One important aspect I would like you folks to talk about deals with wind. Far too often, design and look, outweigh usefulness. The best example is riding at highway speed and turning your head to do a blind spot check (lane change). With some helmets (for example, my Arai Quantum X), nothing happens. You can turn head and there are no issues. With some other helmets you turn your head at highway speed and the wind grabs the helmet and you feel like your neck is being snapped. If you are going to talk about helmets fit, finish, quality, features are all important but if you can't wear it because is act like an uncontrolled sail, then the helmet is useless (other than looking good on your shelf). Same goes for the vents if they funnel water like spigot. Functionality should be as important.
This is basically a glorified ad for their highest rated helmets in each category rather than a real top choices. All of these RevZilla videos are just ads/previews that they call reviews.
@@trsskater never thought of this….and it dos seem as if all these revzilla “best of…” vids are ads …but then again if they’re being lazy and just highlighting best sellers with highest reviews….?….? This is sort of how I decide when I don’t have experiencing with an item ….so lazy…? Maybe yes, but still some what helpful
My first helmet was the Icon Airflight I picked up in 2019. On my HD Softail with no windscreen, if I turned to far back too look at highway speeds, several times I had the wind open the visor pulling my head back. I had the helmet less than a year and replaced it because of this.
Toughest part about speaking on how helmets handle wind is that it’s completely subjective to rider height and motorcycle choice. I’ve had helmets that were a dream to wear on some ADV bikes, but horrific on my nakeds (and vice versa).
The Arai Quantic/Contour X, saved my life 2 months ago. Had a considerable crash and hit my head against stones, lost consciousness and can’t remember the accident, but the same day I was walking to my home alive.
@@itzerisadomeeiot4980 sure thing, I got 3 vertebrae and 1 rib fractured, but I believe that smashing my head into rocks without a good helmet, might have resulted in a different story.
What can you expect from revzila they only produce 1 ok video in every 100 videos the rest are terrible. They just put the most expensive helmet just to earn money
I'm curious what the criteria used in the comparisons are. Weight? Safety? Wind noise? Material / Material quality? Best dealer mark up? Looks? What were the options considered in each category? I'd really like to trust these reviews, since RevZilla has access to so many brands / models, and have much more knowledge about these things than most people (me included). As it is though, I don't know how closely your criteria match to what makes sense to me. Also, there's a good chance that there's a lot that users could learn about the gear selection if the criteria used are on full dislpay. I'll suggest getting Project Farm to consult in your testing and reporting methodologies.
After having had multiple crashes in both offroad MX9s and adv Mx9s with zero head injury despite landing on my head in 2 of those crashes, I am an MX9 fan boy and a Bell customer for life.
Bell helmets are great. They do all their testing in-house. I have two Bell “Race Star Helmets”, and I wouldn’t trade them for any other helmet on the market.
Crashed an Arai Corsair V a while back. It saved my life. Replaced it with a Corsair X. Loved that helmet. Lost a lot of weight and my head shape changed. Now loving a long oval Signet X. For Adv riding I did get a Bell MX-9 ADV. Jury is still out as I just got it. Warning, if you wear glasses the MX-9 does not have channels for the arms. Can be a deal breaker.
In 1990, I bought a used Shoei helmet in brand new condition with the new smell for $75 which I thought was high at the time but I am happy that I bought it and I still have it with the blue helmet cover. It's like a trophy. It still looks new and it has the old school timeless beauty. I like old stuff that looks good.
Ya, i have a silly question. I am wearing the Arai RX7X, size M. There is no stress point whatsoever at any point of my head. Feels snug and all good at all speed. However, my mouth is in direct contact with the chinguard, like literally kissing it. Any feedback on this one? For those who responded, i shall extend my appreciation beforehand.
Still love my R1 Air. One of the few helmets I’ve tried that don’t shake on my head when I’m hitting almost 170 at COTA. Great lid and at the price point, can’t be beaten.
All full face helmets have their limitation by design with ventilation. However if you are open to different styles the BEST venting would be something with an open eye-port for sunglasses instead of a shield. Something like the Moto-3 from Bell etc. Definitely a certain style, but that huge eyeport is a giant inlet for Air at speed. Anything that removes the shield from the equation (also something like the Biltwell Gringo w/o the shield) is your best bet. No-shield = biggest vent port on the market.
I can whole heartedly recommend the scorpion r1 air, great helmet, lightweight carbon fibre, titanium d rings, the visors are great( you get a clear AND tinted) AND a pin lock anti fog lense, we’ll worth it.
The Bell MX-9 is a great helmet, with 2 big downsides: Wind noise and aerodynamics. These helmets are LOUD at any speed, and the peak catches wind very easily which pulls your head up or to the side. Besides that it's a great helmet.
I can confirm this. I have one with mips inside, unfortunately I was rear ended last year waiting to take a left turn on a rural highway. As you can imagine getting shitwhipped 15 feet into the air there is a lot of forces against you and the helmet worked phonemically. The helmet fits snug and I was hit pretty hard and I found my glass's shoved up onto the top of my fourhead. Other than the 2 downsides its still reasonably priced for an ADV helmet. Also if you wear glass's there's no channel inside for glasses.
I'm in full agreement with the bell, I've just upgraded to an LS2 explorer. For a start I'm comfortable with my sunglasses on where the Bell ends up being annoying. Much quieter too.
I found some hemelts arround 170's€ Scorpion Exo-520 Evo Preto Nolan n80-8 (the ONLY one with EE06) Nexx SX.100R Fullblack D-SKWAL 2 BLANK (a little bit cheaper, 150€) What do you think its the best? They all include pinlock and i need one really good ventilation Thanks.
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I’m still rocking my Bell Race Star Flex DLX Velocity, which was the pick for best helmet of the year by Revzilla in 2020. Not looking to change until I absolutely have to.
Hi, please also review gears according to weather conditions. For example, some don’t fit well if it’s 50 degrees Celsius. I think hot weather conditions are much difficult to adapt compared to cold, since there are a lot of upgrades for winter now such as heated grips or seats.
I still maintain that the best value full face is the Scorpion EXO-R1 and the EXO-1400 Carbon, both are carbon helmets, both around the 300 bucks mark when on discount (which is almost always) and the R1 is FIM certified, whilst the EXO 1400, the bit more street oriented still uses the same construction and featureset.
Hi guys! Great job as always, what about the Shoei Nxr 2? In which category would you place it? And how would it be compared to the Arai helmets you talked about?
Honestly nxr2 is probably the best sport/street helmet on the market in my opinion. The arai is really noisy but built quality is comparable with shoei. Go with what fits you the best
I wore nothing but Arai Corsair's this century. Last year I bought a HJC HPHA 11 Pro and it's the best helmet I ever had. It's like half the price of a Corsair, lighter, better ventilated, cutouts for eyewear is larger, bigger ear pockets, quieter and the quality is more refined with a badge on the front instead of a cheap sticker, the vent knobs are rubber coated aluminum, ect. And it comes with a tinted shield for even more money saved. And you can swap that shield in like 10 seconds. Swapping shields on the Arai is a PIA no matter how many times you've done it. And eventually you will break one of those stupid sideplates.
There's too many variables with noise and aero. Your height, your seating position, your bike's wind protection, and even how well your helmet fits can change how noisy and how well a helmet can cut through the air. Schuberth claims to be the quietest, but I've met people who used them and said it was the loudest helmet they ever used. The thing I found that helped the most with noise and aero was proper fit. Using a helmet that was the wrong shape for my head (My head is super round oval) caused the helmet to move up and down and introduced so much wind noise. I don't trust videos that harp on how quiet a helmet is, because their experience probably won't be the same as mine.
Scorpion R1 Air user here... 100% agree with the whole Airfit things here. And definitely how the helmet vents best is when on an attack position on track. However, the Shields are not super well done and they do tend to break-off pinlock insters. I broke 5 pegs before I decided that enough was enough and deal with the fog the old-fashioned way. Also watch out for fit and finish of the helmet when you buy one. They have a broad QC standard and you can get unlucky with the rubber gaskets.
And far most important thing is that helmet does not make you invincible. No metter how expencive one you buy their protection ends above 130km/h the faster you go less are your chances to survive so the best helmet is the one under that one. Keep safe ride safe.
Owning a MX9 mips adventure, I'd recommend the LS2 explorer as the best budget adventure lid. Better airflow, quieter and I suspect at least as good if not better than the bell in low speed crashes.... But it does depend upon if you sell them or not 😂😂😂
We sell and have plenty of in house riders using the Explorer. We find it pretty good too, but that MIPS system in the MX9 gives it the clear leg up for extra safety which is why we choose it here. And why we suspect it’s one of the best selling ADV helmets of the past ~5 years. 🤙The explorer is still a solid option too though!
Hey guys! Good video in the overall, But I would love to ask. Why all the helmets are ECE 22-05 having $100 helmets with ECE 22-06, being the as safe as a safe as a $1000 FIM approved helmet.
Audio sounds like it was recorded in a tin can. Distance to the mic and echo in the room maybe? Usually I always see stuff like this recorded with lapel mics to avoid that.
The AGV Sportmodular is easily the best modular helmet currently made. AGV could do with improvement in certain build areas but the overall ergonomics, lightness, protection and ease of use is second to none. Really wish a Spormodular 2 comes out soon.
How did you cover all those helmets in less than 10 minutes? Good job, breaking it down with a price leader option. Almost time for a fresh one, I’ll look closer at the Bell and Sedici options in ADV and/or modular like the new Sedici one with built-in BT.
Haha the scripting read-throughs are very important for this project and getting the timing just right. If you want more info on the helmets they all have their own stand-alone videos for more details. Enjoy!
I’ve got the Sedici. I get a lot of wind noise, so much I can’t hear the speakers turned up to the highest. It fits fine, but I can’t hear anything from the speakers. I’ve got a Schuberth E1, and the peak won’t stay in place when I close the visor. It gets down in my line of vision. I’d like to try the Klim. That’ll probably be my next 🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️😎😎😎😎
I bought a C5 in January and couldn't agree more. I live in Scottsdale and have worn it extensively on local streets and highways and am very happy with it. I also bought the SC2 comms unit after using Cardo for the past 5 years.
FWIW, the US version of the R1 Air is still only DOT and ECE rated. The EU version of the helmet (a slightly different shell) is the FIM certified version.
@@RevZilla I just really don’t get why they’d use 2 different shell designs. That’d just be more expensive just to offer the North American market a subpar helmet.
I can't disagree more with most of their choices. As an engineer (yes I do ride an SV) I like the more comprehensive and data drive helment reviews from Champaign Helments. They have a RUclips channel if someone wants more details and honestly, probably better suggestions. Example the icon airflite is one of the worst helments in that price range. I have one and regret it fully.
As you are an American shop, I understand why you choose to leave out FIM, but from a safety point of view and as an international viewer, I think it's a shame. You guys have a lot of power, and should be using this space to push the helmet industry towards FIM. "Best FIM Helmet" should at least be a category.
FIM was a category last year and instead of just rinse/wash/repeat with the pics, we went with the top helmets we still see whenever someone is at the track or looking for safety etc. DOT and FIM combination helmets have been SERIOUSLY lacking though so we hope manufacturers start bringing those models over here more often. While it is a great standard, pricing and availability still need to be factored in. If the most protective helmets are so rare in the US and so costly, people won't buy them regardless.
@@patrickmchugh8039 ls2 makes one that is dot approved and has the fim certification for about $450, which makes it a pretty affordable helmet for what it offers
This. ECE/FIM if u care about your noggin. Cant be sure now but like year ago or two ECE was updated and it was ''better' than FIM. Its also wild for me how video from someone with such influence about helmets dosent start with safety standards and explains them (like how Snell is worthless for example)
Didn't have shoes or schuberth but my.rpha90s absolutely doesn't feel like premium lid, way overhyped and overpriced helmet. Feels and vents more like 200$ one at most
Are you talking about the Scorpion? If so, something to keep in mind is that track day organizations and racing leagues don't thing SNELL is as big of a requirement as it used to be. ECE helmets, FIM helmets, and even some just DOT helmets are acceptable at the track. People might not agree with that, and I personally always look for more than just DOT but I don't think SNELL is the end-all-be-all.
Guys, need some help from those who has a round head... Any recommendations for a modular or full face helmet? Budget within 500 usd would be helpful, but not strickly
I met a guy at motogp last year that had a nice Arai helmet and we got to talking about it. He showed me all the paint chips on the front and said he'd never buy an Arai again. Said he's only had the helmet a couple of months and tried getting Arai to swap it out for him but they wouldn't. The paint was so thin and bugs / rocks from normal riding just destroyed the cheap thin paint. Looks great sitting back about 10 ft but when you're holding it up close it just scratches so easily. I always think about that when I see Arai helmets now.
Definitely something to consider. I personally prefer testing standards and results to the paint holding up, but I do have a few helmets that I bought bc the graphic and paint were dope ha. So I can't lie, I get that
@@derekpells9341 it was all rock chip type of dots on the front. It was a special edition with a graphic so I don't know if the problem was just that model of helmet or what but the helmet was really nice before he pointed out the flaw to me. Cycle gear had a big tent at MotoGP so a bunch of people were checking out different helmets and gear. For the money an arai costs I'm on the fence of whether you're getting the quality to match it. I personally own a bell helmet and an AGV helmet. They have their own good and bad things about them.
SO much info! Thankssss! What is actually the difference between a sport and a touring helmet? My real question is actually, why should i not buy the Scorpion exo-r1 for touring and commuting?;) If someone has the answer you'll get my eternal gratitude!
IMHO, all touring helmets need drop down sun visors in order to make them more comfortable riding all day. Upright riding position (touring) vs 3/4 or Tuck (Sport) is the main difference though. Some helmets are better for ventilation and viewports in the upright, others are better in the full tuck. You can make any helmet do anything, but its about what it was designed for and what will work the best for each application that gives it the distinction.
Ive been waiting for this contour-x for a while, i need it in light grey asap.. but since you guys have the contour, im questioning if you have the new X-15 and if its inferior to the corsair? Its only 3months into 2023, can you really say best of the year this early?
Still waiting on DOT versions of the X-15 to land in the US, but the Contour we've been riding in for months now and love it. Between that and the reviews of the ECE version that has been out for a few years now - it's a solid helmet.
Bit confused here, because 9/10 of the helmets in this video are available through every retailer in the United States. Unless a 5-second Google search is lying to me?
We usually pick that helmet for the ADV category but after 10 years, we think Arai should give it an update. So we decided to highlight some other options. It's still a solid helmet, but its getting a bit dated w/ other tech out there.
I bought the C5 from a European seller and had to fill out Customs paperwork that FedEx emailed me to complete. That process delayed the delivery by a day and it took less than 20 minutes to complete. My helmet doesn't have the DOT marking nor does it have the ECE 22.06.
@Michael Skinner No, it was ChromeBurner. It was an easy transaction and had the C5 in my hands in just under a week. I usually buy here from in the States, but the amount I saved was worth it.
That Icon Airflight is one LOUD helmet. The vent design is severely compromised in regards to wind noise. If a helmet passes ECE/Snell, personally it all comes back to wind noise. Something that's lacking in a lot of helmet comparisons.
The only two brands that we carry that offer 4XL helmets are HJC and Bilt. Unfortunately, no other brands that we have access to go that high on the sizing scale.
dude, its a motogp 2021 champion helmet XDDDDD. Its like you CANT make it or buy anything safer than these guys use. no such product on the market. he used it on track and won kinda importand stuff XD, and also snell is terrible noone cares about it.
The Snell cert is useless at best, and potentially dangerous in real-world crashes. Rotational energy is far more important to address than multiple impacts to the same location.
Shoei NXR2 is a Europe-only model. The equivalent model in the US for us is the RF-1400 which was in our 2022 Gear Guide and in our opinion the new Arai just edged it out this year. Great lid nevertheless though.
Icons don’t run small. They’re a long oval which is the most uncommon head shape. Being more narrow it’ll crush your temples making you bump up a size leaving you with room but at the end of the day a bad fitting helmet. Also get ready to lose your hearing they don’t block wind noise for crap
I have a love/HATE relationship with the Icon Airflite’s. Love the looks, but damn they are NOISY!!! Because of how they make the side panels to cover the pivot, the cover makes A LOT of noise
Agree, I have 4-5 graphics on my retired-graphic wall bc they look so nice. But I HAVE to wear my earplugs with that helmet (even though I always do), I'll turn around if I forgot them or head to CVS and grab more ha.
Both solid helmets, I'd prefer the Airflite even though its much larger. Just keep in mind that both those helmets are a bit older and meet the 22.05 standard of ECE, not the new 22.06 that everybody is looking for lately. MIPS in both those helmets will be the same though, and the Airflite looks the best (IMO).
If have older versions of both helmets, the Airflight is a tighter fit but much quieter than the Bell but the Bell with the transitions lens was my go to until the airflight loostened up a bit recently and now im enjoying that more because it has so much less wind noise, both great helmets in different ways.
@@kell7195 I just got the current Qualifier DLX MIPS, but can't comment on much as the weather is still too cold here to ride. I'm between M & L size, went with L and it's still a bit tight.
@@charlienyc1 I ended up buying the Bell, ordered a L and it’s also tight but at the same time it’s brand new, my old helmet was at its time so it slipped on easy, I’ll give this one time to compress the foam a little, other than that it seems comfortable and I like the features
@@nitrofish8908 Good to hear it should be better after break-in. I guess I'll wear it in the house for a while. My small kid finds helmets amusing, so there's that 😆
Gotta buy the Schuberth from Europe if one wants ECE, though. (Sacrificing DOT, but meh.) I do wish they'd add MIPS to it! (And to more high end brands.)
Just to keep it real for new riders that might be reading this: wearing an ECE helmet in the US is technically illegal in helmet-mandated states. DOT is the requirement in those states and the ECE version will not come w/ that sticker or certification.
Agree on the meh for DOT. I put a lot more trust in ECE & MIPS. I just took a left turn from my Shoei Neotec II to a Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS. But I will seriously consider Schuberth next time.
So if I just choose to say MIPS as M-I-P-S jsut like PBECLC, did I then make it an abbreviation. Or if I just say PBECLC as a word however I want to pronounce it, does that make it an acronym? Is it dealer's choice or is there a judge and executioner for this?
@@molarmassz Could be just you, helmet noise factors in your arm length, bike type, bike shape, windshield or not, torso length, seated position etc. More of the noise comes from the aero of the bike than it does from the helmet, which is why most brands don't make it a main feature or marketing tool. They can't predict your bike or body shape.
@@molarmassz Yeah, that will help. Personally, I ride so much that I just spend $5 on a box of ear plugs from the local pharmacy though. But I am prone to losing them.
Been looking for a new helmet to replace my AGV Corsa R, I was considering the Corsair X but the Shoei X fifteen/ X Spr Pro could be a strong contender too when it finally comes out in the US.
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What your picks are based on ?
One important aspect I would like you folks to talk about deals with wind. Far too often, design and look, outweigh usefulness. The best example is riding at highway speed and turning your head to do a blind spot check (lane change). With some helmets (for example, my Arai Quantum X), nothing happens. You can turn head and there are no issues. With some other helmets you turn your head at highway speed and the wind grabs the helmet and you feel like your neck is being snapped. If you are going to talk about helmets fit, finish, quality, features are all important but if you can't wear it because is act like an uncontrolled sail, then the helmet is useless (other than looking good on your shelf). Same goes for the vents if they funnel water like spigot. Functionality should be as important.
This is basically a glorified ad for their highest rated helmets in each category rather than a real top choices. All of these RevZilla videos are just ads/previews that they call reviews.
@@trsskater never thought of this….and it dos seem as if all these revzilla “best of…” vids are ads …but then again if they’re being lazy and just highlighting best sellers with highest reviews….?….? This is sort of how I decide when I don’t have experiencing with an item ….so lazy…? Maybe yes, but still some what helpful
My first helmet was the Icon Airflight I picked up in 2019. On my HD Softail with no windscreen, if I turned to far back too look at highway speeds, several times I had the wind open the visor pulling my head back. I had the helmet less than a year and replaced it because of this.
Toughest part about speaking on how helmets handle wind is that it’s completely subjective to rider height and motorcycle choice. I’ve had helmets that were a dream to wear on some ADV bikes, but horrific on my nakeds (and vice versa).
@@FR-vc1lb pinlock
The Arai Quantic/Contour X, saved my life 2 months ago. Had a considerable crash and hit my head against stones, lost consciousness and can’t remember the accident, but the same day I was walking to my home alive.
Glad that you survived.
Mine too, had a terrible almost fatal crash and was wearing my Astro GX (Quantic). Got out lucky.
I busted a windshield with my Arai Quantic (got rear ended by distracted driver), did not feel a thing!
your just lucky dont give 100% on helmet your body still a soft area to crack
@@itzerisadomeeiot4980 sure thing, I got 3 vertebrae and 1 rib fractured, but I believe that smashing my head into rocks without a good helmet, might have resulted in a different story.
I guess Shoei is too good to be on this list
Love shoei helmets myself.
@@Showmetheevidence- I love mine fits my head perfect
What can you expect from revzila they only produce 1 ok video in every 100 videos the rest are terrible. They just put the most expensive helmet just to earn money
It's beaten by Arai and they only have 1 nominee each so I guess why it doesn't appear
I'm curious what the criteria used in the comparisons are. Weight? Safety? Wind noise? Material / Material quality? Best dealer mark up? Looks? What were the options considered in each category? I'd really like to trust these reviews, since RevZilla has access to so many brands / models, and have much more knowledge about these things than most people (me included). As it is though, I don't know how closely your criteria match to what makes sense to me. Also, there's a good chance that there's a lot that users could learn about the gear selection if the criteria used are on full dislpay. I'll suggest getting Project Farm to consult in your testing and reporting methodologies.
Dont buy arai if you want a helmet thats “silent”. Shoei is a way better option here
@@sonny9608 hmm any good helmet you suggest?
@@lantom97 Schuberth.
Agreed 👍🏼 These reviews come across more like advertisements.
@@lantom97Arai
After having had multiple crashes in both offroad MX9s and adv Mx9s with zero head injury despite landing on my head in 2 of those crashes, I am an MX9 fan boy and a Bell customer for life.
Bell helmets are great. They do all their testing in-house. I have two Bell “Race Star Helmets”, and I wouldn’t trade them for any other helmet on the market.
Landing on head? It's probably time to slow down 😂
Crashed an Arai Corsair V a while back. It saved my life. Replaced it with a Corsair X. Loved that helmet. Lost a lot of weight and my head shape changed. Now loving a long oval Signet X. For Adv riding I did get a Bell MX-9 ADV. Jury is still out as I just got it. Warning, if you wear glasses the MX-9 does not have channels for the arms. Can be a deal breaker.
In 1990, I bought a used Shoei helmet in brand new condition with the new smell for $75 which I thought was high at the time but I am happy that I bought it and I still have it with the blue helmet cover. It's like a trophy. It still looks new and it has the old school timeless beauty. I like old stuff that looks good.
How long should I use my helmet? The standard seems to be 5 years.... but what if I've never experienced a crash? Thank you for the video!
Ya, i have a silly question. I am wearing the Arai RX7X, size M. There is no stress point whatsoever at any point of my head. Feels snug and all good at all speed. However, my mouth is in direct contact with the chinguard, like literally kissing it. Any feedback on this one? For those who responded, i shall extend my appreciation beforehand.
Still love my R1 Air. One of the few helmets I’ve tried that don’t shake on my head when I’m hitting almost 170 at COTA. Great lid and at the price point, can’t be beaten.
What’s the absolute Best venting full face helmet? Ride a bagger in upright position looking for strictly best venting only? Thank you 🙏
All full face helmets have their limitation by design with ventilation. However if you are open to different styles the BEST venting would be something with an open eye-port for sunglasses instead of a shield. Something like the Moto-3 from Bell etc. Definitely a certain style, but that huge eyeport is a giant inlet for Air at speed. Anything that removes the shield from the equation (also something like the Biltwell Gringo w/o the shield) is your best bet. No-shield = biggest vent port on the market.
I can whole heartedly recommend the scorpion r1 air, great helmet, lightweight carbon fibre, titanium d rings, the visors are great( you get a clear AND tinted) AND a pin lock anti fog lense, we’ll worth it.
@Solo_S3 and no one in Australia distributes the full range, hardly anyone has heard of them yet the have fim rated helmets for $699 aud
How’s the wind noise?
@Solo_S3 Thanks!
@@He_isI not bad at all, about as loud as an enduro helmet.
@Solo_S3 Hi, I would call scorpion and see where that lies on your warranty. They are usually pretty good with that stuff.
Literally was just searching for a new helmet. Siiiick
The Bell MX-9 is a great helmet, with 2 big downsides: Wind noise and aerodynamics. These helmets are LOUD at any speed, and the peak catches wind very easily which pulls your head up or to the side. Besides that it's a great helmet.
I can confirm this. I have one with mips inside, unfortunately I was rear ended last year waiting to take a left turn on a rural highway. As you can imagine getting shitwhipped 15 feet into the air there is a lot of forces against you and the helmet worked phonemically. The helmet fits snug and I was hit pretty hard and I found my glass's shoved up onto the top of my fourhead. Other than the 2 downsides its still reasonably priced for an ADV helmet. Also if you wear glass's there's no channel inside for glasses.
I wear earplugs in mine, and take off the peak (when I remember!!). Another con is that visibility is poor under heavy rain.
I'm in full agreement with the bell, I've just upgraded to an LS2 explorer. For a start I'm comfortable with my sunglasses on where the Bell ends up being annoying. Much quieter too.
I found some hemelts arround 170's€
Scorpion Exo-520 Evo Preto
Nolan n80-8 (the ONLY one with EE06)
Nexx SX.100R Fullblack
D-SKWAL 2 BLANK (a little bit cheaper, 150€)
What do you think its the best? They all include pinlock and i need one really good ventilation
Thanks.
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I’m still rocking my Bell Race Star Flex DLX Velocity, which was the pick for best helmet of the year by Revzilla in 2020. Not looking to change until I absolutely have to.
Hi, please also review gears according to weather conditions. For example, some don’t fit well if it’s 50 degrees Celsius. I think hot weather conditions are much difficult to adapt compared to cold, since there are a lot of upgrades for winter now such as heated grips or seats.
I honestly choose the bell dlx mips over the icon because at the same price you also get a transitional face shield
I still maintain that the best value full face is the Scorpion EXO-R1 and the EXO-1400 Carbon, both are carbon helmets, both around the 300 bucks mark when on discount (which is almost always) and the R1 is FIM certified, whilst the EXO 1400, the bit more street oriented still uses the same construction and featureset.
Hi guys! Great job as always, what about the Shoei Nxr 2? In which category would you place it? And how would it be compared to the Arai helmets you talked about?
Honestly nxr2 is probably the best sport/street helmet on the market in my opinion. The arai is really noisy but built quality is comparable with shoei. Go with what fits you the best
Can the Schuberth come in solid colours?
I wore nothing but Arai Corsair's this century. Last year I bought a HJC HPHA 11 Pro and it's the best helmet I ever had. It's like half the price of a Corsair, lighter, better ventilated, cutouts for eyewear is larger, bigger ear pockets, quieter and the quality is more refined with a badge on the front instead of a cheap sticker, the vent knobs are rubber coated aluminum, ect. And it comes with a tinted shield for even more money saved. And you can swap that shield in like 10 seconds. Swapping shields on the Arai is a PIA no matter how many times you've done it. And eventually you will break one of those stupid sideplates.
I also have the HJC RPHA 11 Carbon and really really like it.
But I do think my Shoei NXR2 is even better.
Where’s any discussion of decibel level and aerodynamics? I want to know how quiet a helmet is and how well I can turn my head at speed.
There's too many variables with noise and aero. Your height, your seating position, your bike's wind protection, and even how well your helmet fits can change how noisy and how well a helmet can cut through the air. Schuberth claims to be the quietest, but I've met people who used them and said it was the loudest helmet they ever used. The thing I found that helped the most with noise and aero was proper fit. Using a helmet that was the wrong shape for my head (My head is super round oval) caused the helmet to move up and down and introduced so much wind noise. I don't trust videos that harp on how quiet a helmet is, because their experience probably won't be the same as mine.
I agree, noise etc. is subjective to each person...a helmet I think is quiet could be noisy to someone else. Same with aerodynamics.
Do you have any vids on what helmets work best for riders with glasses?
Scorpion R1 Air user here... 100% agree with the whole Airfit things here. And definitely how the helmet vents best is when on an attack position on track. However, the Shields are not super well done and they do tend to break-off pinlock insters. I broke 5 pegs before I decided that enough was enough and deal with the fog the old-fashioned way. Also watch out for fit and finish of the helmet when you buy one. They have a broad QC standard and you can get unlucky with the rubber gaskets.
They also have one of the best warranties on the market, 5 year warranty is usually only on super high end brands.
And far most important thing is that helmet does not make you invincible. No metter how expencive one you buy their protection ends above 130km/h the faster you go less are your chances to survive so the best helmet is the one under that one. Keep safe ride safe.
Unfortunately there's very strong misconception in this industry that you must buy the most expensive lid to be "safe".
Part of marketing game
Shoei gt air 2 for me all day long!
Since i got my first arai, i just refuse to even use my other helmets 🤔 it is just quality, performance and superior comfort
Owning a MX9 mips adventure, I'd recommend the LS2 explorer as the best budget adventure lid. Better airflow, quieter and I suspect at least as good if not better than the bell in low speed crashes.... But it does depend upon if you sell them or not 😂😂😂
We sell and have plenty of in house riders using the Explorer. We find it pretty good too, but that MIPS system in the MX9 gives it the clear leg up for extra safety which is why we choose it here. And why we suspect it’s one of the best selling ADV helmets of the past ~5 years. 🤙The explorer is still a solid option too though!
Where Shark?? I have a Shark Evo Gt2 modular helmet. Isn't shark good??
Hey guys! Good video in the overall, But I would love to ask. Why all the helmets are ECE 22-05 having $100 helmets with ECE 22-06, being the as safe as a safe as a $1000 FIM approved helmet.
Great list of helmets for any budget!
I think I will get dirt helmets as I love the large visor and mouth vent, even though I will never go off road.
Audio sounds like it was recorded in a tin can. Distance to the mic and echo in the room maybe? Usually I always see stuff like this recorded with lapel mics to avoid that.
The AGV Sportmodular is easily the best modular helmet currently made. AGV could do with improvement in certain build areas but the overall ergonomics, lightness, protection and ease of use is second to none. Really wish a Spormodular 2 comes out soon.
Yes until opening button inevitably
breaks leaving you with 800€ trash can 😂
Also only black.is.terrbile
How did you cover all those helmets in less than 10 minutes? Good job, breaking it down with a price leader option. Almost time for a fresh one, I’ll look closer at the Bell and Sedici options in ADV and/or modular like the new Sedici one with built-in BT.
Haha the scripting read-throughs are very important for this project and getting the timing just right. If you want more info on the helmets they all have their own stand-alone videos for more details. Enjoy!
mportantly, the Schuberth C5 meets the new ECE-R 22.06 standard in Europe - the first modular helmet to do so.
Shoei does as well and HJC RPHA 91
And is ridiculously heavy killing the whole point of touring helmet 😂
Is the hjc rpha 11 pro a good helmet? They have an awesome version I have to have.
Guys help me decide. Should I go for Arai contour white or bright yellow helmet. I like both colours but confused which one to get.
Personal choice, white is my go to though.
I’ve got the Sedici. I get a lot of wind noise, so much I can’t hear the speakers turned up to the highest. It fits fine, but I can’t hear anything from the speakers. I’ve got a Schuberth E1, and the peak won’t stay in place when I close the visor. It gets down in my line of vision. I’d like to try the Klim. That’ll probably be my next 🏍️🏍️🏍️🏍️😎😎😎😎
I like Scorpion R1 because lightweight plus I use on track and off track!
Schuberth’s are very quiet and comfortable…..👌🏻
I bought a C5 in January and couldn't agree more. I live in Scottsdale and have worn it extensively on local streets and highways and am very happy with it. I also bought the SC2 comms unit after using Cardo for the past 5 years.
Had Icon helmet. Cheap junk, but it did look good. I wouldn’t take one for free. Good review!
Thank you for the info; which vents better, the Contour or the Corsair?
Both vent about the same, but the Corsair will edge it out. Either way, opening the vents on the shield is always a bonus for those two Arais.
@@patrickmchugh8039 Thank you Patrick, looking to replace my AGV Corsa R.
What is the best naked bike helmet?
Shoei Neotec 2 is still much better than Schuberth C5. Especially with the new Sena SRL MESH. Check out the test performed by Champion Helmets
I like the scorpion's pump to increase the snugness.
8:20 The R1 Air is also FIM homologated, as it's used in MotoGP.
FWIW, the US version of the R1 Air is still only DOT and ECE rated. The EU version of the helmet (a slightly different shell) is the FIM certified version.
@@RevZilla I just really don’t get why they’d use 2 different shell designs. That’d just be more expensive just to offer the North American market a subpar helmet.
I can't disagree more with most of their choices. As an engineer (yes I do ride an SV) I like the more comprehensive and data drive helment reviews from Champaign Helments. They have a RUclips channel if someone wants more details and honestly, probably better suggestions.
Example the icon airflite is one of the worst helments in that price range. I have one and regret it fully.
I miss Anthony, used to watch him when I started motorcycling.
Watch, decide and ride))
As you are an American shop, I understand why you choose to leave out FIM, but from a safety point of view and as an international viewer, I think it's a shame. You guys have a lot of power, and should be using this space to push the helmet industry towards FIM. "Best FIM Helmet" should at least be a category.
FIM was a category last year and instead of just rinse/wash/repeat with the pics, we went with the top helmets we still see whenever someone is at the track or looking for safety etc. DOT and FIM combination helmets have been SERIOUSLY lacking though so we hope manufacturers start bringing those models over here more often. While it is a great standard, pricing and availability still need to be factored in. If the most protective helmets are so rare in the US and so costly, people won't buy them regardless.
@@patrickmchugh8039 ls2 makes one that is dot approved and has the fim certification for about $450, which makes it a pretty affordable helmet for what it offers
This. ECE/FIM if u care about your noggin. Cant be sure now but like year ago or two ECE was updated and it was ''better' than FIM.
Its also wild for me how video from someone with such influence about helmets dosent start with safety standards and explains them (like how Snell is worthless for example)
Shoei NXR2 over the Arai.
Scorpion Exo R1 air over the Icon.
Shoei Neotec 2 or HJC RPHA 91 over the Shuberth C5.
Didn't have shoes or schuberth but my.rpha90s absolutely doesn't feel like premium lid, way overhyped and overpriced helmet. Feels and vents more like 200$ one at most
How can you consider the Shark as a racing/track/sport helmet when it does not meet Snell 2020? This seems like a glaring omission and an oversight.
Are you talking about the Scorpion? If so, something to keep in mind is that track day organizations and racing leagues don't thing SNELL is as big of a requirement as it used to be. ECE helmets, FIM helmets, and even some just DOT helmets are acceptable at the track. People might not agree with that, and I personally always look for more than just DOT but I don't think SNELL is the end-all-be-all.
Jen is awesome
Guys, need some help from those who has a round head... Any recommendations for a modular or full face helmet? Budget within 500 usd would be helpful, but not strickly
I met a guy at motogp last year that had a nice Arai helmet and we got to talking about it. He showed me all the paint chips on the front and said he'd never buy an Arai again. Said he's only had the helmet a couple of months and tried getting Arai to swap it out for him but they wouldn't. The paint was so thin and bugs / rocks from normal riding just destroyed the cheap thin paint. Looks great sitting back about 10 ft but when you're holding it up close it just scratches so easily. I always think about that when I see Arai helmets now.
Definitely something to consider. I personally prefer testing standards and results to the paint holding up, but I do have a few helmets that I bought bc the graphic and paint were dope ha. So I can't lie, I get that
I’ve owned 3 arais and have never had any of these issues. Sounds like homie drops his helmet a lot.
@@derekpells9341 it was all rock chip type of dots on the front. It was a special edition with a graphic so I don't know if the problem was just that model of helmet or what but the helmet was really nice before he pointed out the flaw to me. Cycle gear had a big tent at MotoGP so a bunch of people were checking out different helmets and gear. For the money an arai costs I'm on the fence of whether you're getting the quality to match it. I personally own a bell helmet and an AGV helmet. They have their own good and bad things about them.
SO much info! Thankssss! What is actually the difference between a sport and a touring helmet? My real question is actually, why should i not buy the Scorpion exo-r1 for touring and commuting?;) If someone has the answer you'll get my eternal gratitude!
IMHO, all touring helmets need drop down sun visors in order to make them more comfortable riding all day. Upright riding position (touring) vs 3/4 or Tuck (Sport) is the main difference though. Some helmets are better for ventilation and viewports in the upright, others are better in the full tuck. You can make any helmet do anything, but its about what it was designed for and what will work the best for each application that gives it the distinction.
Ive been waiting for this contour-x for a while, i need it in light grey asap.. but since you guys have the contour, im questioning if you have the new X-15 and if its inferior to the corsair? Its only 3months into 2023, can you really say best of the year this early?
Still waiting on DOT versions of the X-15 to land in the US, but the Contour we've been riding in for months now and love it. Between that and the reviews of the ECE version that has been out for a few years now - it's a solid helmet.
Coming after an accident I can vouch for Arai ☺️
Got an Icon Airflite for 3 years now but can't wait to change it..... so noisy and difficult to mount camera+mic
I have to wonder how much of this is the best helmet or the best helmet our competitors don't carry online.
Bit confused here, because 9/10 of the helmets in this video are available through every retailer in the United States. Unless a 5-second Google search is lying to me?
No Shoei ? Right up there with Arai......
It’s about $$$. Shoei didn’t pony up, so no review for them
That's what I said. I just got the new one. Love it.
RF-1400 all day baby
Great video!! Shocked to see no Shoei’s this year. Would love to see a category discussing retro-styled helmets too.
Same
@@kell7195 No Shoei as they may have specified a max sell price meaning no love from sales turnover business models. One reason I wear Shoei.
No Shoei, no Goei… my head shape limits choices
Probably beaten by Arai, they only choose one helm so it doesn't appear
How tall is the box where Jen's standing on?
And not the Arai Tour-X 4 for ADV???
It still is considered one of the best, probably being the Klim the main competitor.
We usually pick that helmet for the ADV category but after 10 years, we think Arai should give it an update. So we decided to highlight some other options. It's still a solid helmet, but its getting a bit dated w/ other tech out there.
The Schuberth C5 is ECE 22.06 certified, but the video only says it's DOT certified
That's because in the US the Schuberth C5 is DOT only and doesn't share the same shell as the ECE 22.06 Euro model.
I bought the C5 from a European seller and had to fill out Customs paperwork that FedEx emailed me to complete. That process delayed the delivery by a day and it took less than 20 minutes to complete. My helmet doesn't have the DOT marking nor does it have the ECE 22.06.
@@CorgiDaddyJust curious, would that have been Champion Helmets?
@Michael Skinner No, it was ChromeBurner. It was an easy transaction and had the C5 in my hands in just under a week. I usually buy here from in the States, but the amount I saved was worth it.
@@CorgiDaddy Nice to know. Yeah, the prices that Champion has for this helmet and many others is considerably less than US prices.
That Icon Airflight is one LOUD helmet. The vent design is severely compromised in regards to wind noise. If a helmet passes ECE/Snell, personally it all comes back to wind noise. Something that's lacking in a lot of helmet comparisons.
What’s the price on that first one??????
The Arai helmets as always looking nice 👌
Ugly*
@@MikeJones-bz3fm oh ):
I'm looking for a top quality quiet modular helmet in size 4x 67-68cm and not an HJC.
The only two brands that we carry that offer 4XL helmets are HJC and Bilt. Unfortunately, no other brands that we have access to go that high on the sizing scale.
Good analysis. TY
The ARAI is nice, but I will stick with Shoei because of the transitions visor.
Yeah, I’ve been wanting the AGV K6, but transitions lenses are indispensable for commuters
Why'd you suggest the EXO-R1 for track use if it doesn't have a Snell cert?
dude, its a motogp 2021 champion helmet XDDDDD. Its like you CANT make it or buy anything safer than these guys use. no such product on the market.
he used it on track and won kinda importand stuff XD, and also snell is terrible noone cares about it.
The Snell cert is useless at best, and potentially dangerous in real-world crashes. Rotational energy is far more important to address than multiple impacts to the same location.
why there are no hybrid helmets? which has removable chin part..
I’ve been riding HDs my whole life but would seriously consider this GW dct. Next to HD it has the next biggest dealership distribution.
I think HJC Rpha 91 also deserves to be on the list!
How come Shoei NXR2 didn't make the list? Its the best helmet in my opinion. Its very lightweight and offers super protection.
Shoei NXR2 is a Europe-only model. The equivalent model in the US for us is the RF-1400 which was in our 2022 Gear Guide and in our opinion the new Arai just edged it out this year. Great lid nevertheless though.
Would like to see this done but breaking down different fits as well. As a person with a sphere for a head Intermediate oval helmets fit awful.
Icons don’t run small. They’re a long oval which is the most uncommon head shape. Being more narrow it’ll crush your temples making you bump up a size leaving you with room but at the end of the day a bad fitting helmet. Also get ready to lose your hearing they don’t block wind noise for crap
Spurge and Jen, F yeah.
Thank you guys!
I have a love/HATE relationship with the Icon Airflite’s. Love the looks, but damn they are NOISY!!! Because of how they make the side panels to cover the pivot, the cover makes A LOT of noise
Agree, I have 4-5 graphics on my retired-graphic wall bc they look so nice. But I HAVE to wear my earplugs with that helmet (even though I always do), I'll turn around if I forgot them or head to CVS and grab more ha.
good stuff, wish you included weight with all of them
Every single helmet has a breakdown video where we go into the all the details like weight, but this format can't include everything unfortunately.
No retro/ vintage looking helmets?
After hs/ls I’ve been looking for a full face helmet with mips and ece rating. Icon airflite vs Bell qualifier dlx mips?
Both solid helmets, I'd prefer the Airflite even though its much larger. Just keep in mind that both those helmets are a bit older and meet the 22.05 standard of ECE, not the new 22.06 that everybody is looking for lately. MIPS in both those helmets will be the same though, and the Airflite looks the best (IMO).
If have older versions of both helmets, the Airflight is a tighter fit but much quieter than the Bell but the Bell with the transitions lens was my go to until the airflight loostened up a bit recently and now im enjoying that more because it has so much less wind noise, both great helmets in different ways.
@@kell7195 I just got the current Qualifier DLX MIPS, but can't comment on much as the weather is still too cold here to ride. I'm between M & L size, went with L and it's still a bit tight.
@@charlienyc1 I ended up buying the Bell, ordered a L and it’s also tight but at the same time it’s brand new, my old helmet was at its time so it slipped on easy, I’ll give this one time to compress the foam a little, other than that it seems comfortable and I like the features
@@nitrofish8908 Good to hear it should be better after break-in. I guess I'll wear it in the house for a while. My small kid finds helmets amusing, so there's that 😆
Looks like the arai tx3/xd4 crown has been taken by the krios pro
Arai # 1
MORE BEST GEARS REVIEWS OF 2023 please!
Well you are going to really enjoy the next couple of weeks.
Gotta buy the Schuberth from Europe if one wants ECE, though. (Sacrificing DOT, but meh.)
I do wish they'd add MIPS to it! (And to more high end brands.)
Just to keep it real for new riders that might be reading this: wearing an ECE helmet in the US is technically illegal in helmet-mandated states. DOT is the requirement in those states and the ECE version will not come w/ that sticker or certification.
Agree on the meh for DOT. I put a lot more trust in ECE & MIPS. I just took a left turn from my Shoei Neotec II to a Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS. But I will seriously consider Schuberth next time.
DOT standard is about as useless as the beanie helmets they get put on. lol
would appreciate if you could make best retro helmets listing as well.
How to buy this helmet? I'm living in cambodia
www.revzilla.com/international-orders
1:03 an acronym is an abbreviation pronounced as a word. PBECLC is not an acronym, it's just an abbreviation. MIPS is an acronym.
So if I just choose to say MIPS as M-I-P-S jsut like PBECLC, did I then make it an abbreviation. Or if I just say PBECLC as a word however I want to pronounce it, does that make it an acronym? Is it dealer's choice or is there a judge and executioner for this?
Cannot say enough good about my Exo-R1
Wow! Budget is $230!😮 I never pay more the $40 for my motorcycle helmets!😊
Looks like fun and I bet it is really expensive and impossible to find a place to stay.
Love to see the R1 air which is the same exact one i have in white😮💨
Whats the quitest helmet
The quietest helmet is usually the one you wear with earplugs inside.
@@RevZilla isit just me or when I wear my rpha 70 with 3m neon yellow earplugs, I still find it loud when I go fast?
@@molarmassz Could be just you, helmet noise factors in your arm length, bike type, bike shape, windshield or not, torso length, seated position etc. More of the noise comes from the aero of the bike than it does from the helmet, which is why most brands don't make it a main feature or marketing tool. They can't predict your bike or body shape.
@@patrickmchugh8039 hmmm that's a bummer I wish for quieter rides 😂. Would noise cancelling earpiece be good?
@@molarmassz Yeah, that will help. Personally, I ride so much that I just spend $5 on a box of ear plugs from the local pharmacy though. But I am prone to losing them.
great video but down with Dupont
No Shoei?
I'm surprised either not to see Shoei
Been looking for a new helmet to replace my AGV Corsa R, I was considering the Corsair X but the Shoei X fifteen/ X Spr Pro could be a strong contender too when it finally comes out in the US.
X-Fourteen is on sale rn and I think it's the better helmet tbh
Or the PistaGp