HJC RPHA 11 Helmet Review
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- HJC RPHA 11 Helmet Review - A few weeks ago I got myself a new premium helmet to use on my Panigale as my old Shoei is getting a little long in the tooth. I've gone for the light and stylish RPHA11 from HJC. I've not had an HJC helmet before, is it any good and how does it stack up against my other premium lids from the likes of Arai and Shoei? Stay tuned to find out....
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G’day Missenden Flyer, partly on your advice I purchased one and I’m not disappointed. My previous four helmets have been Arais and Shoeis. This is the best helmet I’ve ever worn. Top quality construction and excellent value with a pinlock and dark visor also included. I love the operation of the visor, this is important to me as I don’t ride a lot with the visor fully down. I ride a CB1300S.
Told you they were good!
Read all these comments and various results,owning quite a few premium brands worn daily i would say the rpha11 is up there with the best.Using several bikes as a test for them . Some naked ,some with fairing,one adv with screen.The hjc is a relatively quiet lid. Definitely better at higher speeds as it seems to cut through the air better,that impressed i went and bought a hjc rpha 70,the 11 is better out the two by far,6 hours on the bike and much less fatigue for sure.The sizing is on the small side and definitely need to go up one size.The vents actually work well on this helmet.Think im going to buy another 11 as good deals about if not bothered about colour.
Great video Andy,thanks.
So many people say this helmet isn't noisy, but it most definitely is, especially sounds that come in through the neck area, my first impression even at slow speeds was I could hear noises my bike was making that I've never heard before with another helmet. I will say it cuts through the wind well and is very stable and doesn't cause nearly as much strain on my neck and shoulders as a result of the aeros and how light it is, but quiet it is not. This helmet had me thinking I should wear earplugs even riding around town which is not a thought I ever really had before
I found this too! I was thinking maybe because I have a naked so not leaning forward enough as it is more aimed at sports riding but leaning didn't make much difference. After some experimenting I found tucking one on my neck garments (have a few layers for for reasons) under the strap kind of resolved it, the jury is still out. Seems that the noise is coming in from the chin curtain. Hope this helps
@@RAM-sz5uq other than that issue tho, after using it for a full season, by far the best helmet I've ever owned. I think having less weight and bulk in the chin area also really helps reduce neck fatigue. By far the most comfortable helmet I've had for the neck and shoulders
Nice review. Very useful for who are deciding to buy a new one.
The helmet is much better than I thought.
Thanks for the great information and congrats for the new logo.
Great choice I got the rpha10+ 6 months ago and love it it's so comfy and great ventilation, I wanted to replace my kbc with a shoei but they just didn't feel a comfy fit for me. So glad I went for the hjc only down side Is without ear plugs it's pretty loud. I think you'll be happy with it.
Yeah I am - it's become my "go to" helmet the last month or so....
Nice review mate, glad you done one on this, zero wind noise on video with the visor closed, but still hear the bike. Cheaper now too so I may well get one as I just bought my first sport bike, nothing as nice as yours, but a lovely 2k E1 ZX9r.
i always thought of upgrading to this helmet but now I got the AGV GT veloce and it's really a great helmet as well, might review it soon.
Cheers Rahul, a privilege to have you watching my videos sir!
I have the RAPHA 11 Spicho Helm, struggled immensely to get a shop that had any in, very limited choice here in Western Australia. I ended up buying from FC-Moto Germany couldn't be more happier with the helmet. Its very light and the air flow is amazing through the vents. When you ride in 35 Deg weather in the summer, good air flow is a must. Good vision and love the choice if visors, something you quite often pay extra with other brands. The fit on the RAPHA is a size smaller, I researched this a lot and tried my normal size on to confirm before buying. Its my second HJC helmet, I tried different brands on before going back to HJC, it just seems to fit my head shape better. By the way the RAPHA is pronounced as a word not letters, good video keep them coming.
+Oz Rider Cheers Oz rider - good to have you along....TMF
Thanks sasholsuma, I didn't actually say it was a word, I said its pronounced as a word like all the other reviewers call it, even HJC :)
Just bought an 11 in Riberte Black Red ( Flat Black with Red Pinstripes ) Love the Helmet, suits my 17 Speedy R.Love your reviews Mate, keep up the good work!
Thank you Phil....willdo..
Just bought one, I'm properly hampster cheeked as well, it seems to fit well otherwise, no pressure points just wearing it round the house for 15-20 mins, hoping the cheek pads give a bit over time, vents look like they will work great on my VFR, bought for £235 of ebay including 3 visors, clear light smoked and a dark smoked one for 'track day' use, no problem fitting glasses either as you say, just wish I had a decent day now to roadtest it, can't wait, thanks for the great reviews, always helpful.
Yes still one of three "go to" helmets I have (and I have a lot of helmets!)
Bought an PRHA 11 (new) two days ago for £170 from an eBay motorcycle gear store. Absolutely thrilled with the finish and feel of the lid as well as the spec. Couple things to add: 1) this helmet is longer back-to-front than my previous Shoei helmets (NXR & Quest), hence I suspect will be fogging less and 2) It has a surprisingly low SHARP safety test rating - looks like side impact zones are made out of cardboard (right zone has THE lowest possible "black" rating). It is a 3* out of 5.
Wow, good price...but bad news on that Sharp rating - never too sure how much credence to give to those (helmets could be made just to pass the test!) but one assumes they know what they're doing, a higher score would be nicer....
Funny got used to that white van... subconsciously I am anticipating that white van to come out every time I watch your blogs
+Ernie Lorenzo He pretty much does!
I happened to buy RAPHA 11 Pro helmet on closeout in the States... in a cool red , black and white pattern. Awesome premium helmet. I did size up because I was advised they run very small. I think it fits snug but comfortable.
Yes thy are great helmets aren't they....I have two now!
Had this lid since late last year, totally brilliant. Can be a tad noisy on long motorway trips but good choice buddy!
+Nigel Stefani Cheers Nigel - you are a man of great taste!
I Have an HJC IS17 Osiris and Max and love them both. Not quite as light as yours but still very comfortable and quiet. My IS 17 Max helmet has a QR buckle which is much easier to get on with than the Double D ring chin strap.
Nice one Alex - I actually (inexplicably) prefer the double D ring fasteners over the ratchet type.....dunno why, just feel more secure to me...
I will stick with Arai but nice lid & a good review. Congrats on the new logo 👍😁
+Rozzapp Thank you - glad you like it :0)
Mug! 🤣🤣😉
Just got this for £324.99 from J&S Accessories, excellent lid and very comfortable. Got it cheaper than the non race rep model which I originally liked.
Just bought the HJC RPHA 11 Carbon that comes with chin curtain as well as all things you mention. I like having a chin curtain but for the life of me can't get it installed. Came installed on my HJC RPHA 70 st
I always remove them as it causes my glasses to steam up!
Do you feel a sport helmet.like this works well on a style of bike of a more upright seating posture. I know that is not its intended design but curious. Love your videos from across the pond .
Get the RPHA 70 instead
Good first impressions review TMF! I've owned a Rpha10 and from my experience with time you see why it's cheaper than other premium helmets, it doesn't wears good for long time, for example it happened to my HJC that the rubber that surrounds the the lower part of the helmet went off. It's main pro like you say it's visibility. It's a good product but not the best in my opinion or from my experience. I now own a Schuberth and I'm loving it so far, it's light, less noisy than other brands and it's German made so I expect with time it wears good, let's see.
Thanks Miguel - I guess time will tell, so far so very good though!
I have the hjc rpha max evo and love it. Its comfy and quiet.
Yes they seem to be very good lids don't they....
Just ordered one of these the other day, should be here on Monday.
I think you'll like it....
I have that helmet in multi colour , and coming form Arai and shoei , this is the best helmet I have had
Yeah I was firmly a Shoei and Arai man but I'm rapidly becoming a convert....
Just got the Sargent touring seat in the low version. Unreal great improvement on the stock.
For which bike Arthur?
The BMW GS R1200
Expensive?
About 750 us but I figure my ass is worth it. Not to mention my bits which were really suffering
I'm stuck between the RPHA 11 pro and the Shoei RF 1200 for a sports bike. I like the graphics on the RPHA, but the quality, sound, and Snell benefits of the Shoei. Can't decide!
I’ve just got my second RPHA 11 - feels nice and light on my head compared to my Shoeis
Hello Mr Flyer! I've had my Rpha11 for a month or so and I love it! In sizing I would say it's the same as Arai. Even the shape is the same. The bottom surface is a bit "sticky" to make it stay if you leave the lid on the bikeseat. Clever! And there's another ventilation possibility on the inside just in front of the riders mouth. :-)
+John Mård Yes good point - well spotted!
The nice lady who sold me the lid told me so! Clever her! :-)
I'll give it a go....
Thanks for taking time to put this together and help us out. When you say "It fits well" what size is your head, what size did you buy? When you say "It didn't put any pressure on my forehead", what is your headshape? Thanks
I take a size large and my head is err, head shaped….
I'm a big fan of drop-down internal smoked visors. You get the benefit of a smoked visor (legally) and can flip them up almost instantly when required without having to open the outer visor. I wouldn't even consider a helmet without this facility. OK dark outer visors may look cool, but no-one is actually going to think you're a GP rider on his day off!.
Very true - Have you read the (I think) Arai report on the weakness they (allegedly) introduce to a part of the helmet that needs to be strong? I don't necessarily agree with that by the way....I do have other helmets with the flip down shield...
TheMissendenFlyer Yes I don't doubt there will be some compromise in the shell design to accommodate the internal visor, but the lids still have to pass the safety tests. I admit there will extra weight involved to get the equivalent strength, which is probably why they are not the natural choice for racers or track day enthusiasts. But for the road rider, drop-down visors are a good solution.
My next helmet! The Ben Spies version is my favorite.
I recently moved from an RPHA 10+ which I truly loved, the vision up is the best around. I needed to trade it because I had used it for quite a few years. I went to the AGV K5-S and it is terrible for vision up, especially as soon as you tuck into a corner. So much so, I'm now trying to find a 'second helmet' and it's going to be going back to the RPHAs
Also - there are a number of stores selling for sub £200 if you get the unbranded versions.
Wow - that's excellent value....
I have a K5 too and you're right, when I'm tucked on my sports bike all I can see is the top of my helmet.
Ive had one for about a year.....love it! And it's 404 euros in France from Moto-Axxe for the RPHA11 Riberte
Nice one and good to hear you're still getting on OK with it - loving mine I must say....
TheMissendenFlyer Enjoy!
Thank you for the review, I've owned this model of helmet for a year now and unfortunately for me it's been a disaster! Watch out for the visor cracking around the latch mechanism used to lock the visor, also certainly in my case the paint finish hasn't been as durable as I would have liked and my helmet has scratched easily, certainly compared with other brands I've previously used! You are correct it's certainly light weight and quiet, I also believe the interior padding feels plush compared to other top brands!
+ritchsuk sorry to hear that ritchsuk - it can't be this exact model though because it only came out a couple of months ago!
TheMissendenFlyer I hope they have improved their design and quality control, as it has the potential to be a very good helmet! It is the same model code as you mentioned, perhaps yours is a new paint scheme?
+ritchsuk true!
I've had mine two weeks love it so far , paid £180 from cmc clay cross !
Wow - that is very good value!
Crazy how the price is exactly same 2 years later. I guess helmets hold value
Just picked mine up for £229 at the sports bike shop 🤔
@H H Great lid, very light and good visuals. The vents are amazing. I now live in Arizona and the ventilation is great, you can feel it working. I would thoroughly recommend it.
hey TheMissendenFlyer one tip about the rpha 11 be careful with the visor pull clip it will crack (the visor area )and the ppl at hjc will blame you for improper handling , even if you open it in accordance to the manual ... Your very luck that your helmet is quiet, mine whistles and shrieks ,i have tried everything to solve it . No luck
the spoiler is not that strong to ....
+THE INDIAN oh dear, sorry to hear that...
I got one ,in red-black colour, but i have to say not so quite, like some shoei or shark helmets,everything else is great
I find mine fine - but then I do always wear earplugs so not an issue...cheers Mario - TMF
TheMissendenFlyer cheers mate
Bought mine yesterday in red white and blue, £ 359.99. Very nice helmet..
So having watched this review I purchased one (same colour scheme) yesterday at Motorcycle Live. as I walk away with my new purchase who did I nearly bump into but TMF himself! Well chuffed with
....with the helmet.
Nice one Alistair - you should have said hello!
Yeah sorry bout that but by the time I realised you had disappeared in the crowd.
Nice new lid; I've seen a lot of good reviews of that helmet now. Dig your new logo btw; put out some stickers and T-shirts and I'll buy a few.
Thanks Scott, I'll be phasing that logo in over the next few weeks, I still have some videos in the can that are the old style. Glad you like it though, not sure I'm up for "merchandising" just yet but you never know!! :0)
I have an RPHA ST, which has the same metal latch on the visor, I keep getting cracks in the visor where this screws on, so keep an eye on that. It might just be mine that has a problem and it's been looked at under warranty, but it's worrying. The IS17 uses a plastic latch and I know quite a few people who have all used this without issue. Including my partner's IS17, I must have bought 4 or 5 HJC lids over the years though because they're alright, and the ones I've replaced have been through crash testing or age rather than any kind of major fault.
Great stuff - thanks for the info and heads up - all the best - TMF
Great review. I tried the RPHA 11 on the other day. Fits my head well. Very light and comfortable. But I'm told it's designed for the full tuck riding position. I ride a BMW RT. Have you worn it while riding your GS? What do you think?
I actually find it better fully upright than on my sportsbike!
I have the older Rpha 10, works fine with the Yamaha Fjr1300. I am going to by the rpha 11 soon.
Nice job on the channel-ever think of doing a ride review of the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100? Since you've ridden the major competitors in that segment (S1000R, MT-10, Super Duke R) and the Aprilia seems to get rave reviews or win most naked bike comparisons. Curious about your comparison to the others on engine, comfort, handling, etc. Keep up the good work.
Very much so David - if only I could find an Aprilia dealer to lend me one! .....so far no success....
Thanks for the review. Many happy miles :)
Thank you Michael...
went from a shoei to a hjc and to be honest I'd not spring for a shoei again, hjc really upped their game .
I agree...
I have crashed on 3 RPHA 10s in the past 3 years (track). I hit my helmet pretty hard on 2 of them and no concussion. I'm gonna be trying out the 11 at the track next
+r3yrey That's good to know!
r3yrey So, how did the 11 hold up when you crash tested it?
Looking very dapper TMF, very dapper indeed!
+CITIZEN ONE, Author Thank you sir!
Hi! A little late commenting on your helmet. I just got the RPHA 70, hoping for a light, quiet and quality helmet. Most of the reviews on it compare it to the RPHA 11, so I'd be interested in your review of the 70 should you ever have the opportunity to try it out. For me, so far so good. I've been a modular helmet guy for years, so this is my first foray into full face. It takes a little getting used to, but I think I prefer it. Your thoughts?
I went for the Shark Spartan Carbon Skin. 1.4kg but built in tinted visor. Yea what a difference light helmets make to fatigue.
+Scott Mitchell Its surprising what just shaving a few hundred grams off the weight makes to comfort...
I saw other unboxing videos on this helmet and i noticed that it came with the dark smoke visor instead of the light tinted one that you have. I wonder if that's some kind of legislation you have there in the UK that doesn't allow that dark one to come in your HJC helmets. I'm from Portugal and i saw other videos from spain, japan, germany, italy, france... all with the really dark visor. I love the looks on that helmet and i would like to buy one... great review by the way ;)
Thank you - and could be a local UK thing, I have since got the really dark visor!....
I love my HJC. Good choice dude. 🖒
Didn't realise your lid of choice was an HJC Tom? Nice one....
Yea always had HJC they just seem to fit the best. I have the st10 it's great.
Nice one and also +1 on the new logo 👍
My shoei has a transitional visor which is a major selling point. Do HJC offer this? Not ever having to swap visors is a major advantage and when you're out in the sun and it suddenly gets very overcast... it's very handy.
When you say transitional do you mean it's dark at the top and light at the bottom or gets darker the brighter the ambient light??
Gets darker the brighter the ambient light. Love it.
Cool!
Hi mate, just wondered how this has faired after a few years? The carbon one is well priced at the moment so looking to buy one. Thanks as always, Rob
Still going strong and in my top 3 favourite helmets of all time (I have three of them currently!)
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks very much for doing the review and for your updated comments! I have just purchased the carbon version, having just tried it on in my local store, I can’t believe how light it is! And currently it is only £320 so that feels like a bargain to me!
On a slightly different point. Your GoPro mounting seems a little 'cumbersome'. Have you thought about using black aluminium Allen bolts instead of the additional two large mounting handles? ProBolt do handy little bags of 5 bolts.
Oooh, now there's a jolly good idea - thanks for that!
TheMissendenFlyer No problem. I got mine here - tinyurl.com/yc4m4akn.
I have been thinking about buying this lid, it looks premium and it is a lot cheaper here in the Netherlands, for €360 u can pick one up
Sounds like a bargain to me!
by far the most comfortable helmet... i have a shark pro r and corsa...
I like your new logo, although I still prefer the opening where you're driving your GS, and your title pops out of the pavement.
+Michael Simpson So did I - sadly google analytics showed I lost 30% of my viewers during the time that ran, where as I lose none with the 4 second openers I've been using since...
I'm looking at the RPHA 70 ST Forvic figured I'd check your review of it's cousin.
I had a HJC IS17 but binned it after 2 years. Lovely lid but wouldn't buy one again. Clip that holds the visor closed kept breaking as it wasn't very strong HJC customer service was crap as well. Shame really, got an AVG gt veloce now soo much better quality
+chappy2121 Oh sorry to hear that - my HJC is sooo much better than my AVG!!
TheMissendenFlyer what AVG did you have. Mine is the GT Veloce and the difference is massive against my IS17 but I think the GT Veloce is quite high up the AGV ladder whereas the IS17 is mid spec?
Nice review and white van man is the bane of all bikers (& motorists)
Glad it's not just me!
Does this have recesses inside the helmet for intercom speakers like the R-PHA 70 does ... actually looking at both helmets .
This vents extremely well which I´m all for despite reports of it being extra noisy due to this, but has no sun visor but I can live without that , with the 70 there´s still allot of uncertainty about how well it actually vents as they have sacrificed the rear exhaust ports (the critics are saying it was to save costs and are skeptical) and implemented some system that is supposed to let the air out the same way it comes in from the top front port... how this is supposed to work while air is being rammed in is beyond me... There´s almost no reviews in English to date as this is not yet available in the US ... great review but was hoping you would also chat a bit about the extra visibility through the visor due to the extra cut outs beside the cheeks .. supposedly a huge help when swivelling the head around to check blind spots ??
+Benjamin M Visibility is good out of this helmet, but then I'm used to my Arai Tour x4 which has a huge field of view...and from memory yes it does have the speaker recesses...
cracking looking helmet ,is the sizeing of it spot on ?
+Carl Smith Yep seems to be, fits me a treat!
Odd, I find my rpha11 extremely loud. I’m trying to make it quieter but I’m thinking I’ll have to replace it.
I have no issues with mine - but then I do always wear earplugs....
@@TheMissendenFlyer any earplug recommendations? So far they are either hitting my speaker or just not comfy enough. The pressure annoyance kinda offsets the HJC noise, bah
Have you considered custom fit guards? They come to you to take impressions and I can get you a discount - link below the video....
THanks for this video. I'm not sure if I missed it, but as this is considered a racing helmet, would you say there are any downsides in using this on a naked bike with a more upright position like a MT07?
I'd say yes...and no...
Thanks ;-)
Looks a great helmet, not a big fan of the double D clip system, when you now have the ratchet system out there. D clip far too fiddly with gloves on, but its a personal preference.
+Asthall Adventurer fair enough - thanks for watching...TMF
Great video review TMF. I also have one and agree it is a very good helmet in all aspects. Something though you mentioned with regards to the pinlock stopping glasses to fog up. What else do you do to stop your glasses from fogging up as mine fog up any time I stop at a traffic light, round about, etc, etc. I got some spray stuff from SBS before and cannot really say it is working. Any tips will be welcomed! Cheers
I do t do anything else - you could try the shaving foam trick?
We have White Van Man here also, he seems to get around.
+Greg K. He's omnipresent.....
Another good vid, thanks. Have you tried it on the GS and if so what is the feedback?
+Greg Curtis Yes I have and it works fine - though I like to wear my peaked Arai Tour X4 on the GS so I look appropriately adventurous :0)
My wife's got the same helmet :) green monster energy HJC RPHA 11 Pro
You saying it's a girls helmet??
For a generally budget brand they arent exactly giving those things away.. Isnt that the one Lorenzo used right up until its interior allegedly obscured his vision?
No this specifically isn't a Moto GP rep - it's the first time Monster have allowed their logo to be used on a non-motoGP race rep in fact...
I have the RPHA10 Plus and can agree with the points you made. However, i have the problem when clipping the visor down i tend to use the Chin curtain as a lever and mine has now split :/ All in all a brilliant for someone who could only afford £80 lids :D
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Great review, much appreciated, been looking at purchasing this. Do you know if it can accommodate a Sena intercom ok? Does it have ear pockets? Also I like to wear a foggy breath deflector, can it accommodate this? Keep up the good work!
+anthonyrgray I don't see any reason why it couldn't accommodate a SENA, it has recessed for headphone pads. Not sure on the breath deflector though....
Hi TMF, looking at buying this lid, what's your thoughts since you've owned please? Thanks in advance for any positive or negative comments.
I love it - see video for details!
Well there... Where did u purchase the dark/black visor.. greetings from Ireland
Sportsbike shop
Now that's a helmet I really want haha. I've been eyeing up the RPHA 11 and the shoei z7 (aka RF1200) for my next helmet. What do you reckon between the two? They're quite similar in price. And just curious, how long do you usually use a helmet before consider retiring it?
+MrFriday00 Well it depends, but I tend to stick to the "5 year" rule more or less (I get bored of the same helmet after then anyway)...
Ah do my eyes spot a scrambler in the back? Perfecto! Could I ask, did you have the lid on whilst out in the Scrambler fella? Iv grown damn sick of the sun visor on my icon variant catching the wind, was suggested this one by the dealership. As it’s a sports bike lid, I’m a little worried about the wind noise on the not so sporty bike (seating position) cheers man
No worries with wind noise - I use this on my Street Triple and occasionally on my GS no problem...thanks for watching - TMF
Hi TMF, I've got the same lid, Rpha 11 riberte, recently spent 10 days in the picos de europa on an s1000r going up and down mountain ranges with some GS boys, couldn't fault the helmet one bit, even as a touring lid, especially as it's marketed as a sports/track lid, comfort and weight compared to my AGV k5 is second to none and would happily pay for a second one, I paid £285 from SBS and got them to price match which brought it down a little for everyone else, out of curiosity where in the south east are you based? Always watched your vids and been a fan, be good to go for a ride, I'm from Southampton
+Darran Baker Glad you like yours as much as I do mine Darran...and I'm in Great Missenden south Buckinghamshire (clue in the title!!)
TheMissendenFlyer never heard of Missenden as a place, from your vids its looks like a nice place to ride though!
What, it's the centre of the universe surely!!! ...well Roald Dahl thought it was (he lived here).....
Great review, iv been looking at this lid so was good to watch your review, love the new intro, oh and I am a white van man hear in sunny Norfolk
Oh dear......... :0)
i got this helmet in blue and white for £229.99 very good value i must say
@Bike Life Yep
My Shoei is long in the tooth too. How is the visor, distortion free and very clear to see through?
+T Sav Yes on both counts....
How does it fit? I fit well in Lg in an is-17 and also have worn a Scorpion EXO-400 which fit very well
It fits very well - one of the more comfortable helmets I own....
If you had your ear plugs on, how would you know if the helmet had low wind noise? I have terrible wind noise issues with my hjc rpha helmet and ear plugs seem to be the only solution.
Well I always wear my earplugs and they don't block out 100% of all sound, so you can still tell the difference between various helmets. For me this is certainly one of the quieter ones I've tried....
that's interesting. in fact that's what the shop also says. I don't want to imagine what the other helmets are like then ;)
Hello TMF, nice review of this helmet. Have you any thoughts on the newly launched BMW System 7 helmet? According to the information received from my local BMW dealer it is a modular type helmet which can be configured in various formats. I particularly like the integral drop down dark visor, this is one of the main reasons I purchased my current Shoie Neotec. It is a nice helmet, although slightly noisy in my opinion.
No I've not seen that Michael, to be honest I tend to stay away from bike manufacturers riding kit as I've been caught out before....not saying the BMW isn't a great helmet, just rather stick with helmet manufacturers!
Still can't be prized away from my arai's. I have to say though it is getting closer and closer at the top.
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Nice review and helmit
Cheers Jack.....
It might be light; it might be good looking and made out of quality materials; however it only scores Three stars out of five on the sharp testing site - (helmet safety scheme = sharp.dft.gov.uk) scores remarkably bad on side impacts . I have a MT revenge for a fraction of the price of the HJC and it scores Five stars on the sharp safety site. Maybe it is not as flashy but I know that my head is in one of the safest helmets money can buy. I don't know what other riders think but I choose safety before looks; and having said that I think my MT looks not bad either. Anyway; good review as per normal TMF. Thanks
I agree safety over looks wins - but three stars ain't that bad and also the Sharp Tests are very specific, the helmets that pass with 5 stars are good at passing those particular tests, which may or may not be relevant in real world crash situations.....let's hope we don't have to put that to the test. Anyway, obviously you do what you think is best and get the lid that makes you feel safest. Thanks for the kind words and all the best - TMF
I have to share some bad news TMF, my helmet came to the test last night when I was riding home. A car driver who claimed not to have seen me (and I was wearing hi-vis) knocked me of my bike as he entered the roundabout as I was taking the exit. Impossible to avoid him and I was send to the deck as a result. I was lucky; one of those quick response ambulance car was on the scene as by miracle ! ! I was taking to hospital for further tests and besides some pain in the right side of the rib cage I am fine (serious damage to my bike; plus all the palaver with the insurance to follow). My helmet had to neutralise a side impact with the tarmac and fortunately did a great job. My leathers with shoulder and elbow protectors plus my Kevlar jeans and alpine boots took care of the rest. I can only give a good advise for our fellow bikers; wear your protective kit at all times, I just found out first hand; how important this can turn out to be.
How is the quality compared to the top helmets in this categories ?
gryphongryph I had a ARAI before my HJC and its the same quality. You do need the RPHA type helmets. The standard HJC helmets are of a lesser quality.
Frank 1290R from my experience having owned an Arai and a HJC Rpha10 is that the Arai wears better in the mid-long use.
Frank 1290R from my experience having owned an Arai and a HJC Rpha10 is that the Arai wears better in the mid-long use.
+gryphonograph ...so far I have been very impressed with the HJC, the quality is on a par with, or may even exceed that of my Arai's......
Curious why you say the smoked visor is unsuitable for road use "of course"? Is that a UK thing? People wear (daytime) shaded/smoked visors all the time where I am. Or is this one especially dark?
....it is indeed a UK thing, technically you can only have (I think) something like a 20% tint and none at night....although many people (myself included) push the rules and I've never known anyone get into trouble as a result....not that I'm recommending it you understand! :0)
Aha! Thanks for the response, interesting... We have the 'none at night' part too (well, 30 minutes after sunset), but are otherwise largely unrestricted... oh, there are many OTHER restrictions, but the code doesn't get into tint amounts at all. Cheers!
Nice lid! The helmet is the cost alone of my scooter haha.
are you a fan of the monster branding?
Yes I think it looks good....first helmet I've had with any sort of branding like that on it...
Is it has speaker pocket im considering to put my sena sets.
Go with a solid color it's much less costly.
Yes good point - don't look quite so cool though in my opinion :0)
More money for moto parts, or rider training. :)
Just bought a dark visor for my RPHA 11 & just realised they’re ‘not legal’... do you get pulled with a dark visor TMF?
No, I ride with them on all my helmets and have never been stopped by the police or asked about them - but don't ride at night with them, that may be another story!
@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks TMF, you have put my mind at rest!
nice reveiw thanks.
You're welcome...
How is the helmet holding up after 2 years use? thanks.
Very well - still one of my 3 favourite "go to" helmets (and I own about 16 of 'em!!)....
What about sizing? Is it small for size? Would you order a full size up as some reviews recommend?
+Cerebral Method I went for my usual size (large) and it fits a treat...
Could you confirm the size of the large? Is it 58-59 or 59-60, thanks
58-59
TheMissendenFlyer thanks for the reply mate, looking to get this helmet. Not sure whether to go for the large or XL my current helmet size is 59-60
TMF Have you ever tried any of the BMW System helmets? Looking at the System 6 as the new 7 has been released and there are deals to be had. Loving the RT by the way 😎
Glad you're getting on with the RT OK - and no I haven't, I tend to stay away from manufacturer branded kit (as have been caught in the past!)....
Shoei RF1200 or RPHA 11 pro? Just had an accident and I need to replace my RF1200. Which one is more quite?
I don’t know!
Sorry mate, didn’t catch the helmet rating, I’m guessing ECE?
Not sure what you mean by “ helmet rating”???
TheMissendenFlyer Safety rating, like DOT, ECE, etc.
U think it will be alright on a naked ?
Buying a Cb650r this spring :)
Yep!
TheMissendenFlyer thanks mate! Have u tried the new ruroc atlas 2.0?
Prefer my rf1200 but it is very loud... everyone says oh it's the quietest on the market. Well I think there is probably better out there. Yet my RF1200 cuts through the wind so no matter even if you are looking 180 degrees behind you. The wind still doesn't grab the helmet in any way it's black magic aerodynamics.
Yes I have to say the RPHA11 seems quiet no matter where you move your head...