Excellent review, excellent. Loads more information than I actually got in the shop where I ordered it. You told me so much more than the so called 'experts' know!!!! Thank you
Nice review and nice lid. Great colour. I knew it wouldn't be cheap but woohoo that's a lot of moola for an open face. However; if I wanted an open face it would probably be my choice. I like the shape of it and that adjustable visor system is a very good idea.
Hi Tony, yet another great videos. I have watched many of them all and subscribed. I also own a ST red, wonderful bike. I was wondering your thoughts on the Bell custom 500 vs the J.O. I know you previously reviewed the Bell, and liked it but now say the J.O is your "go to" open face. Any reason for the change? Also can you fit googles under the visor on the J.O
Hi Tore, I still have the Custom 500 and still wear it. For me the J.O is a better fit, its quieter and the pull down visor adds a level of practicality. BUT the Shoei is twice the price. In terms of goggles, it depends. Mx style goggles won’t fit, but smaller ones my. Sunglasses are no problem
Excellent review Tony from cave. I've really liked it and thanks for doing this video. I'm new to your channel and I don't if you have done other helmet reviews. Did you do any similar reviews on other open face helmets, namely LS2 Bobber?
Hi terraccan, and welcome. I haven't reviewed the LS2 helmet, but I have (some while ago) reviewed the Bell Custom 500 helmet, which is roughly in the same price category. I'm based in the UK and for a helmet to be legal on the road, it must have a ECE 22.05 rating. The LS2 Bobber only has a DOT rating, which makes it not legal, in which case I wouldn't review it.
Hi Tony! Excellent review!!!! I like the way you explain thing :) I'm going to buy my first jet helmet because i've always wear full face Arai helmets on my R6, but now I'm turning to a Bonneville so I want an "open face" and it has to be a good product. I'm pretty convinced about this Shoei but what about ventilation? I can't see any air hole on this helmet... If i wear it in summer, will i suffocate soon? :o Thank you!!!
Another great review, can I ask_ how does this lid compare to the Shoei J cruse? Iv bought a HD cruiser and my older shoei GT air in yellow just looks weard ha
The J Cruise is more like a half version of a GT Air II. Full visor as well as a drop down sun shield. Its going to have much better ventilation for your head too.
Also I was wondering why Shoei helmets are so damn expensive?? $269 ???!!! Won't your skull crack, if your head is ran over by a truck with this helmet on? I don't know history of Shoei.
There are numerous reasons why a helmet can be expensive. For a start, Shoei invests huge amounts of money in R&D. The materials used are very high quality and stringently tested. They are still manufactured in Japan, where labour costs are high but Shoei want to ensure they are manufactured to the highest standard. This helmet is incredibly comfortable, light, quiet and strong, which excellent build quality. If your head gets run over by a truck, any helmet is going to be of limited use, especially an open face. As the old advert used to say 'if you've got a $20 head, buy a $20 helmet!'
lol you would be surpised how strong it is , not a half face but a full face arai , i seen a photo of a car running over it ,helmet didnt crack , not sure about shoei thou
Shoei, along with Arai (and maybe a few others) do and always have made the best helmets. From the material of the shell, to the vents, pad design, comfort, etc., everything about their helmets are made with purpose and thought. What's it worth to you to have THE BEST helmet in any category of helmets? that's subjective. But sometimes the question may be, what's your life worth to you? I dont mean to sound harsh, i even own a few helmets just for looks for quick trips or slow rides on hot days, but i dont kid myself. If you REALLY care about safety and want to protect yourself against that rare accident scenario when youre reallllly gonna test the limits of the helmet, you have to spend a good amount of money.
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Excellent review, excellent. Loads more information than I actually got in the shop where I ordered it. You told me so much more than the so called 'experts' know!!!! Thank you
Thanks Tim
Nice review and nice lid. Great colour. I knew it wouldn't be cheap but woohoo that's a lot of moola for an open face. However; if I wanted an open face it would probably be my choice. I like the shape of it and that adjustable visor system is a very good idea.
That was a really good and sensible review. Thanks very much.
No problem
Hi Tony, yet another great videos. I have watched many of them all and subscribed. I also own a ST red, wonderful bike. I was wondering your thoughts on the Bell custom 500 vs the J.O. I know you previously reviewed the Bell, and liked it but now say the J.O is your "go to" open face. Any reason for the change? Also can you fit googles under the visor on the J.O
Hi Tore, I still have the Custom 500 and still wear it. For me the J.O is a better fit, its quieter and the pull down visor adds a level of practicality. BUT the Shoei is twice the price. In terms of goggles, it depends. Mx style goggles won’t fit, but smaller ones my. Sunglasses are no problem
Thanks for quick response Tony. Yea the individual fit is essential.
Excellent review Tony from cave. I've really liked it and thanks for doing this video. I'm new to your channel and I don't if you have done other helmet reviews. Did you do any similar reviews on other open face helmets, namely LS2 Bobber?
Hi terraccan, and welcome. I haven't reviewed the LS2 helmet, but I have (some while ago) reviewed the Bell Custom 500 helmet, which is roughly in the same price category. I'm based in the UK and for a helmet to be legal on the road, it must have a ECE 22.05 rating. The LS2 Bobber only has a DOT rating, which makes it not legal, in which case I wouldn't review it.
Just ordered the Nostalgia paint scheme from an online reseller... can't wait to test it!
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Hi Tony! Excellent review!!!! I like the way you explain thing :) I'm going to buy my first jet helmet because i've always wear full face Arai helmets on my R6, but now I'm turning to a Bonneville so I want an "open face" and it has to be a good product. I'm pretty convinced about this Shoei but what about ventilation? I can't see any air hole on this helmet... If i wear it in summer, will i suffocate soon? :o Thank you!!!
Thanks Alberto, this is certainly a good helmet. As for ventilation, you’ll find having your face exposed is all you’ll need....
hello . where can I buy one like this design s?
Another great review, can I ask_ how does this lid compare to the Shoei J cruse? Iv bought a HD cruiser and my older shoei GT air in yellow just looks weard ha
The J Cruise is more like a half version of a GT Air II. Full visor as well as a drop down sun shield. Its going to have much better ventilation for your head too.
@@mancavemoto thanks for getting back, how would you compare the J cruse to the J O you reviewed here?
Hi Tony, have you tried fitting a Cardo PackTalk intercom to this helmet? I am struggling in attempting to do this.
I’m afraid not Mark, how does it mount to the helmet?
Hi Tony, You have 2 choices a glue mount or a clip mount. I was hoping to use the clip mount but it seems to not fit correctly.
shame, hard to offer any ideas without seeing one in the flesh. I fitted a Sena 10s to mine and that was fine
Thanks anyway, I will let you know what I do eventually.
Hello, and thanx can one put stickers on it without harm from the solvent in the stickers???
Yes, that should be no problem, I have two stickers on mine!
Thank you for the quick andswer.
hi, where can i buy it?
Would this be a good helmet to have if one owns a scooter?
Or would some other Shoei model be better?
Yep it would work on a scooter, also worth checking out the J-Cruise II
Good review.
Thanks!
how its work about wind on the eyes at 60 mph??
zeldaoftime pretty good, you can feel the breeze but I find it fine to ride with
Thanks for your review. The J.O's visor works fine even if you wear eyeglasses/sunglasses
Thanks Jarkko, yes plenty of room to wear glasses/sunglasses under the visor
Great review does the helmet have a lot of wind noise?
+Craig M not too much, it's a pretty quiet helmet, I can comfortably wear it all day with no ear plugs
Thanks mate.
fantastic helmet, very good comfort !
Indeed it is
Can you wear standard driving or sun glasses under the visor
Yes generally unless the glasses are huge. I've had no problem with sunnies
@@mancavemoto 👍
Will it take Cardo speakers
It does have recesses for comms speakers yes
What is your head size? I assume they come true to size. My head size is 59/60
Yes, same as me.
@@mancavemotothanks just bought a large
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Also I was wondering why Shoei helmets are so damn expensive?? $269 ???!!! Won't your skull crack, if your head is ran over by a truck with this helmet on? I don't know history of Shoei.
There are numerous reasons why a helmet can be expensive. For a start, Shoei invests huge amounts of money in R&D. The materials used are very high quality and stringently tested. They are still manufactured in Japan, where labour costs are high but Shoei want to ensure they are manufactured to the highest standard. This helmet is incredibly comfortable, light, quiet and strong, which excellent build quality. If your head gets run over by a truck, any helmet is going to be of limited use, especially an open face. As the old advert used to say 'if you've got a $20 head, buy a $20 helmet!'
lol you would be surpised how strong it is , not a half face but a full face arai , i seen a photo of a car running over it ,helmet didnt crack , not sure about shoei thou
Shoei, along with Arai (and maybe a few others) do and always have made the best helmets. From the material of the shell, to the vents, pad design, comfort, etc., everything about their helmets are made with purpose and thought. What's it worth to you to have THE BEST helmet in any category of helmets? that's subjective. But sometimes the question may be, what's your life worth to you? I dont mean to sound harsh, i even own a few helmets just for looks for quick trips or slow rides on hot days, but i dont kid myself. If you REALLY care about safety and want to protect yourself against that rare accident scenario when youre reallllly gonna test the limits of the helmet, you have to spend a good amount of money.
Good helmet for an open face.
Edit: rather expensive.
True!