Ryan brings you his top picks from a slew of new full-face helmets for 2018. We’ve got a fancy noise cancelling bucket from Sena, an affordable Arai (relatively speaking, of course), a contender for the best sport touring lid throne and lastly, two super cool helmets from Biltwell and Icon.
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Gear breakdown:
0:13 - Sena Momentum INC Helmet - frt9.co/nwipx7
3:26 - Arai DT-X Helmet - frt9.co/n8xynw
5:21 - HJC RPHA 70 ST Helmet - frt9.co/hr652h
7:43 - Icon Airflite Helmet - frt9.co/z6h5r7
8:48 - Biltwell Lane Splitter - frt9.co/3hrchh
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dont the sena only has dot?
A note on the HJC RPHA 70 ST: Ryan mentions it to be “...always louder than competitor’s...” Champion Helmets road test review showed the RPHA 70 to be a very quiet helmet at 97 Db, which matched the same total as the Shoei GT Air2. A typical decibel rating for a typical full-face helmet is around 102 Db.
Aloha
Did you buy all those helmets?
Hilarious
Arai all the way man, we get the chaser x for sub 500 Euros in Germany. Granted, just in a boring black finish, but come on, it's an Arai :D
Is the HJC RPHA 11 a good helmet?
One button to cancel "oatside" noise. So Canadian!
Isn’t the whole point “ the wind in your hair?” Don’t like it. Too digital for me.
Shark race r pro is still the quietest helmet .
I am 47 teras old . I Drove cars , lorrys and buses . Right know I want be motorcycle. I love your videos. Made with fun , interesting and looks like pro from someone it has eaten the teeth on this subject. Now . I learn a lot thanks to your videos. Thank you and so much fun to watch. Now . About helmets. My wallet is empty. I bought my first gear thanks to credit cards. I tried buy staff safe enough. I will happy if I will see your comments about helmet Laser Fafale. But my dream helmet is Arai X4 . Can you give me cons and pros for that product please
My budget is $300, street riding. What do you recommend... anyone...watched 20 videos and they all contradict each other.
how many rooms does he have to film?
Oeuf :)
You just crushed my vision of getting the Icon Airflite
Hahaha I like the "Oof" after talking about arai's obsession with eggs :D ....or should I say oeuf?
I know this is an old video but I just don't understand what's so impressive about some of these helmets like the HJC one. You can literally get a Sharp 4 star+ touring helmet with sunvisor, comfort lining, good airflow, good visor for under 200 bucks like the Scorpion Exo 510 Air, it's an absolutely superb helmet and I see no reason the spend more than that on a helmet. the extra safety I get from a 1000$ Arai really doesn't make a difference and whilst it may be more comfortable, once you break in the Scorpion i've absolutely 0 problems wearing it for 6hrs+ so i just don't see why i would need something "more comfortable" all this whilst weighing in at 1500g which is considered light??? I had a carbon fibre uvex with basic features that weighed 1000g, now THAT IS light
Yes! Call the manufacturers on their bullshit! No one else is!
Arai..
Manual written by Tolstoy.. man that's funny 1:35
This channel is amazingly good. This Ryan guy is so proffesional.
After purchasing an Arai, you'll never purchase any other brand.
@Macoumba Toure maybe that one too lol
Shoei
@xristos k yep, love my Arai! Best bucket I’ve ever worn!!!
Arai is the best.You give 600$ but your helmet will be like new after 5-7 years.I have it for 7 years and i only changed visor once or twice.In 2021 i will give again 600$ to buy a new ARAI.So its not expensive when you give 600$ every 5-6 or even 7 years!!.(i know that Arai says to change your ARAI after 5 years for safety reasons but i don't thing its a problem to keep it 1 and 2 years more,the quality of this helmet is great)
Buy a shark
The airflite doesn't at all look appreciably bigger than the other helmets when they're all lined up. I don't understand
American viewers: Kinder Surprise????
I have the airflight. It's a poser's helmet, and I know it. It's too loud, too heavy and too pricy for what it is. And worst of all, the visor has a tendency of opening when driving fast and looking over your shoulder for traffic. But it's sooo pretty. :D As a sidenote.. I run the red visor. It's brilliant! On a summersday it tones down all the light, removing the need to squint. In really harsh direct light, the shade can be closed and then it's absolutely fine that it doesn't close very far. It only needs to cover the sun.
I remember seeing the Simpson helmets being worn by the stig on top gear and then I seen them in my friends dads drag racing magazine and I was like fudge one of those would be so cool as a motorcycle helmet. I was gonna buy one and just wear it anyways but all of them were over 500 I think and not even made for motorcycles. Then a few years later I start seeing guys on the internet wearing them then some more time goes by and I realize Simpson had made a motorcycle helmet. Now everyone from 18-35 years old on a Harley has one. If I get one now I’ll feel like I’m just hopping on a trend. Should have coughed up the cash and been one of the first guys on a bike with one on.
How about Simpson helmets?
I own the icon helmet nothing he said was true except for the weight and whistle part but I wear ear plugs. Oh yes my neck does get sore at times 😂
You just told us the whats not a good helmet so which helmet is the best
"An assault to Adams apple". So relatable
Earplugs
:D Good one... .PS Project Bluebeem, QAnon, Project Sirius, Convex Earth Documentary... Lalak Skwarek, Ralph Ring, Szydlowski, Lagiewka bumper,Tesla, Lukasiewicz lamp, Witkowski engLISH, Vladimir Terziski lectures ...
buy arai trust me there the best tried many other brands but always end with the arai build quality is amazing
@Neil Pincus he has a degree in Physics man. I think he understands just fine lol
They do make a damn fine lid.
Exactly. Wear it every day for a few years and it still feels new. That's why they cost a lot of money. I've worn nothing else since I got my first one in the nineties. And if he can't understand how a uniform shape dissipates energy better be shouldn't be reviewing helmets.
One accident I'll have open tattooed on my chin ROFL
Could you review simpson helmets and compare them with biltwell, bell and more bandit like helmets?
"but I'm imperial that would be fucking heavy" 💥
Wondering if you could do a review on the Simpson modular helmet
Namaste from India, we have much worse helmets in our market 🤣
“Waterboards me in the rain” 🤣🤣🤣
Making videoes of "the best of 2018" and the likes are TRULY a waste of time. NO ONE EVER want's to know what helmets are good this year if they are all worse than earlier moddels. I would like a quarterly updated series of "of all helmets ever made, what are the top 10 at the time of this video". Now that would be a must watch
Speed and strength ss700, you're welcome.
Noise cancellation on the road? bad idea mate! In fact, I like the rumble of my cruiser!
Listening to this guy talk makes me feel like an idiot. I know nothing and I'm so bad at communication that I can't even tell you how much I don't know.
Brilliant review. Thanks.
Now, Arai has killed the DT-X; I have to wonder why.
On the blackboard scene you could have keyframed the mask. Would have looked better and probably shouldn't have taken too much time to do because all you needed to do was make sure your own hand wouldn't be under the mask.
What about nexx helmets, it's light looks good and has decent tech
I bought a Biltwell Lane Splitter from Fortnine.com and let me tell you, it is the worst purchase I have ever made... #1 it fits super tight on the face, so tight I had to spend another $20 on cheek pads. #2 after just 1 ride, the anti fog coating inside the shield started to peel off and I had to spend another $46 for a new one. If you want this look, buy a Simpson.
The tech in this is very similar to that of the 3M PELTOR COMTACS only difference is it amplifies sound so you can hear people until there is a loud noise in which it cuts out the sound. I know my local police scotland armed response unit use these go protect there ears when they are shooting.
Nothing wrong with HJC
I love how he uses similes. "Side pods whistle like a pair of Stuka Dive Bombers". Lmao!
own the Airflite. love it.
Is the rpha 70 really louder then a shoei? What's better at high speed?
what do you think of the shark spartan 1.2 carbon??
"One accident and I'm going to have "OPEN" tatooed on my chin " HAHAHAHAHA !!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) too funny
Well I get that going on a motorbike can be annoying bc of the sounds, but if the riders can't hear, they have more chance of getting in an accident
I like the way you talk no homo
More to pick on hjc if you find the weaknesses and think manufacturers deserve a kick in the butt..
No adv?
Review the Bell Race Star Flex 2019 please :D
That red helmet looks like a pigs face from the side
Conclusion: buy earplugs.
So basically don't buy any of them, thanks ryanF9! Great videos keep up the work
Wow man you are one cool dude!
I have a 1980's Shoei it whistles at a pitch only dogs can hear but it makes your ears ring so that after a short ride you can't hear some one in a normal conversation. I bought a New Shoei Air cause I wanted the sun Visor.. My biggest complaint about the visor is that it does not go low enough and the sun reflects off from my Instrument panel and blinds me . Forcing me to keep my head tilted down while riding a naked sit up straight bike..
Well at Least Arai Sponsors several Flat Track racers..
Arai doesn’t score good in Sharp, it might feel incredible, but don’t let that distract you from the fact that helmets are safety equipment, and they should do safety before anything
rpha 70 is loud? really?
Anyone know the guitar theme at the start?
you are so funny
Why Should Only Drivers Have Clear Vision - www.rainp.al
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Shubert C3 pro did it for me
WAT - No Shoei?
Just bought a Voss never going back
the smirk laughs are so good hahaha :)
“This entire helmet weighs 1920g. in imperial that would be aaahhh fucking heavy.” Hahahaha gold.
Ah come on the icon airflite ain’t that bad. I love mine plus it almost got me laid once so worth every penny in my book.
LOL........The question I am asking myself, "how high is the bar being set, if a female is willing to give it up, based on the kind of helmet a guy riding a motorcycle is wearing?" Sounds like a REAL QUALITY CHICK.....LMFAO!!!
“Both are attractive to people that find them attractive” Dude you are the best motorcycle vlogger period. Thanks for the content.
I dont think wormboy has ever crashed like I did at 70mph on a freeway to criticize cost of a helmet. He's stuck on cost and style rather than what works. Did he flex test it for you? Did he tell you what REAL MOTOGP racers wear, the pinnacle of what really matters over whining about cost and style (duh..SAFETY)? Nope!! Yeah..I bought a $800 arai corsair v back then after researching what REAL TRACK pros wear. Yeah I took a faceplant, and came out with just a concussion. Meanwhile a buddy with his $200 scorpion got his head drilled into to releave pressure in his accident. But by all means..go with this kid's price advice 🤣 and buy a $59 Bilt helmet to save a buck for your Harry Potter edition latte.
Roadsurfer2k11 All helmets are built to a specific spec and standard. In the upper price tier, there’s little difference between 400-700 helmets. You’d never buy a budget helmet for track days, and equally a ‘pop to the shops’ helmet is unlikely to be anything high end. ‘High end’ being entirely perceived these days as the quality of lower end helmets is constantly improving.
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Imagine battery fire in case of f*in accident
rofl how the hell do you sell any helmets through your company? Great vid as always though.
I liked the one with the huge visor
I have had my scorpion exo R-710 for two years and absolutely love it
What a douche. Do you even ride
Hell no he doesnt 🤣 read my post. Sums it up
I want to make a video about how annoying this guy is in the same way he made this annoying video.
Hell even revzilla product review vids are better, provide real facts, and cut the point. I've seen two of this kid's videos which idk why they keep popping up when I'm not subscribed, and its clear they're done just to hear himself talk
You should look at the Ruroc sport for 2019
Where is pista gp r
What's wrong with kinder surprise?🤣🤣
I get tired of the giant tiger reviews....
Thanks for the video! I usually buy SHOEI. I recon the Arai is a great helmet as well. I know the others conform to at least DOT standards so they'll do the job for a more accessible price but compared to SHOEI/ARAI they have always felt weaker and lower quality just by touching them.
make first helmet in best carbon and i buy it!!
Waterboards me in the rain I was literally rolling and had to rewind coz I couldn’t press pause. Keep up the brilliant vids bro from UK .
I love the sassy quips in these vids
top 5 budget helmets?
sena is now only 550 tho
Jesus fuck. Why would I spend over $500 for a helmet? That's half what I payed for the whole motorcycle.
@Roadsurfer2k11 I don't wear a half dome. I wear a Snell-approved full face that was $130.
Maybe perhaps..umm..........................so you dont get the nice 3/8 bits drilled in your head when that awesome half dome $49 special splits to 1/4 dome
I have the same issue with the chin strap on the lanesplitter. This means, because you can't sufficiently fasten the strap without crushing your Adams apple, the helmet will easily lift at the front... I can pull mine above my chin. The visor is also useless in the rain, the weather sealing is non existent, allowing water to cascade down on the inside of the visor.
For 2019, I would like to see a video where you take a Helmet manufacturer and compare their lineup bottom up and chow the differences as price goes up. Say HJC Full face from cheapest to most expensive. Maybe focus on the top 3~5 sellers.
I’m happy with with my shoei x14🙂