Shoei J-Cruise 2 vs Arai SZ-R VAS Jet Helmet Road Test - ChampionHelmets.com
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Shoei J-Cruise 2:
The Shoei J-Cruise 2 helmet is the successor to the popular J-Cruise helmet. The original J-Cruise was one of the most advanced Open-Face Helmets available. Now with the Shoei J-Cruise II they made it even better, and like we're used to from Shoei helmets, they've done a great job. This helmet targets the urban rider who is looking for a high end Open-Face Touring helmet for daily use, that wants no compromise on comfort and safety. Its predecessor - the original J-cruise already offered a few nice features. It was the first Open face helmet with an internal sun visor that is certified as sunglasses according to European guidelines. The Visor Mechanism was also renewed on the J-Cruise Two. Sealing the visor better into shell. In order not to compromise on safety, they have not made the multi piece EPS liner thinner, but the outer shell has been raised to accommodate the internal sun shield. As expected from Shoei, this is a Top quality helmet with an AIM shell (Advanced Integrated Matrix) and an EPS inner shell with different densities for superior impact absorption. The outer shell comes in 4 different sizes (1 more than the previous J-Cruise) for a perfect helmet fit. Making the J-Cruise II more compact thanks to the several outer shell sizes. The helmet is prepared for both the SENA SRL1 and the SENA SRL-2 communication system which are also used by the Shoei Neotec 2 (modular) and the Shoei GT-Air 2 (full-face) respectively.
Arai SZ-R VAS:
The Arai SZ-R VAS is the latest open face helmet from Arai. It is a jet helmet from the top segment of Arai. Besides extreme safety, this helmet also offers optimal fit and comfort. The helmet has been renewed with a VAS design. The pivot point of the visor is lowered in order to extend the smooth helmet shell surface. This ensures that there is more chance of glancing off of an impact. The ventilation has been upgraded with better ventilation channels and larger, adjustable control buttons. This helmet is prepared for a Pro Shade external sun visor. The interior has also been renewed. It is antibacterial with a neutral acidity level that is close to the acidity of the human skin. Furthermore, this interior is prepared for the speakers of a communication system, without affecting comfort or fit.
Perfect timing. I’m looking at both.
Thanks for the comment, it's always great to hear! Which helmet are you thinking of going for?
Greeting from Singapore. Thanks for the effort of making this video. Very useful with good indicators for experimental.
I tried both. In my opinion, Arai is more comfy and well ventilated. Shoei is more stylish and better for Bluetooth communicator
Thanks for sharing your experience, it's always incredibly helpful! In the end, which helmet do you think you would go for?
@@Championhelmets i will go with Arai for comfort.
@@marcuseffendi5241 Interesting, thank you for your feedback!
True for the Bluetooth my Arai helmet isn’t s good fit for my Cardo system
I love Arai, but the lack of a sun visor is a massive deal breaker for me. Shoei it is.
thank you guys. So freaking fast hahaha. I'm very surprise .
No problem, what did you think of the results?
excellent review. Well done
Excellent
Thanks for the feedback! Which of these two do you think you would go for?
My J cruise 2 which I just bought came with a pin lock antifog insert. It also is a double D ring instead of a rachet system. My only grip is I had problems mounting my Sena 20s either with the original or even the sticky mount. The SRL2 covers is in the way and mounting behind the cover isn't very secure as the sticky mount could not stick well to the uneven surface.
That certainly is an interesting change, though European J-Cruise 2s don't come with these features, and neither, to our knowledge do US or Asian market versions either, but it may be possible that helmets purchased in other markets come with a different set of features.
The SRL 2 panels make mounting almost any other system a real challenge. And though the direct integration works very smoothly, if you already have a system then it can easily be frustrating.
Thanks for letting us know how you found the helmet!
What are your thoughts on how the two helmets we tested out compared?
You use Sena...#2 Bluetooth Comms System goes well the the #2 3/4 helmet.
#1 Cardo Packtalk goes well with #1 Arai SZ-R 3/4 helmet!
Chinese made :))))?
Cool
you forgot to mention that the Shoe is way bigger - greetings from Calimero...
Thanks for the comment! Given the Calimero effect, what features drew you to the Arai SZ-R VAS?
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Does it make sense for temperature inside Arai helmet is lower than external?
Thanks for the question! It is possible to have the lower temperature thanks to the oncoming wind chill which will reduce the helmet's overall temperature. While we don't often get results this strong for ventilation, most helmets are at about equal or 1-2 degrees hotter than the outside temperature. We've also got similar results for the Schuberth C4 Pro modular helmet, which we tested in warm weather, and also came out 1 degree cooler than the exterior. Which of these two helmets are you thinking of going for?
I have both helmet . Indeed Arai is cooler ..
When it comes to my safety value isn't a factor. It comes down to the better product..and hands down that's Arai. Bickering about a sunshade being extra is just dumb. Don't own a pair of sunglasses? And to be totally honest, I don't understand why you'd want to wear either of these open face helmets.
At the end of the day, a helmet is there for safety, and Arai always put in the extra effort to make sure that this is the case. Though it was a minor nitpick, an added Pro Shade system on the visor would have really taken the SZ-R VAS the extra mile, since this is becoming increasingly standard for touring. However, Arai's decision not to in the interest of keeping a thicker EPS earns them a lot of respect. Thanks for the comment!
What did you think of the SZ-R VAS' performance out on the road?
The Arai can pass SNELL the Shoei cannot
That is a good point, the US version of the Arai has passed the SNELL standard, which also makes sense given Arai's focus on safety. Thanks for the comment!
Besides the certification, what are your thoughts on the two helmets?
@@Championhelmets Over here (Malaysia) the SZR-VAS is known as VZ-RAM i had one (Scott Russell graphic), comparing it to my SHOEI j force 4, i thnk shoei is a litle bit quiter and comfortable than my Arai, but Arai is not far behind, got to agree with you that the ventilation on Arai much bette imo, love 'em both, ride safe.
@@feriobaggiomy personal experience between VZ-Ram and JCruise 2, the JC2 also more comfortable compare to VZ Ram. Too bad the JCruise 2 dont have much graphic option compared to Arai..
@@ahmadfarouqe Agreed, Still Arai is my 1st choice
Side face protection better on shoei when open !!
can you guys ship to malaysia?
Thanks for the question! Yes, we do ship worldwide. What did you think of how the two helmets compare?
@@Championhelmets I think the best helmet that suits with me is the Arai helmet. It is lighter and has better air flow & ventilation. I've always loved the design of the helmet, plus it has the same DNA from their flagship helmet.
@M. Aefeque Thanks for sharing! The SZ-R VAS definitely looks like it wants to go fast and its RX-7V roots shine through very clearly.
If you have any more questions, just let us know and we'll be happy to answer them!
JCruze 2 sucks in comparison to the original j Cruze. Ventilation absolutely miserable as well as the constant fogging inner sun shield
Interesting, I despise the integrated sun visor with the Shoei - you just look like a douche with the visor down. I'd drop it by one star because you can't remove it.
That's fair enough, though we currently weight other features a bit more heavily. What did you think of the SZ-R VAS?
You can actually remove the sun visor. I removed mine on the GT Air for cleaning. There are 2 tabs at the extreme right and left of the sun visor which lock into the thing that secures the sun visor