Nice in-depth review of the helmet. I would like to see some helmet comparison reviews at the different price points as your reviews are informative and make selecting a specific product and shopping online less of a crap shoot. Thanks for the review!
Just ordered one. Hopefully it meets my requirement between the aggressive Motorsport Arai's that I have and my open-face Arai. I have really sensitive skin and full face helmets just don't cut it for me and I'm behind the days of riding around with an open-face.
@@Yowzoe I have the I90. I don't ride that much anymore, so I cant tell how it feels like after 2hrs+. Just like the IS-Max, and every helmet at this price tag I think so, I do have some pressure points after an hour and a half of riding. It pretty much depends on wind drag, but a 5-min rest with the helmet off will do the job. I always have earplugs on, but this thing is quiet. Again, I have never gone for a $500+ helmet, so I cant say it is quiet than those, but it suits my needs well, and it is a bang for the buck
@@Yowzoe in my experience, compressible foam provides far more noise insulation than any triple flanged earplugs. If you ride alone and don't need communication, I suggest ISOTUNE Xtra (or 2.0, which is a bit more expensive for the upgrades that I don't need, so I stay with the original). It has compressible foam eartips, and it will fit in as long as the helmet has cut-out holes made for speakers. With a group ride tho, a dedicated device like Sena or Cardo is needed. I usually ride alone so the ISO is better for me, and it helps reducing an extra weight on the helmet => more comfortable rides.
Typical bluetooth headsets can be used, but will need to be moved a little further back than normal. The new SMART- HJC headsets from Sena have been designed to work seamlessly in this helmet. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Are you sure it replaces the CL-MAX II? Currently they don't have an IS-MAX II anymore, but a CL-MAX III. Also, the price range is much more in the area of an IS-MAX II.
How much room do you have for your chin compared to the IS Max? I can't find an I90 locally to try in a 2xl but the IS Max is one of the few modulars that have ample room at the chin when closed.
On HJCs european site, it shows there that the outer shell size of a small is the same as a large. Only when it becomes an XL and XXL then it changes to a bigger shell size. XXXL is yet another shell size.
The i90 helmet comes in 3 shell sizes. XS, S and M all share a shell. LG, XL and 2XL share a shell and 3XL to 5XL share a shell is what we have been told. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
@@chaparralmotorsports that's interesting they went that way. I think the default for most manufacturers is S-L, and XL-on up, no? I am right between an L and an XL, so it's always tricky, and I always like to get the smallest home if possible if there's a choice.
@@chaparralmotorsports also I want to ask you what you think about this helmet now that you've sold it for a couple years. Are customer satisfied, is there anything more to say? is wind noise excessive or pretty OK? I see you didn't do a follow-up ride review as you mentioned you might in the video.
Thank you for your inquiry Nathaniel. The XXL i90 helmet came with 20 cm cheek pads and 8 cm comfort liner. You can swap them for the XL Cheek Pads which are 25 cm and the head liner that is 15 cm. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Would this helmet work with the Cardo Packtalk Slim? Looks like that spot in the back for the HJC system might interfere with the battery part of the Slim.
The i90 is a new helmet from HJC and is replacing the IS-Max. The i90 has improved venting, a new shell, more streamlined design and quieter design, comes with a pinlock ready faceshield. So I would say if you like the fit and feel of the helmet then yeah keep it. Thanks for watching.
FYI, pin lock lens is NOT included with the helmet. I purchased an i90 a month ago and it did not come with one. I called HJC to check and they said NO...
Could it be that the C91 replaces the CL-Max and the i90 replaces the IS-Max? If you buy these helmets in Europe, you get a ratchet closure, effectively denied to us by the US legal system. I've had two HJC modulars and the quality and value great.
Hello, both helmets have glass grooves for eye glass fitment comfort. They have relatively the same features, the main difference is that the i90 is a modular helmet and the i70 is not. So eye glass-wise they will both fit, it comes down to whether you want/need a modular helmet.
@@chaparralmotorsports thanks for the reply. I’m not using this as a motorcycle helmet but an Ebike helmet in the rd so I won’t see over 30mph unless going downhill maybe but I feel safer than a bike helmet with one of these. I guess if the dots are the same and features are the same my only concern with the modular would be how well it holds up over time with lifting it up. I do want to try to ride with airpods instead of spending the money for the Sena stuff so maybe the modular would be easier to get on and off?
This Helmut is too bloody heavy especially if one has a neck issue. It's very difficult to turn your head with such a heavy weight attached to your head, I exchanged mine after a few days.
Hello, sorry to hear about the issue you had with this helmet. Modular helmets often do have a bit of extra weight to them and that weight does shift when moving the chin bar up and down. Hope you found a helmet that works for you.
Very loud. Louder than my LS2 for 100 eur. View is so narrow. I have to turn so much to see something on my left/right side. Sun visor doesn't hide fully. This is shame for this brand. Seriously. Good point is only pinlock as standard and good ventilation. Good for scooter, not for serious motorbike.
Hi Pics, we haven't had a change to really test this helmet yet. Thanks for your feedback on it. HJC does make some good helmets, hopefully we can get some miles with it soon.
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Nice in-depth review of the helmet. I would like to see some helmet comparison reviews at the different price points as your reviews are informative and make selecting a specific product and shopping online less of a crap shoot. Thanks for the review!
Great call CW. We will put this suggestion into action. What helmets would you like compared first? Any recommendations? -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Really helpful video with excellent pacing. Thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank I for your review mate I use glasses and I bought a st compact and it didn’t work and now I’m between this and agv k1
Glad I could help
Recently bought this helmet.
That is awesome.
Just ordered one. Hopefully it meets my requirement between the aggressive Motorsport Arai's that I have and my open-face Arai. I have really sensitive skin and full face helmets just don't cut it for me and I'm behind the days of riding around with an open-face.
Hopefully you like it and it works for you. Thanks for watching.
Hey, just looking at this one now, I'm wondering how it's working out for you. Is it everything you hoped for? Thanks
@@Yowzoe I have the I90. I don't ride that much anymore, so I cant tell how it feels like after 2hrs+. Just like the IS-Max, and every helmet at this price tag I think so, I do have some pressure points after an hour and a half of riding. It pretty much depends on wind drag, but a 5-min rest with the helmet off will do the job. I always have earplugs on, but this thing is quiet. Again, I have never gone for a $500+ helmet, so I cant say it is quiet than those, but it suits my needs well, and it is a bang for the buck
@@ryanpham97 Makes sense, thanks.
btw, do you use regular compressible foam earplugs or do you have some specialty ones that you can highly recommend?
@@Yowzoe in my experience, compressible foam provides far more noise insulation than any triple flanged earplugs. If you ride alone and don't need communication, I suggest ISOTUNE Xtra (or 2.0, which is a bit more expensive for the upgrades that I don't need, so I stay with the original). It has compressible foam eartips, and it will fit in as long as the helmet has cut-out holes made for speakers. With a group ride tho, a dedicated device like Sena or Cardo is needed. I usually ride alone so the ISO is better for me, and it helps reducing an extra weight on the helmet => more comfortable rides.
Seems like the sun shield activation lever would interfere with the standard placement of a bluetooth clip-on device - is that the case?
Typical bluetooth headsets can be used, but will need to be moved a little further back than normal. The new SMART- HJC headsets from Sena have been designed to work seamlessly in this helmet. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
I have a sena on mine and doesn't cause any issues. Just a tad farther back then my previous helmet
Nice presentation! 👍
Thank you 👍 Glad you enjoyed it.
Are you sure it replaces the CL-MAX II? Currently they don't have an IS-MAX II anymore, but a CL-MAX III. Also, the price range is much more in the area of an IS-MAX II.
How much room do you have for your chin compared to the IS Max? I can't find an I90 locally to try in a 2xl but the IS Max is one of the few modulars that have ample room at the chin when closed.
So if I want to let’s say I bought a 5x one I can change the check pads In them if there to loose or tight ?
The 5x comes with 14mm cheek pads, which are the largest HJC offers. You could increase the size of the cheek pads to help the helmet fit tighter.
great video, I just bought one and love it
Great to hear! Thanks for watching.
did it come with the chin curtain? i just ordered mine. I did not see one on this unit displayed
@@chaparralmotorsports did it come with the chin curtain? i just ordered mine. I did not see one on this unit displayed
I heard you talk about it at 8:11 just didn't see it.
nathantucker38 yes mind did, it hooks on with Velcro
On HJCs european site, it shows there that the outer shell size of a small is the same as a large. Only when it becomes an XL and XXL then it changes to a bigger shell size. XXXL is yet another shell size.
The i90 helmet comes in 3 shell sizes. XS, S and M all share a shell. LG, XL and 2XL share a shell and 3XL to 5XL share a shell is what we have been told. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
@@chaparralmotorsports that's interesting they went that way. I think the default for most manufacturers is S-L, and XL-on up, no?
I am right between an L and an XL, so it's always tricky, and I always like to get the smallest home if possible if there's a choice.
@@chaparralmotorsports also I want to ask you what you think about this helmet now that you've sold it for a couple years. Are customer satisfied, is there anything more to say? is wind noise excessive or pretty OK?
I see you didn't do a follow-up ride review as you mentioned you might in the video.
hi, i bought this helmet in XXL which turned out to be so loose. Is it okay to replace with Large cheekpads and liner?
Thank you for your inquiry Nathaniel. The XXL i90 helmet came with 20 cm cheek pads and 8 cm comfort liner. You can swap them for the XL Cheek Pads which are 25 cm and the head liner that is 15 cm. -- Kyle & the Chap Moto Team
Would this helmet work with the Cardo Packtalk Slim? Looks like that spot in the back for the HJC system might interfere with the battery part of the Slim.
I'll have to go look closely at it...
I ordered the IS MAX II on Amazon and they sent me the i90. Should I keep it (is it a better helmet) or send it back for the IS MAX II? Thanks
The i90 is a new helmet from HJC and is replacing the IS-Max. The i90 has improved venting, a new shell, more streamlined design and quieter design, comes with a pinlock ready faceshield. So I would say if you like the fit and feel of the helmet then yeah keep it. Thanks for watching.
How is the noise inside the helmet at highway speeds?
The noise level is fairly quiet, however, being a modular helmet it's not as quiet as a traditional fullface.
FYI, pin lock lens is NOT included with the helmet. I purchased an i90 a month ago and it did not come with one. I called HJC to check and they said NO...
Yeah, we found that out later too...
@@chaparralmotorsports Roger!
Suppose I got lucky as mine did
Mine was in the box
@@rickyrankin4791 so a lens came with the pinlock shield? Can I ask you where you bought it? Thanks
Can i use different visor, for example visor for i70 i think its hj-31? Cause its kinda hard to find the spesific visor for i90
Hello, sorry you cannot.
@@chaparralmotorsports okay, thanks!
Could it be that the C91 replaces the CL-Max and the i90 replaces the IS-Max? If you buy these helmets in Europe, you get a ratchet closure, effectively denied to us by the US legal system. I've had two HJC modulars and the quality and value great.
Something like that. Yeah there are different standards/requirements in the US compared to Europe. HJC does make good helmets.
Have you Test the helmet outdoor? I would like to know, is the helmet loud on the road or is it acceptable?
Not yet... but we are working on a real world helmet test. Stay tuned!
Hjc IS 2 or Hjc I90?
Hi John, it depends on how much protection you want. I'd say the I90 is the better option as you get the best of both worlds.
Great review, thanks
Thanks for watching!
aced it. perfect review!
Glad you liked it!
I wear glasses and am debating between the i90 and i70
Hello, both helmets have glass grooves for eye glass fitment comfort. They have relatively the same features, the main difference is that the i90 is a modular helmet and the i70 is not. So eye glass-wise they will both fit, it comes down to whether you want/need a modular helmet.
@@chaparralmotorsports thanks for the reply. I’m not using this as a motorcycle helmet but an Ebike helmet in the rd so I won’t see over 30mph unless going downhill maybe but I feel safer than a bike helmet with one of these. I guess if the dots are the same and features are the same my only concern with the modular would be how well it holds up over time with lifting it up. I do want to try to ride with airpods instead of spending the money for the Sena stuff so maybe the modular would be easier to get on and off?
This Helmut is too bloody heavy especially if one has a neck issue.
It's very difficult to turn your head with such a heavy weight attached to your head,
I exchanged mine after a few days.
Hello, sorry to hear about the issue you had with this helmet. Modular helmets often do have a bit of extra weight to them and that weight does shift when moving the chin bar up and down. Hope you found a helmet that works for you.
Stopped
Wearing mine due to the weight ..
made my neck hurt after about 2 hours of use
It’s actually one of the lightest modular helmets on the market so…….stop whining.🙄
Nice helmet …. Very big mushroom head thou . Helmet is ridiculously healthy . .
Hello, we don't think it gives the look of a big mushroom head.
@@chaparralmotorsports sorry ment heavy not healthy .
Very loud. Louder than my LS2 for 100 eur. View is so narrow. I have to turn so much to see something on my left/right side. Sun visor doesn't hide fully. This is shame for this brand. Seriously. Good point is only pinlock as standard and good ventilation. Good for scooter, not for serious motorbike.
Hi Pics, we haven't had a change to really test this helmet yet. Thanks for your feedback on it. HJC does make some good helmets, hopefully we can get some miles with it soon.
It’s not quick release ?? What the fvvvk
Hello, can you be more specific?