Nice looking bucket. But a few key questions: How many shell sizes are there? How easy does the liner come out for washing? Are there cutouts for speakers? Shame that as a an eyeglasses wearer, I’m paying for goggles I won’t be able to use. I feel like that’s a miss…. Goggles are a hugely personal choice.
Hi Andrew. Thank you for this review. Very interested in this helmet, as well as the Airoh Commander 2, which I know you've also reviewed. A few questions: (1) can you get a photochromatic lens for the Airoh (£?); (2) can you wear goggles on the Airoh without removing the visor, as you have done here with the Leatt? (3) is there no internal sun visor on the Leatt, (4) on the non full carbon versions, which is lighter - Leatt or Airoh? , and (5) does the Leatt have a "channel" inside that allows you to wear glasses without getting discomfort from the arms of the glasses pressing in to the side of your head? 👍🏼👍🏼.... Hope these are helpful questions which you're other subscribers will find useful 😊 Steve A 🏴
Hope my comment helps a bit 3) AFAIK Leatt don't have internal sun visor 4) looking at both website, i think Airoh have a bit of advantage with 1440±50g (Airoh) vs 1575±50g (Leatt) 5) i think most modern helmet usually have recess to make it glasses friendly
(1) At this time I do not believe you can get a photochromic lens for the Airoh. (2) Yes you can (3) Correct, no need for the extra weight etc since you have the photochromic one (4) Airoh is 1440, Leatt is 1525 so very similar. (5) There is a gap between lining section that should allow this but I hate saying 'it'll fit all glasses' because they all have different arm thickness etc. I don't see a problem but don't hold me to it! - Andrew
True, but some helmets have a more universal fit, some are very head-specific. The shape of this one should be fine for anyone not on the extremes of head shapes - Andrew
Couple of questions about this helmet are the goggles you say come with it photochromic too or just basic clear lenses? Also do you get a clear visor too or just the photochromic one? And does this deal with the goggles coning with it only appear on the top spec carbon version or do you get exactly the same goodies with the lower priced composite version of the helmet? Also while I think about it is there an extention to the nose deflector/breath gaurd in the box too or can you buy these seperate? Can you tell me what scott jacket you earing and trousers in this vid? Thanks for all your time.
See 01:53 in this video. Answers to all can be found there. Tinted on the 9.5 carbon, clear on the 8.5. You can upgrade the lens though to whatever finished you want. Yes you get a clear visor too. I am wearing the S ott Priority GTX jackt and trousers in this video. Review here: th-cam.com/video/cbJ6FVbYbvk/w-d-xo.html
Have you tried the Commander 2? I have one and I am fairly disappointed with it (granted I am a particular SOB). Ventilation is quite poor on the Airoh and I get a really annoying oscillation from the peak that makes a fair bit of racket. There is no real slight crack position that lets in a bit of air (which means it is hard to work around the lack of good ventilation). If you use the sun visor it magnifies the poor ventilation on warmer days. My shield is scratched already because there are no pads to keep the visor from impacting the peak in the upper position (even relatively cheap helmets typically have this). I do like the fit on the Airoh and the weight is good, but poor ventilation on an adventure helmet is a big no-go for me.
@williamb.6918 I've tried it on but haven't ridden in it. I guess my point was more that Airoh can make a carbon shell helmet, with a sun visor, and it's still lighter than the Leatt and it's almost $600 cheaper (in New Zealand). It is disappointing for me that the Leatt is the same price and features of the Krios Pro but heavier. And substantially more expensive than the Airoh but also heavier. If I was buying a Leatt helmet I'd go for the 9.5 carbon mx helmet as you get 6.5 goggles and its 1200g
@@alexgossage2333 Well rounded is a lot more important than lightest in my experience (I say this having also owned a Klim Krios Pro). Even at 3 1/4 or so pounds the Leatt 9.5 carbon is still one of the lightest helmets in the class. The outgoing Arai XD-4 and the new Arai XD-5 are considered top of class by most and weigh substantially more. You do not need a sun visor on a helmet that comes with a photochromic visor. Most of the truly premium adventure helmets are in a similar price bracket (i.e. Arai XD-5, Klim X1 Alpha, Shoei Hornet X2).
@@alexgossage2333 Champion probably has the best review I have seen on the new premium ADV lids. I would recommend giving it a watch. Thus far I have owned a Klim Krios Pro, AGV AX-9, Arai XD-5, Arai XD-4, Shoei Hornet X2, Airoh Commander 2, Scorpion XT9000 Carbon, and the LS2 Explorer Carbon. I generally find the more critical reviews mirror my experience with these helmets. Trial and error is an expensive road to go down for premium helmets, so I try to provide some context.
None at all! I should have made a bigger point of that. The shape of the peak is very clever; when you look down from above you don't see gaps, the gaps are from the levels built into it for airflow. As a result you don't get the annoying cut outs as with most other ADV helmets and photochromic visor combos - Andrew
my Arai x4 can do it, what's interesting its successor x5 lost that feature, bummer. keep in mind only the smallest frames fit in x4. From leatt only 4.5 fits but it is a very tight fit. Very curious if that new Leatt adv helmet can do it.
Andrew, 479 what, chocolate gold coins? I have no idea where you shoot from, is that usd, pounds, aud, euros? TH-cam is an international platform and there's people watching from all over
It's the classic intermediate oval. I'm also more oval and there was a small pressure point for the first few rides but it was fine after that - Andrew
Correct the 9.5 Carbon helmet has Fidlock buckle check out the features on our explainer video on our channel: th-cam.com/video/rJ8CSTco0Mw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GH8JE-0bYVKY2F-E
Has the new Leatt 9.5 helmet got quick release visor - as ive been looking new Commander 2 Airoh and that hasn't - looking at new Airoh o new Leatt - which is better for touring Triumph Tiger Rally Pro 900 2024
I've been riding with the KLIM krios pro for a year now and i'm gonna switch to this. Main reason is the cheeck pads on the krios have become so loose that the helmet is almost a size to large now even though they were toi tight in the beginning and the fid lok is just a stupid system for adventure helmets
@ianbutcher4652 getting a tight fit is really important. When i ride longer trips i sometimes switch between diffrent neck gators for the temperature at that time. So adjusting that stupid system all the time gets very annoying. I come from road bikes and did some small track days so da d-ring is just natural and simple. I also found that after a haircut (i don't have them very often) i need to readjust it. And, but this is just something i havn't figured out yet, i accidently opened to magnet strap a few times while trying to adjust my scarfs. Just for me personaly i really hate that system
@@wolfgangrembeck So, not really stupid, just not convenient for you. I've used DD, Micro Metric and Fidlock. Fidlock is by far the best for me. Never need to readjust nor accidentally unfastened in the 4 years I've been using it. Each to their own. But not "Stupid"
@@ianbutcher4652 good to here that it works great for you and u hope you stay happy with it. I had so much hatret for that system since me and a lot of my riding buddies have had nothing but problems with it. But i've seen and managed to try out some lugguage solutions that use fid lok and i can see a use for that. But for now i will go back to the good ol d-ring
The fact that the visor is not straight plastic at the bottom and has contours built-in makes it a hard NO! If you've ever ridden with a visor constructed that way (LS2 helmets) in tropical rain where you may need to crack the visor just a small amount for additional ventilation, the bottom curvature of the lens becomes an optical distraction.
lol still not even close to Suomy MX tourer in terms of weight, and Suomy comes with a sun visor. Also, Soumy gives you a kit to take off the beak and turn it into a great road helmet. "New King" my ass 😂
It wouldn't need an integrated sun visor because the visor is photochromic. Double D ring is safer than micrometric closure. I've not seen micrometric on any 22.06 certified ADV helmets. - Andrew
@AdventureRiderMoto All the ppl I know, ride with the sun visor up sunglasses down, especially in the summer, so the photochromic even if it is nice, is kinda useless, and good luck hanging your helmet from the handlebar with the double D, not to mention that micrometric is faster and easier to use with gloves. The safety card is what mfg use to convince you, that the cheaper system is somehow better, my neck is weaker than any of those systems anyway.
Wow, that’s cool in so many ways and looks great too!
Can you try to fit a comms system like cardo or others to see if there is enough space for the speakers?
There is enough space for comms systems - Andrew
There's even cable routing built it from what I understand
When is this due out please, any further news?
I tried your link but just takes me to your website and not a product page for the helmet in question.
Hi Andrew, thanks very much for this review. Just wanted to confirm this is the 9.5 Leatt?
Nice looking bucket. But a few key questions: How many shell sizes are there? How easy does the liner come out for washing? Are there cutouts for speakers?
Shame that as a an eyeglasses wearer, I’m paying for goggles I won’t be able to use. I feel like that’s a miss…. Goggles are a hugely personal choice.
3 shell sizes, speaker cut outs, and cable routing channels
Hi there. 3 shell sizes, Liner just pops out easily for washing. Yes there are cut-outs for speakers. - Andrew
Is the photochromatic shield also pinlock ready? Thanks
Hi Andrew. Thank you for this review. Very interested in this helmet, as well as the Airoh Commander 2, which I know you've also reviewed. A few questions: (1) can you get a photochromatic lens for the Airoh (£?); (2) can you wear goggles on the Airoh without removing the visor, as you have done here with the Leatt? (3) is there no internal sun visor on the Leatt, (4) on the non full carbon versions, which is lighter - Leatt or Airoh? , and (5) does the Leatt have a "channel" inside that allows you to wear glasses without getting discomfort from the arms of the glasses pressing in to the side of your head? 👍🏼👍🏼.... Hope these are helpful questions which you're other subscribers will find useful 😊 Steve A 🏴
Hope my comment helps a bit
3) AFAIK Leatt don't have internal sun visor
4) looking at both website, i think Airoh have a bit of advantage with 1440±50g (Airoh) vs 1575±50g (Leatt)
5) i think most modern helmet usually have recess to make it glasses friendly
(1) No
(2) Yes
(1) At this time I do not believe you can get a photochromic lens for the Airoh.
(2) Yes you can
(3) Correct, no need for the extra weight etc since you have the photochromic one
(4) Airoh is 1440, Leatt is 1525 so very similar.
(5) There is a gap between lining section that should allow this but I hate saying 'it'll fit all glasses' because they all have different arm thickness etc. I don't see a problem but don't hold me to it! - Andrew
@@AdventureRiderMoto Thanks for getting back. Im going to ask for your personal opinion - Airoh or Leatt - and why?? 😋 I'm going to buy one of them!
Looks pretty great, when is it available? All of the online retailers I find in the EU doesn't even have the model listed.
It will be available at Adventure Rider towards the end of Jan25. Make sure to follow us to keep updated! - Andrew
Great great great buy buy buy.
Hi, is this helmet more oval or round shaped?
I bought a carbon LS2 adventure last year. Lovely lid, BUT! There are no spaces left in the eps for comms speakers... Does this lid have spaces.?
Yes we sure do, check out the ADV Helmet explainer video on our channel: th-cam.com/video/rJ8CSTco0Mw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GH8JE-0bYVKY2F-E
Is the goggles can be worn over the glasses?
I don't think they ave been designed this way but it will depend on the thickness of the arms of your glasses - Andrew
compare kilm krios what your opinion?
I'll tell you in my next video. FYI there's a new Klim ADV helmet on they way! - Andrew
@@AdventureRiderMoto Very interested in that comparison. When is that video coming out? Thanks!
It’s only perfect if it fits your head!!
True, but some helmets have a more universal fit, some are very head-specific. The shape of this one should be fine for anyone not on the extremes of head shapes - Andrew
Couple of questions about this helmet are the goggles you say come with it photochromic too or just basic clear lenses? Also do you get a clear visor too or just the photochromic one? And does this deal with the goggles coning with it only appear on the top spec carbon version or do you get exactly the same goodies with the lower priced composite version of the helmet? Also while I think about it is there an extention to the nose deflector/breath gaurd in the box too or can you buy these seperate? Can you tell me what scott jacket you earing and trousers in this vid? Thanks for all your time.
See 01:53 in this video. Answers to all can be found there. Tinted on the 9.5 carbon, clear on the 8.5. You can upgrade the lens though to whatever finished you want. Yes you get a clear visor too. I am wearing the S ott Priority GTX jackt and trousers in this video. Review here:
th-cam.com/video/cbJ6FVbYbvk/w-d-xo.html
What is the helmet model number under review?
The weight lets it down for me personally. The Airoh Commander 2 is lighter (and cheaper) and includes the sun visor.
Have you tried the Commander 2? I have one and I am fairly disappointed with it (granted I am a particular SOB). Ventilation is quite poor on the Airoh and I get a really annoying oscillation from the peak that makes a fair bit of racket. There is no real slight crack position that lets in a bit of air (which means it is hard to work around the lack of good ventilation). If you use the sun visor it magnifies the poor ventilation on warmer days. My shield is scratched already because there are no pads to keep the visor from impacting the peak in the upper position (even relatively cheap helmets typically have this). I do like the fit on the Airoh and the weight is good, but poor ventilation on an adventure helmet is a big no-go for me.
@williamb.6918 I've tried it on but haven't ridden in it. I guess my point was more that Airoh can make a carbon shell helmet, with a sun visor, and it's still lighter than the Leatt and it's almost $600 cheaper (in New Zealand).
It is disappointing for me that the Leatt is the same price and features of the Krios Pro but heavier. And substantially more expensive than the Airoh but also heavier. If I was buying a Leatt helmet I'd go for the 9.5 carbon mx helmet as you get 6.5 goggles and its 1200g
@@alexgossage2333 Well rounded is a lot more important than lightest in my experience (I say this having also owned a Klim Krios Pro). Even at 3 1/4 or so pounds the Leatt 9.5 carbon is still one of the lightest helmets in the class. The outgoing Arai XD-4 and the new Arai XD-5 are considered top of class by most and weigh substantially more. You do not need a sun visor on a helmet that comes with a photochromic visor. Most of the truly premium adventure helmets are in a similar price bracket (i.e. Arai XD-5, Klim X1 Alpha, Shoei Hornet X2).
@williamb.6918 agree to disagree. If this helmet was 1300g or if it was 25% cheaper I'd say it was a 10/10 but it's not.
@@alexgossage2333 Champion probably has the best review I have seen on the new premium ADV lids. I would recommend giving it a watch. Thus far I have owned a Klim Krios Pro, AGV AX-9, Arai XD-5, Arai XD-4, Shoei Hornet X2, Airoh Commander 2, Scorpion XT9000 Carbon, and the LS2 Explorer Carbon. I generally find the more critical reviews mirror my experience with these helmets. Trial and error is an expensive road to go down for premium helmets, so I try to provide some context.
Excited for this helmet! How was the photochromic visor with the peak? Was their any patterning with the peak giving shade? Thank you for the reviews!
None at all! I should have made a bigger point of that. The shape of the peak is very clever; when you look down from above you don't see gaps, the gaps are from the levels built into it for airflow. As a result you don't get the annoying cut outs as with most other ADV helmets and photochromic visor combos - Andrew
Great review. It will come down to if I can try it anywhere before I buy it when I gwt to replace my Arai X4.
We'll have the first stock in the UK end of Jan / early Feb. Store is in Fulham. - Andrew
Champion Helmets does instrument measurement (temperature, noise) in their tests
I mention airflow, ventilation and noise are all top of their class in the video - Andrew
@ sure I heard…my comment was related to your sentence about noise and how can you measure such parameter
When will leatt adv be on sale in the UK
The clothing is available now, the helmet will be end of January. Subscribe to our newsletter, and look on www.adventurerider.co.uk/
@stuart5899 weirdly enough for once in Australia we've got it on sale already. Just got mine. $1044 aud
Is it possible to ride with goggles and a closed shield at the same time? Any other adventure helmets could do it? Thanks
my Arai x4 can do it, what's interesting its successor x5 lost that feature, bummer. keep in mind only the smallest frames fit in x4. From leatt only 4.5 fits but it is a very tight fit. Very curious if that new Leatt adv helmet can do it.
Yes you can, he mentions it in the video
Price?
There are different options. All covered in the video! Look at the chapter markers - Andrew
Andrew, 479 what, chocolate gold coins? I have no idea where you shoot from, is that usd, pounds, aud, euros? TH-cam is an international platform and there's people watching from all over
What is the full model name? I dont see it in the description and dont want to search the video
Leatt ADV 9.5 Carbon & 8.5 for standard version
It's literally called the Leatt Adventure Helmet. Then add either 9.5 or 8.5 depending on which shell. - Andrew
Hey Andrew, nice review. What’s the internal shape of the helmet, suitable for long oval head shapes?
It's the classic intermediate oval. I'm also more oval and there was a small pressure point for the first few rides but it was fine after that - Andrew
Nice features on that lid. Would have considered for my next helmet if it had quick release instead of DD-ring chin strap.
From the other video I just watched on this helmet, the carbon version comes with a magnetic Fidlock strap closure.
There’s nothing better than DD. You just need to practice.
Correct the 9.5 Carbon helmet has Fidlock buckle check out the features on our explainer video on our channel: th-cam.com/video/rJ8CSTco0Mw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GH8JE-0bYVKY2F-E
@@axxamit Fidlock is better than double d. For me it seals it, I'll be having this when its out.
I find the arai road helmets suit my head shape. Will this suit me as well? Thanks
It should do, I think the shape of this one is pretty universal to most European and US head shapes - Andrew
@AdventureRiderMoto thanks I got the helmet and it fits fine, can't feel any real pressure points. Thanks for the review
Anti UV ? Or do you get sunburnt in summer ?
Anti UV - Andrew
Has the new Leatt 9.5 helmet got quick release visor - as ive been looking new Commander 2 Airoh and that hasn't - looking at new Airoh o new Leatt - which is better for touring Triumph Tiger Rally Pro 900 2024
Yes, it's in the vid! - Andrew
Chin curtain is mesh or windstop ? Removable?
Windstop edge, mesh middle, removable yes - Andrew
@AdventureRiderMoto so...forget winter rides with it
Is this the same helmet as Airoh? Both made on same Chinese factory?
No it's completely different to the Airoh - Andrew
I've been riding with the KLIM krios pro for a year now and i'm gonna switch to this. Main reason is the cheeck pads on the krios have become so loose that the helmet is almost a size to large now even though they were toi tight in the beginning and the fid lok is just a stupid system for adventure helmets
@wolfgangrembeck, What do you think is stupid about the Fidlock fastener?
@ianbutcher4652 getting a tight fit is really important. When i ride longer trips i sometimes switch between diffrent neck gators for the temperature at that time. So adjusting that stupid system all the time gets very annoying. I come from road bikes and did some small track days so da d-ring is just natural and simple. I also found that after a haircut (i don't have them very often) i need to readjust it. And, but this is just something i havn't figured out yet, i accidently opened to magnet strap a few times while trying to adjust my scarfs. Just for me personaly i really hate that system
@@wolfgangrembeck So, not really stupid, just not convenient for you. I've used DD, Micro Metric and Fidlock. Fidlock is by far the best for me. Never need to readjust nor accidentally unfastened in the 4 years I've been using it. Each to their own. But not "Stupid"
@@ianbutcher4652 good to here that it works great for you and u hope you stay happy with it. I had so much hatret for that system since me and a lot of my riding buddies have had nothing but problems with it. But i've seen and managed to try out some lugguage solutions that use fid lok and i can see a use for that. But for now i will go back to the good ol d-ring
The fact that the visor is not straight plastic at the bottom and has contours built-in makes it a hard NO! If you've ever ridden with a visor constructed that way (LS2 helmets) in tropical rain where you may need to crack the visor just a small amount for additional ventilation, the bottom curvature of the lens becomes an optical distraction.
No internal visor no care. The photochromic lenses are always a compromise and expensive to replace.
Schuberth E2 or Arai tour X5 nothing comes even close
That has got to be the most paid for review I’ve ever watched 🤦🏻
I've been running a motorcycle clothing business for nearly 20 years so I'm not on anyone's else's payroll. This review is just my opinion - Andrew
lol still not even close to Suomy MX tourer in terms of weight, and Suomy comes with a sun visor. Also, Soumy gives you a kit to take off the beak and turn it into a great road helmet. "New King" my ass 😂
You can take the beak off on this and have it as a road helmet. See 12:22 - Andrew
Much better review & USP
th-cam.com/video/rJ8CSTco0Mw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fBBfdeWxWcCRsHRf
imho not
@@srbismario hate???? Where do u see any hate? It is only in your reverse psychology mindset
@@srbismario go get some good sleep. God bless u.
No integrated sun glasses, no micrometric closure, no way I'll buy it.
It wouldn't need an integrated sun visor because the visor is photochromic. Double D ring is safer than micrometric closure. I've not seen micrometric on any 22.06 certified ADV helmets. - Andrew
@AdventureRiderMoto All the ppl I know, ride with the sun visor up sunglasses down, especially in the summer, so the photochromic even if it is nice, is kinda useless, and good luck hanging your helmet from the handlebar with the double D, not to mention that micrometric is faster and easier to use with gloves. The safety card is what mfg use to convince you, that the cheaper system is somehow better, my neck is weaker than any of those systems anyway.
For me the missing sun visor is an advantage. It’s going to land on my list, near Arai Tour X-5 :-)
imho you need different helmets for different roads