Shoei Neotec 2 Helmet Review should you buy one? I did - do I regret it ? (25)
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- This is my opinion of the SHOEI Neotec 2 helmet and my observations over a period of time using it. This video is quite long I guess but a helmet of this quality is expensive and the more research you can do before spending your money is valuable, hope you enjoy the review thanks for watching.
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Note-Views expressed in this video are my own personal opinion and this video is for entertainment purposes only. - Sport
What a helpful video. I'm considering that helmet. You do a good job summarizing its features.
Glad it was helpful! thanks.
Wonderful and complete review, thank you. I bought it recently and love it. Be and ride safe.
Thank you.
Great review. I really appreciate your discussion relating to wearing glasses in conjunction with the internal sun visor. I do indeed wear spectacles everyday & nobody else has mentioned this aspect of the neotec in their review. Top marks & thanks for the advice. A modular lid is something that I'm considering along with the full face shoei offerings.
Hi Troy, thanks mate glad you enjoyed it. I have several helmets, Shoei, Arai & Nolan but unless I’m on the dirt I’ll take the Neotec every time. The modular side of things is just so easy to live with, see if you can get one to try. Cheers.
Thanks for the excellent detailed review of the Neotec 2
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks from Utah USA Steve! Just got a ‘21 Kawasaki SxSe+ and looking for a new helmet…I’ve always loved Shoei and this confirms I want the NeoTech 2! The one thing I appreciated that you did that NO ONE else seems to do, you actually put the damn helmet on and gave a little review from the vantage point of it on your head….you know…where it belongs! Super props and congrats on that 👍🏼😊. Subscribed!
Thanks Damien for the kind words, I really enjoy this helmet. Not the cheapest helmet by far but certainly one of the best in my opinion, you’ll get used to the com system Cheers from Downunder 👍🦘
@@standupmoto I bought a $26k USD bike so I’m not cheaping on my gear…it’s my 5th 1000 cc so I know not to cheap out 😊. Sticking with my Cardo Pack Bold….my only issue with the Neo 2. Sorry Seena but cardo has ya beat having owned both. Keep up the superb work my friend!
Best review of a helmet I've seen. Thanks brother.
My pleasure! Thanks mate.
I've owned quite a few helmets and think Shoei ticks the most boxes for both quality and practicality with it's internal sun visor and quick connect buckle.
Yes I agree, also the intercom / Bluetooth system is just so clear and non obtrusive . Cheers.
Suggest you move your TV away from underneath the AC blower, as internal slime jellies that build up over time can cause water leakage and kill your TV.
Great review of the helmet. I'm loving my NEOTEC 2. Quality helmet.
Been thinking about getting myself a Shoei Neotec 2 helmet. I came across your review and now I'm positive I want one! You made a very good and thorough review of this helmet with both pros and cons. Like you I don't see many cons with this helmet. I currently have 2 Shoei helmets... an X1100 and a X1200. However when it's really hot out... it will be nice to be able to flip the front of your helmet up for some air, drink water, etc. Thank you for your honest review of the Neotec 2 helmet!!!
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it, I’ve had this helmet now for a couple of years almost and it’s still the best helmet for road use that I’ve owned. We actually bought a second one for my wife, the Bluetooth intercom system between helmets is fantastic and has a great battery life. My only complaint would be the price of replacement visors, but in saying that if you look after them they should last a fair while. You can also buy the I think they call it the photo matic visor which is clear at night and dark in the day for the Neo tech 2. Oh and the ratchet clip instead of D rings is fantastic. if only all helmets had it. cheers.
Holy Smaaaoks!! The best review EVER! I can say thats one of the best brainbuckets I ever wore thus far, but, you my friend, you are Godsend... I had no idea that Sena had a bluetooth designed especially for this helmet!!! I hope I can find one for sale anywhere on the planet now..hahah Thank you so much for sharing that with youtube!!!
Cheers from Arizona!!🇺🇸
Great thanks very much for your kind words, I personally find it to be a great helmet not cheap but hey sometimes you have to pay for the right product I would suggest that if you’re looking at one try the sizes first to get an exact fit. I wore this helmet the other day for 7.5 hours on a cross country ride and it was still as comfortable when I took it off as when I put it on and I put this down to making sure I got exactly the right fit when I purchased it. Same can’t be said for some of my other helmets.ps (Love Arizona was there back in 79 on holiday from Aus 🇦🇺)
@@standupmoto I am in love with that shoei! Now browsing on Amazon for that SRL..hahaha Thanks again mate... Bucket list to visit your beautiful country someday
Your review is the best I have 2 Neotec 2 fantastic helmets!
Great to hear! Thanks 👍
Excellent review,from someone who has had tried many lids and has many kilometers under his belt. I appreciate all the small details you mentioned, like the Visor not interfering with you peripheral vision in the up position, wind protection from behind as well as the visor mechanism (up for down 😀) , comfortable with eye-ware, etc,…..I am in market for a new modular helmet and am considering Schuberth and BMW as well. This tops the list! Thanks for sharing your experience in such a very congenial manner. Looking forward to future posts.
P.s. you probably follow the Missende Flyer… he too flies and rides….greetings from Berlin ,Jim
Thanks Jim and glad you enjoyed the video, both the BMW & Schuberth are also great helmets, I think the tipping points for me ended up being the integrated intercom system and dark flip down sun visor. Also the comfort and availability of parts, by that I mean being able to buy visors in years to come. I was not aware of the Missende Flyer but will have a look for sure, great to hear your from Berlin my daughter is a German language teacher here in Australia and has spent some time in Deutschland. cheers Steve.
@@standupmoto by the way, i did buy the Shoei….it is an excellent helmet. Your video helped to decide..Thank you.
I bought 2 weeks ago and it's really nice and comfortable and I don't even wear a cap on my head and I didn't bother me
Great review thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
My Cardo unit fits great with the clamp, and clears the sun visor lever.
Great review, I am planning to upgrade to this helmet. This is the helmet that the Finnish bike cops use. I use Cardo so the only negative thing I can see about this helmet is the fact that they are designed for internal installation of Sena only. I 100% agree with your comment about buying cheap helmets.
Thanks Alex hopefully my experience with this helmet helps with your purchase, yes it’s a bit of a pain if you’ve already got an intercom but the SRL that is specific to this helmet is so neat & tucked away I recon it’s worth the price and works well. Cheers.
I've just shoehorned a packtalk slim onto it. I totally agree that it's so frustrating having it setup for one particular intercom system. If I'd have done some more research I probably would have gone for something else.
I fit the pack talk easy to this lid yesterday. Used the clip and it slides in just behind the built-in clip.
The ETC killed me at the start lol
I get the best fit and comfort with Shoei. I bought the Shoei RF-1400 last summer for both my wife and I. I do have to say that this full-face is the best lid we have owned. However, I would like the additional functionality of a Modular so I will be trying one on this week at Cycle Gear. My only concern would be mounting my current SENA 30K. I am not in the market for a new comm device and not even sure I would go with SENA again since it’s been problematic for us.
Hi mate, I think you’ll enjoy the modular for sure. I know when I wear my adventure helmet I really miss the flip top of the Shoe, unfortunately I don’t think your 30K will fit the Neotec 2. Well not in a good spot anyhow, but take the mount along to try it. Sorry to hear you’re had issues with the Sena, I’ve been ok with both my external & integrated units (touch wood it stays that way) at this stage. Good luck with your purchase 👍.
Love my Shoei RF1400. Agree the Modular designed Neotec2 offers much in options. My biggest concern was SNELL rating. But I think I can get passed this certification shortfall for the benefits.
💥Great review, thank you. 7:14 I wish I could have seen how the quick release works up close. I have a Schuberth with a quick release and I would not want a D ring system and you are the first person or place to point out that this helmet has this feature.
Thanks James glad you enjoyed it, yes the strap catch is just so easy on this as with yours. Whenever I ride with my Arai enduro helmet (D rings) it makes me appreciate the Shoei. Cheers and thanks for the comment.
@@standupmoto Thank you for saying that this system is similarly as easy to operate as on mine. This Shoei is on the top of my list for a new helmet this year.
Thanks. Just bought me one of these two weaks ago. Here in NL it will be made 100% fit. They measure your head and then Shoei software shows where padding can be added to fit your head. Must say this helmet is really comfortable and feels very high quality indeed.
Oh, really? Here in PL, they are not custom fit 🤬
Mag ik vragen waar jij de helm gekocht hebt?
Motorcentrum Eibergen.
Hey maarten, ik ben zelf bij gebben geweest en de xl was niet aanwezig. Even doorgereden en xl geprobeerd bij iemand anders zat als gegoten. Nou ismijn vraag een jaar later nog steedsblij mee?
@@MeTellTime Jazeker. In het begin zat de rand van het rechterwangkussen beetje tegen de voorkant van mijn oor. Maar dat was na een paar keer gebruik over. De helm is stil en makkelijk met één hand te bedienen. Enige nadeel is dat het lipje om het vizier te openen links zit. Dus als je al stil staat met je koppeling ingetrokken dan is dat lastig. Is omheen te werken door vizier te openen voor je stilstaat. Zonnevizier werkt ook goed. Had iets donkerder gemogen. Ik heb er een Cardo Freecom 2+ op gezet. De speakers passen precies in de vrije ruimte. Dit was de enige helm waar de speakeropeningen goed voor mijn oren zitten.
I ride with guys that spend $1800+ on an exhaust system without blinking an eye but when I tell them that I just spent $900 on a Shoei Neotec 2 they look at me like I am crazy! I also have a Schubert C4 to compare the Neotec when it arrives. Thank you for a very informative review.
Thanks glad you enjoyed the video and yes it’s strange where some put their priorities, would be very interested to hear what you think of the Schubert. It also is a very good helmet.
@@standupmoto Yes Sir, I will be back with my opinion. In this video you are wearing an Aprilia shirt do you have an Aprilia? I have a 2018 Tuono and I would be interested in your comments on your Aprilia, Thank you.
@@williams2652 Hi no I don’t own an Aprillia but may one day. The Tuono is a lovely mount with a great V4, I was at the factory in Noale Italy 🇮🇹 last year. That’s where I got the shirt.
Great review by the way. Just a point a point of reference, the Quad lock system will vibrate the wotnot out of your phone and they have had issues with this to the point where i believe they have added a vibration mount to it, but as a separate purchase, which is odd really, as they should have a standard system. I speak from experience, i had a KTM 690 and the Quad lock broke my camera and as the phone was brand new, despite Quad lock offering to cover the cost, i managed to get a new phone sorted through my phone network provider.
Hi glad you enjoyed the review, yes the Quadlock system is very rigid, if you have a look at video no 26 on my channel where I review the Quadlock system I mention and show the vibration damper. It’s a must for all but smooth roads, these new phones are wonderful for but extremely susceptible to harmonic type vibration. I have seen some reviews where people say don’t worry about them .Great to hear Quadlock were willing to back you in this situation, it says a lot about them..Cheers
As a satisfied Arai user for 20 odd years I was looking for a new helmet and wanted to try a flip-lid which Arai won't make. I was also a bit leery of non-SNELL approved lids. I tried a new Arai Signet but just didn't want the closed in feeling again. The salesman showed me the Neotec 2 that is being discounted as the Neotec 3 is out, and once I put it on I knew I was going to buy it. Trouble was that being discounted and end of the run, all they had was matte black, white and silver. I wanted to match my Road Glide and found a Wine Red at a dealer hundreds of miles away and ordered it. I hate to leave Arai but time to try something new. Great review, thanks.
Hi , I think you will be happy with the Shoei. I now have 2 of the Neotec’s both fitted with the integrated intercom system, both have been great helmets with no issues over many many hours of use. Not taking anything away from the Arai, they are also a very good brand with excellent design and build quality. I use the Arai XD4 enduro helmet for my off rd riding and couldn’t be happier, thanks for your comment & glad you enjoyed the review.
I have a few helmets. The Neotec 2 is my favourite. It's a superb helmet.
Yes I have to agree, it seems to be my go to helmet also. I’ve as you have built up a bit of a collection over the years but usually wear the Neotec, east to put on and off superb Bluetooth system and easy to use chin strap.
Great review, one more subscriver from Portugal
Awesome, thank you!
Ive been wearing Schuberth ever since I bought my first BMW in 1979, I would have half a dozen in my closet if not for my last C3 Pro getting stolen. Now replacing, I did try on the Neo & saw C5 reviews. I choose another C3 Pro. I just dont see the value for the extra cost for Neo or C5. Neo interior fit was nice but material annoyed my skin. The Neo and the new 5 look much nicer, I loved my C3 Pro- fit, lightness, feel, finish and reliability. The predecessor to my Pro was a C3, got in an altercation with an auto, fist time since I started riding in 1965, I lost of course. Schuberth gave me a new replacement, Same as the one that saved my head, for next to nothing, less than $200, now I have real world experience with Schuberth reliability and I will stick with it.
Hi Steve, yes the Schuberth is a very good helmet indeed. Maybe I will buy one as my next helmet to do a direct comparison, thanks for the comment. 👍 Cheers.
Thanks Steve ordered one here, didn't have pattern I want , in the UK last week. You didn't mention that you can get different thickness cheek pads. Brought mine from MotoLegendes and its the first helmet I have actually had fitted for me. Thats in 50 years of riding as well. Also got a Arai Corsair IOM TT helmet and not impressed with it at all. Needed new chin vent and side pod after very little use. Whereas my Shoei RF1000 is still comfortable and is still going strong after all these years. Cannot wait to get my new one.
Ah yes your right with the cheek pads, glad you enjoyed the video and I’m sure you’ll be happy with the helmet. Hope to ride the UK one day when all this nonsense settles down but being an Aussie it’ll be in your summer (we’re a bit soft when it comes to the cold) cheers.
@@standupmoto Thanks Steve Winter isn't that the time you leave the bike in the garage 😂. Let me know when you do come over and perhaps we can meet up Ted
Sure will Ted, our winters are pretty mild compared to the UK and I’ve also got a Can-Am Spyder so when it’s too slippery for the solo I take that. Thanks.
About a year ago I replaced my GT Air with the Neotec2. I've been extremely pleased with it this past year. Last Friday the 28th of May I crash tested it.
Shattered R ankle, Tib/Fib fractured in three places, three broken ribs, fractured L1, fractures in both hands and L thumb.
Two contact marks on the lid but my melon is completely intact and I do remember smacking my head off the road surface.
10/10 will be replacing it with another Neotec2.
Geeeees sorry to hear about the body damage but glad the melon didn’t get damaged, suddenly the Shoei doesn’t seem so expensive, get better brother and email me a pic of the new lid. Cheers & thanks for the feedback. Steve. 🚑
Hope the healing is going well and your on the mend, cheers mate. Steve 🦘
Hi , I have owed a few helmets and Shoei are the ones to beat , I totally agree with all your comments , although I only have the 1st series Neotec and 20S Sena ( due for updates on both ) I won't be changing brands I'm just going for a new Neotec 2 , go with what you know to be the best , after all what price can you put on your scone..😉😁
Well said John.
Got and love it
Only issue I have with the recently bought Neotec 2 is the visor locking, it is very difficult to lock it with one hand. I checked around other comments, it seem to be a generic design issue. Hence please check if you have a chance to try it on before you buy it. FYI I also have a Hornet ADV, also bought recently, don't have issue with it and the locking design is completely different. Hope this little information is helpful.
Hi Alex thanks for the feedback, l have to say I’ve never had this problem with mine in the year or so I’ve had it. But I do with all my helmets disassemble the click mechanism and apply silicone lube on any moving parts when I first get them, it’s a once only job that I’ve done for man many years but I think it helps with longevity. Hope this helps, cheers Steve.
Can you please clarify; locking down, shut!? If so how do you resolve the issue? Keep fiddling and pushing? I’m going to look at one of these helmets this week.
@@hair2050 I am still not able to resolve it, brought back to the local distributor, they too cannot resolve it. Now when I use it, i just leave the gap there, just hope it doesn't rain. All the best to you
I had the Neotec original, was a great helmet. It was time to replace and was really disappointed to find both the Neotec 2 and and Shoei's full face sport touring helmet GT Air have gone down this integration route with Sena.
Wife and I both had nearly new Cardo Packtalk Bold coms, a superior system in my opinion and now the only way to fit those units is to have them towards the rear of the helmet. I'm not throwing more cash at getting the Sena coms so just not buying the helmet. Shoei should stick to building great helmets and allow owners to easily fit coms of their choice.
Yes always a problem when you already have coms and update the helmet if they don’t suit, I’ve been there when changing bikes with screens/ mufflers / panniers etc. As far as the coms you already have being superior l cannot comment as I haven’t used them to do an honest comparison but I have found the Sennas to be a very good reliable system however I will do some research and try to find the Cardo’s within some of my group and do a comparison video if I can. Thanks for the comment, Cheers.
It’ll be interesting to see if Shoei take heed of the complaints of Cardo owners (in my view the better comms system) when the Neotec III materialises?
Agreed! My only issue with this helmet is the com system. Cardo all day long!
Completely agree. Almost bought the Neo II couple days ago but just cannot be sure I can fit the Cardo Pack Talk Slim without a dremmel and some glue…..
@@xkal3319 I have a Neotec II and Cardo PacTalk Edge, and it easily clips on on the side where the integrated sena unit is supposed to go. No glue, no dremel, no modifications or anything required.
I tried this on in the store. Was quite a great fit. But the $1200 cad price tag without a com is a bit much. I ended up ordering the Schuberth C5 with the com for slightly less.
Hi, yes the Shoei is quite expensive for sure. However the Schuberth is also a very good helmet that will give you years of good service and offers great protection .Both these helmets are my top pic, I went with the Shoei but would be happy with either. Cheers
I have had my shoei 2 for over a year now, and like your self love it, but to be picky which you have to be with this helmet. I have 2 little issues with the visor, 1 the gap between the closed and the first click is to big when you just need a little bit of fresh air.
2 the little thumb piece on the LEFT side of the visor. sitting at the lights with the clutch in and you want to open the visor ( my old BMW system helmet had 2 thumb pieces left and right on the visor) out of 3 of us who have these helmets 2 of us made the same comments and the third never really noticed. But like I said picky, yes I would buy another. 👍🏻
Agree with your thoughts here Jamie, cheers mate thanks for the comment.
Great review. You've answered several questions that I could not find on other Neotec reviews. However I am wondering if you have had any issues with the visor positioning. I have heard that the visor on the Neotec doesn't position well in a low setting. The visor on my RF-1200 does a great job at staying put when it's opened just a bit to allow in air, but I hear this is not the case with the Neotec. Again, thanks for the informative review.
Not a problem I have had with mine, I do have several mates with the Neotec. I’ll check if any have had this issue and let you know.
Only other negative i will add is the detents on the visor. I like having my helmet cracked most of the time, there no position for this, first position is just too high and blows air into your eyes. I use a makeshift strap around the chinbar to keep it cracked open. Otherwise agree with everything you said, thanks for the great review. Quad lock is so overpriced and you need their case, i don’t like it 🤷♂️
Hi Jason good tip, I haven’t had that issue but most of my bikes have screens so I don’t probably have as much pressure on the visor. Yes the Quadlock isn’t cheap but it sure is secure, something that’s pretty important with the amount of off rd riding I do. Glad you enjoyed the review, cheers.
Good review, but a key point is missing: the Sena SRL does not have a jack for earbuds...a great disappointment. I bought the helmet and SRL expecting to plug my Big Ear silicone earbuds into the SRL as I do my Sena 20S. I ended up buying the Big Ear Bluetooth receiver which works, but severely complicates the BT connectivity among IPhone, GPS, Sena, Sena handlebar remote and the SRL.
Ah thanks Mark, not something I use so wasn’t aware of that. I just have the SRL connected to my phone & Zumo gps & my tyre pressure monitor , what’s the purpose of the Big Ear buds? To be honest I haven’t heard of them.
@@standupmoto Great sound! Silicone implants custom fit to your ears. I have the ear plugs which I use for shooting and the earbuds for music. They eliminate 90% of wind and engine noise at any speed while listening to music at a normal volume. They are also comfortable-can easily wear them for ten hour stints.
@@markmath2883 interesting stuff, I do a lot of long distance riding I think I’ll look into them thanks.
I got this helmet. It certainly is really good in most ways. The huge, HUGE drawback with it is that the visor is actually not of very good quality.... When I look through it my view just isn't really clear. I didn't event think about this before I bought it. I just took it for granted that a helmet this expensive would have a very good quality visor. I wish I had known this before I bought it...
Hi not good to hear about your visor, all the ones I have seen are ok but try polishing it with XPS spray polish. Use a clean cotton cloth and polish it in small circles , I use this product for very fine polishing. It won’t remove deep scratches but it really is amazing stuff for visors, you can usually get it from BRP (CanAm) dealers. Hope this helps, cheers Steve.
@@standupmoto Hello and thanks for your reply! Unfortunately, there are no scratches to be polished away on the visor, it is just a poor quality visor I am afraid. That's why there is a sticker on it, to advise people not to use it together with the pinlock at night time. I have seen that a number of people are unhappy about the poor quality of the visor, in the comments in videos similar to yours. Maybe they use visors of different quality in different countrys? I don't know. I really would recommend this helmet because I love it, if it wasn't for the poor visibility at dark, which I am very unhappy about....
Hi well after some thought I would contact Shoei with your feedback and refer them to our conversation on this channel and request a new visor at no charge. I personally think when a customer buys a product of this caliber they should be completely happy with it. It’s only an email to them and I would hope they follow through, I would doubt they would want their reputation tarnished over a visor and to be completely fair if they are unaware of the problem they cannot fix it. let me know how you go if you decide to do this and maybe I can do a follow up video with your experience. Hope this helps, cheers Steve
@@standupmoto That's actually a very good idea! I will do that and get back to you with their response. Thank you!
@@standupmoto the visor that came with mine is great, purchased it 4 months ago.....after chasing it down for a year, Winsome TC-6
Hey, enjoyed your review. If you don't mind me asking what kind of windscreen is that on your Tenere at the beginning of the video?
Also, any word or rumors on when Shoei will release the Neotec 3?
Hi, the screen is a Givi air flow. If you have a look at my Super Tenere review I show it there, no news yet on the Neotec 3 but no doubt it’s on its way, the 2 has been around for quite a while now. Cheers.
I have sold helmets for the best part of 40 years, providing it fits your head, the Neotec 2 is in a different class to the flip up competition, nothing else even comes close. Certainly not the design disaster that is the C5.
Cheers thanks for your input , always nice to get confirmation from someone in the business 👍
Great review! :)
I live in Thailand where it gets really hot during the day. Would you recommend this helmet for hot climates or better pick the Arai XD4?
What i really like on the Neotec is the sun visor (as it gets super sunny here). But then a sun visor probably impacts the air flow?
Hello, yes it’s hard when you’ve got hot weather to find the right helmet, where I am in Aus we get very hot (40 deg + but dry heat) I find with the front open and sun visor down it’s not bad. I find it gets very little drag with the chin section rolled on top, my old helmet of another brand did get very draggy when open. It basically becomes an open face which is very handy when in the city moving slowly.
@@standupmoto Thank you very much. That is great info. I am torn between the Neotec II and the Tour-X4 :)
@@Pasci100th Both great helmets.
Thank you for the useful video. I Have one question. How is it with the microphone touching your lips or something when you close the helmet? How much space Is there?
Hello, no it doesn’t touch your lips but the small fabric wind/chin deflector on the bottom of the lid does touch the mic on the way down. I have actually now shortened the boom by about an inch to stop this happening, it kept pulling off the foam wind section on the end of the boom. This helmet is a couple of years old now and has performed faultlessly, the intercom/Bluetooth is excellent with good battery life.
Do you have a review on the sena srl for the neotec 2 ? Nice video btw!!!
Hi AB, no I haven’t done a separate video just on the SRL at this stage but good idea I’ll do that. Glad you enjoyed the helmet video, cheers.
Excellent review. Is it possible to remove helmet in the open face position without removing spectacles?
Yes just, I ride with sunglasses on and find if I just pull the sides out a bit it’s fine. Light wire framed glasses should be no problem without pulling it out, the ones I use are the heavier RayBan style with the thicker arms. Cheers.
Hey
Great review
I am considering buying these 2 shoei and arai helmets, I am curious which one you will recommend for a tourist motorcycle ride ?
Hi I would have to say the Shoei -comfort, easy chin strap attachment, ability to flip the helmet up to talk to people (ask directions etc) and the Bluetooth system make it a winner for me and I’ve spent a lot of hours with both. Hope this helps, cheers-Steve ps (don’t get me wrong the Arai is a very good helmet but the Shoei in this comparison is in my opinion is just that little bit better)
@@standupmoto thanks so much for your answer!
Nice review. I wonder how this would compare to a much cheaper NOLAN 1000-5
Thanks glad you enjoyed the video, it’s always hard to review helmets unless you can compare them side by side, swapping from one to the other over a period of time . I’ve had a couple of Nolan’s over the years and found them to be very good helmets. One of the main reasons I went for this particular helmet was past experience with the brand and the integrated intercom system, I don’t think there’s really any bad helmets nowadays with the main stream brands. I do think it’s important to stay with the recognized brands so as visors & spares remain available several years down the track. Cheers.
Hi, I've owned several Shoeis and a couple of Nolans. They are not in the same league.
One of the clear benefits with this helmet is the integrated comms possibility. However in 2022 the helmet is 4years old (i think) and comms have move on but the helmet remains the same. You argue that you can mount an external comms, but that is not so easy as the normal position is occupied.
So my question is this still worth it? C5 is priced only slightly more but has upgraded comms and helmet. Your thoughts?
It would be a bummer to buy it this year and then see shoei come with neotech 3 ...
Gday, the I have found the integrated coms to be great. Far less obtrusive than the external unit on my adventure helmet and the battery seems to last longer, yes I think your about right with four years. It’s always a problem when your about to buy and then a new model is around the corner, I haven’t heard of a new one coming but manufacturers can be a bit secretive about these things and then drop it. I’ll do a bit of research and let you know if I get any info. Cheers
@@standupmoto Thanks, for your answer. Very solid and informative video. I guess it would not be a good sales strategy to announce a new release before it is ready to ship as it would stop the sales...
Great review. Will the SENA 50s work on this helmet? Thank you
Hi Mohamed, no the 50S is an external mount. The Neotec 2 needs the SRL Intercom which is integrated and specifically designed for this particular helmet.
Thank you 🙏🏼
You can fit any intercom kit with small modifications.
You must remove small plastic cover on the left side of the helmet where it's the location of Sena slr.
Tell me if I’m wrong - my Shoei SRL system is run through BT through my bike (GoldWing) - I believe it’s the ‘master’ and my co-rider Sena is the secondary system - hence my battery uses way more power and therefore the power is used up much faster - hence maybe 5-6 hours maximum run time. Once my battery runs out of power the second system no longer runs through the bike it’s still got power but disconnects from the bike system. Either I’ve set it up wrong or this is a failure of the system setup through the bike’s BT (Blue Tooth)system.
I would say you’ve hit the nail on the head there, I actually don’t use it through the bike anymore. I run the two helmets connected to each other & my phone & gps, I lasts all day. 👍
@@standupmoto I also play music basically full time - but even when I don’t the battery still doesn’t last all day - I like what you’ve said - thanks
I have sen some comparisons and others are lighter. HJC for example I am moving from a Shoei GT Air which is 1475 gram. The weight did not bother you? I have polarised sun glasses and the visor is not fully clear with them on so stick with the drop down. I would like to reduce noise so this sounds like a good option?
Hi Paul, no I don’t find it heavy at all. I do a lot of touring and find the lighter helmets (ie my AGV Carbon) tend to move around more with the wind giving me the blurs after a long days riding. For me the N2 suits well as I have other riders with the Senna intercom also, this allows us to all Bluetooth together. It’s also handy when riding two up to communicate with your passenger, Try to find someone you may know with one and give it try for an hour or so if possible. I don’t have any issues with the polarised glasses, good luck with your research. It’s the smart thing to do when investing so much in a helmet, buy the right one now and you’ll get many years of service. Remember your life may depend on spending that little bit extra. Cheers mate and ride safe.
@@standupmoto Thanks. Sound advice.
How do you secure the helmet to your bike without D-rings for the helmet lock?
Hi Mark not a problem here in Aus because no one steals anything, oops my nose just grew longer. But really I have a plastic coated cable about 2mm (1/8 inch thick) & 200mm (8 inches) long with crimped loops each end, I just put it through the chin section.
I've been using a Neotec 2 for about three years but when this one needs replaced I'll not buy another Shoei for one reason: the moronically bad visor attachment mechanism. I can change an Arai or Schuberth in less than 20 seconds; the Shoei is normally five minutes of fighting and pain. It's so bad I suspect that Shoei did it as a practical joke on its customers. It's really a pity because the Neotec 2 really works for me so long as I don't need to change the visor or take it off to do a complete cleaning.
Hi Steve, yes the visor change can be tricky for sure. Have only had to do it once but fortunately mine wasn’t too bad but now you’ve got me paranoid about the next change 😂
@@standupmoto What's annoying is that it's unnecessary. I could understand if there was some advantage from the complexity. But a Schuberth C5 visor can be removed or attached in 5 seconds or less and it works fine.
@@DrSKMetz Agreed, it seems to be made difficult for the sake of it, on the flip side they are a pretty good lid otherwise with many different visors available & the Bluetooth being concealed is a plus if you run it.
The Neotec is a great helmet, however holding this one on one hand and holding HJC 90S Carbon on the other, you really feel how heavier the Shoei is. I made up my mind right there.
Hi Yes HJC have come a long way in recent times , a friend has the rpha 11 carbon and it’s a nice lid for sure & definitely lighter than the Neotec 2 👍
@@standupmoto I tell you, yes!!! Very good value helmet. I have been using it for few weeks now, zero regrets, perfect fit and very comfortable. The plain, simple Carbon looks so sharp on it. Now, I am saving for the SENA 20B made for it.
Just bought one a few days ago. Appreciate the review. Thanks.
@@VinceVideo53 well done hope you enjoy it👍
I got the AGV sportmodular carbon to replace my Neotec. I prefer D rings, but I probably should have checked it out anyhow. AGV fits pretty well, very light, plus I got a fairly good deal on it. $600 US
I was really disappointed. The Neotec 2 is on sale for $200us less than original price. I decided to check it out. I usually wear a size large, and started there first. I could barely get it on. The padding was so thick that it hurt my ears pulling it down. Once I got it on, the padding against the ears was very uncomfortable. I tried an XL with the same results. I walked away.
Hi Dennis, it had the larger pads fitted by the sound of it. Mine came with various sizes in the box so as you can vary where & how firm you want the touch points.
What about bugs coming inside of your helmet through top vent?It has no mesh to stop them.
Hi Bole , not a problem that I’ve had but I’ll get a torch out and look in there tomorrow. cheers.
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The only issue I have with my Shoei is hot it gets, vents open and I don't feel the wind inside. My shark helmet was uncomfortable but I could feel the wind gushing through the vents
Yes they can get a bit warm unless they’re in the direct un interrupted air, I find this when I’m riding the Goldwing with the big screen, to be honest I just flip it up when that happens but I know that doesn’t suit everyone. All in all though they’re a pretty good thing, if I lost it would I buy another one? Definitely, cheers and thanks for the feedback, it’s always good to hear from owners.👍
@@standupmoto yea I use it on my gs1250 for traffic and the slower lane splitting pace, I have to have the visor a bit open but overall it's an amazing helmet
Is this helmet more for a touring bike or can it be used on a sports bike ?
I would say either really, I use it on my road bike & CanAm Spyder plus my cruiser It seems to be a great cross sectional lid and it looks good, A big plus is that you can easily flip the front up to talk & get a rush of cool air on warm days.👍
@@standupmoto awesome thanks for the reply
Just bought this. I feel no air movement inside it gets too hot for me..
Yes they can get hot, especially if you are behind a windshield. The venting system works much better in direct clean air.
How can I buy it India
Hi if the motorcycle shop in India does not have them you will need to measure your head (the circumference) just above your eye brow in cm , then contact a store online with that measurement and have one sent to you. If you email me at howtoinfive@gmail.com I can make you a short video on how to do the measurements and send it to you, tuhada dhanavada.
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It’s too bad it’s impossible to get any of the cool colors for over a year now.
Yes some colors are almost impossible at the moment, I’m sure with the world starting to get back to manufacturing things will improve.Cheers.
After you’ve stopped many times you’ll be looking at how to keep the bugs out of your helmet. There’s a diy fix, thankfully.
Hi Steve sounds good , do tell?
I’ve never had the amount of bugs inside my helmet until I bought this Shoei Neotec 2. I hate this helmet because of it. But I may have found a fix and here it is.
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for me biggest con is SRL2 intercom. It is just really bad. I
Sorry to hear you have had problems with your intercom, I would return it to the dealer for an exchange. I’ve had mine for some time now and it’s been faultless, so I’d definitely get it replaced.
Can you give more detail, unreliable? Rubbish for music? I read a firmware update seriously increased the volume.
@@andyduffield8208 Hi Andy I have never done an update on mine and it’s fine, maybe it already had it done when I bought it. The volume is excellent, more than needed .