC RPHA 11 Pro. All are solid options. - Van
Yes I would say the Flex liner system is better than the traditional EPS with the MIPS slip plane. If you can swing the difference in price the Race Star is a better helmet for sure. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear hi can you indentify the brand of the helmet at your back it is at the last row. Its been centered with gold helmet and black and flame red helmet below agv k3 gothic i thick i have that helmet but the logo is gone i need to buy new lens and inner foams
Too 3-5 helmets you would use for road use on someone that doesn’t race or do track days but certainly appreciates the aesthetic, but is willing to give a little for comfort too. Give me as many suggestions as you’re willing to please and thank you
@@sportbiketrackgear and it is not at the same price, the X lite is much cheaper than the Agv's. It is also a motogp and Sbk official helmet. So it cant't be so bad that you rate a bell and not the X lite
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The Shoei X-14 is awesome and now my current helmet. The Pista GP R is a great helmet as well but I sold it.
Pista Pros:
-It’s the sexiest looking helmet on the market
-Great FOV top to bottom
Pista Cons
-Loud AF and it comes with earplugs
-Top vents use rubber plugs and can easily be lost
-Chin Curtain is too small and still allows wind into the helmet.
-Visor only has two position, full open or closed
X-14 Pros:
-great field of vision but I feel the X-14 is better than the Pista side to side.
-Visor has multiple positions
-Chin curtain is huge and also has a chin deflector to further keep the wind out
-Sexy looking as well
-Vents EVERYWHERE
X-14 Cons:
-Also loud AF
I would agree with everything you noted. To be fair any helmet that vents really well will typically be pretty loud. Best to wear ear plugs IMO. - Van
But is the RF 1400 also loud?
Probably the best ever helmet comparison and review ever...not even kidding
Thank you for that! I / we have worked our asses off on this to make it good. - Van
Always have used top Shoeis and have for over 30 yrs. I have em hanging from the garage wall over the years. Absolutely love the current X14 and have used it for almost 5 yrs now and ready for another soon. Fit, light, ventilation, visibility, aero, ease of cleaning all tops.... Works great from everything I own from sportbikes, Harleys and ADVs.... 👍
I like Arais also, but my square blockhead has always fit in Shoeis better.
They both make excellent helmets. Like you I am also getting a better fit from the Shoei. - Van
I just bought the Shoei RF 1200. I realized my local bike shop that I was trying to support by buy from their store and not the internet led me to believe the overprice I paid for the RF 1200 was a great helmet instead of telling me about the updated 1400 helmet. After educating myself on the helmets, I wish I would have bought the Bell helmet. It would have been worth the extra money.
IMO most dealers are not amazing at selling gear or aftermarket parts. The should focus on the sale and service of the units. Service is where the money is at if you are good at it. - Van
Ur better off with the rf1200, it's lighter and still an amazing lid. One of the most comfortable helmets out there. To finish it off purchase the photochromatic visor and ur sorted for whatever weather u get.
P.s. I've loads of expensive helmets from various brands and still revert back to my trusty rf1200
I just saw a video about the Shoei Helment Factory .. very impressive quality control standards and almost all hand made..
Like I said I feel Shoei has the best overall quality in the helmet industry. - Van
I own a Race R-pro (Tom Sykes replica) And it is indeed a very quiet helmet. and the fit is great. My fav helmet by far.
Crazy how quiet this helmet is for the amount of air it flows. - Van
Wish Shark would make helmets for oval heads again... they used to with the RSI? RSR, something like that
Have the Bell Racestar. Only my 2nd helmet, so not allot of experience, but I can vouch for everything stated here. Very snug but appropriately so. Does become noticeably snug after 1.5 hours or so. Pro-Tint shield is amazing. Fun to watch my riding posse fiddling around with sunglasses and shield changes while I chuckle and call them noobs. LOL
Thanks for taking the time to share your personal feedback. That ProTint Shield is just plain awesome. - Van
Great vid! By far the most informative I’ve found on RUclips!
Thank you. The plan is to do this again this offseason. - Van
Im using right now a Arai Defiant-X, is very rounded compared with others Arai say is anti-snag if you have to roll in a crash, I found it very comfortable with tons of air circulation.
For sure that is a great helmet! - Van
I would prefer Shoei helmet but if on the day of purchase I find that Hayden's Arai on the shelf, I'll definitely buy that....
Hard not to love the Nicky helmets for sure. - Van
In concussion. AGV is robbing you just cause Rossi uses it doesn't make it a good helmet FOR THE PRICE
Love the video keep.m coming
$1699 is a lot of money for a helmet IMO. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear 7-8-$900 ok. $1700 for a lid your out of your mind. Schuberth, Arai, Shoei, Bell all my go to helmets. AGV and HJC are good too just don’t use those.
Column Wheel I agree it’s pricey but... SportBikeTrackGear didn’t make the price AGV did... they’re just a vendor. AGV is the one that needs to adjust their prices
Got that SHOEI GT Air 2 amazing premium Helmut! Love it!🙌🏾
Thanks for sharing your feedback! - Van
I own rx7x and x14 and i agreed that x14 had more quality in term of detail and more expensive too in my country. But when come to fit, Arai's still the best IMO. Thanks for the great content
Thanks for watching and the kind words. - Van
I also have both but i like the fit of the x14 better. The rx7x is better for city riding while i prefer the x14 for highway rides
thanks for the knowledge, still going for the shoei X14
@Careless Whisper thanks 🙏🤙
It is a great helmet, amazing quality. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks for the good vids
@@sportbiketrackgear isn't the x spirit 3 much lighter?
Love these vids. They are some of the most helpful I have ever seen on RUclips.
Happy to hear you find them helpful an thank you for watching! - Van
Very interesting review, please change the link in the description because it's not the same list. Continue the great work!!!
Thanks for watching and the heads up! Link has been updated. - Van
Great video Van. I own a few of the helmets on the table, AGV Corsa R, Shoei X14, and Arai Corsair X...They are all excellent lids, but my go to is Arai Corsair X for street riding, and AGV Corsa R for track days. I find that the Shoei X14 is also a great helmet for street, but have not used very much on track. I have the transition shield installed on that one so it's a bonus when you are on long ride and sun goes down.
A fellow helmet collector! Those helmets are all amazing for sure. - Van
Hi,I'm from the Caribbean and I'm new to the sportbike scene, just wanted to know which helmet you would recommend for everyday street commuting. Loving the videos and I've subscribed, keep up the good work
There are a ton of great options out there, really depends on the budget that you are working with. Take a look at the Scorpion helmets, they offer a ton of performance and sell for a fair price. Here is a link to them on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/scorpion-helmets/
Love the Bell Race-Star. Had to go 1 up on it though and get the Pro-Star. New favorite helmet
For sure a great helmet! - Van
So how is it, have used bell alot.
@@chrishavener2566 This is my first real race helmet so I have no reference but what I CAN tell you is it is by far the lightest helmet I have ever owned. It is more quiet than my bulkier, heavier helmets too. I'm in Canada so there hasn't been too much riding weather and I haven't been to the track i it yet but will go as soon as they open up.
Sounds like the Arai Defiant-X should be the go to Arai model consdering its intermediate oval fit and 90% of riders use exactly that.
That helmet offers a great fit for sure. - Van
I’ve got both the AGV Pista RR and the shoei xspirit III.
The AGV visor gives best view range.
Wind noise is def a lot more on the Pista. You really need those ear plugs.
Opening the visor with gloves on is less easy than on the Shoei and it only has 2 positions.
Head shape also is slightly different… the Shoei fits me like a glove. The AGV less so. I think the AGV is less oval so to speak.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! - Van
But Amazon sells DOT helmets for $25 why would I buy an arai for $800?
Because I don't have a $25 head....
Blows my mind people actually buy that shit man! - Van
I remember that Bell (?) ad: "If you have a $25 head buy a $25 helmet"
🤣🤦🏽♂️
@@sportbiketrackgear on track or road it will LITERALLY blow the mind on someone's windshield or pavement 🤓
How much is your head worth
I’m not really your core demographic...older and more Cruiser/Urban retro rider but I really appreciate all the great information you provide. That said, I am curious what makes these a step above the mid range lids I tend to buy like my old Shoei RF’s? What am I really getting for that extra $2-300
The biggest difference is performance while riding and comfort. You can expect protection to be very similar. An example of this would be how well the Shoei X-14 performs in the wind. It has excellent aerodynamics which reduce fatigue and noise. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear thanks, that’s what I assumed but with all the marketing/sales and general mis-information out there it’s easy to get things twisted. All the more reason to enjoy guys like you who seem knowledgeable and sincere! I appreciate it. Cheers!
That Hayden replica... still gets to me that he's gone.
His untimely departure from this earth left a real void in American Roadracing for sure. God Bless you Nicky! - Van
I can never wear Shoe. I’ve tried them all. I think I’m long oval because my old Signet was my favorite helmet. I currently wear Schuberth Modulars and the work for me also
If you had a good fit from the Signet odds are the Shoei will not fit you well. The Shoei is intermediate oval and the Signet is long oval. Not sure how the fit of the Schuberth helmets is at this point. - Van
I have an Arai XD-4 Africa Twin, Corsair X CBR, Corsair X Nakasuga 2 and a Arai VX Pro 4 Nicky-7. Needless to say, I’m an Arai fanboy
Arai makes an amazing helmet for sure. - Van
Awesome review man, looking to buy my first bike and helmet, and this was helpfull as f***, thank you!
You are welcome and thanks for watching! - Van
Great video! Quick question - what kind of Arai helmet (black) is your buddy wearing at the beginning of the video while you are both next to each other on the bikes...
That is my Son Max and that was his Arai Vector 2 Helmet. - Van
Awesome job explaining these helmets. Thank you
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Hello there , I would like to know if you sell screws on the corsa R ‘s spoiler?mine are broken.thanks STg ,btw your vlog is very informative.
AGV Corsa / Pista Rear Spoiler
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/agv-pista-rear-spoiler/
You really have great segments of video!
Thanks for watching! - Van
I ordered a Pista GP RR last week. My head measures 56,5 cm, so i am between the S and MS. I only tried on a Corsa R in size S and my nose nearly touched the front of the helmet. I hope the MS will fit better with the bigger shell. And i really like, that you can tune the fit on the Pista RR.
The adjustable fit is a great concept and should allow you to get the fit you need from the MS if it is not what you want out of the box. - Van
How do you like it? How loud is it?
AGV's ECE is on the tag on the chin strap. Not a sticker. If helmets don't have the sticker, check the tags. You'll see E#. The number represents the country. My K-1 tag shows E3. Not that anyone's going to see this comment on an old video lol
IMO they should have a sticker as well. Thanks for sharing. - Van
I do know what helmet to upgrade to, I want the most protective and quiet helmet that will fit for sport riding on the street
Take a look at the Shark Race R Pro. That is the most quiet, well venting helmet on the market. - Van
Great video as always. Thank you
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Hey man I'm curious, what are you guys racing in? If you don't answer I'm going to assume Arai. To others I've had the Corsair 5 and X, and if you want a helmet that's great for street and track, that's it.
Max and I are both wearing the Shoei X-14 helmet now. End of the day we both got a better fit from the Shoei as compared to the Arai. - Van
Looking for a corsair x. U think theyre worth the cash van? Compared to other helmets. I really like that they're FIM Certified and that they're comfortable. Added plus is the looks. Looks great.
Yes I think the Arai helmets are worth the price tag. One of the very best in the world. - Van
hey Brian! let me start of by saying, another awesome review! I'm in the market for a new triumph street triple RS. mainly street riding and often occasional track days. I'm looking for the best safety gear possible, mainly the helmet. budget is irrelevant ( expensive gear is still cheaper then medical bills haha) and I'm stuck between the arai and shoei. Looks, ventilation and comfort are something i would like but my main and only priority is safety! what would you recommend??? (also open to other makes and models if you think are best)
I would give Shoei a slight edge over the Arai. While both are excellent helmets I feel the overall quality of the Shoei is industry leading. Max and I are both in Shoei helmets now. - Van
There is a helmet company with great racing legacy, missing from most USA made reviews, Schuberth. Isn't Schuberth imported in the States or do you think that SR2 isn't up there with the rest of them? Honest question. I got an SR2 to replace Arai Corsair RX7 and I'm very happy with the build quality, the air and the ergonomics, although I don't know if the safety is as good as Arai
We do not do much with Schuberth so we did not include them in this. - Van
Shoes X-Fourteen 🔥
One of the best helmets in the world for sure. - Van
Still gonna stay with the xlite 803 carbon 🤟🏻
Suony SR-GP.
Lighter than any of those.
Good enough for Dovizoso and Hickman.
Good for me.
I do not believe Suomy is distributed here in the US at this time. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear
They had a thing planned for Daytona Bike weekend but don't know if that happened or not since didn't look into it.
Something planned for the American Moto GP race as well.
Maybe they are building it up and on their way.
Anyway.
Ewen someone as big as STG can't have all the brands in the world in their line up so it's not a competition or an issue.
Love the reviews and content
Much appreciated.
Keep up the good work.
I really have to buy something off you guys even thou I'm on the other side of the globe.
Because...
When ever I consider buying some bike gear and I look up reviews for it... 95% off the time it's " Hi I'm Brian Van from Sportsbike Track gear..."
And the reviews are detailed and honest.
So much respect.
Congrats, great content! Could you please consider always tell us where the helmets are made (eg: Arai in Japan; Shark in France and Portugal) and also if they are ECE approval (the least unupdated safety standards). Thanks.
Thanks for watching. Pretty sure we call out the cert for each of the helmets in this video. As for where they are made that is something we can look at adding in the future. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks.
I will tell everyone who reads this comment and give my opinion that I am not Japanese.
I worked in the store and saw thousands of AGV helmets specifically all "TOP OF THE LINE"
Helmets, Pista, Corsa, etc., etc.
Yes, they are good in terms of aerodynamics, unusually beautiful and have more angle of vision in the Visor.
So far everything is fine .
The problem starts with the fact that you can bend the helmet with only your hands and I'm not a guy who practices in life, so a small question if I can bend the whole helmet with only my hands, what will happen in an accident flying at 130 kms or higher? And get smashed in the head?
for me and im riding almost 10 years.
Arai or shoei that's it.
These helmets have been on the market for several years now and crash tested many times. Each time I have seen a crashed one it did it's job and protected the rider. All of our riding is done at the race track. - Van
Great video..!! Although i have a question about sizing when it comes to the rx7…i wear a size S (55-56) on my RPHA 11….although my head measures at about 57.5cm….I’ve heard arai rx7s fit snug so would you recommend going for size M with the arai? Unfortunately I won’t have the opportunity to try out the helmet in stores and will be importing it from overseas
I find RPHA 11 to run just a touch to the generous side. For the Arai at 57.5 I would suggest the medium. - Van
Do you have any experience with Airoh helmets (gp550s)? I find very little user info about these. weird since it's a well know brand in europe.
kind off debating between the Airoh or HJC as a track helmet
They are not distributed here in the US so I am not familiar with them. That said the new HJC RPHA 1N is an outstanding track helmet. HJC has come a long way. - Van
LS2 Thunder Carbon has FIM certification. Doesn't get much better than that.
Every helmet on this table is better than an LS2. We sold them for a short period and stopped. Better options out there. - Van
i went to a local shop and they talked me down a size from what i was going to get. they have a lot of experience, go talk to your local retailer they know whats up.
Most people buy a helmet that is one size too large. - Van
I own two AGV's, 6 and 7yo , getting older and im looking at replacement options. Safety wise. Looking at arai and the bell racestar flex, which would you choose? The rotational force protection seems like it would be the better option, but you can't argue with arai's history.
IMO they are both excellent options and it would be hard to go wrong with either of them. If you see one in either brand you really like that is the way to go. Like I said they are both excellent. - Van
i have the shark race R pro carbon and i love it, looks sick and feels amazing for my fit, but have you tried the X-lite X-803 rs ultra carbon? looks insane aswell.:)
I have not had the chance to ride in the X-Lite yet. Hoping to get that done this spring. - Van
Race r pro carbon is the way to go ...👍🏍
I have goten the x-lite X-803 rs ultra carbon now😂. Love it, but yes ther was NO reson to switch just love the looks of the RS🔥
i love my shoei xspirit3/xfourteen its an amazing helmet
One of the best in the world for sure. - Van
Since the Pista and Corsa are up there, why not include the Arai Corsair rc along with the regular Corsair X?
Because $4000 for a helmet is way over the top IMO. - Van
Chin bar length seems to be an issue for me. I have a AGV Pista now and if I pucker my lips, I touch the chin bar. The Drinking system would basically be a pacifier if I tried to use it. I had a Shoei X11 back in the day that fit great. Which of these models have longer chin bars?
The Arai Corsair-X, Shoei X-14 and Shark Race R Pro have the biggest gap for me in the chin bar area. The Scorpion EXO-R1 Air and HJC RPHA 11 Pro are similar to one another and had more than enough space for me. The Bell and the AGV's had my face closest to the chin bar. Hope this helps. - Van
Just save up and buy the most expensive badass helmet on that table - you’ll be the boss at the next bike meetup guaranteed.
I would say buy the one that makes the most sense for you. - Van
The AGV pista gpr is an amazing helmet great air flow and the visor system feels the best of any helmet I have ever owned.
Always need to ride with ear plugs
It is for sure an excellent helmet. - Van
I’m looking at the Bell Race Star and Shoei X 14. Which one would be a better buy?
Also, any reviews of the LS2 carbon helmet?
Thanks!
I like both but would say the Shoei has the best overall quality on the market. Max and I both wear the X-14. IMO LS2 is not even close to these two. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks for the response! I might be going with the race star because of that pro tint visor.
I’ve owned a few Shoei and they fit great but I’m really liking the race star. Anything you might add to pull me towards the x-14?
I'm in love with that yellow helmet on the right with the gold visor could U please tell me what that one is???❤❤❤
That is an old Icon Airmada that was discontinued a long time ago unfortunately. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear wow thanks so much for the comment! Looks so cool 🥰 amazing how there is really a helmet for everyone ❤️
Does AGV offer the red tinted visor that comes with the speciale GP RR as a stand alone product? Or is there any aftermarket visor that comes in that red iridium tint for the pista gp rr?
Our AGV distributor does not offer that shield. - Van
I am thinking of getting a Bell race star DLX 6 shell sizes you say Van! I have a 57 cm head circumference Sam as you what size do you where?
You would be a size medium in the Star helmets. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks Van!
would love to hear ur opinion on this. Would you still buy a more ish helmet even if only DOT certified?
My preference is to ride in a Snell or ECE certified helmet. - Van
Shark helmets are awesome, frenchies got it right
For sure Shark makes a great helmet. The Race R Pro is one of my favorites. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear I got the race r pro carbon, from you , couldn't be happier, lightweight and super quiet
Any reason you did not talked about modular helmets though they are dot certified?
I am not a modular helmet user so I don't really have a lot to offer on that category. - Van
So front to back ur 12.5 inch an side to side 12 would be that round oval? Or intermediate oval?
I would call that round oval. - Van
Theses seem nice I prefer Ruroc Altlas 2.0 core or a diablo.
I have never seen either of the helmets. - Van
Why do agv helmets have open vents ? Is there any reason why they didnt made their vents closable?
This is only done with the Pista GP helmets, all the other models have switched vents. They did this with the Pista because it was developed to be a race helmet with maximum ventilation. - Van
Thanks so much! Much appreciated!
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van
Updated video with current helmets? Would the Alpinestars supertech R10 make the cut?
1000% it would make it. I am going to try and update this for 24. - Van
Aria helmets have such an old style.
They are deeply invested in the round shell shape and I do not see this changing anytime soon. - Van
Is it true that the layers of the EPS on the bell squeak and make noise from friction, while wearing?
It is not uncommon to have a little eps movement in some helmets. I have ridden in helmets like this and never noticed any noise while riding. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thank you for taking the time to respond. Really appreciate your no none sense and straight forward common sense video production. Will be ordering from you soon my friend.
Some good info here, I’m in market for new helmet. I have Corsair V (pre R75) shape. I have a 61cm head (large head) .
Tried newer shape Corsair R75 and I really struggle to get it in inside the helmet. Noticeably different fit and I’m worried it might bit be the right helmet for me now. Found the shoei xfourteen a bit easier on off and little more comfortable however not much room at mouth area.
Any recommendations ?
If you have had the opportunity to try more than one helmet the best option will always be the one that offers the best fit. Some of the helmets I have are a little close in the mouth area. I know the X14 has a relief for your nose as they expect it to be tight there. IMO if it is not touching you are good to go. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks Van for response - spent and hour in the shop with the Arai on my head - made the call to go with it and haven’t looked back. It’s a bit of knack to get it on but once it’s on it’s snug and comfortable. Great videos keep em up 👍🏻
does the shark race r visor come with pinlock inserts? and it seems like after market visors got some bad reviews
The helmet ships with a fog free treated shield that works very well. I have not needed a Pinlock insert with my Shark. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear one more question, is the visor easy to change daily basis?
Hi sir i have few questions i hope its not annoying for you to answer... 1. Is the shoei x14 good for upright riding naked bike say monster 1200s? Can it also handle longer trips? 2 for a naked bike iser and occasional touring can the defiant x compete with the x14? Ty
I ride my Monster with the X-14. It's very comfy and no problem to ride it upright. On a sportbike the ventilation works SLIGHTLY better imo.
The mad Viking #793 thank for the info just got the x14 marquez haven’t ridden with it yet due to busy sched.
@@bobbyuykim hope you enjoy it and never have to test it. 😉👍🏻
I used Shark it’s good. But I still like the Shoei better. I got for Shoei
For sure Shoei makes one of the very best helmets in the world. Both Max and I are riding in the Shoei X-14. - Van
Is the bell ok for street and touring?
Bell makes some excellent helmets for the street, track and off road. - Van
Need someone’s expert opinion:
I use to daily ride Arai’s Corsair-X comfortably in a small BUT after the break-in decided to step down to x-small for that really snug feel. Idk, maybe it’s their round shell that after awhile is just a bit too wide for me, can’t say. But I’ll admit that if I can get away with it I do prefer a sort of fitted feel on the road. Track days I switch between Schuberth’s SR2 or an AGV Pista GP RR both i wear in a size small. Of course, the SR2 has a SUPER TIGHT fit when coming on and off the dome which can be sort of a pain but it works because after break-in those really thick pads it came with do adjust and at speed that thing is ridiculously light and aerodynamic. I mean, you barely feel the helmet when in the tuck and there’s pretty much no neck strain. Well, in that regard they both are incredible helmets to ride in.
Now, I’m looking at purchasing the Bell Race Star Flex DLX 2020 model mainly for the streets. Heard great things about it, and the reviews have peaked my attention. Now equipped with speaker pockets is certainly a plus especially when riding with the crew. But I’m stuck on sizing since I’ve seen some say that it runs big and others,... well,.. it’s confusing. I’ve never had a Bell helmet before, this will be my first. And since all the brick and mortars are essentially closed I can’t just go and try one on per ushe. So, honestly what do you think? Do Bell Race Star’s run big where going X-Small like my Arai would make sense or is a size Small the way to go?
Also, might I add that I’m aware how Bell’s shells differ between the two sizes I’m pondering and as an average guy who’s athletic fit 5’10 170lbs soaking wet in boots that dreaded “mushroom effect” has never been my friend.
Realizing any views expressed here are only opinions and not gospel still I gladly welcome all input. And, in advance, given our dilemma these days all the advice I can get here will be more than greatly valued.
I feel the Bell Race Star runs a little smaller than the Corsair-X does. Not enough for me to change from a medium to a small in the Corsair-X, just a bit tighter. To get the same fit from the Corsair-X I need to add thicker interior pads. For the Bell I would say go wit the same size you are wearing in the Pista. You should get a very similar fit. - Van
I search a quite helmet.. Which is the best on 350 euro? The scorpion exo 1400 carbon is quite? Or what???
Will the cardo packtalk slim fit on the Arai Corsair x?
I have not installed that system but would expect it to install into this helmet. - Van
I've got the packtalk bold on mine so I imagine the slim will fit as well.
Brian sorry for the late comment but i really need help
I’m going to purchase the pista futuro but I’m right on the edge
I have a size 59.69 cm head circumference
And I don’t know weather to go large or medium large
Your help would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏼
I would go with the Medium Large based on that measurement. If you go up to the XL odds are it will be too large. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear right on thanks Brian & thanks for the great content 🙏🏼
So I see an X-lite in the background any chance you guys are gonna start selling those?
Best helmets!
The plan is to ride in this in the spring and go from there. - Van
very nice.. knowleage.. we are same price of some
Thanks for watching! - Van
Lollll, I have 2 of these. I have thay agv and that x-14, same colors and all
There are a lot of great helmets out there for sure. - Van
make an update with new alpinestars r10 helmet
I have ridden in that helmet and love it. If you are interested in it you can buy with confidence. - Van
What's a better Shoei for cruisers, the X-14 or their RF1200? I hear the RF1300 is almost out!
IMO they would both be excellent on a cruiser. The aerodynamic performance of the X-14 is a bit better than the RF-1200 so it would preform a little better while on the bike. That said the RF-1200 is also an excellent helmet. For the RF-1400 I expect to see that in the fall of this year, could be delayed with the whole Coronapocolypse. - Van
X14 works great with cruisers. I use mine from my sportbikes, ADVs and Harleys (built streetglide and built Dyna Lowrider S). The aerodynamics work great on everything.
If I buy one of these helmets can I custom paint it or can I custom paint it when buying it or am I stuck with the original paint it has?
You can custom paint a helmet if you like. - Van
So I have 2 HJC rpha 11 helmets. Is there anything on this table that would justify moving to it from the HJC? I do track days and Live on 421 the snake. So Trees and tracks lol.
Safety and comfort IMO. I have 2 RPHA 11's too fwiw. Look up SHARP test ratings on the RPHA 11. People will say it's not apples to apples since helmets in the US are built differently to conform to DOT standards. That said, take out all the pads/liner in an RPHA 11. A ton of flex, shell looks super thin, and SHARP ratings are poor. Do the same thing with a Corsair X or X-14, it's easy to see the difference and the SHARP scores reflect that.
Not unless the helmets you have need to be replaced. The Sharp rating system is hard to rely on for US riders as the helmets are most often different from the ECE only versions of the same model. When it comes to shell flex there are crashes where that can be advantageous as the shell will help manage the impact better. Typically helmets built to the ECE standard have shells that flex more as compared to models with a Snell cert.
The AGV Corsa, HJC RPHA 11 Pro, Shark Race R Pro all flex easier than Arai or Shoei do. End of the day it is important to remember the shell is only part of the equation when it comes to impact management. Hope this helps clarify. - Van
that should have been "4" star - no helmets seem to have 5 stars on that site.
What's the best helmet for ~500-600$? For track days and everyday use with a "racy look"? ^^
Take a look at the Shoei RF-1200 (dropping a sale tomorrow), the Scorpion EXO-R1 Air, The Bell Star MIPS DLX and the HJC RPHA 11 Pro. All are solid options. - Van
I recommend the Scorpion R1 Carbon, been using it for a while.
I think the best is the bell 1
The Bell Race Star is an excellent helmet for sure. - Van
Hi, is the Bell Race star eps system better than the street star MIPS system ?
Yes I would say the Flex liner system is better than the traditional EPS with the MIPS slip plane. If you can swing the difference in price the Race Star is a better helmet for sure. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Race Start DLX or X Lite 803 Carbon for 100 less at my local shop?
Don't know if still anyone reads this. What helmet is the shoei with the blue stripe on front of the rest? It's not included in the test 🙈😅
Thx guys
That is the Shoei GT Air II Helmet. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thank you very much
Isn't the far right lid a GT Air 2?
Yes it is the only helmet with a drop down inner we put into this tier. - Van
HOW MUCH IS YOUR HEAD WORTH?
A LITTLE CONTEXT
1995/96 - ARAI RX7RR
TRADE
£500.00GBP ($580.00USD)
RETAIL
£1000.00GBP ($1160.00USD)
FABULOUS CHOICE
Buy the best you can afford. - Van
I've bought and sold entire motorcycles for less than some of those helmets.
$1700 is a lot of money for a helmet. - Van
Wanna know helmet is that in back in the lower section blue , black and grey
Pretty sure the one you are referring to is the Shoei GT Air helmet. - Van
I dont think so its below the agv k3 gothic
Its at you back not in the table
@@sportbiketrackgear hi can you indentify the brand of the helmet at your back it is at the last row. Its been centered with gold helmet and black and flame red helmet below agv k3 gothic i thick i have that helmet but the logo is gone i need to buy new lens and inner foams
Too 3-5 helmets you would use for road use on someone that doesn’t race or do track days but certainly appreciates the aesthetic, but is willing to give a little for comfort too. Give me as many suggestions as you’re willing to please and thank you
IMO if a helmet performs well on the track it will also perform well on the street. - Van
X lite missing, think it is a top helmet
You can also throw HJC in there
I think the X Lite RS Ultra Carbon is right up there with the AGV
I have ridden in the X-Lite and was not really impressed. The other helmets included here are a better option at the same price. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear have you ridden in the Rs ultra carbon ?
@@sportbiketrackgear and it is not at the same price, the X lite is much cheaper than the Agv's. It is also a motogp and Sbk official helmet.
So it cant't be so bad that you rate a bell and not the X lite
How about KYT?
I have never seen a KYT helmet and do not believe they are currently being distributed here in the US. - Van
Shoei NXR ?
Airoh gp 500 -
550s ?
Sorry I am not familiar with the Euro models. - Van
arai and shoei are the best
For sure two of the best helmet brands in the world. - Van
Schuberth C4 Pro Carbon didn't make the cut. Wow.
We do not really do much with Schuberth. - Van
Can anyone please suggest a helmet for entry level sports bike. I might get a r6
Take a look at this page on our site where we cover the best helmets under $200
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/best-motorcycle-helmets-under-200/
@@sportbiketrackgear thank you