Review: HJC RPHA 70 Carbon Motorcycle Helmet

Are higher end motorcycle helmets really worth the extra money? In this edition of EV Rider, I’m doing a comparison between mid-range and high-end HJC helmets.
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[@smootzy5343]

Thanks for this, upgrading from a c70 to an Rpha 70

[@EVRider]

Congrats. I think you'll enjoy the added refinement of the RPHA 70. Mine is still serving me well.

[@kfkwAL7]

I find the visor won’t stay in place in all but the very top opening position, the wind pushes it closed? Is this the norm? My rpha90 needs a firm push at each detent.

[@EVRider]

I can't honestly say if it's "the norm," since I haven't tested or owned multiple helmets but there is no obvious defect in the workmanship of my RPHA so I have to assume it is the way it was designed, which again, I feel is a flaw. Just to clarify, on all but the top, most open position, wind will blow the helmet visor to near-shut, allowing in less air than I have become accustomed to with other helmets I've owned.

[@leventeyuboglu4501]

if you want to push the sun visor up 100%, push the switch a bit more at that open position, it has some resistance at that point like its at the end of the range, but its not!

[@EVRider]

You're right! It worked. Although given how much pressure was required, I'd never attempt that while riding. But still, good to know. Thanks.

[@leventeyuboglu4501]

@@EVRider you wellcome. it feels like a flaw but there must be a reason behind if all same. I wasn't sure about it until I see your complain. However it is a flaw for me cos as you said, it is difficult to do while riding

[@chupacabra7224]

For sun visor you need ro push it all the way back to feel the click and all will go under

[@EVRider]

Another viewer told me that a while back. You're right. I didn't know that at the time of the video's recording. However, given how much force is needed to get it to click/retrack all the way it's not something I'd attempt while riding.

[@R.R.1979]

I dont recommend not waterproof, leak in a lot 👎

[@EVRider]

Fortunately I've not experienced that issue with mine but both of my motorcycles have windscreens.

[@R.R.1979]

Hi mate maybe in you place without heavy rain ,but here in London that helmet leak with windscreen down

[@EVRider]

@@R.R.1979 I'm in Florida. I've gotten caught riding through my share of torrential downpours.