Been waiting for this lid for a while now. Good to see it finally making its way to the shops. Great review, thanks for all the info. I always send my riding mates to your channel if they are looking for a new lid.
After riding with an arai xd4 for the last 5 years, i was searching for something new. After tons of research, i landed on the 91 carbon. I can't tell you how disappointed i am in this helmet. For starters, one big seller for me is the ability for the helmet to work with glasses. Hjc says this helmet accommodates glasses, but it does not. There is no slot for the glasses arms to sit in, causing the helmet to squeeze the glasse. Not only is it very uncomfortable, but it is hard to get glasses to sit properly on your face. The second issue i had was that i was expecting the helmet to weigh in around 3.5 pounds (1599 grams), it actually weighed in at 3.76 pounds (1705 grams). At that point, it's roughly the same wight of my arai xd4 seemingly negating the point of it being a carbon helmet. But the third issue is the biggest. This helmet feels cheap. The shell somehow doesnt seem to have any of the rigidity that I'd expect from carbon and the vents feel like they'd be broke In a few weeks with regular use. Its possible that im holding it to impossible standards but for the price i feel like thats ok. In summary id give this helmet 2 stars overall and urge people to look at other options.
@@Shadylurker85 I'm afraid DOT helmets are almost always heavier than the ECE (european) versions we review. Not sure where you live, but for your next helmet purchase you may want to check if your state allows for ECE helmets, as they are pretty much always lighter and faster to market. But yes, unfortunately DOT helmets are known to be heavier
@@Championhelmets Thanks. Already subscribed! Debating between the C91 carbon and the X-Lite 1005 carbon. I was originally hooked on the Krios Pro but I am really searching for light weight-quiet lid. I am open to any suggestion or deal. I ride a Triumph Scrambler XE primarily on the road. Thanks
Your channel definitely deserves more attention! I cant thank you enough for reviewing helmets thoroughly for us! Rpha 91 carbon might be the one for me.
I've been waiting on this since I've been sporting the RPHA 90S Balian for 3 years. It's a lot more money for my Noela version. I hope it doesn't have the same problem with the inner visor as the regular RPHA 91. I face planted on a rock with my 90S and it stayed intact.
Appreciate the support 💪 We've used largely the same metrics for determining weight scores for a long time now. The current pool of modular helmets are just a bit heavier than they used to be, that's why even the top performers only get 3 / 3.5 stars.
Generally speaking, flip-up helmets are going to be heavier, a bit less aerodynamic, and their visors will not be prepared for tear-offs. However, this doesn't mean that you can't wear them on track days, but they will be less optimal compared to race helmets for example.
@@Championhelmets Then what solid helmet would you recomend? I am looking for a quiet helmet in higher speeds. I currently have RPHA 50 2015y (Over 100km/h a lot of noise gets in) Riding a sports touring 140~160 km/h
In all honesty, the C5 Carbon is a very good helmet, but it pretty much disqualifies itself by having such an enormous price tag, making it hard to put the C5 Carbon over any other high-end modular solely based on pricing.
Thankyou, this chanel really help me buy helmet according to performance not brand. Now we know hjc perform better thn arai today.
Been waiting for this lid for a while now. Good to see it finally making its way to the shops. Great review, thanks for all the info. I always send my riding mates to your channel if they are looking for a new lid.
After riding with an arai xd4 for the last 5 years, i was searching for something new. After tons of research, i landed on the 91 carbon. I can't tell you how disappointed i am in this helmet. For starters, one big seller for me is the ability for the helmet to work with glasses. Hjc says this helmet accommodates glasses, but it does not. There is no slot for the glasses arms to sit in, causing the helmet to squeeze the glasse. Not only is it very uncomfortable, but it is hard to get glasses to sit properly on your face. The second issue i had was that i was expecting the helmet to weigh in around 3.5 pounds (1599 grams), it actually weighed in at 3.76 pounds (1705 grams). At that point, it's roughly the same wight of my arai xd4 seemingly negating the point of it being a carbon helmet. But the third issue is the biggest. This helmet feels cheap. The shell somehow doesnt seem to have any of the rigidity that I'd expect from carbon and the vents feel like they'd be broke In a few weeks with regular use. Its possible that im holding it to impossible standards but for the price i feel like thats ok. In summary id give this helmet 2 stars overall and urge people to look at other options.
Was it a DOT version?
@@Championhelmets yes
@@Shadylurker85 I'm afraid DOT helmets are almost always heavier than the ECE (european) versions we review. Not sure where you live, but for your next helmet purchase you may want to check if your state allows for ECE helmets, as they are pretty much always lighter and faster to market. But yes, unfortunately DOT helmets are known to be heavier
Great review, keep doing this guys!!!
I just bought the rpha 91. And I found it very noisy even side gusts were very noticeable with this helmet I’m very disappointed with this helmet
Maybe it’s about the shape of your head which not fit the helmet. Try neotech3 maybe better fit.
@@nrp9840 Я купил такой. очень шумный на скорости ((
Do you think the interior fit/comfort would be similar to a RPHA 11-pro?
Yes it's pretty similar. Don't forget to subscribe.
@@Championhelmets Thanks. Already subscribed! Debating between the C91 carbon and the X-Lite 1005 carbon. I was originally hooked on the Krios Pro but I am really searching for light weight-quiet lid. I am open to any suggestion or deal. I ride a Triumph Scrambler XE primarily on the road. Thanks
What is the weight difference between "regular" RPHA 91 and RPHA 91 carbon...?
Mainly the material. One is a fiberglass composite and the other one carbon. No other big differences. Was the video helpful?
@@Championhelmetshe is asking for WEIGHT difference. Not material difference
Would be nice to get an answer. Would buy the carbon version but what’s ist the weight difference ?
130 grams
Interesting video thanks
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Your channel definitely deserves more attention! I cant thank you enough for reviewing helmets thoroughly for us!
Rpha 91 carbon might be the one for me.
Appreciate it 💪
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Great video. When will your new best modular helmets video come out?
I've been waiting on this since I've been sporting the RPHA 90S Balian for 3 years. It's a lot more money for my Noela version. I hope it doesn't have the same problem with the inner visor as the regular RPHA 91. I face planted on a rock with my 90S and it stayed intact.
What visor problem?
@@eLu2198 Presumably his visor cracked or got damaged for some reason
3 stars for 1599 grams? Seemed a little harsh.
Great review by the way. Best channel for checking out helmets in my opinion
Appreciate the support 💪 We've used largely the same metrics for determining weight scores for a long time now. The current pool of modular helmets are just a bit heavier than they used to be, that's why even the top performers only get 3 / 3.5 stars.
1599 sounds great. Just bought this helmet in a medium and it came in at 1705 grams
Hey, Woundering if flip up helmet is as good as solid one ? I am thinking of going to track time to time with it. Thinking of buying this model
Generally speaking, flip-up helmets are going to be heavier, a bit less aerodynamic, and their visors will not be prepared for tear-offs. However, this doesn't mean that you can't wear them on track days, but they will be less optimal compared to race helmets for example.
@@Championhelmets Then what solid helmet would you recomend? I am looking for a quiet helmet in higher speeds. I currently have RPHA 50 2015y (Over 100km/h a lot of noise gets in)
Riding a sports touring 140~160 km/h
Most circuits demand full face helmets.
Better than C5 carbon?!
In all honesty, the C5 Carbon is a very good helmet, but it pretty much disqualifies itself by having such an enormous price tag, making it hard to put the C5 Carbon over any other high-end modular solely based on pricing.