I just got a 350 dollar helmet two weeks ago. Using it mostly for motocross and trail stuff. But I went and got this one for my road riding and it’s easily the most comfortable quiet helmet I’ve ever owned.
I recently purchased my HJC i90 from my local motorcycle store, and im impressed by the fit, quality and price. Due to my lower back length dreads, I had to get a 5XL helmet. Out of the very few 5XL helmets available in the store, the i90 fit the best. For those with a larger head or long thick hair, this helmet is a winner.
Wow what a great helmet review. I've been watching your reviews for years and must say you are doing a great service to the Moto community overall. The camera action is fantastic - lighting is above average - well spoken of course. Great team work over there.
This is my very first helmet for my very first motorcycle harley sportster 1200 XL and I wear glasses and I have to day this is the perfect helmet is like to have the option of no wind in my face or wind in my face quickly grab a snack or some water its very good and noise cancelation, comfortable, I love the visor this is a great first modular helmet
Just got an HJC i90 for £200, came with pinlock insert. Some guy on Reddit is convinced it's a snowmobil helmet, I'm confident it's just about right for my Honda crf300l.
I bought an HJC I90 ..I love it very quite compared to my other HJC. the visor covers most of your face. the bad part is it frogs up at lower speeds. I also bought the comm. system for it. I love it. my bike is very loud an people can hear me talk. . the bad thing is the sound quality it not that great
Great review. Thanks! I am currently considering this one as my next brain bucket. 9:16 - So it has less than stellar ventilation in the forehead/brow area. If the very best ventilation is important to someone, then during the heat of the day, when the sun is highest and the temps are soaring, it occurs to me that a rider can just drop the smoked visor, and lift the front of the helmet. This should bring instant, unbeatable ventilation. Besides, the happiest bikers always have a bug or two splatted on their teeth.
Due to the design of the helmet and the fact most every modular uses a drop down inner shield there will be some compromise in the ventilation. This is a trade off for the convenience offered by a modular. If ventilation is your priority you really need a full face helmet as this category offers the models with the most airflow. - Van
Got the i90 Davin and noise is minimal while riding. I just installed the 10b in it but have yet to ride with it to see how it does while riding. Great review and thank you for the helpful tips on getting the 10b installed easily and quickly!
Watched a bunch of reviews and your helmet reviews are by far the best and most informative. Now I’m just debating between i70 and i90. Anything of note that would sway me one way. I do wear glasses and see both fit them fine. Also if I mainly just want it for music should I get the Sena 10b or can I try to fit this helmet on with AirPods Pro
Have an i70 and just ordered an i90. Glasses work well with the i70 and I expect the i90 will be the same. Ordered the i90 because I think it will help keep me cooler in the summer, at stops, in central AZ. As for a bluetooth communicator, I use the Cardo Freecom 2+ with no issues (with the i70).
@@bobfallis I mainly just want something for listening to music that’s why I was curious about squeezing the helmet on with airpods but now that I think about it getting into an accident with them in the ears probably not the best thing lol. I’m only using it on my Ebike so do t really need an intercom or anything. I think I’m just going to go with the i90. Just have to pick color
@@justinconnor7643 I use mine mainly for music as well, along with the occasional gps directions. Have tried numerous types of earbuds and they were either horribly uncomfortable, or a pain in the ass when putting the helmet on or taking it off.
The i90 is a modular and the i70 is a full face with a drop down inner shield. Personally I prefer a full face like the 70. For the airpods I would suggest ordering the helmet and trying it on with them. If they fit no reason not to use them. Thanks for watching! - Van
Great review thanks. HJC now has the C91 modular also. I can't see what difference is between c91 and i90 except the i90 is more expensive. Can you advise if it is worth spending extra money for i90? Thanks
I have not seen the C91 in person so I am not able to really say. The i90 is a nice lid and with HJC the $50 price difference is typically worth the investment as you will get a better helmet. - Van
I currently have the HJC CL-17 for 3 years. Looking to upgrade, is the HJC i90 a good upgrade from it? My commute is mainly highway (45 miles one day). Considering Module... not sure about the noise on highway.
I would not expect much more noise (it any) with the i90. HJC added material to the neck roll area to minimize this. For me the i90 would be a bit of an improvement over the CL-17 with the added modular feature of course. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear thank you so much for the reply Van! It helps to hear your direct feedback and of course the great detailed review on the helmets and other gear!
I have a older HJC CL MAX modular helmet, it's a medium. I'm wanting to get a HJC i90 but the sizing chart makes zero sense it does not show the sizing for the i90. Would I also wear a medium in the HJC i90?
Got this helmet in size M but found it just TOO snug a fit causing me intense pain & discomfort in my jaw and cheeks after about 30 mins of wearing it. All my previous helmets have been size M and I've never had this problem before
Super important you take a measurement before ordering. I am 58cm and the medium worked well for me. Also important to note head shape can vary which impacts the fit for sure. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear I fit this helmet today. The helmet says 58-59cm on the shell of the large, but me being 58.5 will probably still be going for the medium. It is rather snug, pushing my cheeks in quite a bit (really nice beyond that), but within a week or so, it should thin out a bit. My concern is getting the large that fits so nice and then a month or so down the line, it starts sitting a bit too loose.
Where can I get the red pull strip on the double D rings? Mine doesn't have one and its kinda hard to remove helmet trying to separate the rings with my fingers.
Is there any way to tighten the visor. I like riding with the visor up or locked a little bit open to get extra air flow and the visor closes quickly and won't stay open. Any recommendations.
End of the day they are very similar. That said the i90 is the newer model of the two and HJC is continually improving their helmets. I would go with the i90. - Van
We have had a couple of people request optional liners for this helmet and are adding these to the site now. Here is a link to the category where they will be once this is done: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/hjc-modular-helmets/
I would recommend taking a measurement still and using their size chart. That said the RPHA 70 does run a little large so there is a chance you will need a medium in the i90 to get the same fit. - Van
HJC I90 VS HJC CL MAX 3.... ?which has better feel and air flow? Thanks what would be your pick around this price? Also is there a modular without integration drop down shade?
I have not seen a modular without the drop down inner shield. That seems to be a super popular feature with modular helmet wearers. The i90 is a new model for HJC and I would expect it to perform better than the CL Max 3. Hard to give you a good answer on the ventilation as I have not ridden in these helmets. - Van
Most people buy helmets that are 1-2 sizes too big. You need to take a measurement and check the size chart before you buy a helmet. I am 58cm on the money and take a medium. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear oh I’m sure your wearing the right thing for you I’m just surprised. I wear a large in most brands but some I wear an XL. I’ve been riding for 35 years so I just know what is correct for me at this point. But your right new riders almost always buy to big then complain about it moving while they ride.
Just bought one after watching your review, and I 100% agree It is perfect in its price point, and as for noise level, it only becomes more noticeable above 60 Mph. Thanks from the UK for your in-depth review. My Amazon review and I have linked your video so I hope you don't mind. smile.amazon.co.uk/review/R2188WY1AAF3AV/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B07YQ4WFX8
Thanks for sharing your experience. Important to note if the helmet is too big it will be much louder than it should. In our experience many riders are in helmets that are one size or more larger than they should be. - Van
My head size is 57 i use Hjc large as they run 1 size smaller in actual even with modular... Maybe its not too noisy coz used to ride without earplugs but when i starter using earplugs... Never riding without them ever unless zombie apocalypse is coming.
I just got a 350 dollar helmet two weeks ago. Using it mostly for motocross and trail stuff. But I went and got this one for my road riding and it’s easily the most comfortable quiet helmet I’ve ever owned.
HJC did a nice job with this one for sure. - Van
I recently purchased my HJC i90 from my local motorcycle store, and im impressed by the fit, quality and price. Due to my lower back length dreads, I had to get a 5XL helmet. Out of the very few 5XL helmets available in the store, the i90 fit the best. For those with a larger head or long thick hair, this helmet is a winner.
For sure HJC makes a solid helmet. - Van
Wow what a great helmet review. I've been watching your reviews for years and must say you are doing a great service to the Moto community overall. The camera action is fantastic - lighting is above average - well spoken of course. Great team work over there.
Thank you! - Van
This is my very first helmet for my very first motorcycle harley sportster 1200 XL and I wear glasses and I have to day this is the perfect helmet is like to have the option of no wind in my face or wind in my face quickly grab a snack or some water its very good and noise cancelation, comfortable, I love the visor this is a great first modular helmet
Thanks for sharing your feedback! - Van
Just recieved my HJC 190. I love it! The fit and feel is good for me! I went with model over the IS-Max 2..
Enjoy the new helmet! - Van
Just got an HJC i90 for £200, came with pinlock insert. Some guy on Reddit is convinced it's a snowmobil helmet, I'm confident it's just about right for my Honda crf300l.
HJC does offer some of their models in snowmobile versions. Same helmet with some added features. - Van
I bought an HJC I90 ..I love it very quite compared to my other HJC. the visor covers most of your face. the bad part is it frogs up at lower speeds. I also bought the comm. system for it. I love it. my bike is very loud an people can hear me talk. . the bad thing is the sound quality it not that great
Thanks for sharing your feedback. - Van
Ohhhhhh I will say I do get a small very small amount of fog sometimes but it is very small and has not messed up my vision and goes away fast
This is not uncommon, should clear as soon as you start moving a bit. - Van
Outstanding review of the various features!
Thank you for watching! - Van
Great review. Thanks! I am currently considering this one as my next brain bucket.
9:16 - So it has less than stellar ventilation in the forehead/brow area. If the very best ventilation is important to someone, then during the heat of the day, when the sun is highest and the temps are soaring, it occurs to me that a rider can just drop the smoked visor, and lift the front of the helmet. This should bring instant, unbeatable ventilation. Besides, the happiest bikers always have a bug or two splatted on their teeth.
Due to the design of the helmet and the fact most every modular uses a drop down inner shield there will be some compromise in the ventilation. This is a trade off for the convenience offered by a modular. If ventilation is your priority you really need a full face helmet as this category offers the models with the most airflow. - Van
Got the i90 Davin and noise is minimal while riding. I just installed the 10b in it but have yet to ride with it to see how it does while riding. Great review and thank you for the helpful tips on getting the 10b installed easily and quickly!
Enjoy the new helmet and bluetooth. Happy to hear the video was helpful. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear it made a subscriber out of me. Keep up the great informational videos 📹👍
Got this last week and I really like it!
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. - Van
great extensive and HELPFUL review!
You are welcome and thanks for watching! - Van
Watched a bunch of reviews and your helmet reviews are by far the best and most informative. Now I’m just debating between i70 and i90. Anything of note that would sway me one way. I do wear glasses and see both fit them fine. Also if I mainly just want it for music should I get the Sena 10b or can I try to fit this helmet on with AirPods Pro
Have an i70 and just ordered an i90. Glasses work well with the i70 and I expect the i90 will be the same. Ordered the i90 because I think it will help keep me cooler in the summer, at stops, in central AZ. As for a bluetooth communicator, I use the Cardo Freecom 2+ with no issues (with the i70).
@@bobfallis I mainly just want something for listening to music that’s why I was curious about squeezing the helmet on with airpods but now that I think about it getting into an accident with them in the ears probably not the best thing lol. I’m only using it on my Ebike so do t really need an intercom or anything. I think I’m just going to go with the i90. Just have to pick color
@@justinconnor7643 I use mine mainly for music as well, along with the occasional gps directions. Have tried numerous types of earbuds and they were either horribly uncomfortable, or a pain in the ass when putting the helmet on or taking it off.
The i90 is a modular and the i70 is a full face with a drop down inner shield. Personally I prefer a full face like the 70. For the airpods I would suggest ordering the helmet and trying it on with them. If they fit no reason not to use them. Thanks for watching! - Van
Great review thanks. HJC now has the C91 modular also.
I can't see what difference is between c91 and i90 except the i90 is more expensive.
Can you advise if it is worth spending extra money for i90?
Thanks
I have not seen the C91 in person so I am not able to really say. The i90 is a nice lid and with HJC the $50 price difference is typically worth the investment as you will get a better helmet. - Van
I currently have the HJC CL-17 for 3 years. Looking to upgrade, is the HJC i90 a good upgrade from it? My commute is mainly highway (45 miles one day). Considering Module... not sure about the noise on highway.
I would not expect much more noise (it any) with the i90. HJC added material to the neck roll area to minimize this. For me the i90 would be a bit of an improvement over the CL-17 with the added modular feature of course. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear thank you so much for the reply Van! It helps to hear your direct feedback and of course the great detailed review on the helmets and other gear!
I have a older HJC CL MAX modular helmet, it's a medium. I'm wanting to
get a HJC i90 but the sizing chart makes zero sense it does not show
the sizing for the i90. Would I also wear a medium in the HJC i90?
Odds are you are going to be wearing the same size in the i90 you do in the CL Max. - Van
Hi there HJC EU site size chart says medium 57-58 but Large says 58-59 (instead of 59-60) .......I am.not sure what size to go ,I am 60cm head
If you are in Europe I would use their size chart. - Van
Hey, 60cm EU head here, the i90 in L fits perfectly
@@elleas231 many thanks
@@georgetech380 NP! bought it today :)
Got this helmet in size M but found it just TOO snug a fit causing me intense pain & discomfort in my jaw and cheeks after about 30 mins of wearing it. All my previous helmets have been size M and I've never had this problem before
Super important you take a measurement before ordering. I am 58cm and the medium worked well for me. Also important to note head shape can vary which impacts the fit for sure. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear I fit this helmet today. The helmet says 58-59cm on the shell of the large, but me being 58.5 will probably still be going for the medium. It is rather snug, pushing my cheeks in quite a bit (really nice beyond that), but within a week or so, it should thin out a bit. My concern is getting the large that fits so nice and then a month or so down the line, it starts sitting a bit too loose.
Great review! Would you say this helmet would be suitable for someone with a big nose and ears ?
Thanks for watching. The only way to know is to try the helmet on. - Van
Where can I get the red pull strip on the double D rings? Mine doesn't have one and its kinda hard to remove helmet trying to separate the rings with my fingers.
It just comes on the helmet from the factory. Perhaps they made a production line change with this helmet. - Van
Hi. Is the visor HJ 31 or HJ 33. Thanks.
We have the shields for the i90 on our site. Use this link: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/hjc-helmets/?_bc_fsnf=1&Model=i90
Is there any way to tighten the visor. I like riding with the visor up or locked a little bit open to get extra air flow and the visor closes quickly and won't stay open. Any recommendations.
Sorry there is no adjustment provided for that. - Van
Does it have the same fit with the HJC i10? Im a 3XL, i10 fits me well, but my opting to get the i90 via online. Thanks
I feel like they offer a similar fit. - Van
Hjc Is max 2 or Hjc I90?
End of the day they are very similar. That said the i90 is the newer model of the two and HJC is continually improving their helmets. I would go with the i90. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear right on, thank you!
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
HJC HJ-33 Pinlock Ready Shield
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/hjc-hj-33-pinlock-ready-shield/
I have i90 but I find cheek pads very sore after hour of riding. Could anyone point in place of getting smaller down size
We have had a couple of people request optional liners for this helmet and are adding these to the site now. Here is a link to the category where they will be once this is done: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/hjc-modular-helmets/
I wear a Large in HJC Rpha 70, what size do I need in the i90?
I would recommend taking a measurement still and using their size chart. That said the RPHA 70 does run a little large so there is a chance you will need a medium in the i90 to get the same fit. - Van
HJC I90 VS HJC CL MAX 3.... ?which has better feel and air flow? Thanks what would be your pick around this price? Also is there a modular without integration drop down shade?
I have not seen a modular without the drop down inner shield. That seems to be a super popular feature with modular helmet wearers. The i90 is a new model for HJC and I would expect it to perform better than the CL Max 3. Hard to give you a good answer on the ventilation as I have not ridden in these helmets. - Van
How the hell does a medium fit you ?? I’m 5’5” and I need an XL lol.
Most people buy helmets that are 1-2 sizes too big. You need to take a measurement and check the size chart before you buy a helmet. I am 58cm on the money and take a medium. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear oh I’m sure your wearing the right thing for you I’m just surprised. I wear a large in most brands but some I wear an XL. I’ve been riding for 35 years so I just know what is correct for me at this point. But your right new riders almost always buy to big then complain about it moving while they ride.
Can I install cardo in helmet
Yes this helmet will still accept the universal bluetooth devices. - Van
All if fine but a bit noisy and has narrow view. I have one. Good quality but this noise and view...
This helmet requires an HJ-33 pinlock not 31.
Thanks for the heads up we just updated the listings on our site. - Van
Just bought one after watching your review, and I 100% agree It is perfect in its price point, and as for noise level, it only becomes more noticeable above 60 Mph. Thanks from the UK for your in-depth review. My Amazon review and I have linked your video so I hope you don't mind. smile.amazon.co.uk/review/R2188WY1AAF3AV/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B07YQ4WFX8
Appreciate you taking the time to leave this and for watching. - Van
WTF is a Centi-Meter =/
You're welcome. - Van
Very noisy... can't tolerate without earplugs even slow riding...
Thanks for sharing your experience. Important to note if the helmet is too big it will be much louder than it should. In our experience many riders are in helmets that are one size or more larger than they should be. - Van
My head size is 57 i use Hjc large as they run 1 size smaller in actual even with modular... Maybe its not too noisy coz used to ride without earplugs but when i starter using earplugs... Never riding without them ever unless zombie apocalypse is coming.