I thought the bell looked a bit more originally retro but when tried on it was too narrow, while with the shoei the pressure was more dispersed (a good thing). On the bright side you end up with free internal visor with the Shoei.
Great review. Such a beautiful helmet. In the review you said, " your head can be removed carefully and safely" because of the innovative cheek pad system. Is there an option to keep my head attached?
Great video, great helmet - Shoei have some superb lids at the moment. I used to be an Arai man through and through but their refusal (I believe) to do things like modular helmets, drop down visors, retro styled helmets is losing them market share - me included. Nice one guys.
@@jltrack I wouldn't mug yourself off and confuse price for safety. Thankfully, independent testing such as SHARPS is highlighting these so called premium brands for what they really are.
I just bought one. Very light. Fit is just a tad more narrow than my other Shoei’s. The XS, S, M all use the same shell then the large is its own shell. I normally wear M so stuck with that especially as I didn’t want to jump up a shell size
Fabian Prell Three different outer shell sizes and four separate EPS liner sizes ensure the perfect fit and compact dimensions ensure light weight. Shell sizes are split into XS-M, L and XL-XXL.
Really cant choose what to get as my first helmet. Stand between this, bell bullitt and Biltwell lanesplitter for my virago 535... Love the style on all of them so really hard choice. Great review tho, helped a lot!
Very good and detailed review ! First of all thank you for that ! I just have one question as I want to order this exact model. The only thing I want to know is if the internal visor can be removed and replaced quickly? I wanted to get a smoked and a clear visor so I can install the tinted/smoked one in sunny weather conditions and replace it with the clear one for night rides. Thanks in advance for your answer ! :-)
Back in the day(1970s) Arai(新井) was the only game in town and cheap to boot, open face Arai was the one everyone was wearing.. Shoei(昭栄?) didn't even exist(or in its infancy as a company). Nowadays all top racers wear Arai(or Shoei) and the prices are prohibitive . Time flies.
@@UrbanRiderlondon I see you do. Never bought a helmet before. Just nervous about getting the wrong size without having tried it on. And, if it's worth the extra shipping cost. Damn nice lid...
Bought a ex zero tc-2 at the nec bike show last week,waiting for it to turn up and also coming with the black peak although I would of preferred a white peak to match but might look into painting it or finding a different brand white peak that would fit it ????
Yes, I've used it for a week. It's essentially open faced so loudness is like any other MC styled helmet. It's perhaps slightly quieter than the Bell Moto 3 but a lot of the time, noise levels are so subjective in relation to fit, type of bike, etc.
Hi, I'm afraid that at the moment due to new certification rules the production has stopped. However, we do hope to see a 22.06 version at some point! - Iza
Hey Andrew. 1. seems the shell size look a lot smaller than Hedon full face helmets is it really in real life? 2. my head is about 55.5cm - 56cm and I wear heron full face size M perfectly fit. Should I go for M as well? 3. same helmets that are selling from a few Asian websites are having the asian fit version of this model, would that affect of choosing size between ordering from the american or european stores?
Informative review, thanks. Will the 100% Barstow fit with a size small Ex Zero or better off with a goggle with outriggers? Recognise the shell size is shared with medium (and XS) but I've heard of not quite fitting flush on the face with an XS.
Hi Dan, apologies for the delay on getting back to you on this. The 100% Barstow have one of the biggest frames go goggles we have! The Shoei Ex-Zero has a spacious opening so they should fit! If anything any orders over £50 to the UK mainland qualify for free returns so if anything you are aways welcome to send them back :)
@@UrbanRiderlondon Grand, thanks for coming back to me. I’ve ordered a Biltwell Overland from you for now, as a smaller framed starter goggle. I’m sure like hats (and lids) you can never have too many...
Do you know if Shoei will have different thickness cheek pads for this helmet as they do with their other models? Wouldn't mind a retro helmet when riding my old Vespa. I've had a Shoei NXR with their thickest cheek pads for the last couple years/20,000 miles - the fit perfect and I couldn't go back to not having thicker cheek pads for the perfect fit. I must have a skinny face.
Hi Urban Rider! I'm looking for my first helmet and I'm currently considering going for the Roeg Peruna or this Shoei Ex Zero. However, I'm a short-sighted 4-eye guy and I'd like to know your insight, if any, about the fit of this Shoei Ex Zero with glasses. Thanks!
Hi Jose! Any helmet should be able to fit glasses. It all depends how thick the frame of glasses are as it might be a bit uncomfortable and a bit tricky to slide the glasses in. They are both great choice helmets! :) - Iza
Very nice review just got one and I love it!!! Was checking net to find this yellow visor u have on ur video but couldn't find ( do u have any link were I can get one??thanks a lot !!))
Hi Gin, the Ex-Zero has not been discontinued, it's for sure available in Europe! You can find them here on our website: www.urbanrider.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=ex-zero
@@UrbanRiderlondon Just purchased my order for a Shoei EX Zero in the Gloss Basalt Gray. Thank you so much for the quick reply. I've never been sold by TH-cam before lol. Much appreciated and looking forward to it. Can't wait!
Hi Ryan - it depends somewhat the style of riding you're doing. I'd personally recommend a more modern-style full face (rather than MX) for long motorway stints/commuting
My head size is a tad over 58 cm, more like 58.2 cm. Will the medium work with my intermediate oval head shape? Or should I go for the large? I’m very undecided!
Hi Adrian, I reckon that the Medium should be the right fit for you. However, as we all have different head shape, I can't guarantee it will be the perfect fit. However, if you are based in UK mainland, the return process is hassle free, as you will receive a free DPD label with the parcel. Cheers, Nick
You said it was the same visor as the JO but on that helmet there is a round pip on each side at top of visor which have to be disengaged from holes in visor clip before the visor can be removed. Is that feature not used on this one?
Which goggles are in the video? I don't think this helmet is available in the US yet or maybe it will be called differently. Btw I am in NYC, USA and order from you guys before, was shocked how quickly it came!
Great to hear! These are the 100% Barstow Legend goggles. Always hard to get stock of. These are the most similar ones we have at present: www.urbanrider.co.uk/100-barstow-goggles-death-spray.html
Hi, The peak in the video is the Biltwell Moto Peak which you can check in the link below: www.urbanrider.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=biltwell+peak&search_mode=and&order=relevance&dir=desc Cheers, Nick
Hi Allan, this is helmet is more designed for off-road riding or summer riding. If you require a more suitable helmet for winter, we can recommend the Shoei NXR2: www.urbanrider.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=nxr2 hope this helps! - Iza
Just hold on to them really tight But seriously, a goggle clip at the back of a helmet really helps, and most goggles have a very tacky/sticky strap that latches to the helmet. Also, it pays to go slow
Dan O I think if it’s a ultra face helmet with tons on inner vents for a athlete who’s going all out for 30 minutes that helmet would flow More air and often be louder but ear plugs will tame that sound... Often these more open face helmets flow allot of air but if there are no vents inside it will or could be a sweat fest as they expect you to be moving enough to ram air next to your face and around the bottom with no inner vents... The question is are there inner vents and right now he mentioned nothing and we easily see no obvious vents. Also the visor would dry your eyes out POSSIBLY as air circles up and under with light volume over a hour on freeway... for example your eyes would eventually get very dry. Googles seam the must or tight eye glasses in those 1 Hour+ type Rides imo. Hope this helps.
I'm using a retro not-cross google (Bertoneli) in use that has no real grippy backstrap, and it fits quite good in the little curved in part on the lower back of the helmet. no prbs at all in high speeds, and no in low speeds as well ;) as an alternative put some silicone on the backstrap for more grip
Rob Scherer i tried this Shoei today, true to size, very comfortable, I need to try the Moto 3 and see the level of comfort. I wear eye glasses and with this Shoei is a bit tricky to get them on but eventually I managed
He pronounced it "Showee", another youtube host pronounced it "shooee". Japanese pronounce it "Show-A". It's similar to the difference of "Neye-kon"(American way) and "Nee-kon"(way Japanese pronounce it). The makers can't care less as long as they can sell more.
I've been eyeing on these ever since I came across it in Batman 2022... (drifter motorcycle helmet) It's just too good looking and classy... 🔥
Same here twin, I want me a cafe racer now too haha
I thought the bell looked a bit more originally retro but when tried on it was too narrow, while with the shoei the pressure was more dispersed (a good thing). On the bright side you end up with free internal visor with the Shoei.
Great review. Such a beautiful helmet. In the review you said, " your head can be removed carefully and safely" because of the innovative cheek pad system. Is there an option to keep my head attached?
Kevin Schell haha
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I like this helmet. Great peripheral vision, I would imagine. Daft peak.
Great video, great helmet - Shoei have some superb lids at the moment.
I used to be an Arai man through and through but their refusal (I believe) to do things like modular helmets, drop down visors, retro styled helmets is losing them market share - me included.
Nice one guys.
Good post.
More like the refusal of compromising safety you mean?
No, I don't mean that.
Read my post again so that you understand it better.
Thanks.
@@jltrack I wouldn't mug yourself off and confuse price for safety. Thankfully, independent testing such as SHARPS is highlighting these so called premium brands for what they really are.
would be great to mention if this helmet has openings for speakers, thank u
Hi! Sadly it does not have any. - Iza
I just bought one. Very light. Fit is just a tad more narrow than my other Shoei’s. The XS, S, M all use the same shell then the large is its own shell. I normally wear M so stuck with that especially as I didn’t want to jump up a shell size
I was wondering about the Shell sizes. How do you know that the first three sizes share one shell? Cheers
Fabian Prell Three different outer shell sizes and four separate EPS liner sizes ensure the perfect fit and compact dimensions ensure light weight. Shell sizes are split into XS-M, L and XL-XXL.
Really cant choose what to get as my first helmet.
Stand between this, bell bullitt and Biltwell lanesplitter for my virago 535...
Love the style on all of them so really hard choice.
Great review tho, helped a lot!
All good choices
Very good and detailed review ! First of all thank you for that ! I just have one question as I want to order this exact model. The only thing I want to know is if the internal visor can be removed and replaced quickly? I wanted to get a smoked and a clear visor so I can install the tinted/smoked one in sunny weather conditions and replace it with the clear one for night rides.
Thanks in advance for your answer ! :-)
Does the chin bar form part of the protection as it does with their more normal full face helmets of is it weaker and more for styling?
Back in the day(1970s) Arai(新井) was the only game in town and cheap to boot, open face Arai was the one everyone was wearing..
Shoei(昭栄?) didn't even exist(or in its infancy as a company).
Nowadays all top racers wear Arai(or Shoei) and the prices are prohibitive .
Time flies.
Hi, I'm afraid of being unable to breath while riding high speed. Does the opened front direct all the wind to the nose zone?
Wish this helmet, and the Shoei Glamster, were available in Canada
We do ship to Canada...
@@UrbanRiderlondon I see you do. Never bought a helmet before. Just nervous about getting the wrong size without having tried it on. And, if it's worth the extra shipping cost. Damn nice lid...
Bought a ex zero tc-2 at the nec bike show last week,waiting for it to turn up and also coming with the black peak although I would of preferred a white peak to match but might look into painting it or finding a different brand white peak that would fit it ????
Do these come with the cap visor or is that accessory as well? Since the price is high I’m hoping it’s included.
It looks like there is more chin room compared to a Ryd?
Did you actually go out riding with it? I mean, it can look as good as it wants but how loud is it etc?
Yes, I've used it for a week. It's essentially open faced so loudness is like any other MC styled helmet. It's perhaps slightly quieter than the Bell Moto 3 but a lot of the time, noise levels are so subjective in relation to fit, type of bike, etc.
@@UrbanRiderlondon what about wearing it on a 1050 Speedtriple? Would it catch the wind too much and shake your brain?
Were these discontinued ?
Hi, I'm afraid that at the moment due to new certification rules the production has stopped. However, we do hope to see a 22.06 version at some point! - Iza
@@UrbanRiderlondon thanks, what is a good alternative?
Can you give me the name of the peak you use ? Thanks à lot
does it leave room for speakers and comms?
Hi Douglas, I'm afraid it does not! - Iza
which jacket is that ? lookin cool
Cafe Sportster, I was wondering the same
It's my Belstaff Ivy jacket. Cheers, th-cam.com/video/7F98de4Guk0/w-d-xo.html
Hey Andrew.
1. seems the shell size look a lot smaller than Hedon full face helmets is it really in real life?
2. my head is about 55.5cm - 56cm and I wear heron full face size M perfectly fit. Should I go for M as well?
3. same helmets that are selling from a few Asian websites are having the asian fit version of this model, would that affect of choosing size between ordering from the american or european stores?
How noisy are they on the open road?
Hi, due to the open space they can be a bit noisier than a full face. - Iza
Hows the noise of this on highways?
Will this ever come local to America? As of now it's only for EU and Asia.
Hi! We do ship worldwide!
@@UrbanRiderlondon rad
Which one is better ? This one or the Torc T3
Nice video!
Could I fit my sena 10r intercom in this lovely helmet?
I am worried about the speaker to touch my ears and kill all the confort...
Hi - you should be able to, although I can't guarantee ear comfort!
Informative review, thanks. Will the 100% Barstow fit with a size small Ex Zero or better off with a goggle with outriggers? Recognise the shell size is shared with medium (and XS) but I've heard of not quite fitting flush on the face with an XS.
Hi Dan, apologies for the delay on getting back to you on this. The 100% Barstow have one of the biggest frames go goggles we have! The Shoei Ex-Zero has a spacious opening so they should fit! If anything any orders over £50 to the UK mainland qualify for free returns so if anything you are aways welcome to send them back :)
@@UrbanRiderlondon Grand, thanks for coming back to me. I’ve ordered a Biltwell Overland from you for now, as a smaller framed starter goggle. I’m sure like hats (and lids) you can never have too many...
Great cool helmet. Love it 👍🏽
Opinion this vs the glamster?
Different kettles of fish! Both suitable for alternate things.
Do you know if Shoei will have different thickness cheek pads for this helmet as they do with their other models? Wouldn't mind a retro helmet when riding my old Vespa. I've had a Shoei NXR with their thickest cheek pads for the last couple years/20,000 miles - the fit perfect and I couldn't go back to not having thicker cheek pads for the perfect fit. I must have a skinny face.
They will be releasing them (as they do with their other helmets) but they have not been released just yet.
Where did you purchase your leather jacket?
Hi Dylan, the jacket Andrew is wearing is the Belstaff Ivy that can be found here: www.urbanrider.co.uk/belstaff-ivy-leather-jacket-black.html - Iza
Hi Urban Rider! I'm looking for my first helmet and I'm currently considering going for the Roeg Peruna or this Shoei Ex Zero. However, I'm a short-sighted 4-eye guy and I'd like to know your insight, if any, about the fit of this Shoei Ex Zero with glasses. Thanks!
Hi Jose! Any helmet should be able to fit glasses. It all depends how thick the frame of glasses are as it might be a bit uncomfortable and a bit tricky to slide the glasses in.
They are both great choice helmets! :) - Iza
@@UrbanRiderlondon Thanks for the prompt reply!
Very nice review just got one and I love it!!! Was checking net to find this yellow visor u have on ur video but couldn't find ( do u have any link were I can get one??thanks a lot !!))
Sorry not visor but shield I mean))
Hi Iosnnis! Here's the link for the peak: www.urbanrider.co.uk/biltwell-moto-peak-yellow.html - Iza :)
@@UrbanRiderlondon ohhh thank you so much !!!all the best m8!!)))
Is this helmet discontinued? I cannot find it sold anywhere in the US? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Hi Gin, the Ex-Zero has not been discontinued, it's for sure available in Europe! You can find them here on our website: www.urbanrider.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=ex-zero
@@UrbanRiderlondon Just purchased my order for a Shoei EX Zero in the Gloss Basalt Gray. Thank you so much for the quick reply. I've never been sold by TH-cam before lol. Much appreciated and looking forward to it. Can't wait!
How do these compare to the DMD Seventy Five? I would guess the DMDs have a smaller shell but the Shoei has better finish?
I'm wondering as well. I have a DMD 75 but it only comes in 2 shell sizes. This video says the Shoei comes in 3 shells.
Great review as usual. Is it possible to say what the leather jacket is? Thanks
The one Andrew is wearing is a Belstaff Ivy
Is this helmet suitable for riding for a long period of time. Worried about bugs winds and rocks shooting in the helmet
Hi Ryan - it depends somewhat the style of riding you're doing. I'd personally recommend a more modern-style full face (rather than MX) for long motorway stints/commuting
potrebbero andare per un mezzo enduro. l'effetto Stars Wars però è lezioso.
My head size is a tad over 58 cm, more like 58.2 cm. Will the medium work with my intermediate oval head shape? Or should I go for the large? I’m very undecided!
Hi Adrian,
I reckon that the Medium should be the right fit for you. However, as we all have different head shape, I can't guarantee it will be the perfect fit.
However, if you are based in UK mainland, the return process is hassle free, as you will receive a free DPD label with the parcel.
Cheers,
Nick
hi im M size on a bell moto 3 but im S size on a agv ,, how this shoei fits/? thank you cheers!
Will the drop down visor fit comfortably over eye glasses?
My bespectacled colleague advises me this works fine with his glasses.
stockton350 the visor hits my nose so I leave it up and wear goggles
The visor has adjusters on the side so you can set how far down it comes. This might help.
How simple is it the change the drop down visor?
It's super simple. Those level adjuster tabs for the internal visor - push them down and pull visor all the way down and it just slides out.
You said it was the same visor as the JO but on that helmet there is a round pip on each side at top of visor which have to be disengaged from holes in visor clip before the visor can be removed. Is that feature not used on this one?
Which goggles are in the video? I don't think this helmet is available in the US yet or maybe it will be called differently. Btw I am in NYC, USA and order from you guys before, was shocked how quickly it came!
Great to hear! These are the 100% Barstow Legend goggles. Always hard to get stock of. These are the most similar ones we have at present: www.urbanrider.co.uk/100-barstow-goggles-death-spray.html
Where can I get the yellow cap above in Europe?
Hi,
The peak in the video is the Biltwell Moto Peak which you can check in the link below:
www.urbanrider.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=biltwell+peak&search_mode=and&order=relevance&dir=desc
Cheers,
Nick
is it good for winter too?
Hi Allan, this is helmet is more designed for off-road riding or summer riding.
If you require a more suitable helmet for winter, we can recommend the Shoei NXR2: www.urbanrider.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=nxr2 hope this helps! - Iza
Hows sizing comparing to the J-Cruise ?
MJ Motors I find the medium this to be slightly more narrow than the J Cruise - I own both
@@80sruler i wear M in the J cruise and its snugg .. so it looks im L in this .. thnx for the reply
Hy, Brand and model of glasses?
100% Barstow Classic Goggles
Snell rating?
How do you stop your goggles flying off when you lift them up?
Just hold on to them really tight
But seriously, a goggle clip at the back of a helmet really helps, and most goggles have a very tacky/sticky strap that latches to the helmet. Also, it pays to go slow
Lift them down to the chin ?
Would this helmet be cooler than a well ventelated full face helmet?
Dan O I think if it’s a ultra face helmet with tons on inner vents for a athlete who’s going all out for 30 minutes that helmet would flow
More air and often be louder but ear plugs will tame that sound...
Often these more open face helmets flow allot of air but if there are no vents inside it will or could be a sweat fest as they expect you to be moving enough to ram air next to your face and around the bottom with no inner vents...
The question is are there inner vents and right now he mentioned nothing and we easily see no obvious vents.
Also the visor would dry your eyes out POSSIBLY as air circles up and under with light volume over a hour on freeway... for example your eyes would eventually get very dry.
Googles seam the must or tight eye glasses in those 1 Hour+ type Rides imo.
Hope this helps.
Yes. It feels like an open face pretty much in terms of air flow but you get the full face protection.
Great review, How is this compare to Glamster ? Should i buy the same size ? Is the Shell size the same with Glamster ?
would you wear it on sportster iron 883?
It goes on anything really.
what wrist watch are you wearing???
It's a Kane Blackout watch. It's nice and slim so I don't need to bother taking it off when putting under my leather jacket. Andrew
sen ask him about his underwear too, idiot!!!
@@carlosgooglemaps94 Calvin Klein boxers and a Victoria’s Secret suspender belt.
Is the lack of a strap to retain the goggles going to be an Issue?
Most decent goggle straps have a rubberised backing that holds the strap in place. Any MX style goggle certainly should.
I'm using a retro not-cross google (Bertoneli) in use that has no real grippy backstrap, and it fits quite good in the little curved in part on the lower back of the helmet. no prbs at all in high speeds, and no in low speeds as well ;) as an alternative put some silicone on the backstrap for more grip
WOW 👍👏👏👏👏
🤗
Look nice
Sure does
This or the bell moto 3, hmmmm
Rob Scherer i tried this Shoei today, true to size, very comfortable, I need to try the Moto 3 and see the level of comfort. I wear eye glasses and with this Shoei is a bit tricky to get them on but eventually I managed
He pronounced it "Showee", another youtube host pronounced it "shooee".
Japanese pronounce it "Show-A".
It's similar to the difference of "Neye-kon"(American way) and "Nee-kon"(way Japanese pronounce it).
The makers can't care less as long as they can sell more.
if it only had chrome trim. 🙄
I am vangeance
Not with that spelling
Made in japan
this isnt code geass >:(
scam >:(