Andy your detailed and real life reviews of both the RPHA90S and RPHA70 ,including com installation are brilliant .With both these helmets being replaced with newer versions ,and sales being on, I have purchased both to replace my aging lids .So far I've only used the RPHA70 and its very quiet and comfortable .The 90S may need thicker cheek pads ,as like you said it does fit differently to the RPHA70 . Thanks for your reviews that helped me choose these helmets .
Thanks for another very thorough and balanced assessment. It makes a real change to see a proper review rather than an uncritical sales pitch. Keep them coming.
Hi Andy, great review i bought the 90S carbon a few weeks ago and its right up there with the shoei neotec 2 and schuberth c4 which ive had. Super light and comfy
Andrew, being a fan of, and had the C1,2,3 and 3 Pro, which C4 did you have? (the original C4, the new C4 Pro or the new C4 "Basic" (which is the new Pro minus the built in comms)). I'd be interested to here your opinions/comparisons! :)
@@mattmutane5502 Hi Matt, i have the C4 Pro and have had the C3 and C3 pro, C3 pro fitted better as i think they altered the head lining a bit. Nothing is plusher than the C4 pro gorgeous interior. I think the best feature of the HJC is its weight, i dont think the C4 Carbon can match it there but the C4 Carbon certainly feels quality but very very expensive.
@@andrewbooth4341 Thx for the details! :) I liked the C3 PRO so much, and the 1st gen C4 was horrible and expensive (and I didn't want the build in comms), so I bought another C3 PRO for when this C3 PRO wears out, and for silly cheap money from FC-Moto, pre-brexit. (Now, I'd consider the C4 "Basic" which as I said, is the newer C4 PRO with the improvements/fixes, but without the built in comms (I use a PackTalk Bold).
@@mattmutane5502 Yes i have the Pactalk Bold great bit of kit, the comms on the C4 pro which i have is pants compared to Pactalk. C4 pro Basic makes sense thats why i went for the HJC carbon rather than the C4 pro Carbon as you are just paying for something you dont use.
I experience R90 buckle to cut into adam's apple. Horrible ergonomics. I used it on just a few comuting rides. Plus problems with too big buckle cushions. This is not usable for touring. Now what should I do with it? Sell it -50% and lose money? I have competitors flipup, my older helmet, without that problem at all. Strap fits just under chin. R90 strap is moved few extra mm closer to the neck. I have RPHA 70 COPTIC, as well. In my RPHA70 I do not have buckle problem at all. I would like to know if HJC had received many complaints like mine That being said.... dear Mike do not buy R90
Run Run! Andy! At least you can ride, It is snowing now but for most of Jan it was single minus degrees c and the rodes were clear. I did see one brave guy out in his bike but mine stayed in shed. Now, winter is back in Northern Ontario Canada. I have owned an HJC but must have been 20 years ago, like that a budget lid like HJC has refined its product. I will look at it this spring as my LS2 is very noisy. Thanks Andy. I like the yellow.
I know right! Make hay while the sun shines! Well, while it's not freezing! HJC have totally improved their game over the last few decades, while thankfully not echoing the same cost as the Shoei's and Arai's. Thanks, as ever Shawn!
Love watching your videos of northern Germany. Reminds me of my visit in 1987 where our base was Wilhelmshaven , then into the south to Koln and to the east to East Germany and Berlin.
Based on other reviews, I think the "for day use only " Is based on the potential for the pinlock insert to increase glare from lights at night. Just another bit of fine print to reduce liability.
This is the first modular helmet review I've seen. I watch you, Likeable, TMF, Teapot, Richy Vida and Chops and they don't seem to use modular helmets. I have the Shoei Neotec II and like it. Thanks for the review.
Nice video Andy, many thanks! :) The Pinlock "Daytime use only" thing is very odd! When it's getting dark and cold, that's when you need the Pinlock more than ever! In case it's of interest, the C3 PRO Pinlock has no such wording on it. On the weight front, would you trade the lighter weight for having the internal sun visor? Personally, I would go for the internal visor every time! (of course, it seems, with the HJC, if you want to spend the money, you can have both...). Other advantages of flip up is not ever needing to take it off in petrol stations/shops, or at passport/border control, which is very handy :) Flip ups are great for people with glasses, too...
Thanks very much Matt! Apparently it's because the light ztransferrence is reduced to JUST below the legal limit for visors! Who knew! I'm sure that, as ever, there has been some kind of legal case and now the manufacturers are starting to protect themselves against future sueings. I really enjoy the benefits of the flip up, and the sun visor is a real plus. I'd have to think long and hard about where to go, although the RPHA 70 Carbon seems light and with visor! Perhaps trimming down my 'on-lid' setup would help too. I'm sure that the integrated Sena system, would shave a bit of weight off of the Sena 10C evo. Much to think about for the coming season.
Thanks for the vid...I was just going to buy one of these, and viola, here's a review of it. Although I didn't catch a comment about the aerodynamics, I suspect it's pretty decent in that regards, dissipating any buffeting or turbulence easily?
Cheers Tony. Yeah I realise that i didn't really talk about aerodynamics. But you can take from that the fact that it's because the aerodynamics didn't spring to mind as they are so good! If they'd been bad, I definitely would have mentioned it, but the helmet has shown no buffeting or turbulence since I've been using it.
@@AndyManCam thanks...I just ordered one. Considered the yellow, but got the white model with a little bit of design, they call Bekavo Semit. I'm looking forward to all the good features. I've previously only had an open face lid, but they are quite loud, even tho I wear earplugs, and the aerodynamics are pretty bad.
I know right! I’ve been toying with the idea of getting the Carbon version, just to further push the package into unbelievable territory! A flip front that’s lighter than many fixed lids! Witchcraft!
Nice review, I switched to a flip front a couple of months ago and I love it. Not a HJC I am afraid but will certainly consider it next time round. Also it goes very nicely with your jacket.
I crashed in an HJC IS Max 2 and that held up pretty well. If i hadn't fallen in love with a full face Shoei I probs would've gotten another HJC flip up. Saying that, when it's time to ditch the Shoei I'll deffo go back to a modular; they're better for pootling about, which is all I do these days haha
I suppose that is the ultimate test! I've heard from a couple of Shoei owners that they're now considering HJC almost on a par with quality, fit etc.. Seems the head shapes are the same too. Gotta go with what the heart wants at the time though! That'S what this biking lark is all about!
Thanks! Glad to hear it! Yes it is, there’s also a video review of that jacket and trousers ‚OXFORD Continental Jacket & Trousers Review: Autumn & Winter‘ th-cam.com/video/GqaEGKuI1XI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Andy, good video and useful info. I'm changing my Neotec V1 this month and the RPHA 90S is top of my list. I've had a HJC in the past and my only criticism of it would be its longevity, the sunshield mechanism broke on mine after a couple of heavy use years and the chin curtain worked loose. But it sounds like the RPHA 90S build quality is good. Thanks again
Hey man I really liked your Kellermann R2 video and wanted to send it to a friend but can't seem to find it anymore. Have you unlisted it or am I just not looking in the right places? Keep on with the good stuff.
Oh ok, sad to hear. Keep it up anyways, I really like the videos where you do "mechanical" stuff like indicators etc. Really helped me out with my build
Know this thread is a bit old but I have a 90S I love but I’ve had an issue with the chin holders on both sides cracking at the screw holes. HJC in the US have sent me three sets that have all cracked. I would encourage anyone wearing this helmet to check theirs for cracking. Recently bought a Neotec 3 as a replacement but wish I didn’t have to return the 90s under warranty for a credit
Great review. I bought the previous model i90 last year. Most of the features of the new one minus the exhaust vent and doesn’t have the center visor opener. I payed £160 which was quite a reduction. Only complaint was horrendous wind noise on left side. I found it was the tint visor switch aperture . I put a small piece of gaffer tape over the hole and now perfect. When I can be bothered, I might take the lining out as there must be something come adrift.
Many thanks Andrew. Wind noise is a killer isn't it! The switch on my old AGV K4-SV used to whistle like crazy. That's why I didn't moan too much about the low profile switch on this lid. Hope you can get yours to quiet down mate!
I've got the i90 as well and its quite noisy at speed, I'll try the gaffer tape hack and see how it goes. One word of note though, check the visor/chin piece screws as mine worked loose at least twice so far which was scary when I went to close the lid while riding and the chin section dropped on one side
I it so helpful to watch you. I am shopping now for a new helmet for my touring bike and the HJC 90S Carbon was on the top list cause the C4 Carbon just did not sit right on my melon. The Shoei Neotech 2 is too heavy comopare to the 90S. Now, I think i made up my mind. And BTW, Champion Helmets has the cheapest price on the market, as of now. What kills me is the price for the com, at $270.00.
@@AndyManCam Sena and Packtalk are just money hungry !!! I had used a cheap com from Aliexpress and it worked perfectly. I am not sure yet. The 20B fits nicely in the 90S and looks sharp.
@@AndyManCam Andy, just got my 90S Carbon Black and it is so impressive. Very very well made. Solid can and great locking system. Lite as a feder. The noise level between open and closed is incredible. Happy riding !!!!
Thanks Andy. I have been thinking about one of these helmets for a month or 2. At the moment there is a big price difference in the uk between the RPHA90 and 90s. I was wondering what the differences were but if you’re correct and the only difference is the bespoke Sena readiness then I think I will take the plunge on the standard 90 as its available for less than £200 in uk at the moment.👍🏻😮
Don’t quote me on that 100% Possible there might be the odd other improvement, but i think that’s the main difference. Both solidly reviewed lids mate!
Thx yes cb2021 only reason why I’m asking is I’m waiting for it myself but it seems like the 2021 is not coming in the states but I have my deposit down and my fingers crossed
@@AndyManCam 5h under rain. Good 2 know. why do u wave too much with left hand while u talk? Is it some neuro dissorder? Your review is obvious HJC commercial. I bought R90s. Horrible ergonomic. Buckle cuts just into Adam's apple. BTW , I have RPHA70, as well. I wait R90+
‚Too much‘ is a matter of opinion 😜 I had the exact opposite experience. The RPHA 70 Cut into my jaw. Now I’ve got an RPHA 90s carbon and it’s just perfect. Like opinions, everybody’s head is a bit different!
I've got the HJC RPHA 70 Artan Carbon fibre and it is a great bit of kit, one thing that I will say, the one u have is 1600gms well my full carbon fibre jobby is 1400gms and that just goes to show how good urs is weight wise, mine is also very quiet, and I wouldn't be without the internal sun visor, brilliant invention, why would u put up with a dark visor that u'd have to stop and swap at the side of the road 🤷♂️ it's only a vanity thing for most riders these days, to look cool or badass 🤦♂️🤦♂️😅😅🙄 anyway another great video review... 👍👍
I totally agree Gren. As flip fronts go, this one is very impressive weight wise. But with the cameras and stuff, that 200g is still noticeable. The Nishua is about 1200g with the visor and peak on, so almost half a kilo less. Surely this means that whatever might supersede the RPHA 70 could be even lighter still!
@@AndyManCam don't really know what will supersede it, the RPHA 70 is the sportstouring lid, I've also got a shoei neotec 2 and I have to say that the shoei is a truly amazing lid, the build quality is second to none as is the comfort, the thing with flip up lids is they will always be a little bit heavier than a non flip up just the nature of the beast I'm afraid, like both of my lids, if I'm just out and about blasting the local roads then it's always the HJC, but if I'm out all day or touring around then my lid of choice everytime is the shoei neotec 2 because of its ease of use...shoeis warranty is 5yrs u can't argue with that....one more thing, ur carbon lid, well uve been wearing that for a long time and are now very used to it, the HJC will only get better with time...
You're so right mate. Can't deny the ease of use from the flip up when you're spending hours on and around the bike. Maybe the Carbon version, with the integrated intercom, will be the sweet spot for me. Perhaps also with a trimmed down camera mounting solution.
Hey Andy great review but anyways happy new year I see that you have a different mirror on ur cb1000r are you this coming months going to do a test ride review on the 2021 model?
Thanks for the review Andy . I have the Arai Quantum ST myself & love that . Any chance on your views on the latest update of the CB1000R and the colour/ styling schemes ? Thanks , Rex.
My pleasure! I like the black color scheme of the new CB1KR. But I think the curvy headlight is unnecessary and don’t understand why they’ve made all the aluminium trims half the size, so that the plastic is showing?! 🙈 A fine example of changing something, just to bring something new out. Even when it wasn’t necessary.
Great review Andy, I have just recently switched from my second Nishua Enduro Carbon to a flip-front helmet, I went for the Schuberth C4 Pro Carbon, am very happy with it so far, although had some teething issues while I got used to it. Sadly it isn't legal to ride with it flipped up and maybe my chin is huge, but also is a very tight space and requires 2 hands to shut it down fully. The HJC looks a great option, and ace that it also can have integrated comms too! :-)
I have the c4 swell,it is a little less roomy at the front my chin is quite close to the front, I do ride with mine up through the town at slow speeds never had a problem, I can also close mine with one hand the trick is thumb under and fingers outside to pull down till the chin curtain is under chin and finish off with the palm on the chin area front to snap closed
Cheers mate! Always happens with new gear doesnt it. Just need to find the tricks and the workarounds! I think after the Nishua, any lid will feel cramped in the chin area! That thing has acres of space!! 😂
Great review Andy unfortunately for me my head shape does not work with the HJC brand I’ve tried a couple on , the helmets quality has come on a long way they used to be so noisy. Safe riding keep it rubber side down 👍👍👍
Thanks Dale! That's a shame. It's always surprised me that one brand doesn't have the option for different head shapes! I guess it would be complicated for production, but the market would open right up for that brand!
Thanks for a fulsome review, really enjoyed it. Looked at it on SBS, visor replacement is £50. The review for the visor was grim. Did you have any concerns about the quality of the visor?
Hey Andy. Great review. Thank you. Can you tell me does the visor have detents so you can just crack it open to eliminate any fogging without the Pinlock installed. Cheers!
Thanks you very much Simon! Practice, practice, practice! Oh and I love riding my bike, so that helps!! PLus there's an element of perfectionism and obsessive tunnel vision in there too! ;D
@@AndyManCam That is the most truthful response I have ever seen "obsessive tunnel vision in there too! ;D" to the audio question. You just keep at it.
Hey Andy! How does the helmet keep up in heavy rain? There have been some reports from people of leaking around the visor. Because of this I'm in doubt of buying the helmet. Hope you can help me out!
As long as it’s closed and the visor well adjusted, no issue. As soon as it’s cracked open, all bets are off. But i think that’s the same for all helmets.
Hello. Thanks for the review. I Just have a quick question: the ONLY difference between 90 and 90s is that one that you mencioned? About the sena communication system. Thanks in advance. :)
@@AndyManCam Hi. I bought this helmet last saturday and i'm a little bit sad, because the weather in Portugal is cold in the morning, around 7/8 degrees and the visor fogs up very quickly, even with the air intakes all open. I didn't install the pinlock, but I think I'll have to... anyone else having the same thing happen to this specific helmet? Apart from this detail, I love the helmet: good construction, light, with very good soundproofing. Thanks in advance!
Excellent vid as per usual. 👍 Probably because it's new but it's not listed on the SHARP helmet safety scheme. All the other HJC RPHA helmets listed by SHARP score 3 out of 5. Appreciate the SHARP ratings are not the be-all and end-all and it's a UK testing programme but it's something I rely upon as a base measure. I suppose if you're in the USA you're rely upon Snell testing. The DOT standard is a manufacturers declared safety rating and I therefore suggest is similar to having the fox in charge of the hen house. My understanding is the best safety rating is the recently upgraded ECE 22.06 (United Nations test, nothing to do with the EU) which has a greater range of impact testing and rotational forces, and takes into account sun visors, etc. It's all a bit of a minefield and when you stick cameras, etc on the crash helmet it probably makes all the impact and rotational safety all pretty irrelevant! 😬
Many thanks MrC. The SHARP ratings are certainly a very nice to have. This one must be yet to test. Hoping it'll fare better than 3/5! Agree with you on the DOT standard. If it's self governed, it can easily be tricksed, and less easily be trusted! You're of course very right about the cameras and intercoms. Although in my limited experience, they all rip off very easily. I've had cameras fly off just from dropping the lid from the seat! :D
@@AndyManCam When the summer comes, you'll too be able to "double visor" if you fit an Iridium or dark main visor... ;) :) :D Double visor FTW when it's super bright and summer sunny... :D :D
The #1 factor for me when I bought my most recent helmet (HJC RPHA 70 Carbon) was NOISE. Coming from an IS-17 entry level helmet, that blew year ear drums out even WITH hearing protection, I wanted to get that constant wind noise out of my ears. So, how's the RPHA 90S in THAT regard?
Each helmet depends on your wind tunnel not on factory wind tunnel. On my naked bike.... R90 is very noisy if I do not use extra wind deflector on top of my short windshield or if I ride stand up or without any wind shield. Riding in stand up position R90 is very very quiet. For my RPHA70 I do not need any extra wind shield adjustements
On my Neotec top vent when open, little fly's enter and clog dance on my bald head. Very annoying 🤨 Does that one have a filter? On another note, my Arai x4 peak is indispensable when the heat and sun start baking you 😉
That "daytime use only" on the pinlock - I wonder if they just used the same mould they use for tinted ones, and just didn't think about/spot that? Otherwise I have no idea.
Working in the bike trade and getting training on Pinlocks, I actually know the answer! It's because the Pinlock is an additional layer to the visor, it blocks an additional 10 per cent of light, which when most visors only allow about 85-95% light through in the first place, would make it illegal to use at night. However, I have never, ever heard of someone getting stopped for a Pinlock unless it was a tinted one at night, but even then, it's more difficult to see a Pinlock compared to a dark visor
That is interesting to know! But then why don't ALL the Pinlocks have that stamped on them? Maybe it'S a new legislation thing and they'll steadily all have it...
@@AndyManCam Apparently Andy, the new ECE22-06 regs coming in allow *more* tint (if I understand it correctly), not less, so it's going more in "our favour" than the other way...
🤓 thanks for the review. Love the flip up helmet,great when you stop at lights , slow speeds when hot. Also when stopping for water or coffee break. 🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦
When using pinlock at night I get massive strobing effect from headlights and streetlights etc. Surprised no one else has noticed or commented on this.
Very good and informative review! I really appreciate that! I am looking for a silent and practical helmet that I can wear with glasses as well, and currently on my short list I have the RPHA 70, the RPHA 90S, the Schuberth E1 (I like the peak for blocking out the sun), and the Arai Tour X4. But I have never ridden in any of these helmets! I tried on both the RPHA helmets at my motorcycle dealer, and I loved them both! But have no clue how they compare to the other helmets on my short list! Have you maybe tried any of the above mentioned ones, besides the Rpha 90S? If so what do you think? Is the RPHA 90 as quiet as the RPHA 70 or maybe the Schuberth E1? I have to check out your channel, this video made me curious about your content!
I have one RPHA 70 and I'm looking to buy maybe the RPHA 90S. After + 20.000 kms I'm a bit disappointed with it : not as quiet as you might think, but the worst - and the reason why I'm really tired of it - is the pinlock.. pretty much ineffective at low temperatures, rainy days or foggy conditions. I bought a new one because I fought the first one was expired, but the brand new one does exactly the same. I'm forced to spray some anti fog spray in it constantly. That said, if you are a good weather rider, the 70 is ok and a lot cheaper than the 90. If you ride all weather don't go with the 70.
@@Hail_Chris.27 Wow, thank you for your kind answer and for the advice! Highly appreciated! The RPHA 70 was on the top of my list, as I thought it is truly silent! Fogging is also a problem, of course, as I do ride in rain as well! Though I have a seasonal license plate from March until November, so I’m skipping the winter months, I hate a rusty motorcycle, even at the tiniest rust spot my OCD kicks in and that means several hours spent away from my family in the garage, addressing the “rust issue”! So no winter riding for me! Aaaanyway, my touring helmet is 4 years from ld now and I already had a little “misshap” in it, I also started to develop tinnitus, and that scares the shite out of me, so I decided to get the most silent helmet that comes in at a reasonable cost, hence the list of RPHA 70, RPHA 90S, Schuberth E1, or the Arai Tour X4. Ok, so based on your feedback, I will probably strike out the RPHA 70 from my short list! Thank you for your honest reply/advice!
@@The1KovacsAttila1 honestly, the best advice I can give you is : doesn't matter what helmet you get, buy a good pair of earplugs! in your situation I'd rather buy a helmet a little cheaper and invest in a good pair of earplugs made for your needs. Usually any "ear doctor" can help you with that. They're a bit expensive but nothing related with the earplugs you found on the market.
Hi Andy, I'm just playing catch up with some of your videos. Are you using the Sena for the audio as I can't see any mic of the GoPro. Thanks in advance.
@@AndyManCam we sure are 😂 I watched your video and it was because of your review I decided to purchase the 90S in carbon. I just had my first ride in it today and it's amazing! Coming from an Arai it's surprisingly good and way quieter. I love it! Thanks for the great video! Would you recommend the GoPro side mount? Have you since tried centrally mounting your GoPro? I have a Y piece mount on my Arai chin and was thinking about flipping the Y so I have access to the button... might work, who knows!
The video is very good and great review, but you have to change the place where you have mounted the microphone because there is a wind noise in the video
Thank you for posting. You compared the HJC with your other carbon helmet, and mentioned the carbon is lighter. Is the carbon helmet also quieter than the HJC?
You can’t forget that this one also has a 4k camera attached! Sadly i have to say that i think with stuff for biking, you get what you pay for most of the time.
Andy, how the devil are you! Try wearing a chest mount camera harness, instead of a helmet mount. It will give you steadier shots, and change your life forever!
@@AndyManCam I bought a Scorpion Carbon 1400 Air helmet because I wanted a light-weight helmet - don't we all! It's an excellent helmet, and the XL version weighed in at a very neck friendly 1450g. Then I attached the excellent DJI Osmo Action camera, using a SmallRig metal cage and a chin strap. That little lot added 292g to the weight of the helmet, giving a total weight of 1742g, and it's all hanging off you chin. I thought what's the point in buying a carbon helmet, is now the weight of a flip-up! I also never liked the end result I got using a chin mount. The video footage tended to be all over the place, because when riding you have to constantly move your head about, and I found it to be just a little bit too distracting. I was fed up with all the extra weight and the video footage, so I tried a chest harness, and it was a revelation. Immediately, you notice the video footage is far smoother, and not as jerky; it's a bit like using a gimbal! Once you get the camera angle right, which is easy to do via your camera app, it stays in position far better than a any chin mount, because you're constantly gripping the handlebars in a fixed riding position. I found it was perfect for getting the dash and the road ahead in shot, you tend not to film the sky all the time! And, by moving your chest and shoulders slightly you can alter the angle of the shot, if required. The harness is also very easy to remove, because they all use quick release clips. Overall, I found it to be a much better solution than a chin mount.
The effect certainly is a far smoother video. You're not at all wrong about the weight thing. My Nishua was about 1200g on it's own. After the cameras, microphones and intercom it was over 1800g!! 🤦🏻♂️ I'm going to get some custom earbuds made to ditch the speakers and the Hero 8 saves a fair bit with it's lack of cage. Plus the Packtalk slim puts the battery at the back, which really helps with balancing out the camera on the front. So now I'm about 300g lighter and it feels even lighter still. Winning! Still, it could be lighter!! Let's try this chest thing out!...
@@AndyManCam See how you get on with the chest mount, but I can't see me ever going back to a chin mount, they're too bulky and just too heavy. I don't know what you use for recording the audio, but I'm look at external audio recorders, something like the Zoom H4n Pro, or a Tascam DR-05X, with a decent Lavalier microphone and a dead cat wind muff. A few motovloggers use them, and the results are excellent. You clap at the beginning of a recording, and the audio spike produced allows you to line up the audio track with the video track in post-production. Or, you could take a clapperboard with you! Not only do you get superior audio, but it allows you to move away from the camera, and still get good audio. It also makes manipulating the audio track with the video track far easier. If you put another audio recorder in your backpack, or put it under the seat with the mic fitted externally, you can then pick up the exhaust beautifully and mix that in as well, and we all love a good exhaust sound! Also, check out the DJI Osmo action camera, I think it's better than the overpriced GoPro's. The GoPro HERO8 overheats and will shut down, Andy/TMF has to put his in the fridge to get it to work again!
Don’t forget that noise by the mouth (where the mic is) is very different to where the ears are. I couldn’t hear any whistling while riding, and of course i couldn’t possibly have known til after that the mic was picking up whistling.
So you want 20 minutes of views of the helmet? I’m showing it in use, while the while time taking about how it is to use it. That’s a real life review. If you want to look at the helmet for 20 minutes from all angles, you can stare at the press photos on the HJC website.
Except they’re not! This is the quietest helmet I’ve ever used! Most of the noise comes from under the helmet. With flip ups, the hole can be smaller and as a result, the helmet is quieter.
I actually used to believe that the flip ups were noisier too. But that was from experiecne of my Caberg from 2007. The fit and finish nowadays is so much better, that there aren't any wind causing gaps and seams anymore. Plus smaller head hole to boot! Winning!
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Andy your detailed and real life reviews of both the RPHA90S and RPHA70 ,including com installation are brilliant .With both these helmets being replaced with newer versions ,and sales being on, I have purchased both to replace my aging lids .So far I've only used the RPHA70 and its very quiet and comfortable .The 90S may need thicker cheek pads ,as like you said it does fit differently to the RPHA70 . Thanks for your reviews that helped me choose these helmets .
Thanks for another very thorough and balanced assessment. It makes a real change to see a proper review rather than an uncritical sales pitch. Keep them coming.
Thanks B D. Very glad to hear that mate.
Great review your dialect is very clear and easy to understand your word pronunciation is excellent. Germany is a beautiful place.
Cheers SA! All those years of brutal elocution lessons finally paying off! 😜
Hi Andy, great review i bought the 90S carbon a few weeks ago and its right up there with the shoei neotec 2 and schuberth c4 which ive had. Super light and comfy
Good to know I wasn't far off with the quality assessment then! Cheers Andrew!
Andrew, being a fan of, and had the C1,2,3 and 3 Pro, which C4 did you have? (the original C4, the new C4 Pro or the new C4 "Basic" (which is the new Pro minus the built in comms)). I'd be interested to here your opinions/comparisons! :)
@@mattmutane5502 Hi Matt, i have the C4 Pro and have had the C3 and C3 pro, C3 pro fitted better as i think they altered the head lining a bit. Nothing is plusher than the C4 pro gorgeous interior. I think the best feature of the HJC is its weight, i dont think the C4 Carbon can match it there but the C4 Carbon certainly feels quality but very very expensive.
@@andrewbooth4341 Thx for the details! :) I liked the C3 PRO so much, and the 1st gen C4 was horrible and expensive (and I didn't want the build in comms), so I bought another C3 PRO for when this C3 PRO wears out, and for silly cheap money from FC-Moto, pre-brexit. (Now, I'd consider the C4 "Basic" which as I said, is the newer C4 PRO with the improvements/fixes, but without the built in comms (I use a PackTalk Bold).
@@mattmutane5502 Yes i have the Pactalk Bold great bit of kit, the comms on the C4 pro which i have is pants compared to Pactalk. C4 pro Basic makes sense thats why i went for the HJC carbon rather than the C4 pro Carbon as you are just paying for something you dont use.
Thanks Andy. I have the Rpha70 and it's a great lid. Happy to see that the 90 continues the HJC progression
Cheers Mike! I'm an HJC convert mate. Very impressed with the quality.
@@AndyManCam Yep my first HJC too and I'm also a convert.
I don't think this will be my last either!
I experience R90 buckle to cut into adam's apple. Horrible ergonomics. I used it on just a few comuting rides.
Plus problems with too big buckle cushions. This is not usable for touring.
Now what should I do with it? Sell it -50% and lose money?
I have competitors flipup, my older helmet, without that problem at all. Strap fits just under chin. R90 strap is moved few extra mm closer to the neck.
I have RPHA 70 COPTIC, as well.
In my RPHA70 I do not have buckle problem at all. I would like to know if HJC had received many complaints like mine
That being said.... dear Mike do not buy R90
Run Run! Andy! At least you can ride, It is snowing now but for most of Jan it was single minus degrees c and the rodes were clear. I did see one brave guy out in his bike but mine stayed in shed. Now, winter is back in Northern Ontario Canada. I have owned an HJC but must have been 20 years ago, like that a budget lid like HJC has refined its product. I will look at it this spring as my LS2 is very noisy. Thanks Andy. I like the yellow.
I know right! Make hay while the sun shines! Well, while it's not freezing! HJC have totally improved their game over the last few decades, while thankfully not echoing the same cost as the Shoei's and Arai's. Thanks, as ever Shawn!
Love watching your videos of northern Germany. Reminds me of my visit in 1987 where our base was Wilhelmshaven , then into the south to Koln and to the east to East Germany and Berlin.
Glad to hear it QH! It's a truly beautiful country.
Another quality review 👏🏻 liking the new graphics as well.
Cheers mate! New year, new look!!
Great review as per usual AMC. Thanks brother.
My pleasure Andrew. Cheers for watching!
Based on other reviews, I think the "for day use only " Is based on the potential for the pinlock insert to increase glare from lights at night. Just another bit of fine print to reduce liability.
I'm certain you're right. Liability has been the unnecessary death of so much freedom!
Been using the hjc90. Absolutely love the silence at highway speeds.
It’s amazing isn’t it! I used the Nishua again yesterday and forgot just how noisy it is!!
Most importantly, it matches your jacket perfectly.
Couldn't find a better match.
Very true! The complete Outfit!
What a stoke of luck me having just found this channel and also looking for a new lid this spring 😃 great review and keep up the great work 👍
A stroke of luck indeed! Many thanks Andy!
This is the first modular helmet review I've seen. I watch you, Likeable, TMF, Teapot, Richy Vida and Chops and they don't seem to use modular helmets. I have the Shoei Neotec II and like it. Thanks for the review.
Very true! I think the extra faff with cameras probably puts the other guys off a bit.
Nice video Andy, many thanks! :) The Pinlock "Daytime use only" thing is very odd! When it's getting dark and cold, that's when you need the Pinlock more than ever! In case it's of interest, the C3 PRO Pinlock has no such wording on it. On the weight front, would you trade the lighter weight for having the internal sun visor? Personally, I would go for the internal visor every time! (of course, it seems, with the HJC, if you want to spend the money, you can have both...). Other advantages of flip up is not ever needing to take it off in petrol stations/shops, or at passport/border control, which is very handy :) Flip ups are great for people with glasses, too...
Thanks very much Matt! Apparently it's because the light ztransferrence is reduced to JUST below the legal limit for visors! Who knew! I'm sure that, as ever, there has been some kind of legal case and now the manufacturers are starting to protect themselves against future sueings. I really enjoy the benefits of the flip up, and the sun visor is a real plus. I'd have to think long and hard about where to go, although the RPHA 70 Carbon seems light and with visor! Perhaps trimming down my 'on-lid' setup would help too. I'm sure that the integrated Sena system, would shave a bit of weight off of the Sena 10C evo. Much to think about for the coming season.
We call wording like that “lawyer’s footprints” because you can tell lawyers have been there.
So very true!
@@oklahomahank2378 I like that, I may "borrow" and use it :D "objects in the rear view mirror...." etc. :(
@@AndyManCam crazy how the law thinks a bit less light is worse than having a frosted up helmet that you can't see through at all.
Great review and has helped in my decision making for the next lid.👍
Glad I could help Rich!
Thanks for the vid...I was just going to buy one of these, and viola, here's a review of it. Although I didn't catch a comment about the aerodynamics, I suspect it's pretty decent in that regards, dissipating any buffeting or turbulence easily?
Cheers Tony. Yeah I realise that i didn't really talk about aerodynamics. But you can take from that the fact that it's because the aerodynamics didn't spring to mind as they are so good! If they'd been bad, I definitely would have mentioned it, but the helmet has shown no buffeting or turbulence since I've been using it.
@@AndyManCam thanks...I just ordered one. Considered the yellow, but got the white model with a little bit of design, they call Bekavo Semit. I'm looking forward to all the good features. I've previously only had an open face lid, but they are quite loud, even tho I wear earplugs, and the aerodynamics are pretty bad.
Congrats. Enjoy the shiny new lid!
I need a new lid ASAP. This ones definitely on the cards. 👍
You could do a lot worse mate. I am impressed.
Quality review yet again
Cheers very much Simon.
Well that was a thorough review.
Many thanks mate. Glad you think so!
It's hard to believe this is a modular helmet it's light, quiet and comfortable. Best helmet I own. I ride a Harley Davidson Road King cvo.
I know right! I’ve been toying with the idea of getting the Carbon version, just to further push the package into unbelievable territory! A flip front that’s lighter than many fixed lids! Witchcraft!
Good explanation of the helmet.
Cheers Steven!
Nice review, I switched to a flip front a couple of months ago and I love it. Not a HJC I am afraid but will certainly consider it next time round. Also it goes very nicely with your jacket.
Thanks Blitzer! Yeah they certainly have a lot of appeal. Especially for longer rides with more fuel stops and off bike faff!
Another cracking review by Andy waldorf..Thanks to you il stick with my Nishua carbon.thumbs up.👍
Haha! A. Waldorf, esquire...
Matches your jacket nicely.
It does! Shame I don't really like the jacket either!! 🤣 Yellow is not my colour!
Great review as always pal 👍
Many thanks CLOAB!
Great Helmet! I use HJC RPHA 11 💙
Good choice! I've just started using the RPHA 70.
I crashed in an HJC IS Max 2 and that held up pretty well. If i hadn't fallen in love with a full face Shoei I probs would've gotten another HJC flip up. Saying that, when it's time to ditch the Shoei I'll deffo go back to a modular; they're better for pootling about, which is all I do these days haha
I suppose that is the ultimate test! I've heard from a couple of Shoei owners that they're now considering HJC almost on a par with quality, fit etc.. Seems the head shapes are the same too. Gotta go with what the heart wants at the time though! That'S what this biking lark is all about!
Very helpful.Thank you.
Isn't that an Oxford Continental jacket btw?
Thanks! Glad to hear it! Yes it is, there’s also a video review of that jacket and trousers ‚OXFORD Continental Jacket & Trousers Review: Autumn & Winter‘
th-cam.com/video/GqaEGKuI1XI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Andy, good video and useful info. I'm changing my Neotec V1 this month and the RPHA 90S is top of my list. I've had a HJC in the past and my only criticism of it would be its longevity, the sunshield mechanism broke on mine after a couple of heavy use years and the chin curtain worked loose. But it sounds like the RPHA 90S build quality is good. Thanks again
Hey man I really liked your Kellermann R2 video and wanted to send it to a friend but can't seem to find it anymore.
Have you unlisted it or am I just not looking in the right places?
Keep on with the good stuff.
Thanks mate! Sadly I had a trim of the vids that weren't performing well. Sorry!
Oh ok, sad to hear. Keep it up anyways, I really like the videos where you do "mechanical" stuff like indicators etc.
Really helped me out with my build
My pleasure! I will do my best old chap!
Know this thread is a bit old but I have a 90S I love but I’ve had an issue with the chin holders on both sides cracking at the screw holes. HJC in the US have sent me three sets that have all cracked. I would encourage anyone wearing this helmet to check theirs for cracking. Recently bought a Neotec 3 as a replacement but wish I didn’t have to return the 90s under warranty for a credit
Great review. I bought the previous model i90 last year. Most of the features of the new one minus the exhaust vent and doesn’t have the center visor opener. I payed £160 which was quite a reduction. Only complaint was horrendous wind noise on left side. I found it was the tint visor switch aperture . I put a small piece of gaffer tape over the hole and now perfect. When I can be bothered, I might take the lining out as there must be something come adrift.
Many thanks Andrew. Wind noise is a killer isn't it! The switch on my old AGV K4-SV used to whistle like crazy. That's why I didn't moan too much about the low profile switch on this lid. Hope you can get yours to quiet down mate!
I've got the i90 as well and its quite noisy at speed, I'll try the gaffer tape hack and see how it goes. One word of note though, check the visor/chin piece screws as mine worked loose at least twice so far which was scary when I went to close the lid while riding and the chin section dropped on one side
Newbie Rider 43 thanks for that.. I’ll check 👍
Hey Andrew! I’m having exactly the same issue! It’s driving me nuts! So did you tape it up so you can use the slide mechanism anymore?
@@hchyw7755 sorry, no just covered it up as very rarely feel the need for the drop down visor.. shame though.
I it so helpful to watch you. I am shopping now for a new helmet for my touring bike and the HJC 90S Carbon was on the top list cause the C4 Carbon just did not sit right on my melon. The Shoei Neotech 2 is too heavy comopare to the 90S. Now, I think i made up my mind. And BTW, Champion Helmets has the cheapest price on the market, as of now. What kills me is the price for the com, at $270.00.
Happy to help mate. It’s a very high quality lid at a great price. That intercom is a bit steep for what is essentially a Sena 20s.
@@AndyManCam Sena and Packtalk are just money hungry !!! I had used a cheap com from Aliexpress and it worked perfectly. I am not sure yet. The 20B fits nicely in the 90S and looks sharp.
Hava a look at the Cardo SmartH. It’s a bit cheaper than the Sena
@@AndyManCam Andy, just got my 90S Carbon Black and it is so impressive. Very very well made. Solid can and great locking system. Lite as a feder. The noise level between open and closed is incredible. Happy riding !!!!
Thanks Andy. I have been thinking about one of these helmets for a month or 2. At the moment there is a big price difference in the uk between the RPHA90 and 90s. I was wondering what the differences were but if you’re correct and the only difference is the bespoke Sena readiness then I think I will take the plunge on the standard 90 as its available for less than £200 in uk at the moment.👍🏻😮
Don’t quote me on that 100% Possible there might be the odd other improvement, but i think that’s the main difference. Both solidly reviewed lids mate!
You should be top of the list for that info. Thanks.
Thx yes cb2021 only reason why I’m asking is I’m waiting for it myself but it seems like the 2021 is not coming in the states but I have my deposit down and my fingers crossed
Fingers crossed mate. 🤞🏻
You should test how waterproof it is . Dont run away from the rain
Beside this, very very good review job
Good point! Just watch this video and you can see how waterproof it is! 😆 th-cam.com/video/GqaEGKuI1XI/w-d-xo.html cheers!
@@AndyManCam 5h under rain. Good 2 know.
why do u wave too much with left hand while u talk? Is it some neuro dissorder?
Your review is obvious HJC commercial.
I bought R90s. Horrible ergonomic. Buckle cuts just into Adam's apple.
BTW , I have RPHA70, as well. I wait R90+
‚Too much‘ is a matter of opinion 😜 I had the exact opposite experience. The RPHA 70 Cut into my jaw. Now I’ve got an RPHA 90s carbon and it’s just perfect. Like opinions, everybody’s head is a bit different!
@@AndyManCam nice PR spin 😀😀😀
what do u do for living? Sell Oxford product list?
I just bought one on a discount I was tired of fiddling with my glasses on and of hope its good as they say it is my helmet now is also HJC 70
Strange coincidence, i just ordered myself an RPHA 70! 😁
@@AndyManCam for the price they are good helmets
Hoping I’ll really like it. First impressions, tight but tidy!
@@AndyManCam yes amazing helmet I was riding and I thought at this speed very little noise and then I watch the speedometer oww way too fast hahahah
That’s a very good sign. I hate noise!
Hi Andy, great vid.
I have a Neotech 2 with pinlock ave no mention on it of Daytime Only use.
Cheers Simon. It is indeed a peculiarity
I've got the HJC RPHA 70 Artan Carbon fibre and it is a great bit of kit, one thing that I will say, the one u have is 1600gms well my full carbon fibre jobby is 1400gms and that just goes to show how good urs is weight wise, mine is also very quiet, and I wouldn't be without the internal sun visor, brilliant invention, why would u put up with a dark visor that u'd have to stop and swap at the side of the road 🤷♂️ it's only a vanity thing for most riders these days, to look cool or badass 🤦♂️🤦♂️😅😅🙄 anyway another great video review... 👍👍
I totally agree Gren. As flip fronts go, this one is very impressive weight wise. But with the cameras and stuff, that 200g is still noticeable. The Nishua is about 1200g with the visor and peak on, so almost half a kilo less. Surely this means that whatever might supersede the RPHA 70 could be even lighter still!
@@AndyManCam don't really know what will supersede it, the RPHA 70 is the sportstouring lid, I've also got a shoei neotec 2 and I have to say that the shoei is a truly amazing lid, the build quality is second to none as is the comfort, the thing with flip up lids is they will always be a little bit heavier than a non flip up just the nature of the beast I'm afraid, like both of my lids, if I'm just out and about blasting the local roads then it's always the HJC, but if I'm out all day or touring around then my lid of choice everytime is the shoei neotec 2 because of its ease of use...shoeis warranty is 5yrs u can't argue with that....one more thing, ur carbon lid, well uve been wearing that for a long time and are now very used to it, the HJC will only get better with time...
You're so right mate. Can't deny the ease of use from the flip up when you're spending hours on and around the bike. Maybe the Carbon version, with the integrated intercom, will be the sweet spot for me. Perhaps also with a trimmed down camera mounting solution.
Good review AMC 👍 I’d be disappointed if it didn’t rain on one of your vlogs.
Haha! It seems like the rain is the most frequent Special guest on the channel!
Morning Andy...I hear the slight whistling on the video, is that coming from the helmet or microphone placement?
I think it’s actually from the helmet. But it doesn’t do it all the time. Only if the visor closes slightly crooked.
Hey Andy great review but anyways happy new year I see that you have a different mirror on ur cb1000r are you this coming months going to do a test ride review on the 2021 model?
Happy New year Marcial! Yeah, I’ve got the stock mirrors back on for the winter. We’ll have to wait and see about the 2021 CB.
Thanks for the review Andy . I have the Arai Quantum ST myself & love that .
Any chance on your views on the latest update of the CB1000R and the colour/ styling schemes ?
Thanks ,
Rex.
My pleasure! I like the black color scheme of the new CB1KR. But I think the curvy headlight is unnecessary and don’t understand why they’ve made all the aluminium trims half the size, so that the plastic is showing?! 🙈 A fine example of changing something, just to bring something new out. Even when it wasn’t necessary.
Awesome lid, I use the HJC CS-15 :)
Agreed. HJC have really upped their game lately.
Great review Andy, I have just recently switched from my second Nishua Enduro Carbon to a flip-front helmet, I went for the Schuberth C4 Pro Carbon, am very happy with it so far, although had some teething issues while I got used to it. Sadly it isn't legal to ride with it flipped up and maybe my chin is huge, but also is a very tight space and requires 2 hands to shut it down fully.
The HJC looks a great option, and ace that it also can have integrated comms too! :-)
I have the c4 swell,it is a little less roomy at the front my chin is quite close to the front, I do ride with mine up through the town at slow speeds never had a problem, I can also close mine with one hand the trick is thumb under and fingers outside to pull down till the chin curtain is under chin and finish off with the palm on the chin area front to snap closed
@@tommckay6812 Having a camera attached possibly makes it harder, but mine won't click shut both sides unless I grab it with both hands.
Cheers mate! Always happens with new gear doesnt it. Just need to find the tricks and the workarounds! I think after the Nishua, any lid will feel cramped in the chin area! That thing has acres of space!! 😂
@@AndyManCam Yup, and still one of my favourite helmets
I was surprised by how noisy it is, compared to the HJC. I used to think the Enduro wasn’t all that bad!!
Great review Andy unfortunately for me my head shape does not work with the HJC brand I’ve tried a couple on , the helmets quality has come on a long way they used to be so noisy. Safe riding keep it rubber side down 👍👍👍
Thanks Dale! That's a shame. It's always surprised me that one brand doesn't have the option for different head shapes! I guess it would be complicated for production, but the market would open right up for that brand!
Thanks for a fulsome review, really enjoyed it. Looked at it on SBS, visor replacement is £50. The review for the visor was grim. Did you have any concerns about the quality of the visor?
None at all. Seemed solid and well made to me Jim.
Nice review Andy but tell me, how did you sort out the Microphone connection for filming ? 👍🤷♀️
Cheers Gaz. I used the Sena audio 👍🏻
Hey Andy. Great review. Thank you. Can you tell me does the visor have detents so you can just crack it open to eliminate any fogging without the Pinlock installed. Cheers!
Me wearing glasses is this helmet prepared for that? Have thoose gaps for the glasses? Thanks 🙏👍👍
really impressed with the consistently high sound quality of your vlogs. How do you achieve it?
Thanks you very much Simon! Practice, practice, practice! Oh and I love riding my bike, so that helps!! PLus there's an element of perfectionism and obsessive tunnel vision in there too! ;D
@@AndyManCam That is the most truthful response I have ever seen "obsessive tunnel vision in there too! ;D" to the audio question. You just keep at it.
😊😊😎
Hey Andy! How does the helmet keep up in heavy rain? There have been some reports from people of leaking around the visor. Because of this I'm in doubt of buying the helmet. Hope you can help me out!
As long as it’s closed and the visor well adjusted, no issue. As soon as it’s cracked open, all bets are off. But i think that’s the same for all helmets.
Hello. Thanks for the review. I Just have a quick question: the ONLY difference between 90 and 90s is that one that you mencioned? About the sena communication system. Thanks in advance. :)
I think the Visor on the 90S has one extra position too. Otherwise, the same.
@@AndyManCam Hi. I bought this helmet last saturday and i'm a little bit sad, because the weather in Portugal is cold in the morning, around 7/8 degrees and the visor fogs up very quickly, even with the air intakes all open. I didn't install the pinlock, but I think I'll have to... anyone else having the same thing happen to this specific helmet? Apart from this detail, I love the helmet: good construction, light, with very good soundproofing. Thanks in advance!
That is annoying. Hopefully it’s a bit better now. I wouldn’t consider using this helmet without a pinlock unless it’s glorious summer weather!
Great review Andy. Just wondered how you're now capturing your voice as you no longer have a mike connected to your GoPro. Is it from your intercom?
Just seen your latest vid where you answer that very question :-)
Haha! I answered without even moving my lips! 😉
Excellent vid as per usual. 👍 Probably because it's new but it's not listed on the SHARP helmet safety scheme. All the other HJC RPHA helmets listed by SHARP score 3 out of 5. Appreciate the SHARP ratings are not the be-all and end-all and it's a UK testing programme but it's something I rely upon as a base measure. I suppose if you're in the USA you're rely upon Snell testing. The DOT standard is a manufacturers declared safety rating and I therefore suggest is similar to having the fox in charge of the hen house. My understanding is the best safety rating is the recently upgraded ECE 22.06 (United Nations test, nothing to do with the EU) which has a greater range of impact testing and rotational forces, and takes into account sun visors, etc. It's all a bit of a minefield and when you stick cameras, etc on the crash helmet it probably makes all the impact and rotational safety all pretty irrelevant! 😬
Many thanks MrC. The SHARP ratings are certainly a very nice to have. This one must be yet to test. Hoping it'll fare better than 3/5! Agree with you on the DOT standard. If it's self governed, it can easily be tricksed, and less easily be trusted! You're of course very right about the cameras and intercoms. Although in my limited experience, they all rip off very easily. I've had cameras fly off just from dropping the lid from the seat! :D
A flip down sun visor is a must for me now
I can see why! I think it’s going to be a must for me too!
@@AndyManCam wait until you’ve ridden in the cold with a heated seat 😉
@@AndyManCam When the summer comes, you'll too be able to "double visor" if you fit an Iridium or dark main visor... ;) :) :D Double visor FTW when it's super bright and summer sunny... :D :D
Heated seat!? I'll likely find the holy grail before I can manage to get one of those!! 😆
Double visor FTW. That's what she said!
@@AndyManCam Shoei won’t let you do that. The dark visors won’t fit on the helmets with sun visors.
Thanks AMC, cracking review 👍 "Slide your thumb up the ridge of the helmet" ooh matron 😜
Hahaha! Oooh matron indeed!! The best dirty talk, is the dirty talk that doesn't know it's dirty!
It was going so well. If only my uncle wasnt 'your man from the goonies'..... Lovely lid though AMC. Keep safe and stay lucky!
Haha! Sorry to hear that mate! I’m sure there’s a lid out there for you though. Might need some custom warping...
@@AndyManCam it's all good. I got myself a B&Q orange bucket with some holes cut out. Fits like a glove... Winner winner chicken bucket dinner 😂
🤣🤣🤣 So glad you’re sorted out!
The #1 factor for me when I bought my most recent helmet (HJC RPHA 70 Carbon) was NOISE. Coming from an IS-17 entry level helmet, that blew year ear drums out even WITH hearing protection, I wanted to get that constant wind noise out of my ears. So, how's the RPHA 90S in THAT regard?
As i mentioned in the video FLTR, it’s possibly the quietest helmet I’ve ever worn. With earplugs in, on the motorway is whisper quiet. 👍🏻
@@AndyManCam sweet! Sorry I missed that in the video. Attention span like a goldfish. 😅
No worries! You are not alone there! I must have said too fast and too excitedly!! :D
Each helmet depends on your wind tunnel not on factory wind tunnel.
On my naked bike.... R90 is very noisy if I do not use extra wind deflector on top of my short windshield or if I ride stand up or without any wind shield.
Riding in stand up position R90 is very very quiet.
For my RPHA70 I do not need any extra wind shield adjustements
i really like they like the convenience of a flip front, defiantly worth considering hmmmm.
Absolutely. It really had its glorious moments, when i could flip it up, and see everything clearly!!
On my Neotec top vent when open, little fly's enter and clog dance on my bald head. Very annoying 🤨 Does that one have a filter? On another note, my Arai x4 peak is indispensable when the heat and sun start baking you 😉
Oh dear, that’s not what you want! I’m pretty sure this one has a grill. Frankly I’m surprised that the Shoei doesnt!
Good test! An interesting alternative to the Shoei GTR2. I have a shoei NXR, maybe the next one is RPHA11. Regards from PL
Thanks! Absolutely a great alternative! The underdog firm has totally come up to steal the show it seems!
@@AndyManCam I agree with you! I also have an old FG15 model and it's ok too.
I bought a MT ATOM Flip Up last week. The Pinlock 70 doesn't have the "day time only" markings??
How strange. It’s the first time I’ve seen it too.
Will you tell me please about the brand of your riding jacket?
Thanks ❤️ & ✌️
That "daytime use only" on the pinlock - I wonder if they just used the same mould they use for tinted ones, and just didn't think about/spot that?
Otherwise I have no idea.
Working in the bike trade and getting training on Pinlocks, I actually know the answer! It's because the Pinlock is an additional layer to the visor, it blocks an additional 10 per cent of light, which when most visors only allow about 85-95% light through in the first place, would make it illegal to use at night. However, I have never, ever heard of someone getting stopped for a Pinlock unless it was a tinted one at night, but even then, it's more difficult to see a Pinlock compared to a dark visor
@@ItsBeenDanBefore Very useful information 👍. I imagine it might be used as a get out of jail card by the insurance companies though.
That is interesting to know! But then why don't ALL the Pinlocks have that stamped on them? Maybe it'S a new legislation thing and they'll steadily all have it...
@@AndyManCam Apparently Andy, the new ECE22-06 regs coming in allow *more* tint (if I understand it correctly), not less, so it's going more in "our favour" than the other way...
Finally a step in our direction!
Nice vid Andy👍
Many thanks mate!
🤓 thanks for the review. Love the flip up helmet,great when you stop at lights , slow speeds when hot. Also when stopping for water or coffee break. 🤓😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦
I totally agree John. I loved having the ability for all those things. Also for camera faffing, being able to get my face out was a real plus!
When using pinlock at night I get massive strobing effect from headlights and streetlights etc. Surprised no one else has noticed or commented on this.
I get that if my pinlock isn't spotlessly clean. Any smears or marks lead to starring and halos.
I have an RPHA Max with pinlock and dont have that problem. Gives a slight glare but nothing serious. Maybe some grease on the inner visor?
Ok, must just be me then. I get it particularly bad with thick 3mm Shark visors. Cheers anyway.
I get that too had it with arai as well
Very good and informative review! I really appreciate that! I am looking for a silent and practical helmet that I can wear with glasses as well, and currently on my short list I have the RPHA 70, the RPHA 90S, the Schuberth E1 (I like the peak for blocking out the sun), and the Arai Tour X4.
But I have never ridden in any of these helmets! I tried on both the RPHA helmets at my motorcycle dealer, and I loved them both! But have no clue how they compare to the other helmets on my short list! Have you maybe tried any of the above mentioned ones, besides the Rpha 90S? If so what do you think? Is the RPHA 90 as quiet as the RPHA 70 or maybe the Schuberth E1?
I have to check out your channel, this video made me curious about your content!
I have one RPHA 70 and I'm looking to buy maybe the RPHA 90S. After + 20.000 kms I'm a bit disappointed with it : not as quiet as you might think, but the worst - and the reason why I'm really tired of it - is the pinlock.. pretty much ineffective at low temperatures, rainy days or foggy conditions. I bought a new one because I fought the first one was expired, but the brand new one does exactly the same. I'm forced to spray some anti fog spray in it constantly. That said, if you are a good weather rider, the 70 is ok and a lot cheaper than the 90. If you ride all weather don't go with the 70.
@@Hail_Chris.27
Wow, thank you for your kind answer and for the advice! Highly appreciated!
The RPHA 70 was on the top of my list, as I thought it is truly silent! Fogging is also a problem, of course, as I do ride in rain as well! Though I have a seasonal license plate from March until November, so I’m skipping the winter months, I hate a rusty motorcycle, even at the tiniest rust spot my OCD kicks in and that means several hours spent away from my family in the garage, addressing the “rust issue”! So no winter riding for me!
Aaaanyway, my touring helmet is 4 years from ld now and I already had a little “misshap” in it, I also started to develop tinnitus, and that scares the shite out of me, so I decided to get the most silent helmet that comes in at a reasonable cost, hence the list of RPHA 70, RPHA 90S, Schuberth E1, or the Arai Tour X4.
Ok, so based on your feedback, I will probably strike out the RPHA 70 from my short list! Thank you for your honest reply/advice!
@@The1KovacsAttila1 honestly, the best advice I can give you is : doesn't matter what helmet you get, buy a good pair of earplugs! in your situation I'd rather buy a helmet a little cheaper and invest in a good pair of earplugs made for your needs. Usually any "ear doctor" can help you with that. They're a bit expensive but nothing related with the earplugs you found on the market.
My Shoei Neotec 1 visor had a sticker indicating that pinlock is for daytime use only. 🙄
Interesting! Seems this is becoming the norm!
So this thing is incompatible with the Cardo Packtalk Slim I take it?
How do you avoid breathing noise being picked up by the mic with it right by your mouth?
The integrated intercom system would be nice but a bit outdated and overpriced now if you can find one.
Yeah it's definitely a bit old in the tooth now. Better off getting something more modern and just having it on the side!
good review
Many thanks Sam.
Personally HJC helmets are underrated. My Rapha 11 is quieter than my Shoei GT2. My next one will be HJC ( Carbon) with a ratchet strap.
Can anyone please help me decide between Schuberth c4 basic and Rpha 90s
Hi Andy,
I'm just playing catch up with some of your videos. Are you using the Sena for the audio as I can't see any mic of the GoPro. Thanks in advance.
Hey! Yes indeed. For this video (and all those with this helmet) i was using the Sena to record the audio. Worked really well!
@@AndyManCam I think that might be the best option when using a modular helmet, saves trying to figure out what to do with the mic cable.
which brand of jacket do you wear?
In this one it's an Oxford Continental Jacket. www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/433537/#/27945,3255,0
Ok 👌 one eyed Willy 🤣 ears apparat. Thanks for another interesting and fun review.
My pleasure Ron! Thanks for watching! HEEEY YOOOOU GUUUYS!!!
"very strange indeed that rain just came out of nowhere"
- every British person ever
Haha! We’re so depressively optimistic! 😂😂
@@AndyManCam we sure are 😂 I watched your video and it was because of your review I decided to purchase the 90S in carbon. I just had my first ride in it today and it's amazing! Coming from an Arai it's surprisingly good and way quieter. I love it! Thanks for the great video! Would you recommend the GoPro side mount? Have you since tried centrally mounting your GoPro? I have a Y piece mount on my Arai chin and was thinking about flipping the Y so I have access to the button... might work, who knows!
don't tell me you are going to retire (my) nishua carbon enduro helmet that i buy im part because of you?
Haha! Don't worry BR. The Nishua isn't out yet! It'll be along in the next vid!
LIKE IT
It's a very good helmet 👍🏻
@@AndyManCam thanks
The video is very good and great review, but you have to change the place where you have mounted the microphone because there is a wind noise in the video
The only way to fix that would be to mount the microphone behind the sofa, in the Lounge! 🤣🤣🤣
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Interesting HELMUT
Indeeeeeeed
Thank you for posting. You compared the HJC with your other carbon helmet, and mentioned the carbon is lighter. Is the carbon helmet also quieter than the HJC?
Good lordy no! The HJC, as i said in the vid, is the quietest helmet I’ve ever used.
@@AndyManCam Sorry, missed that part.
No worries! I do tend to talk lots, and fast!
Hi do you know what the noise level is like compared to rpha 70
Hi Craig, I’d say same-same-but-different. They’re both very quiet Check out champion helmets channel for their roundup of the quietest helmets.
A clear pin lock is for daytime only? Well wtf to that...
I know right! Who knew!
I know that whistle well, unfortunately.
That’s a shame! But weird though, because i now have the carbon version and that doesn’t whistle at all. 🤷🏼
Yellow sucks, the bee kinda said. :D
No honestly, nice review, even tho i'm not... ready... for modular helmets atm :))
Sadly, I agree! Would have much preferred a nice Carbon or a matt titanium! :D I thought I wasn't ready either. But they're very convincing!!
Those sena comms are a ridiculous price, they are ripping motorcyclists off big time.
You can’t forget that this one also has a 4k camera attached! Sadly i have to say that i think with stuff for biking, you get what you pay for most of the time.
Andy, how the devil are you! Try wearing a chest mount camera harness, instead of a helmet mount. It will give you steadier shots, and change your life forever!
I’ve been considering doing that for a while actually! Will see if i can get around to it once I’m back on the bike.
@@AndyManCam I bought a Scorpion Carbon 1400 Air helmet because I wanted a light-weight helmet - don't we all! It's an excellent helmet, and the XL version weighed in at a very neck friendly 1450g. Then I attached the excellent DJI Osmo Action camera, using a SmallRig metal cage and a chin strap. That little lot added 292g to the weight of the helmet, giving a total weight of 1742g, and it's all hanging off you chin. I thought what's the point in buying a carbon helmet, is now the weight of a flip-up! I also never liked the end result I got using a chin mount. The video footage tended to be all over the place, because when riding you have to constantly move your head about, and I found it to be just a little bit too distracting.
I was fed up with all the extra weight and the video footage, so I tried a chest harness, and it was a revelation. Immediately, you notice the video footage is far smoother, and not as jerky; it's a bit like using a gimbal! Once you get the camera angle right, which is easy to do via your camera app, it stays in position far better than a any chin mount, because you're constantly gripping the handlebars in a fixed riding position. I found it was perfect for getting the dash and the road ahead in shot, you tend not to film the sky all the time! And, by moving your chest and shoulders slightly you can alter the angle of the shot, if required. The harness is also very easy to remove, because they all use quick release clips. Overall, I found it to be a much better solution than a chin mount.
The effect certainly is a far smoother video. You're not at all wrong about the weight thing. My Nishua was about 1200g on it's own. After the cameras, microphones and intercom it was over 1800g!! 🤦🏻♂️ I'm going to get some custom earbuds made to ditch the speakers and the Hero 8 saves a fair bit with it's lack of cage. Plus the Packtalk slim puts the battery at the back, which really helps with balancing out the camera on the front. So now I'm about 300g lighter and it feels even lighter still. Winning! Still, it could be lighter!! Let's try this chest thing out!...
@@AndyManCam See how you get on with the chest mount, but I can't see me ever going back to a chin mount, they're too bulky and just too heavy. I don't know what you use for recording the audio, but I'm look at external audio recorders, something like the Zoom H4n Pro, or a Tascam DR-05X, with a decent Lavalier microphone and a dead cat wind muff. A few motovloggers use them, and the results are excellent. You clap at the beginning of a recording, and the audio spike produced allows you to line up the audio track with the video track in post-production. Or, you could take a clapperboard with you! Not only do you get superior audio, but it allows you to move away from the camera, and still get good audio. It also makes manipulating the audio track with the video track far easier. If you put another audio recorder in your backpack, or put it under the seat with the mic fitted externally, you can then pick up the exhaust beautifully and mix that in as well, and we all love a good exhaust sound!
Also, check out the DJI Osmo action camera, I think it's better than the overpriced GoPro's. The GoPro HERO8 overheats and will shut down, Andy/TMF has to put his in the fridge to get it to work again!
an awful lot of whistling being heard throughout for something so quiet?
Don’t forget that noise by the mouth (where the mic is) is very different to where the ears are. I couldn’t hear any whistling while riding, and of course i couldn’t possibly have known til after that the mic was picking up whistling.
In the video you show the helmet for 2-3 minutes out of 18 minutes and the rest is how you ride the motorcycle with the helmet on...
So you want 20 minutes of views of the helmet? I’m showing it in use, while the while time taking about how it is to use it. That’s a real life review. If you want to look at the helmet for 20 minutes from all angles, you can stare at the press photos on the HJC website.
Shame flip ups are super noisy
Except they’re not! This is the quietest helmet I’ve ever used! Most of the noise comes from under the helmet. With flip ups, the hole can be smaller and as a result, the helmet is quieter.
@@AndyManCam exactly my experience, I wear a Shoei Neotec 2 now which is far quieter then my previous Nolan & LS2 Helmets
I actually used to believe that the flip ups were noisier too. But that was from experiecne of my Caberg from 2007. The fit and finish nowadays is so much better, that there aren't any wind causing gaps and seams anymore. Plus smaller head hole to boot! Winning!