Great review. I'm looking for a replacement of my Bell MIPS adventure helmet. Do not recommend a tinted visor as there are times when you get late to your destination and get stuck riding with the visor in the up position at night and face covered in bugs. Same goes for unforeseen fog. Only problem with the internal visor is that it may impede reading the digital instrument cluster.
Thanks for your comment! Great to hear that you liked the review. I have found that the internal visor does not impede the clarity of the digital instruments, so great news for a shiny day. Agree in hindsight on the tinted visor. Would more likely go with a tinted pinlock that can be removed. I would prefer the tinted pinlock over the internal visor. Ride safe. Billy
Good review, I have a black and white version and love it. They drop down sun shade is something I love, living in Australia its almost necessary and I won't be going back to helmets without them. Using a tinted visor sounds like a recipe for an accident in the rain and/or at night. I find off road I will tend to ride with the wind shield partly opened or fully opened with the shade down, plenty of air flow while still keeping stuff out of your eyes pretty well. Running without the peek is fine but highly advise using the added rubbers, the empty holes whistle at 100-110kmph. If your using coms going a size up helps with clearance around the ears, and it can be very difficultto get it all the panels back into the helmet. Sena sf4 cables don't go through the hole either but using the clamping attachment it works and fits well to the forward chin. The padding is very comfortable however with a short beard it is not. The helmet can get hot for slow off road riding when closed up, especially with the chin flap in, but having the visor up and fitting goggles or just using the sun shade its wonderful. Will buy it again once I hit the recommended life span. (5-8 years depending on how horrible your climate is)
Thanks for your comment. Some great info insight in here. I do like the built in sun visor but I wonder what Airoh have compromised on safety for this.Overall a great helmet but does not vent as well as the Arai's that I have had. Don't know yet if I will stay with a helmet that has built in sun visor. Ride safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures At the moment I am comparing the Airoh Commander against the Schuberth E1. I am not sure which one to buy yet. Unfortunately, my dealer sent me an Airoh that was too small and that doesn't fit on my head. So I have to wait until next week to get the right size. Only then can I correctly compare both helmets during a test drive.
Awesome! Although, tinted visor is all great and fun until you need to ride in the dark. Then it's no fun at all, and that's why I desperatly need a helmet like this. Great review though, had my doubts about it since it's so reasonably prized, but you made up my mind for me. Thanks! =)
Hi Bjorn. Glad that the review helped. I actually have not bought a tinted visor. Common sense told me not to do it. Enjoy. Really lite really good. I have bought the pin lock for it as experience using it has been foggy on some occasions. Good luck with it. Cheers. Billy 👍🏼
Excellent review, well reasoned and balanced. It makes the Arai look expensive! Good point ref what has been given up in terms of safety for the drop down visor and extra wide field of view.
Will never buy a helmet again without the drop down internal visor. They are awesome. So both Shoei and Arai are losing money by not providing adventure helmets with these features. Just bought the Airoh commander above my beloved shoei helmet because of this feature. Previous helmet was a Shoei GT air which fits perfectly.
Hi there. Thanks for watching and you comments. Agree they definitely have their benefits so great to hear that you are happy with your purchase. Cheers. Billy
Thank you for the review! I am considering the Commander 2 and this was a great insight to what it's about even though they are a little bit different. The hole for the cables was a good idea but if not all or at least most intercom does not work it's a bit of a hit and miss. I would like to try it before purchase but it seems like a really good helmet. Definately cheaper than my Shoei. Hope that doesn't reflect too much on the feeling of the helmet.
Its a comfortable, good helmet. I have moved on to the LS2 Explorer since which I really like as well and am using that more than the Airoh. Good luck with which ever you purchase. Cheers. Billy
Thanks Roy. Just spent 4 days in Wales with it. Brilliant. The only thing it does not do well is vent. Very little air flow through the helmet. Arai Tour X4 was brilliant for that. Thanks for watching the video. Stay safe. Billy
Thank for the review, I too have a couple of the Aria Tour X4 and have the tinted visors, my recent tour to France has put me off the tinted visor as during thunder storm the skies went black, the visor even with the pin lock steamed up and it was so dark I could not see a thing all this at 10 am and the pouring rain, I would have done anything for a clear visor at this point. I have gone off the Aria as it lets in more water than the titanic, so was looking at the Airoh as it has the sun visor which is a must when touring so am convinced now this is the right helmet poor show on Aria in not having moved the Tour X4 on in design
So true. Nice to have a tinted visor but if it has to sit up due to light (and the rain due to mist) then the up / down visor is perfect for that. My only question is what is Airoh giving up on safety (if anything at all) to have the drop down shades fit into the helmet. Other than that it is a great helmet 👍🏼
The downside of a tinted visor is if you ride in shaded areas off-road, for example through the woods, it will make things too dark and all you can do is raise it and ride with no protection. With the drop down sun shield you can simply raise and lower it as required.
Definite benefits to having the drop down visor. They don’t work for me unfortunately. I now have a pin lock and can always remove that if I need too 👍🏼
Great review. I differ in opinion when it comes to the internal visor vs tinted main visor. When touring in Europe and one goes into a long tunnel a tinted visor is not always good and has to be opened. Whereas an internal visor is just switched up and the clear visor still does the job in the reduced light. Another issue is the evenings. I have an Arai X-4 with a tinted visor. Great during the day. But I am continuously opening the visor on an evening not ideal especially in winter and in the rain. So I'm all for internal visors. Just got the Commander in the matt grey Skill colour... Lovely helmet.
Thanks for watching the video and your comment! I ended up not getting a tinted visor opting for a tinted insert for the reasons you mentioned and evening riding so now I have the best of both worlds. I just can't get used to the internal sun visor. Otherwise a great helmet. Hope long term you get on with the Commander 👍 Stay safe. Billy
Just bought a Ténéré and need an adventure lid. I’m a massive Arai fan but feel they’re a bit slow in innovation and scared of losing their safety quality by sticking to their well proven designs. But technology needs exploring, some of these helmets with built in sun visors, comms compatibility, and cool designs are really starting to win the day. Thanks for this mate. I was asking on my latest upload (which hits today) for skidlid suggestions with all the features you’ve described. I’ll get one of these this week! I’m subbing and watching more of your stuff. Great work 👏🏼🙂 and ride safe 👍🏼 PS ... I’ll be putting a Cardo Packtalk Bold in it.
Hey Rider Guider! Thanks for your msg. Glad to hear that the Airoh lid vid was useful. Like you I will be getting the Cardo Packtalk Bold at some stage. I ride solo most of the time so not much use for it. Also thinking of getting the T7 but the Rally version in prep for next summer. I see you are in S Aus. I was living in Sydney for 10 years up until 5 years ago, now back in the UK :-) Like your theme for you channel. Bike safety important so good on ya. I'm subbed. Stay safe, ride safe. Billy
I purchased this helmet after much research and deliberation over alternative 'peaked' Adv lids such as ARAI Tour-X, Shoei Hornet and BELL MX-9 and I definitely made the right choice. It a great helmet and I echo the comments about its features made in the video. The ARAI and Shoei are premium brands at significantly higher cost which I couldn't really justify over the cost of the AIROH (I paid £250) given the AIROH does everything I need. I use this helmet on my 450exc for Enduro riding on Green Lanes and also on my KTM 950 Adv for longer distance TET stuff and road riding and it's great in both scenarios. I'm not a goggle wearer, I choose to wear clear safety specs just to stop the wind in my eyes and flailing branches etc... but I like the option of the flip down sun lens which is a benefit over the ARAI and Shoei (BELL MX-9 has the sun lens too I think I recall?). I like the style of this lid - angular and modern looking - and the colour/graphics options (I chose the fluro orange to go with my orange bikes, obviously 🤪) All round a great helmet and I'm very happy with my choice 👌
HI KwakaGeoff. Thanks for your comments and for watching the video. Much appreciated! Great to hear you really like the Airoh. I too am very happy with it. Bet the orange with the KTMs look awesome! A bit jealous that yo have two bikes but I aim to be resolving that soon by adding either a KTM 450 to my collection or the Yam T7. Not sure yet but looking forward to testing them out. Stay safe. Billy
Hi @kwakageoff ... I still considering Arai vs Shoei vs Airoh. As I know Arai good in ventilation. Shoei good comfortable and I used Shoei helmet right now and loved it. Airoh as Billy's reviewed, good choice, cheaper but high features. And I heard if usually use size XL, we have to choose size XXL (one size bigger) for Airoh. I will choose orange Airoh also because my bike is KTM 390adv orange 😅
@@chandrajuliar I am usually a Large helmet size (admittedly road bike helmets, not ADV peaked helmets) and yes, I had to go to an XL for the AIROH so if you are already XL then maybe XXL is best for you?
HI Mr Whisky M8. thanks and yes I will be doing a vid for camera and comms set up. I am just waiting on a refund from Domio who never sent me my comms unit i ordered with them, before I order a Sena or Cardo. Thanks again for following BBA . Ride safe, Billy
I have same helmet, it's the best helmet I have 👍 Very comfortable, very nice looking (mine is different colors). One thing not match for me was speakers place. They was too high for me. But I just put speakers lower and everything works fine! I buy this helmet 3 month ago, there was no reviews on it :) So it was interesting to see this one. Thanks!
Hi and thanks for your msg! Agree it’s a really nice helmet. One thing I have noticed is that it does not vent moisture out of the helmet very well. Used it yesterday, some rain, part of the visor constantly misty. Nice and light though 👍🏼👍🏼
Looks good. I also have the x4. I do miss it not having a sun visor but read somewhere that the reason arai don't fit them is they believe it comprises the strength of the helmet. The x4 is a tad noisy but like you a wear ear plugs so not a massive issue.
On the safety point that was my thought exactly. I did mention in the video that I wonder what Airoh have compromised on safety to have the sun visor. 👍🏼. Ride safe👍🏼👍🏼
I got one and i love it,fit is awesome,nice and quiet and you can wear googles without removing visor.only dumb part is the speaker cut outs are not by my ears and makes music sound rubbish.
Hey there. Yes a great helmet. The only issue for me is the misting of the inside. It does not vent very well. Apart from that tip top. Stay safe. Hope all is well in NZ 👍🏼
Hi, I bought one of these a few weeks ago but not used it yet. The Cardo lead will go through,it just takes a bit of time and persuading. No damage to helmet or connector. Give it a twist and rock back and forth. Sorted!
@@BillysBikeAdventures One thing I have found is, the recesses for head phones in the helmet foam is not deep enough for me. I have had to remove a thin slither of foam with a scalpel so the JBLs don’t press on my ears. I just took a couple of mm off until they were more comfortable.
Good job with the review !!! Got it for 6 months now.Great helmet. What about the noise level with or with out the pick. I thing it creates a lot of noise.
HI Grigoris. Thanks for your comment and for watching the video! To be honest it is hard for me to talk about noise as I wear custom made ear plugs so always sounds the same which ever helmet I am wearing. If you don't wear them I would suggest you do as can save potential problem do the line. Thanks for the support. Stay safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures excellent review Billy, are you still happy with your Commander? My issue with custom earplugs is that they transmit wind buffeting into my ears (Schuberth c3 pro) and that’s increasing my tinnitus levels. Does this helmet have enough space around ears so they don’t vibrate? Cheers
Hi Seb. Sorry missed this message from you. Yeah still happy with it. Wore my Arai the other day. Boy oh boy I noticed the difference. I am not affected with the wind buffering noise. I’m off to Scotland on Friday so will concentrate on how they perform over very long journey. Cheers. Billy
Thanks for the review Bill!! Bought one recently because of the fit, price (it was an absolute steal for ~250$), large eyeport, composite shell, pinlock and of course because it is adventure/supermoto/motard - just what I looked for. Didn't find much negatives yet, but still: helmet needs tiney hex key to dismount visor and its mechanism. I'd prefer PH or torx. Little plastic parts aren't top notch, but if they were it would be called Arai/Shoei and priced accordingly, right?
Spot on mate. Happy to forgo the PH or torx fixings for a cheaper but safe helmet. Hope you enjoy. Th only issue for me i Have found is that it does not vent that well so I get some fogging on the visor. Hopefully the pinlock i have ordered will fix that. Ride safe. Billy
$625 Australian dollars is the cheapest I've found so far. Damn we get ripped off here. Great review, thank you. What bike do you ride with that helmet?? Stay safe.
Hi Mark. Thanks for watching and your comment. Yes mate that is a lot of dollar 😞 in Aus. I loved there until 2014 so know how expensive things can be. I use it pretty much all the time on my R1200 GSA and my Tenere 700. Stay safe. Billy
good review thanks. In term of external shell size, is the Airoh bigger in comparison with the Arai? I am asking because I have right now a Nexx Wedd 2 in small, like my previous XD-4, but the Nexx is bigger outside and I noticed it when putting the helmet in my top case...quite surprised. By the way, is it DOT ECE rated?
Hi and thanks for your comment and question. Airoh vs Arai. they are both XL for me. The Airoh is longer front of chin guard to rear fin of helmet. Same width ear to ear. Airoh slightly higher base to top. Hope that helps. Ride safe. Billy
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I'm new to the motorcycle world. My first helmet was a Nolan N87 and my first bike was an NC750x. I mostly drive on the road. After 5 years I have upgraded my bike to R1200GS and I want to buy a new helmet. I'm not sure what to buy. I love the look of dual sport helmets, I am thinking of buying a modular helmet too, but most of my friends insist that I buy a fullface street helmet. I'm so confused. I want a helmet that is quiet and safe. Sunvisor is a must for me. What would be your suggestion on this matter?
Hi Serhan. Firstly I hope you are enjoying your R1200GS, a great bike! Regarding helmets, it is a personal choice. It's hard right now to try helmets on so picking one can be risky. What I can say is that the internal sun visor is not as great as it may seem. To be honest I would probably be happier with a helmet without the sun visor and have a tinted pinlock insert that can be removed at any time instead. The Airoh is lite, a wide range of view due to the slightly wider visor, looks great. As for quiet I wear ear plugs all the time so don't really notice if a helmet is quiet or not. There are some great modular ones out there but I have yet to try a modular helmet. They have their own advantages. If you like the Airoh for the sun visor and have had a helmet with a sun visor before and you like it then the Airoh is great. I am getting a tinted pinlock for it so won't be using the sun visor. Not sure if that helps. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Cheers Billy
hey, thank you for your review. You mentioned something about the camera mounts and I noticed you had a front mount for the gopro on the other helmet. would you say it is going to be possible to install the front/on the chin mount like you had on your Arai? Also... I am gearing up for the African tour - would you think it would perform well in the heat? Have you managed to spend some long day in it by now? What are your thoughts now, nearly 2 years on? Advance thanks!!
HI Bronek. Thanks for watching and your comments and questions! Just getting to your message as I have been away for a few days in Scotland and just got back. Good timing as I was wearing my Airoh. The camera mount that I have on my Airoh is a GoPro standard mount stuck to the side of the chin close to the front, positioned so the GoPro is just below the air vent when it is open. The GoPro mount for the Airoh sits on top of the helmet but I don't think that is the best spot for it so hence I use a stand mount on the side of the chin. Venting is not a great feature of the Airoh, whilst it is very light compared to the Arai, the Arai is much better at venting so in heat I think the Airoh could be a challenge if not travelling 40mph or above. This is the main downside of the Airoh for me.My Scotland trip had me riding all day and on the days travelling up and back it was a long 10-14 hours in the seat. I would not wear the Arai for this. Just too heavy vs the Airoh. I would have had a very sore neck if I took the Arai. So its a balance, which is more important for you African trip, ideally you would have both right, good venting and a light helmet but if you can't have both then go with the priority for you. So i am still happy with. the Airoh after two years in but now on the hunt for a light helmet that vents well and has great build quality. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers. Billy. PS have an awesome African trip
Bought one, beautiful and comfy. But dissapointed that the nosepiece rubber was badly bent out of shape out the box and wont bend back into place. Got the mirror finish visor.
Hi Billy, many thanks for detailed review - whats Your experience after 1 year usage? Is there samething for adding? Thanks a lot and ride safe, stay safe. Dusan
Hi Dusan. Thanks for watching the video and you question. A couple of things I would say on the negative side. It does not vent very well so definitely have pinlock insert. The visor outside of the pinlock mists up but does not impair viability. I am experiencing some vibration from the peak now, have not found out why yet. That’s it, all the other things I said in the review are still great, view out of visor, it’s lite, comfortable. Still a good helmet in my opinion. Let me know if any others questions. Stay safe. Billy
Hi Andessamad Chihab. Thanks for the question. At the moment it does feel a little tighter but I am guessing that it’s because it’s new and will soften with use. Feels nice and comfortable but need to be out in it all day with comms fitted to give it a real test. For now I am liking it and yes it is the same size as my X4s (XL)👍🏼. Ride safe. Billy
HI there. Still in good condition. The only thing is the screws that secure the visor on are a bit rubbish, not because they don't work but very small hex head screws that don't ever seem to fit the right hex screw driver so one of them has now rounded off. Other than that a pretty good helmet that I have enjoyed using this last couple of years. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers. billy
Hi Colin. All good so far. no problems with any part of the helmet as yet. Its had a lot of usage over the last year. So far all good. Naturally its not such a snug fit anymore as the lining has become soft after a lot of use but that's to be expected to some degree. Thanks for watching and you question. Cheers Billy
Hi mate. Thanks for questions and comment. The research that I have done has not provided any information to say that the visor on the Airoh commander is or is not optically correct. Airoh do have optically correct visor on other helmets but unable to find the info for the commander. Yes you can wear goggles with it with or w/out the visor attached. I have worn goggles with the visor attached. Unfortunately the background noise was the mic, not sure where the interference was coming from, Have now changed mics. Thanks and ride safe. Billy
looked at that yesterday i buy shoei but they are just to dear now 500 and this helmet is less than half the price going to buy one and see what they are like.
Hi Hendro. Thanks for the question! I don’t wear glasses so unable to provide a accurate perspective on this. However, with the Airoh having a wider field of view due to the broader visor it may be more comfortable by having less helmet press on the arms of the glasses. Style of the arms will also be a factor. Obviously the flatter the better. Sorry I can’t be more helpful. Ride safe. Billy
Hi Billy I am considering purchasing this helmet … unfortunately I don’t live anywhere close to a dealer to try one on … my dilemma is that I measure 62.2cm circumference which is just a fraction over the XL sizing but I feel that an XXL would be way too loose …does the lining feel tight or does it soften a bit with use ? Thanks Billy .. good review
HI Henry. Not being able to try is tricky, I did not try before purchasing. I am XL for Arai so went for the same with Airoh. Fortunately it's a good fit. In my experience, all helmets loosen a little once they have enough hours on the head. Good luck. Stay safe. Billy
Hi Chuck. Thanks for watching and your question! I don't actually know the CM size of my head. I just know that my go to size is XL as a starting, then try it on and go from there. Arai and the Airoh both fit me great with the XL. I am looking at an LS2 next but have no idea of their shape. That may not help at all :-( Cheers Billy
I really like this helmet and was going to order one today . Until I found a damming review on another channel with the underside peeling and falling apart , not good after 3 months
Hi Lock Stocky. Thanks for watching! I have not seen that video. All I can share is from my experience of over a year now, all good. The lining internally has got softer due to regular use but still in one piece. Whatever you decide to get hope it all works out for you. Cheers. Billy
One thing I'd like to point out is the coloured models such as the one you are holding aren't actually carbon composite, they're HPC (high performance composite) and they weigh 1430g. The full carbon model is colourless and is only available in the carbon fibre patterning and weighs 1370g.
Hi Allan. You are spot on. I mentioned the full carbon and then went on to say high composite but I got the weight right. Thanks for the feedback. Stay safe. Billy 👍🏼
Hello. Great video. However, my question would be, I wear glasses. I've already had the experience that with some helmets I can't wear my glasses. How is it with the Airoh?
Hi Fjael. Thanks for your question. I wear glasses but not for riding. That said I just tried this helmet with my reading glasses on. A couple of things. 1 Seemed comfortable but would need to wear for a long ride to see how they would feel. First impression is that it would be ok. 2 The internal visor comes down without hitting my glasses so can use the visor when wearing the glasses. Hope that helps. Stay safe. Cheers. Billy
Hi Matt. I still really like it, love the shape, its lite, broader visor. I would probably not go for a helmet with built in sun visor again. On a cold day like today and bright, it just doesn't work. I would rather have a tinted pinlock than built in sun visor. Airoh don't do an adventure helmet without an internal visor so I would recommend an alternative. Hope that helps. Ride safe, Billy.
Hi Andrew. Thanks for watching and yes they are but the feedback I have had about this is to cut out / rotary tool enough to allow comms speakers to fit. Hope that helps. Cheers. Billy
Looks similar to the scorpion EXO AT950. the Scorpion is modular and cheaper. I don't understand why people are spending twice as much on mediocre arai, shoei and Schuberh competitors.... Conformity is expensive.
Hi. Thanks for watching and your message. Its a choice thing. That's the nice thing about being an individual I get to chose what I want regardless of other peoples views. If I was to go out and buy the EXO AT950 based on your comments, would I be conforming to your views. All comments welcome on this channel but I don't have to agree with them. Stay safe. Billy
Hi Jose. Thanks for watching video and your question. They are custom fit ones. Can’t remember company, sorry, I had them done at a motorcycle show. Very worth while though 👍🏼. Stay safe. Billy
HI Steve. Thanks for watching the video and your question. It's a really good question that I don't know the answer to. What I do know is that if your helmet, in the UK has a 'P' on the label inside the helmet then it has passed the UK standards for a 'protected' helmet with chin protection regardless of rounded or angular chin styles. If your helmet has 'NP' then this means 'no protection' for the chin as some helmets will have what looks to be chin protection but in testing does not work. Airoh claim on their website that the Airoh Commander is ACU approved but yet my helmet does not display the necessary sticker. I will get in touch with Airoh and see what they have to say about this. Let me know if you have any other question.
Hi Sn1per. Thanks for watching! Venting is the biggest issue with this helmet and as such you will need to make sure you have a Pinlock insert to stop the fogging. Its a poor venter compared to the Arai TX4 and versus the LS2 Explorer, these are both very good. Other than this it is still a perfectly good helmet. Would I buy another one, probably not due to the venting, is a big deal in summer, air flow is king in summer. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Hmm that ls2 explorer is very beautiful and affordable also , have you tried the sizing yet ?In commander i tryed the M size and it fits like a glove , those two are the same shape ?Nice idea right there , thanks.
@@BillysBikeAdventures At £216, they'd be flying off the shelves....but at £218, they're gonna catch a lot of dust! I mean, £2 more? Hell, that's almost a small coffee in some places! Lol!
Hi Janne. Isn’t that the same for most adventure helmets. I have not found one that does do this. They all seem to be for styling rather than functional
I will need to dig a well out of the Airoh to fit the Cardo speakers. Someone suggested to use in ear speakers but whilst I like that idea, having to mess about with cables each time I put the helmet on is something I don’t want to do. Stay safe. Billy.
Hi Lajos. Yes I think so. The only issue I have is that the inside of the visor fogs up a bit despite the chin vent being open. I have ordered a pin lock to see if that solves the issue. Otherwise a great helmet as the review notes. cheers Billy
Hi Tomasz. I think in the video I said I would show you where they sit not how they fit. But a good point I should have included that in the video. Stay safe. Billy
Forgetting price for a moment, two very different helmets. I have never tried a modular helmet so the Touratech would be interesting also it does not have internal sun visor (depending on your view point good or bad). Styling? I like both, great shape and awesome adventure look. If I had the money I would probably give the Touratech a try. I really like the Airoh but I do wonder what Airoh have given up on having the internal sun visor. Let me know what you decide! Cheers. Billy
Billys Bike Adventures no, I don’t have the modular. But the simple one.. the dual that looks like airoh! But I was thinking of selling the Touratech and buying airoh carbon. It’s litttle not more noisy than I expected
I have found the Airoh to be a little noisy as well. But I do wear ear plugs most of the time so when I don’t I guess I notice it more. Good luck what ever you decide to choose. Ride safe. Billy
Hi Wisben_Wae. Thanks for your comment and watching the video! I did not have to size up. I am XL in the Arai Tout X4 and XL in the Airoh Commander. Its fits great!. Stay safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thk for your info. My recent adv helmet is LS2 324 Metro that i had to size up from xl to xxl , but still i feel to tight. Moreover the weigh distribution on my head didnt good enough. I hope this airoh commander will settle that problems.
Hi Eric. Cheapest I could find today was £250 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143937408442?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&var=443203314289 A couple of weeks ago I could have shard a link at £220. Prce varies day to day. Good luck. Cheers. Billy
Hi Steve. Thanks for watching and the feedback. Looks like it although having just looked at the BMW version it might be a mark 1 version as the vent sliders on top of the helmet a a bit different. Also this one probably cheaper that the BWM version as it does not have the BMW logo. Cheers. Billy
I know i was very lucky with the price of mine. Found the same for £269. Not sure where in the world you are, so conversion may or may not be worth it. Good luck. Cheers Billy www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airoh-Commander-Adventure-Motorcycle-Crash-Helmet-ACU-Gold-Progress/383598750816?hash=item5950446c60:g:w6cAAOSwAI5e7f42
There is no helmet on earth worth more than 350 Euro`s. The price what Shoei or Arai want`s it just crazy. 700 for a fuckin composite shell and little bit of foam inside?
@@BillysBikeAdventures fair enough all i am saying is i went 70 mph on it with the hat bit on the helmet and it was moving my head excessively when i was doing a life savers look. i will try it on a motorway with the cap bit off and see it how it performes.
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I'm a fan of all Airoh helmets. Added this to my collection in Jan 20. The best so far.
Thanks Corbin 68. It’s such a lite and comfortable helmet. Agree with you. Ride safe Bilky
Great review. I'm looking for a replacement of my Bell MIPS adventure helmet. Do not recommend a tinted visor as there are times when you get late to your destination and get stuck riding with the visor in the up position at night and face covered in bugs. Same goes for unforeseen fog. Only problem with the internal visor is that it may impede reading the digital instrument cluster.
Thanks for your comment! Great to hear that you liked the review. I have found that the internal visor does not impede the clarity of the digital instruments, so great news for a shiny day. Agree in hindsight on the tinted visor. Would more likely go with a tinted pinlock that can be removed. I would prefer the tinted pinlock over the internal visor. Ride safe. Billy
Good review, I have a black and white version and love it. They drop down sun shade is something I love, living in Australia its almost necessary and I won't be going back to helmets without them. Using a tinted visor sounds like a recipe for an accident in the rain and/or at night. I find off road I will tend to ride with the wind shield partly opened or fully opened with the shade down, plenty of air flow while still keeping stuff out of your eyes pretty well. Running without the peek is fine but highly advise using the added rubbers, the empty holes whistle at 100-110kmph. If your using coms going a size up helps with clearance around the ears, and it can be very difficultto get it all the panels back into the helmet. Sena sf4 cables don't go through the hole either but using the clamping attachment it works and fits well to the forward chin. The padding is very comfortable however with a short beard it is not. The helmet can get hot for slow off road riding when closed up, especially with the chin flap in, but having the visor up and fitting goggles or just using the sun shade its wonderful. Will buy it again once I hit the recommended life span. (5-8 years depending on how horrible your climate is)
Thanks for your comment. Some great info insight in here. I do like the built in sun visor but I wonder what Airoh have compromised on safety for this.Overall a great helmet but does not vent as well as the Arai's that I have had. Don't know yet if I will stay with a helmet that has built in sun visor. Ride safe. Billy
Thank your very much for your review. It helps me a lot to buy this helmet. Have a nice 2021 und stay healthy. Greetings from Germany.
Thanks Lupo631. Great to hear the review helped. Happy New Year. Stay safe and ride safe. Billy 👍🏼🙏
@@BillysBikeAdventures At the moment I am comparing the Airoh Commander against the Schuberth E1. I am not sure which one to buy yet. Unfortunately, my dealer sent me an Airoh that was too small and that doesn't fit on my head. So I have to wait until next week to get the right size. Only then can I correctly compare both helmets during a test drive.
Hope you are happy with the Airoh when the right size arrives 🤞👍🏼
Awesome! Although, tinted visor is all great and fun until you need to ride in the dark. Then it's no fun at all, and that's why I desperatly need a helmet like this. Great review though, had my doubts about it since it's so reasonably prized, but you made up my mind for me. Thanks! =)
Hi Bjorn. Glad that the review helped. I actually have not bought a tinted visor. Common sense told me not to do it. Enjoy. Really lite really good. I have bought the pin lock for it as experience using it has been foggy on some occasions. Good luck with it. Cheers. Billy 👍🏼
Agreed
Excellent review, well reasoned and balanced. It makes the Arai look expensive! Good point ref what has been given up in terms of safety for the drop down visor and extra wide field of view.
Thanks Peter. Thanks for your comments on the video! Sounds like you found it informative. Ride safe, stay safe. Billy 👍🏼
Will never buy a helmet again without the drop down internal visor. They are awesome. So both Shoei and Arai are losing money by not providing adventure helmets with these features. Just bought the Airoh commander above my beloved shoei helmet because of this feature. Previous helmet was a Shoei GT air which fits perfectly.
Hi there. Thanks for watching and you comments. Agree they definitely have their benefits so great to hear that you are happy with your purchase. Cheers. Billy
Hi, how has it been in the rain? Any leaks through the visor or vents, misting up etc? Thanks in advance 😀
Thank you for the review! I am considering the Commander 2 and this was a great insight to what it's about even though they are a little bit different.
The hole for the cables was a good idea but if not all or at least most intercom does not work it's a bit of a hit and miss.
I would like to try it before purchase but it seems like a really good helmet. Definately cheaper than my Shoei. Hope that doesn't reflect too much on the feeling of the helmet.
Its a comfortable, good helmet. I have moved on to the LS2 Explorer since which I really like as well and am using that more than the Airoh. Good luck with which ever you purchase. Cheers. Billy
Love this helmet. Had it for over a year. Would buy it again when it’s time to renew. Thanks for the review.
Thanks Roy. Just spent 4 days in Wales with it. Brilliant. The only thing it does not do well is vent. Very little air flow through the helmet. Arai Tour X4 was brilliant for that. Thanks for watching the video. Stay safe. Billy
Thank for the review, I too have a couple of the Aria Tour X4 and have the tinted visors, my recent tour to France has put me off the tinted visor as during thunder storm the skies went black, the visor even with the pin lock steamed up and it was so dark I could not see a thing all this at 10 am and the pouring rain, I would have done anything for a clear visor at this point. I have gone off the Aria as it lets in more water than the titanic, so was looking at the Airoh as it has the sun visor which is a must when touring so am convinced now this is the right helmet poor show on Aria in not having moved the Tour X4 on in design
So true. Nice to have a tinted visor but if it has to sit up due to light (and the rain due to mist) then the up / down visor is perfect for that. My only question is what is Airoh giving up on safety (if anything at all) to have the drop down shades fit into the helmet. Other than that it is a great helmet 👍🏼
Great review especially as I'm looking at buying one.
Thanks John! Hope it helped either way 👍🏼
Thanks great to hear as I have purchased that very helmet to go with my new KLR. have been using a shoei neotech prior
Hi Norman. Thanks for watching and your comments. Hope you get on with it as well as I have. Cheers. Billy
The downside of a tinted visor is if you ride in shaded areas off-road, for example through the woods, it will make things too dark and all you can do is raise it and ride with no protection. With the drop down sun shield you can simply raise and lower it as required.
Definite benefits to having the drop down visor. They don’t work for me unfortunately. I now have a pin lock and can always remove that if I need too 👍🏼
Nice review. Thanks
Mind made up on buying this model.
They look very air dynamic .
Thanks Roland. Hope you enjoy your new helmet. 👍🏼👏
bought one today and a dark visor to go with it after watching your video.
Hi Travis. Hope it works out for you! It’s a nice lid. Enjoy👍🏼👍🏼
Hi Travis. Hope it works out for you! It’s a nice lid. Enjoy👍🏼👍🏼
Great review. I differ in opinion when it comes to the internal visor vs tinted main visor. When touring in Europe and one goes into a long tunnel a tinted visor is not always good and has to be opened. Whereas an internal visor is just switched up and the clear visor still does the job in the reduced light. Another issue is the evenings. I have an Arai X-4 with a tinted visor. Great during the day. But I am continuously opening the visor on an evening not ideal especially in winter and in the rain. So I'm all for internal visors. Just got the Commander in the matt grey Skill colour... Lovely helmet.
Thanks for watching the video and your comment! I ended up not getting a tinted visor opting for a tinted insert for the reasons you mentioned and evening riding so now I have the best of both worlds. I just can't get used to the internal sun visor. Otherwise a great helmet. Hope long term you get on with the Commander 👍 Stay safe. Billy
Just bought a Ténéré and need an adventure lid. I’m a massive Arai fan but feel they’re a bit slow in innovation and scared of losing their safety quality by sticking to their well proven designs. But technology needs exploring, some of these helmets with built in sun visors, comms compatibility, and cool designs are really starting to win the day. Thanks for this mate. I was asking on my latest upload (which hits today) for skidlid suggestions with all the features you’ve described. I’ll get one of these this week! I’m subbing and watching more of your stuff. Great work 👏🏼🙂 and ride safe 👍🏼
PS ... I’ll be putting a Cardo Packtalk Bold in it.
Hey Rider Guider! Thanks for your msg. Glad to hear that the Airoh lid vid was useful. Like you I will be getting the Cardo Packtalk Bold at some stage. I ride solo most of the time so not much use for it. Also thinking of getting the T7 but the Rally version in prep for next summer. I see you are in S Aus. I was living in Sydney for 10 years up until 5 years ago, now back in the UK :-) Like your theme for you channel. Bike safety important so good on ya. I'm subbed. Stay safe, ride safe. Billy
I purchased this helmet after much research and deliberation over alternative 'peaked' Adv lids such as ARAI Tour-X, Shoei Hornet and BELL MX-9 and I definitely made the right choice. It a great helmet and I echo the comments about its features made in the video. The ARAI and Shoei are premium brands at significantly higher cost which I couldn't really justify over the cost of the AIROH (I paid £250) given the AIROH does everything I need. I use this helmet on my 450exc for Enduro riding on Green Lanes and also on my KTM 950 Adv for longer distance TET stuff and road riding and it's great in both scenarios. I'm not a goggle wearer, I choose to wear clear safety specs just to stop the wind in my eyes and flailing branches etc... but I like the option of the flip down sun lens which is a benefit over the ARAI and Shoei (BELL MX-9 has the sun lens too I think I recall?). I like the style of this lid - angular and modern looking - and the colour/graphics options (I chose the fluro orange to go with my orange bikes, obviously 🤪) All round a great helmet and I'm very happy with my choice 👌
HI KwakaGeoff. Thanks for your comments and for watching the video. Much appreciated! Great to hear you really like the Airoh. I too am very happy with it. Bet the orange with the KTMs look awesome! A bit jealous that yo have two bikes but I aim to be resolving that soon by adding either a KTM 450 to my collection or the Yam T7. Not sure yet but looking forward to testing them out. Stay safe. Billy
Hi @kwakageoff ... I still considering Arai vs Shoei vs Airoh. As I know Arai good in ventilation. Shoei good comfortable and I used Shoei helmet right now and loved it. Airoh as Billy's reviewed, good choice, cheaper but high features. And I heard if usually use size XL, we have to choose size XXL (one size bigger) for Airoh. I will choose orange Airoh also because my bike is KTM 390adv orange 😅
@@chandrajuliar I am usually a Large helmet size (admittedly road bike helmets, not ADV peaked helmets) and yes, I had to go to an XL for the AIROH so if you are already XL then maybe XXL is best for you?
Great review, thanks.
How does this helmet work with specs & how does it compare with the LS2 MX701 Explorer Carbon?
Good looking lid. Dark visor will finish it off. 👍
Totally agree Scott 👍🏼
Great vid Billy - think I’ll get one. However more info on coms and cameras set up would be invaluable. If that’s not ur bag - that’s ok...
HI Mr Whisky M8. thanks and yes I will be doing a vid for camera and comms set up. I am just waiting on a refund from Domio who never sent me my comms unit i ordered with them, before I order a Sena or Cardo. Thanks again for following BBA . Ride safe, Billy
Thank for the video Looking at the newest grey one of these👍
Hi Kane. Thanks for watching and your comment. The grey one does look the business. Hope you enjoy once you get it! Cheers. Billy
I have same helmet, it's the best helmet I have 👍
Very comfortable, very nice looking (mine is different colors).
One thing not match for me was speakers place. They was too high for me. But I just put speakers lower and everything works fine!
I buy this helmet 3 month ago, there was no reviews on it :)
So it was interesting to see this one.
Thanks!
Hi and thanks for your msg! Agree it’s a really nice helmet. One thing I have noticed is that it does not vent moisture out of the helmet very well. Used it yesterday, some rain, part of the visor constantly misty. Nice and light though 👍🏼👍🏼
Looks good. I also have the x4. I do miss it not having a sun visor but read somewhere that the reason arai don't fit them is they believe it comprises the strength of the helmet. The x4 is a tad noisy but like you a wear ear plugs so not a massive issue.
On the safety point that was my thought exactly. I did mention in the video that I wonder what Airoh have compromised on safety to have the sun visor. 👍🏼. Ride safe👍🏼👍🏼
I got one and i love it,fit is awesome,nice and quiet and you can wear googles without removing visor.only dumb part is the speaker cut outs are not by my ears and makes music sound rubbish.
Hey there. Yes a great helmet. The only issue for me is the misting of the inside. It does not vent very well. Apart from that tip top. Stay safe. Hope all is well in NZ 👍🏼
Hi, I bought one of these a few weeks ago but not used it yet. The Cardo lead will go through,it just takes a bit of time and persuading. No damage to helmet or connector. Give it a twist and rock back and forth. Sorted!
Hi Christommo. That is good to know. I will be doing an owners usage review in the coming weeks so will add that in. Cheers and Stay safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures One thing I have found is, the recesses for head phones in the helmet foam is not deep enough for me. I have had to remove a thin slither of foam with a scalpel so the JBLs don’t press on my ears. I just took a couple of mm off until they were more comfortable.
I thought they were not going to be deep enough. I have it added a comms unit yet but will do soon. Good tip 👍🏼
@@BillysBikeAdventures Same problem 😔
Hi Diego. Thanks for watching and your comment. Hope you have it sorted now. Stay safe. Billy 👍🏼
Good job with the review !!! Got it for 6 months now.Great helmet. What about the noise level with or with out the pick. I thing it creates a lot of noise.
HI Grigoris. Thanks for your comment and for watching the video! To be honest it is hard for me to talk about noise as I wear custom made ear plugs so always sounds the same which ever helmet I am wearing. If you don't wear them I would suggest you do as can save potential problem do the line. Thanks for the support. Stay safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures excellent review Billy, are you still happy with your Commander? My issue with custom earplugs is that they transmit wind buffeting into my ears (Schuberth c3 pro) and that’s increasing my tinnitus levels. Does this helmet have enough space around ears so they don’t vibrate? Cheers
You need noise cancelling in-ear headsets/plugs by Bose or Sony.
Hi Seb. Sorry missed this message from you. Yeah still happy with it. Wore my Arai the other day. Boy oh boy I noticed the difference. I am not affected with the wind buffering noise. I’m off to Scotland on Friday so will concentrate on how they perform over very long journey. Cheers. Billy
Thanks for the review Bill!!
Bought one recently because of the fit, price (it was an absolute steal for ~250$), large eyeport, composite shell, pinlock and of course because it is adventure/supermoto/motard - just what I looked for.
Didn't find much negatives yet, but still: helmet needs tiney hex key to dismount visor and its mechanism. I'd prefer PH or torx. Little plastic parts aren't top notch, but if they were it would be called Arai/Shoei and priced accordingly, right?
Spot on mate. Happy to forgo the PH or torx fixings for a cheaper but safe helmet. Hope you enjoy. Th only issue for me i Have found is that it does not vent that well so I get some fogging on the visor. Hopefully the pinlock i have ordered will fix that. Ride safe. Billy
Nice review Billy 👌👍. Steven
Cheers mate 👍🏼
$625 Australian dollars is the cheapest I've found so far.
Damn we get ripped off here. Great review, thank you.
What bike do you ride with that helmet??
Stay safe.
Hi Mark. Thanks for watching and your comment. Yes mate that is a lot of dollar 😞 in Aus. I loved there until 2014 so know how expensive things can be. I use it pretty much all the time on my R1200 GSA and my Tenere 700. Stay safe. Billy
good review thanks. In term of external shell size, is the Airoh bigger in comparison with the Arai? I am asking because I have right now a Nexx Wedd 2 in small, like my previous XD-4, but the Nexx is bigger outside and I noticed it when putting the helmet in my top case...quite surprised. By the way, is it DOT ECE rated?
Hi and thanks for your comment and question. Airoh vs Arai. they are both XL for me. The Airoh is longer front of chin guard to rear fin of helmet. Same width ear to ear. Airoh slightly higher base to top. Hope that helps. Ride safe. Billy
I'm new to the motorcycle world. My first helmet was a Nolan N87 and my first bike was an NC750x. I mostly drive on the road. After 5 years I have upgraded my bike to R1200GS and I want to buy a new helmet. I'm not sure what to buy. I love the look of dual sport helmets, I am thinking of buying a modular helmet too, but most of my friends insist that I buy a fullface street helmet. I'm so confused.
I want a helmet that is quiet and safe. Sunvisor is a must for me. What would be your suggestion on this matter?
Hi Serhan. Firstly I hope you are enjoying your R1200GS, a great bike! Regarding helmets, it is a personal choice. It's hard right now to try helmets on so picking one can be risky. What I can say is that the internal sun visor is not as great as it may seem. To be honest I would probably be happier with a helmet without the sun visor and have a tinted pinlock insert that can be removed at any time instead. The Airoh is lite, a wide range of view due to the slightly wider visor, looks great. As for quiet I wear ear plugs all the time so don't really notice if a helmet is quiet or not. There are some great modular ones out there but I have yet to try a modular helmet. They have their own advantages. If you like the Airoh for the sun visor and have had a helmet with a sun visor before and you like it then the Airoh is great. I am getting a tinted pinlock for it so won't be using the sun visor. Not sure if that helps. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Cheers Billy
Beautifull helmet. Greeting from Patagonia Argentina
Thanks lobo de la estepa. I really like it.. Ride safe, I can only imagine the wonders in Patagonia :-)
@@BillysBikeAdventures Thanks so much. You are welcome here any time
hey, thank you for your review. You mentioned something about the camera mounts and I noticed you had a front mount for the gopro on the other helmet. would you say it is going to be possible to install the front/on the chin mount like you had on your Arai? Also... I am gearing up for the African tour - would you think it would perform well in the heat? Have you managed to spend some long day in it by now? What are your thoughts now, nearly 2 years on? Advance thanks!!
HI Bronek. Thanks for watching and your comments and questions! Just getting to your message as I have been away for a few days in Scotland and just got back. Good timing as I was wearing my Airoh. The camera mount that I have on my Airoh is a GoPro standard mount stuck to the side of the chin close to the front, positioned so the GoPro is just below the air vent when it is open. The GoPro mount for the Airoh sits on top of the helmet but I don't think that is the best spot for it so hence I use a stand mount on the side of the chin. Venting is not a great feature of the Airoh, whilst it is very light compared to the Arai, the Arai is much better at venting so in heat I think the Airoh could be a challenge if not travelling 40mph or above. This is the main downside of the Airoh for me.My Scotland trip had me riding all day and on the days travelling up and back it was a long 10-14 hours in the seat. I would not wear the Arai for this. Just too heavy vs the Airoh. I would have had a very sore neck if I took the Arai. So its a balance, which is more important for you African trip, ideally you would have both right, good venting and a light helmet but if you can't have both then go with the priority for you. So i am still happy with. the Airoh after two years in but now on the hunt for a light helmet that vents well and has great build quality. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. Cheers. Billy. PS have an awesome African trip
Bought one, beautiful and comfy. But dissapointed that the nosepiece rubber was badly bent out of shape out the box and wont bend back into place. Got the mirror finish visor.
Hi Fisch. Yeah pretty comfy yes and lite. Gutted for you about the nose piece was out of shape. Mirror finish very nice👍🏼
can u buy this with a quick release chin strap??
HI Amen. Thanks for your question. Unfortunately, no not at the moment. Stay safe. Cheers. Billy
Hi Billy, many thanks for detailed review - whats Your experience after 1 year usage? Is there samething for adding? Thanks a lot and ride safe, stay safe. Dusan
Hi Dusan. Thanks for watching the video and you question. A couple of things I would say on the negative side. It does not vent very well so definitely have pinlock insert. The visor outside of the pinlock mists up but does not impair viability. I am experiencing some vibration from the peak now, have not found out why yet. That’s it, all the other things I said in the review are still great, view out of visor, it’s lite, comfortable. Still a good helmet in my opinion. Let me know if any others questions. Stay safe. Billy
Thanks for the review. What about sizing? Do you wear the same exact size on the x4? Does it feel any different?
Hi Andessamad Chihab. Thanks for the question. At the moment it does feel a little tighter but I am guessing that it’s because it’s new and will soften with use. Feels nice and comfortable but need to be out in it all day with comms fitted to give it a real test. For now I am liking it and yes it is the same size as my X4s (XL)👍🏼. Ride safe. Billy
Hey Bill, thanks for the review. If you could let us know it's condition post few months or a year of usage, it'd be highly appreciated.
HI there. Still in good condition. The only thing is the screws that secure the visor on are a bit rubbish, not because they don't work but very small hex head screws that don't ever seem to fit the right hex screw driver so one of them has now rounded off. Other than that a pretty good helmet that I have enjoyed using this last couple of years. Hope that helps. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers. billy
Nice helmet and review :-) No Link to helmet ??
Hi Russ. Will put link in the description shortly (next 5mins)
How has this helmet faired over the year. I see another reviews shows the helmet skirt coming off
Hi Colin. All good so far. no problems with any part of the helmet as yet. Its had a lot of usage over the last year. So far all good. Naturally its not such a snug fit anymore as the lining has become soft after a lot of use but that's to be expected to some degree. Thanks for watching and you question. Cheers Billy
Thanksk for the great review! Is it optically correct? Can you wear goggles with it? (ps: your computer fan noise comes through)
Hi mate. Thanks for questions and comment. The research that I have done has not provided any information to say that the visor on the Airoh commander is or is not optically correct. Airoh do have optically correct visor on other helmets but unable to find the info for the commander. Yes you can wear goggles with it with or w/out the visor attached. I have worn goggles with the visor attached. Unfortunately the background noise was the mic, not sure where the interference was coming from, Have now changed mics. Thanks and ride safe. Billy
looked at that yesterday i buy shoei but they are just to dear now 500 and this helmet is less than half the price going to buy one and see what they are like.
Hi Adrian. The XL for me a firm fit and comfortable. As I said in the video the view is much better than the Arias I have. Good luck with it 👍🏼
is it still comfort if the riders use glasses ? Which one better,this helmet or arai tour x4? Thanks.
Hi Hendro. Thanks for the question! I don’t wear glasses so unable to provide a accurate perspective on this. However, with the Airoh having a wider field of view due to the broader visor it may be more comfortable by having less helmet press on the arms of the glasses. Style of the arms will also be a factor. Obviously the flatter the better. Sorry I can’t be more helpful. Ride safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Thanks for feedback.
You are welcome, good luck 👍🏼
Great review.
Thanks Patrick👍🏼
Hi Billy
I am considering purchasing this helmet … unfortunately I don’t live anywhere close to a dealer to try one on … my dilemma is that I measure 62.2cm circumference which is just a fraction over the XL sizing but I feel that an XXL would be way too loose …does the lining feel tight or does it soften a bit with use ? Thanks Billy .. good review
HI Henry. Not being able to try is tricky, I did not try before purchasing. I am XL for Arai so went for the same with Airoh. Fortunately it's a good fit. In my experience, all helmets loosen a little once they have enough hours on the head. Good luck. Stay safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Thanks Billy. I have the XL in Arai QV Pro and it fits fine so I think I will chance the XL in the Airoh . 🤞
Good luck with it Henry. Let me known how you go 👍
Can you speak to size and fit? What size in cm do you measure vs what size helmet fit you best?
Hi Chuck. Thanks for watching and your question! I don't actually know the CM size of my head. I just know that my go to size is XL as a starting, then try it on and go from there. Arai and the Airoh both fit me great with the XL. I am looking at an LS2 next but have no idea of their shape. That may not help at all :-( Cheers Billy
I really like this helmet and was going to order one today . Until I found a damming review on another channel with the underside peeling and falling apart , not good after 3 months
Hi Lock Stocky. Thanks for watching! I have not seen that video. All I can share is from my experience of over a year now, all good. The lining internally has got softer due to regular use but still in one piece. Whatever you decide to get hope it all works out for you. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures I think I might risk it . Here is the review I’m on about
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One thing I'd like to point out is the coloured models such as the one you are holding aren't actually carbon composite, they're HPC (high performance composite) and they weigh 1430g. The full carbon model is colourless and is only available in the carbon fibre patterning and weighs 1370g.
Hi Allan. You are spot on. I mentioned the full carbon and then went on to say high composite but I got the weight right. Thanks for the feedback. Stay safe. Billy 👍🏼
Great review, interested to know what the visor ways?
Hi Joseph. The visor weighs 158g. Ride safe. Billy
Hello. Great video. However, my question would be, I wear glasses. I've already had the experience that with some helmets I can't wear my glasses. How is it with the Airoh?
Hi Fjael. Thanks for your question. I wear glasses but not for riding. That said I just tried this helmet with my reading glasses on. A couple of things. 1 Seemed comfortable but would need to wear for a long ride to see how they would feel. First impression is that it would be ok. 2 The internal visor comes down without hitting my glasses so can use the visor when wearing the glasses. Hope that helps. Stay safe. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thanks for the quick reply. I'll order it for a test. stay safe my friend :) greetings from germany
Thanks Fjael. Good luck with it. Let me know how you get on with it 👍🏼
Long term review of your Airoh commander? Quick thoughts. Thanks
Hi Matt. I still really like it, love the shape, its lite, broader visor. I would probably not go for a helmet with built in sun visor again. On a cold day like today and bright, it just doesn't work. I would rather have a tinted pinlock than built in sun visor. Airoh don't do an adventure helmet without an internal visor so I would recommend an alternative. Hope that helps. Ride safe, Billy.
What about the ear packets for comms they seem really shallow
Hi Andrew. Thanks for watching and yes they are but the feedback I have had about this is to cut out / rotary tool enough to allow comms speakers to fit. Hope that helps. Cheers. Billy
Hi
What is the fit like?
Is it for a oval headshape like the Arai, or more of a round headshape?
Cheers
Hi The Captain. My head is more long than round :/ oval. Fits nice, happy with it 👍🏼
Looks similar to the scorpion EXO AT950. the Scorpion is modular and cheaper. I don't understand why people are spending twice as much on mediocre arai, shoei and Schuberh competitors.... Conformity is expensive.
Hi. Thanks for watching and your message. Its a choice thing. That's the nice thing about being an individual I get to chose what I want regardless of other peoples views. If I was to go out and buy the EXO AT950 based on your comments, would I be conforming to your views. All comments welcome on this channel but I don't have to agree with them. Stay safe. Billy
Hi! What ear plug do you use?
Cheers from Bolivia.
Hi Jose. Thanks for watching video and your question. They are custom fit ones. Can’t remember company, sorry, I had them done at a motorcycle show. Very worth while though 👍🏼. Stay safe. Billy
Is the angler chin bar more safer over the rounded chinbars? in the event of a crash?
HI Steve. Thanks for watching the video and your question. It's a really good question that I don't know the answer to. What I do know is that if your helmet, in the UK has a 'P' on the label inside the helmet then it has passed the UK standards for a 'protected' helmet with chin protection regardless of rounded or angular chin styles. If your helmet has 'NP' then this means 'no protection' for the chin as some helmets will have what looks to be chin protection but in testing does not work. Airoh claim on their website that the Airoh Commander is ACU approved but yet my helmet does not display the necessary sticker. I will get in touch with Airoh and see what they have to say about this. Let me know if you have any other question.
@@BillysBikeAdventures thanks yea its tricky my uk one doesnt have the P on it but has the acu. Oh yes mine has the p on the strap
how this helmet performs till today ? Did you had any quality issues ?
Hi Sn1per. Thanks for watching! Venting is the biggest issue with this helmet and as such you will need to make sure you have a Pinlock insert to stop the fogging. Its a poor venter compared to the Arai TX4 and versus the LS2 Explorer, these are both very good. Other than this it is still a perfectly good helmet. Would I buy another one, probably not due to the venting, is a big deal in summer, air flow is king in summer. Cheers. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures Hmm that ls2 explorer is very beautiful and affordable also , have you tried the sizing yet ?In commander i tryed the M size and it fits like a glove , those two are the same shape ?Nice idea right there , thanks.
I am XL in the Arai, Airoh and LS2. All good fit 👍👍
13:38 You mean it's no longer available for £216, and it's shot ALL the way up to £217?? That's a deal breaker for me! LMBO!
£218 now at forever moto 😱 lol
@@BillysBikeAdventures At £216, they'd be flying off the shelves....but at £218, they're gonna catch a lot of dust! I mean, £2 more? Hell, that's almost a small coffee in some places! Lol!
We’re on the same page 😂😂
Sad that the peak doesn’t block low sunlight.
Doesn’t really serve any purpose than for looks
Hi Janne. Isn’t that the same for most adventure helmets. I have not found one that does do this. They all seem to be for styling rather than functional
@@BillysBikeAdventures ok. Thanks for speedy answer.
Had to take out a bit of material to fit Sena 50 S kit.
I will need to dig a well out of the Airoh to fit the Cardo speakers. Someone suggested to use in ear speakers but whilst I like that idea, having to mess about with cables each time I put the helmet on is something I don’t want to do. Stay safe. Billy.
Can you wear goggles and have the shield close down ?
HI Steve. That you can't do. Cheers. Billy
Is there a space in the rear for the battery pack for an intercom?
Hi Tom4865. No there is not on this helmet. Thanks for watching and your question. Stay safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thanks :)
Your welcome Tom
Superb review.. gtg1
Thanks Arun K!👍🏼🙏
So is it still worth to buy???
Hi Lajos. Yes I think so. The only issue I have is that the inside of the visor fogs up a bit despite the chin vent being open. I have ordered a pin lock to see if that solves the issue. Otherwise a great helmet as the review notes. cheers Billy
You were going to show Gopro connection, but you didn't.
Hi Tomasz. I think in the video I said I would show you where they sit not how they fit. But a good point I should have included that in the video. Stay safe. Billy
Спасибо, отлично!
👍👌🙏
Airoh Commander Carbon or Touratech Aventuro 2 carbon?
Forgetting price for a moment, two very different helmets. I have never tried a modular helmet so the Touratech would be interesting also it does not have internal sun visor (depending on your view point good or bad). Styling? I like both, great shape and awesome adventure look. If I had the money I would probably give the Touratech a try. I really like the Airoh but I do wonder what Airoh have given up on having the internal sun visor. Let me know what you decide! Cheers. Billy
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no, I don’t have the modular. But the simple one.. the dual that looks like airoh! But I was thinking of selling the Touratech and buying airoh carbon. It’s litttle not more noisy than I expected
I have found the Airoh to be a little noisy as well. But I do wear ear plugs most of the time so when I don’t I guess I notice it more. Good luck what ever you decide to choose. Ride safe. Billy
Billys Bike Adventures I have ordered the alpine earplugs. Within the weeks expect to get them. So when I do, I’ll let you know
Do we have to size up ?
Hi Wisben_Wae. Thanks for your comment and watching the video! I did not have to size up. I am XL in the Arai Tout X4 and XL in the Airoh Commander. Its fits great!. Stay safe. Billy
@@BillysBikeAdventures thk for your info. My recent adv helmet is LS2 324 Metro that i had to size up from xl to xxl , but still i feel to tight. Moreover the weigh distribution on my head didnt good enough. I hope this airoh commander will settle that problems.
Good luck with it. Hope you like and importantly that is fits just right. Good luck. Cheers. Billy
What's the UK price
Hi Eric. Cheapest I could find today was £250 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143937408442?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&var=443203314289
A couple of weeks ago I could have shard a link at £220. Prce varies day to day. Good luck. Cheers. Billy
This is the same helmet as the bmw gs
Hi Steve. Thanks for watching and the feedback. Looks like it although having just looked at the BMW version it might be a mark 1 version as the vent sliders on top of the helmet a a bit different. Also this one probably cheaper that the BWM version as it does not have the BMW logo. Cheers. Billy
man ,waiting for the price to drop , lol
I know i was very lucky with the price of mine. Found the same for £269. Not sure where in the world you are, so conversion may or may not be worth it. Good luck. Cheers Billy
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airoh-Commander-Adventure-Motorcycle-Crash-Helmet-ACU-Gold-Progress/383598750816?hash=item5950446c60:g:w6cAAOSwAI5e7f42
And you get a two year warranty.
I should have included that, thanks Michael! cheers Billy
There is no helmet on earth worth more than 350 Euro`s. The price what Shoei or Arai want`s it just crazy. 700 for a fuckin composite shell and little bit of foam inside?
They are certainly pricey and the Airoh or LS2 helmets have the same regulatory approval. hanks for watching and your comments. Cheers Billy
*weighs
158g
@@BillysBikeAdventures Thanks that s great.
this helmet is shit in a motorway. the wind moves your head a lot. i know because i owe one.
Might be shit for you but the one I own is fine. Literally just back from a 150 miler last 20 on motorway, no problem. It’s not for everyone
@@BillysBikeAdventures fair enough all i am saying is i went 70 mph on it with the hat bit on the helmet and it was moving my head excessively when i was doing a life savers look. i will try it on a motorway with the cap bit off and see it how it performes.
Don’t get an Arai then as they are worse for the safety check wind catch