FortNine watched the entire video, but saw your YT menu here after and think that’s super dope for your viewer experience. Thank you! Just bought the Gmax today and your review told me more then any other channel.
Funny thing is, 4 years after this video released, three of those helmets are still considered the best. Maybe now we have the Klim Krios Pro added to that list.
Ryan, I was going to ask what a helmet peak is actually for... and I realized... As someone new to motorcycles and helmets, I think a video about helmet design and details would be a huge help for newer riders. A video explaining why certain helmets are shaped certain ways, what the features are actually for, what to look for when buying a helmet and how to chose one for your type of riding. A few points for noobies would be; - What are helmet peaks for, advantages and disadvantages, etc. - Explain the shapes of different types of helmets and what the design elements are for, like slippery race helmets designed for a tight tuck, vs a comfortable touring helmet.. etc. - Explaining the common features and their consequences, such as certain hipster helmets that might look good but be less safe, or the pros and cons of certain features and amenities like drop down visors and stuff like that. So many people say stuff like "That helmet looks cool but it's garbage!" Like the Bullit or Gringo... but why? What makes them garbage? - Value and affordability. Too many new riders get pressured into buying expensive gear, because snobs convince them that more money automatically means more safe. Maybe explain why certain helmets are more expensive. Is it brand mark up? Are the materials worth it? Are there features not obvious to a newbie? I think a video like that could help a ton of new riders and I trust you would do it justice! P.S. I just got my first helmet, the Shark Evoline 3 in matte black, and I have 3M black reflective vinyl and I'm going to make my own design! I chose it because I'm claustrophobic and wanted something that could help me transition from a open to a full face helmet and it was perfect for me.
Ryan I have pretty much watched all of your videos and have to say I really enjoy how you give these reviews. Simple, entertaining, and filled with info I can actually use instead of technical crap. Great job and look forward to seeing more of your videos. Marc
I own a GM11. Even if this review sound a bit bad, I would recommend it. Ryan gave the good sides of it, and he's right. Take my review as a long-term abused review. I did over 75 000km in 3 years with it. Bought the clear and dark smoked single lens as well and I recommend you doing that & taking care of em; especially if you off road, because they are pretty fragile to scratches. But overall I like the helmet. Its a good all-arounder for the price. Over time, the "clickers" that keeps the visor up keep breaking off. I broke problably 4 pairs of those since I have it, so order a few sets if you intend to keep it because it's going to happen (about 5$ each, but it's pretty annoying if you dont have a spare set... (keep in mind I was wearing it 10h/day, every day, for 9 months). The vents sliders came off (and lost em) pretty fast as well. The beak is a weird shaped wing that either pulls your head down or catch any buffeting winds, so you want to take it off unless you have a bay-window as a windscreen... I found that it also does't seal of properly when riding in hard rain condition.
FortNine has awesome production value , useful information, and most importantly, the largest entertainment value of any bike channel on CZcams. Thank you for your videos and I hope you keep them up! - a fan/fellow bike enthusiast/fellow Canadian
First and foremost, I absolutely love your reviews RyanF9, keep up the great work! One comment regarding the XD-4, which I've put over 50K miles on mine, the Pinlock sucks!!! First of all, for a lid this pricey, make the Pinlock standard, don't have it as an option, but what's happening with mine now going on 5 times, is the Pinlock lens won't seal properly, allowing for dust particles to get sucked in between the lens and face shield, resulting in the scratching/scuffing of the interior of the face shield. I cannot tell you how many emails, phone calls, helmet shipping back and forth to Arai etc. I've done on this issue, but bottom line, Arai admitted it was a design flaw, and replaced the shield and lens one time, gratis. For this reason alone, I'll never purchase another Arai.
i got the gmax gm 11 a few years ago specifically for winter for winter commuting. SD winters are as bad as most of canada, rode all the way down to -15F one evening just for the test of it, a tiny air leak froze inside the lens so i had to reseal and i kept going no issue. i always wore a balaclava to help catch breaths, but the winter kit with the nose seal mostly helped cold are from blowing up into my eyes. Couldn't be happier with the gmax gm11. i dont winter commute anymore, only use it for a summer trail riding helmet
Great review. Own an XD4, which is really quiet compared to some of the other helmets I've worn. So aerodynamically quiet, I heard so many more engine noises I took my bike to the shop to find out what the heck was wrong with the bike? Also works great with communication systems.
My do it all helmet in hot, humid Thailand weather is a Fox, vented off-road helmet. DOT and ECC rated, great ventilation and wide vision. Guard Dog shades or goggles.
Perfect!! I just incidentally got the MX-9 (it was the only dual sport in the shop), so this is a nice reassurance that I should keep it :) Thanks FortNine, for some great informative and fun videos!!
I noticed you didn’t mention the MIPS system in the Bell MX 9 Adventure. It might not have been around when you made this video but something to definitely look at. I agree that the Arai makes one of the best dual sport helmets in the game. I would like to see them incorporate MIPS into the design and stay ahead of the pack.
Having owned the Bell MX9 Adventure now for 4 months I have to agree with most of your comments on it. Here in Australia it offers excellent value for money. I'm in Queensland and findnit offers great ventilation and when compared to my road helmet, An Arai RX-Q, a helmet lauded for its quietness, I find the Bell much quieter even on the street. The only two drawbacks for me, personally, are the clear visor can introduce some distortion if only partly opened, and the padding doesnt allow sunglasses to be worn, although i have been using some 'bobster' style goggles both on and off road with great success. over all I am amazed at this lid and very happy to find my melon actually fits nicely into something other than an Arai.
As always, fantastic reviews Ryan. However, I've had an XD4 for several years now (mostly on-road, adv touring, x-country riding), and I was immediately upset by the fact that Arai doesn't include a pinlock shield, which is absolutely a necessity with this lid. Only problem, when I installed mine, the insert caught on the gasket around the helmet opening when opening the visor, effectively rendering the pinlock useless. I contacted Arai, who had me ship the lid to their Allentown, PA US hqs...after several weeks of playing with the helmet, they actually shipped it to Japan for their engineers to trouble-shoot! I finally get it back many weeks later, and problem solved...so I thought. After riding across the Trans-Canada and up to Prudhoe Bay, the insert separated, dust got in between the inside of the insert and shield, and totally scratched the inside of my shield. I contacted Arai, and they basically told me this is a known problem, where the insert will not stay sealed, due to the curvature of the shield (and something they and Pinlock obviously have never sorted out). Arai comp'd me a new shield and insert, only for this to happen now 5 more times and counting, so I'm approaching the cost of the helmet in just shields and inserts! That aside, I love everything about this lid, however, the fact that Arai never sorted this pinlock issue, and the time spent emailing, calling, and shipping my helmet (several times) to Arai, makes me never want to purchase another Arai again. My next adv helmet will probably be a Shoei.
wow if i didnt have just started to watch game of thrones for the first time i would never have gotten that reference but its true he does look like joffrey
O’Neal Sierra 2 I think dethrones the gmax. Under 150. Ece and dot rated. Light for its price. Amazing visibility out of the lens. Flip down sin visor. It really is the perfect entry level helmet
I just picked up the Arai XD4. However, I live in Korea, and the local retailers only sell products for the Japanese market (as compared to the North American, South American or the European markets). Here, the bucket goes under the name Tour Cross 3, and is a round head shape ( the retailer says that most Asians have round heads, and thus, the lids are mostly round configurations). I look forward to putting on kilometres with my new Arai.
Another excellent video as I have come to expect. Based upon your analysis I went with the arai xd4 and am delighted with it. I went with the solid high visibility yellow color and people if told me they can see it at really great distance. Thanks for all your work you are appreciated
Why is Bell the only one with transitional lenses that I know of at this time. Difficult to dedicate yourself to just one type of shade color. Appreciate and enjoy your thorough and professional reviews.
Ryan, good job on the videos, and thanks for taking the time to provide your thoughts how YOU see it. Never mind the NaySayers. Keep it just like you are IMO. I've actually bought, demo'd, and returned a few of these helmets including the Shoei X2, and I'm a Shoei diehard. Agree, it's large, vibes at 65mph+, ugh. Glad you noted the Bell MX-9. It is a solid value if you don't need adjustable vents. Also, you may want to check out another...I tried the Suomy MX Tourer, returned it, way too narrow even one size up. Super light at 2.97lbs, but not for me. Close. Finally caved in and bought the "gold standard", Arai XD-4 Mission, as you noted. Quality, but you pay the price for it. Thought/Recommendation: Include updates on each helmet about which ones can accommodate comm unit speakers. Some helmets may not have pockets but do offer recess areas to hide large Sena speakers, etc. People are starting to buy DS helmets based on what fits comm units now days too. Keep up the great work. Thanks.
I know this is an old video, but glasses are super uncomfortable to wear in a helmet and it wrecks them real fast, so corrective goggles are heaps better, being able to use goggles with a visor may not seem like a useful option to most but for some it's a game changer, your perifrial bison with goggles on vs glasses is huge, especially when you literally can't actually see where your glasses sent because your blind without them, they cause headaches to ride with
Hmmmm... Very surprise that you didn't include the Schuberth E1? I have both the XD-4 and the E1 and IMHO the E1 knocks the socks off the XD-4 but I guess everyone is different.
are you planning on doing a "Best of Retrostyle Helmets"-Video? That could be really helpful as the safety requirements differ so drastically and your research is always so profound and simply said, fantastic.
I have the MX-9 Adventure and Shoei Hornet-X and one other consideration is how they fit with glasses. The MX-9 presses the ear pieces into the side of my head. I don’t have that issue with any of my Shoei helmets. You should try helmets on with glasses when you do these reviews.
there is a reason for wearing goggles underneath the closed visor i got an arai XD4 and it doesnt have drop down sun glasses. thats why i got the dark tinted visor installed in summer all the time, but since i often cant stop riding and have to ride home in the dark is usually got clear goggles on too. offroad i really dont like tinted goggles so i wear them, then when i get on the road to ride home i just close my visor and suddenly "Oh it gets dark" just open the visor and still got clear goggles underneath. i dont have to stop riding that way and since the eyeport of the XD4 is not overly huge there is still not a lot of wind and noise passing the goggles like it would in a dirt bike helmet. in winter i do it exactly the other way around. i dont have sunglasses so i take my tinted goggles even if im only riding on the road because the sun is low and blinding a lot in winter. just close the clear visor and get even less cold air into your face. the little bit that gets into the arai is held off by the goggles. nothing fogs up, also if it does the arai has that function on the chin vent to only let the air blow at the visor from the inside and not blow in my face
I have the Hornet and I like it for the most part. It is comfortable to wear. It could use better venting though and honestly I don't find it to be all that quiet.
I've put about 15,000 miles on my Hornet X2 and I don't find it quiet at all. In fact, I have to wear earbuds/plugs or I'll get a headache after an hour or two. I get really loud wind noise coming up my neck just behind my ears where the side neckpad meets the rear pad. Since they're separate pieces it seems to create a gap when wearing the helmet. Pretty disappointed after spending so much on it, but maybe the shape of my neck is the problem? Also, even with the chin curtain, a lot of air comes up through the chin area, which sucks on cold mornings. Other than that, it's a fantastic everyday and light dualsporting helmet. The peak comes off in seconds for lengthy highway commutes and even at 80+mph it's a really aerodynamic helmet without the peak. Love the pinlock too.
Got 5000km on my Hornet, to me it's very quiet, and no drafts at all...I got a small and I'm by numbers a medium..took some days to wear it in, but after that it's just perfekt. The best helmet I've had and I came from a Schubert which I never fell in love with...at all..;)
Should have included the Scorpion EXO-AT950. $260 and awesome in every way. I bought an $800 Schuberth and sent it back..... visor was weak and floppy. Scorpion nailed this category
+Chase S In my opinion, the AX-8 suffers from poor product positioning. If I'm on a budget or primarily interested in off-roading, I'd do just as well in the much-cheaper MX-9 Adventure. And if I'm prepared to spend $500ish on an AX-8, I should probably save a bit more and get the far-superior Arai XD-4 for $700ish. There's nothing wrong with the AX-8, it's a solid helmet. I just can't see a reason to choose it. ~RyanF9
+Chase S The AX-8 is lighter than an XD4, and looks absolutely badass. Much more storm trooper/fighter pilot vibes than the XD. It vents really well and looks much more finished when you take the peak off if you're pounding out miles of slab. Fit is a little narrow I found, and there is a noticeable quality difference between the AGV and the Japanese lids.
Hey FortNine can you include BMW helmets and gear? You ride an F800GS anyway. I love BMW bikes and gear and would love to hear what you think. Currently using Enduro and System 7.
Great vid. I like your attention to detail. $150 for two colours! WTF! What about Nolan X-Lite X-551? I have worn Nolans for years with the N-Com bluetooth coms system and love them. I currently have an N-103 and my wife has N-104. Now the N100-5 is the latest and I am leaning towards this. Rather than add a sun visor, I have black insulating tape on the lower edge of my clear shield which I flip up with the internal sun shield down and position it so it blocks the sun from my eyes. PS. also like the V-Strom in the background of your vid. I have a 2010 DL1000.
+John W Yes, always Canadian dollars! I'm a Canuck through and through. The prices in these videos reflect the price at canadasmotorcycle.ca *on the day we filmed the video*. Of course, some of the numbers have gone up or down a bit since then. ~RyanF9
Gonna buy the Gmax GM11 as soon as payday comes. They're sold as SOL SS-1's here in asia tho. Either way, if Ryan likes it, that's all i need to know 😂😂
Hi Ryan, hope you are well, congrats for the wonderful content! Wanted to reach out and ask you if you think I can use an HJC RPHA 11 (street bike helmet) with an adventure bike? Do you think ventilation or other aspects would be negatively affected? Even in cold climates? I was never too satisfied with my Arai XD4 while riding on the pavement... Many thanks for sharing your opinion or experience.
Hello Ryan! My question is off-topic, maybe, but anyways, i'd like to ask what's the criterion for choosing the right size on an Icon Variant, since i've read many things on the internet. where i live we have no shop selling these helmets, so i can't go and try one on my head. My usual size is XS(53-54cm), should I stick with it? Keep up the great work and ride safe.
Yeah I'd stick with your usual size. The Variant fits like most helmets - I'm a medium in 90% of the lids I try, and I'm a medium in the Variant too. Bear in mind that it is a long oval head shape, so it will fit narrower on the sides and longer front to back than a more typical lid. Cheers! ~RyanF9
+Panyawat Muangtham Tough question! It really depends what you value. For myself, the Arai is better at doing "the basics." It has a superior build quality and the fit is more comfortable and customizable. But if you value the features (especially the drop-down sun visor) then the XD1 is a great choice. It's similar to the XD-4 in terms of weight and road noise, by the way. ~RyanF9
Ryan: this one is a few years old now. Any chance you will be doing a review of 2023 helmets? I'm a commuter with some dirt time. Looking for a modular, I wear glasses, with a peak and drop down shade and set up for audio.
Hi from Turkey. You really good. I like you and follow you. I think you should do more tests with the more brand, for example clover, suomy, kabuto,stylemartin. In the video there should have been Suomy Mx Tourer :)
I know... hypocritical considered that I ride ADV in one. But to be honest, the Variant isn't an amazing ADV helmet. Too heavy, too hard to wear with goggles. ~RyanF9
FortNine How many ADV riders actually wear goggles? More of a MX/trails thing. Actually, I haven't ever seen a ADV rider wearing goggles. I appreciate you bringing the value lid (GMAX) but you really missed the Variant. I mean, yes it is a popular motorvloggers helmet. That's probably reason enough for it to have been in this video.
Hey Ryanf9, for an 80/20 adventure rider, would you say the X2 is worth the extra $$$ over the Variant where street noise and weight are the 2 very important aspects. I'm in the market for a new ADV helmet currently using an MSR Expedition and Fly Trekker... Wondering what you believe I might notice by upgrading and spending more money. Thanks
Hey Adam! Unfortunately, yes. The Hornet will feel lighter and it's noticeably quieter too. The Variant is a great helmet as well, but it simply isn't as good. *Unless* you have a long oval head, in which case the Variant will be a more comfortable fit. I think you'll notice a big difference moving from the Trekker and Xpedition to either helmet. Mainly quietness and aerodynamics will be greatly improved. Also the build quality on the vents and shield is noticeably better, in my experience. I normally shy away from the "you get what you pay for" mantra, because it's usually an excuse to make people spend more money. But in this case, yeah, the Hornet is worth the extra $$. ~RyanF9
my xlite x551 has a dropdown sunscreen and its about the same price range as the shoei (here in Norway) But l like the lining and fit better (for me) then shoei x2. Dropdown sun visor is very handy her in Norway cause all the tunnels. I do have a Shoei GT-air who is great. sun visor i better on it than xlite and its lighter.
Hello mate. Aren't you forgething the Nexx XD.1 ? Just try it.. for me is one, almost perfect helmet ever. No wonder Tourateck partner with Nexx ^^ Take care mate, ride safe.
Hello! You're absolutely right - the XD1 should be in this video. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get one before we shot it. Ride safe out there. ~RyanF9
ahahahaha, I'm reading the comments feed, you really care about them sunglasses ay mate. i gave my cousin one because it was the only other helmet i had, and we were just going around the back yard on a TTR90, and he thought it was the best thing ever. he nearly crapped himself.
Your show rocks dude. I just picked up 2006 V-Strom. 650. So I'm being introduced to the world of off road now. This leads to more equipment. In the mean time is it bad to use my HJC f19 helmet on the trails? I quickly realised that my street boots were really slippery . i mostly ride pavement
Would you consider a shoei RF1200 instead of a hornet x2 if you get minimal off road capability with the hornet anyway? I'm also under the impression (and correct me if I m wrong) that the venting on the rf1200 is about the same as on the hornet in an upright position, but there is no easy way to verify that unless you take a 700$ gamble...
Hello! On the Gmax, some reviews say to get the next size larger. On the sizing chart, I'm a Medium (I'm almost at 58 cm). Does that mean I should go Large? My ears are also kinda big. Thanks! I enjoy your reviews.
Hello! Mine fit true to the chart online, but everyone's head is different. If you're a long oval or round head shape, it might be worth sizing up. Personally, I always err on the small side when it comes to motorcycle helmets. The padding breaks in over time, and a snug fit is much safer than a loose one. So I'd probably try the Medium first. Our return policy is pretty slick, so swapping it for a Large wouldn't be difficult anyway. ~RyanF9
Have you tried the LS2 MX436 Pioneer ADV helmet yet? I would be interested to see where you believe it falls in your ratings of all of these great ADV helmets.
This video particularly is what I needed to hear in my search for a modular helmet, my choice is XD -4 I've been doing a lot of research and the Scorpion 950 the price tags a hell of a lot more cheaper at 250, interested to know your opinion on that, have you done a review on that helmet yet scorpion 950 ?, one other helmet I saw comparable to the XD 4 is the Schuberth E-1 also $700 with a lot of added safety features which is a plus have you reviewed that one between the E1 in the xd4, I would like to hear your opinion on both of those, ,
your thoughts on the AFX FX-41? Great price, DOT and ECE, airflow all over, but maybe its a bit loud? but that seems to be a common theme in DS helmets? (maybe not?)
@ryanf9 have u played a role of bill harley in the new harley Davidson searies on discovery channel !!! Not just u all look the same but voice is so much akin I cant belive it
Question, why do you list the fact that parts fall off of the Arai as a safety feature, but count those as negative points in the old "crash lab" videos?
i recently bought the XD4 for only 400 bucks as a remaining stock including a black visor which usually costs an extra 65$ i am really happy with it but i have 2 problems. 1 the visor has distortion so my eyes get really tired after short time but maybe i just need to get used to the distortion because my previous helmets didn't have it. 2 after half an hour my jaw starts hurting a little bit. im not sure if i should take out some of the padding or if the helmet will wear in or something similar. the greatest pro is that i am no longer deaf after 1 hour of riding
Is it normal for adv helmet to let inside deafing volumes of wind above 50km/h and also water if it happends to rain? I own 20$ helmet that is quieter and more rain resistant than my adv one.
Hey Ryan, currently riding a bell qualifier. How does the mx9 compare to it noise wise? Just finished my first big moto trip, wanted to throw my qualifier into the nearest lake it was so damn loud. And have you had some time with the HJC adv helmet, if so how does it compare with the ones here?
A Gmax is 150USD in America?!?! You guys get ripped off. They're made in Taiwan (same as Biltwell etc), it's 2500Taiwan Dollars (84USD) for the solid colours, and 2700 for the graphic ones (90USD).
Hello, Ryry. Could you recommend adventure helmets for long oval head shape? I currently wear an Arai Signet-Q which is a godsent when it comes to perfect fit. I'm looking for similar comfort. I ride more on road than off road. Thank you in advance.
Hmm, that's a tough one. The LS2 MX436 Pioneer (fortnine.ca/en/ls2-mx436-pioneer-helmet) is the only long-oval ADV helmet that comes to mind. It's a brilliant bucket for the price, but as someone coming off a Signet-Q, you're probably looking for more quality. The new Signet-X is phenomenal, but not explicitly an "ADV" helmet. Sorry I can't be of more help! ~RyanF9
Thank you for your time and help! If I may, I'd like to recommend both categorizing and stating what shape the helmets are on your website. It's be so nice if we could search for helmets by their shape on F9.
I have a so called shoei head - nothing fits my head comfortably exept an XL shoei. For my next lid i'm thinking between the XD4 and the Hornet. My question is, how does the arai fit as opposed to the shoei? will the arai fit me comfortably? Sadly i can't test the helmet, only buy online and ship back if it isn't comfy. Thanks, Lehel
jorge vazquez I've got the O'Neal being in Australia, but I think there's some badging going on here. The AFX FX41-DS seems to be identical, except I don't the the AFX has the D-Rings. Mine broke recently, but I found it to be a really good first helmet, until it broke, except I always wished it was quieter.
Hey Dude, very informative vids you have here. I'm a Novice Rider, I have an MX9-ADV and I like it a lot. It either doesn't have a removable Visor or I am having trouble figuring it out. Seems like the face shield relies on the Visor to stay attached. So i have to remove both? The vents don't seem to cool me off as much as I'd like. Have any suggestions? Thank You.
Hey - great choice on the MX-9 Adventure! To remove the sun visor, there should be 3 thumb screws (two on the sides, one on the top). You remove the 3 screws, take the visor off, and then re-install the 2 side screws with the side plates underneath. (The side plates look like circular disks, and they should have been included with the helmet). As for ventilation, you could try running the helmet with goggles rather than the face shield. ~RyanF9
try m2r. amazing helmets, but my issue is that the liners only last around 3 years before they start to fall apart, but you ride dirt bikes so you will be able to deal with a small amount of peeling. great mid priced helmet, and to be honest, one of the best I've ever had. i have an M2R X4, and its bloody brilliant.
anything on AFX ? Ive had the AFX fx-37ds for awhile now and it's been killer. price wise it was incredible is the 2nd AFX I've owned. Comfort and cooling are top notch. U got me curious to go find out what their newest model is looking like xD
for more touring oriented riding I was looking at Shoei GT-Air (quiet, well ventilated, has internal sun visor)... but there are times when I commute from/to work and the sunlight during those odd rush hours just blind me and I wished for some kind of a sun blind... I guess I could assume that's where the Shoei Hornet X2 would fit in (except I'd lose the internal sun visor)?
What is in your opinion the best ADV helmet with an internal sunvisor? I ride a lot both day and night (weekdays on street because of work but on weekend I like to do some trail riding so 80% of my rides are on the street) and instead of having to take glasses on and off or changing shields I would love to have an internal sunvisor
Adventure and Dual Sport helmet product links and timestamps:
0:10 - Gmax GM11: frt9.co/75sbo7
2:05 - Bell MX-9 Adventure: frt9.co/1ellit
3:40 - Arai XD-4: frt9.co/z1ajoc
6:00 - Shoei Hornet X2: frt9.co/sm1qvo
FortNine watched the entire video, but saw your YT menu here after and think that’s super dope for your viewer experience. Thank you! Just bought the Gmax today and your review told me more then any other channel.
Funny thing is, 4 years after this video released, three of those helmets are still considered the best. Maybe now we have the Klim Krios Pro added to that list.
Ryan, I was going to ask what a helmet peak is actually for... and I realized...
As someone new to motorcycles and helmets, I think a video about helmet design and details would be a huge help for newer riders.
A video explaining why certain helmets are shaped certain ways, what the features are actually for, what to look for when buying a helmet and how to chose one for your type of riding.
A few points for noobies would be;
- What are helmet peaks for, advantages and disadvantages, etc.
- Explain the shapes of different types of helmets and what the design elements are for, like slippery race helmets designed for a tight tuck, vs a comfortable touring helmet.. etc.
- Explaining the common features and their consequences, such as certain hipster helmets that might look good but be less safe, or the pros and cons of certain features and amenities like drop down visors and stuff like that. So many people say stuff like "That helmet looks cool but it's garbage!" Like the Bullit or Gringo... but why? What makes them garbage?
- Value and affordability. Too many new riders get pressured into buying expensive gear, because snobs convince them that more money automatically means more safe. Maybe explain why certain helmets are more expensive. Is it brand mark up? Are the materials worth it? Are there features not obvious to a newbie?
I think a video like that could help a ton of new riders and I trust you would do it justice!
P.S. I just got my first helmet, the Shark Evoline 3 in matte black, and I have 3M black reflective vinyl and I'm going to make my own design! I chose it because I'm claustrophobic and wanted something that could help me transition from a open to a full face helmet and it was perfect for me.
danteelite tldr?
@@sentinol8943 its not even long you fucking pleb, read it or gfys
How does this guy not have more subs? He makes great quality videos!
Its funny cause he's over a mil now
Guess you called it...
Ryan I have pretty much watched all of your videos and have to say I really enjoy how you give these reviews. Simple, entertaining, and filled with info I can actually use instead of technical crap. Great job and look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Marc
I own a GM11. Even if this review sound a bit bad, I would recommend it. Ryan gave the good sides of it, and he's right. Take my review as a long-term abused review. I did over 75 000km in 3 years with it. Bought the clear and dark smoked single lens as well and I recommend you doing that & taking care of em; especially if you off road, because they are pretty fragile to scratches. But overall I like the helmet. Its a good all-arounder for the price. Over time, the "clickers" that keeps the visor up keep breaking off. I broke problably 4 pairs of those since I have it, so order a few sets if you intend to keep it because it's going to happen (about 5$ each, but it's pretty annoying if you dont have a spare set... (keep in mind I was wearing it 10h/day, every day, for 9 months). The vents sliders came off (and lost em) pretty fast as well. The beak is a weird shaped wing that either pulls your head down or catch any buffeting winds, so you want to take it off unless you have a bay-window as a windscreen... I found that it also does't seal of properly when riding in hard rain condition.
FortNine has awesome production value , useful information, and most importantly, the largest entertainment value of any bike channel on CZcams. Thank you for your videos and I hope you keep them up!
- a fan/fellow bike enthusiast/fellow Canadian
First and foremost, I absolutely love your reviews RyanF9, keep up the great work!
One comment regarding the XD-4, which I've put over 50K miles on mine, the Pinlock sucks!!! First of all, for a lid this pricey, make the Pinlock standard, don't have it as an option, but what's happening with mine now going on 5 times, is the Pinlock lens won't seal properly, allowing for dust particles to get sucked in between the lens and face shield, resulting in the scratching/scuffing of the interior of the face shield. I cannot tell you how many emails, phone calls, helmet shipping back and forth to Arai etc. I've done on this issue, but bottom line, Arai admitted it was a design flaw, and replaced the shield and lens one time, gratis. For this reason alone, I'll never purchase another Arai.
i got the gmax gm 11 a few years ago specifically for winter for winter commuting. SD winters are as bad as most of canada, rode all the way down to -15F one evening just for the test of it, a tiny air leak froze inside the lens so i had to reseal and i kept going no issue. i always wore a balaclava to help catch breaths, but the winter kit with the nose seal mostly helped cold are from blowing up into my eyes. Couldn't be happier with the gmax gm11. i dont winter commute anymore, only use it for a summer trail riding helmet
Great review. Own an XD4, which is really quiet compared to some of the other helmets I've worn. So aerodynamically quiet, I heard so many more engine noises I took my bike to the shop to find out what the heck was wrong with the bike? Also works great with communication systems.
My do it all helmet in hot, humid Thailand weather is a Fox, vented off-road helmet. DOT and ECC rated, great ventilation and wide vision.
Guard Dog shades or goggles.
Perfect!! I just incidentally got the MX-9 (it was the only dual sport in the shop), so this is a nice reassurance that I should keep it :)
Thanks FortNine, for some great informative and fun videos!!
I noticed you didn’t mention the MIPS system in the Bell MX 9 Adventure. It might not have been around when you made this video but something to definitely look at. I agree that the Arai makes one of the best dual sport helmets in the game. I would like to see them incorporate MIPS into the design and stay ahead of the pack.
Excellent review Ryan; I see your channel going far if you can keep this quality up. Thanks!
+Jason WD Thanks! We've got loads more coming online in the next few weeks. ~RyanF9
Having owned the Bell MX9 Adventure now for 4 months I have to agree with most of your comments on it. Here in Australia it offers excellent value for money. I'm in Queensland and findnit offers great ventilation and when compared to my road helmet, An Arai RX-Q, a helmet lauded for its quietness, I find the Bell much quieter even on the street. The only two drawbacks for me, personally, are the clear visor can introduce some distortion if only partly opened, and the padding doesnt allow sunglasses to be worn, although i have been using some 'bobster' style goggles both on and off road with great success. over all I am amazed at this lid and very happy to find my melon actually fits nicely into something other than an Arai.
As always, fantastic reviews Ryan. However, I've had an XD4 for several years now (mostly on-road, adv touring, x-country riding), and I was immediately upset by the fact that Arai doesn't include a pinlock shield, which is absolutely a necessity with this lid. Only problem, when I installed mine, the insert caught on the gasket around the helmet opening when opening the visor, effectively rendering the pinlock useless. I contacted Arai, who had me ship the lid to their Allentown, PA US hqs...after several weeks of playing with the helmet, they actually shipped it to Japan for their engineers to trouble-shoot! I finally get it back many weeks later, and problem solved...so I thought. After riding across the Trans-Canada and up to Prudhoe Bay, the insert separated, dust got in between the inside of the insert and shield, and totally scratched the inside of my shield. I contacted Arai, and they basically told me this is a known problem, where the insert will not stay sealed, due to the curvature of the shield (and something they and Pinlock obviously have never sorted out). Arai comp'd me a new shield and insert, only for this to happen now 5 more times and counting, so I'm approaching the cost of the helmet in just shields and inserts! That aside, I love everything about this lid, however, the fact that Arai never sorted this pinlock issue, and the time spent emailing, calling, and shipping my helmet (several times) to Arai, makes me never want to purchase another Arai again. My next adv helmet will probably be a Shoei.
Goddamnit Joffrey! I thought you wanted the Iron Throne? After all that shit, you're now creating bike videos?!
holy shit best comment ever!
wow if i didnt have just started to watch game of thrones for the first time i would never have gotten that reference but its true he does look like joffrey
You're really good at this, I wish I sounded as professional as you and I'm probably twice your age.
O’Neal Sierra 2 I think dethrones the gmax. Under 150. Ece and dot rated. Light for its price. Amazing visibility out of the lens. Flip down sin visor. It really is the perfect entry level helmet
I just picked up the Arai XD4. However, I live in Korea, and the local retailers only sell products for the Japanese market (as compared to the North American, South American or the European markets). Here, the bucket goes under the name Tour Cross 3, and is a round head shape ( the retailer says that most Asians have round heads, and thus, the lids are mostly round configurations). I look forward to putting on kilometres with my new Arai.
Have you ever tried the Scorpion Exo AT950? It's a modular helmet and looks nice. I'd love to hear about how noisy or quiet it is.
Another excellent video as I have come to expect. Based upon your analysis I went with the arai xd4 and am delighted with it. I went with the solid high visibility yellow color and people if told me they can see it at really great distance. Thanks for all your work you are appreciated
Why is Bell the only one with transitional lenses that I know of at this time. Difficult to dedicate yourself to just one type of shade color. Appreciate and enjoy your thorough and professional reviews.
Ryan, good job on the videos, and thanks for taking the time to provide your thoughts how YOU see it. Never mind the NaySayers. Keep it just like you are IMO. I've actually bought, demo'd, and returned a few of these helmets including the Shoei X2, and I'm a Shoei diehard. Agree, it's large, vibes at 65mph+, ugh. Glad you noted the Bell MX-9. It is a solid value if you don't need adjustable vents. Also, you may want to check out another...I tried the Suomy MX Tourer, returned it, way too narrow even one size up. Super light at 2.97lbs, but not for me. Close. Finally caved in and bought the "gold standard", Arai XD-4 Mission, as you noted. Quality, but you pay the price for it. Thought/Recommendation: Include updates on each helmet about which ones can accommodate comm unit speakers. Some helmets may not have pockets but do offer recess areas to hide large Sena speakers, etc. People are starting to buy DS helmets based on what fits comm units now days too. Keep up the great work. Thanks.
The option of visor down with googles on is nice in rooster situations. To keep the googles clean. Nice option.
I know this is an old video, but glasses are super uncomfortable to wear in a helmet and it wrecks them real fast, so corrective goggles are heaps better, being able to use goggles with a visor may not seem like a useful option to most but for some it's a game changer, your perifrial bison with goggles on vs glasses is huge, especially when you literally can't actually see where your glasses sent because your blind without them, they cause headaches to ride with
Hmmmm... Very surprise that you didn't include the Schuberth E1? I have both the XD-4 and the E1 and IMHO the E1 knocks the socks off the XD-4 but I guess everyone is different.
are you planning on doing a "Best of Retrostyle Helmets"-Video? That could be really helpful as the safety requirements differ so drastically and your research is always so profound and simply said, fantastic.
I have the MX-9 Adventure and Shoei Hornet-X and one other consideration is how they fit with glasses. The MX-9 presses the ear pieces into the side of my head. I don’t have that issue with any of my Shoei helmets. You should try helmets on with glasses when you do these reviews.
another excellent unbiased review. Was alamost ready to buy a klim pro but no more! thanks
Time for an update! Would love to see current ADV helmets reviewed.
Got a stack of 'em next to my desk right now! Should be coming soon. ~RF9
there is a reason for wearing goggles underneath the closed visor
i got an arai XD4 and it doesnt have drop down sun glasses. thats why i got the dark tinted visor installed in summer all the time, but since i often cant stop riding and have to ride home in the dark is usually got clear goggles on too. offroad i really dont like tinted goggles so i wear them, then when i get on the road to ride home i just close my visor and suddenly "Oh it gets dark" just open the visor and still got clear goggles underneath. i dont have to stop riding that way and since the eyeport of the XD4 is not overly huge there is still not a lot of wind and noise passing the goggles like it would in a dirt bike helmet.
in winter i do it exactly the other way around. i dont have sunglasses so i take my tinted goggles even if im only riding on the road because the sun is low and blinding a lot in winter. just close the clear visor and get even less cold air into your face. the little bit that gets into the arai is held off by the goggles. nothing fogs up, also if it does the arai has that function on the chin vent to only let the air blow at the visor from the inside and not blow in my face
I have the Hornet and I like it for the most part. It is comfortable to wear. It could use better venting though and honestly I don't find it to be all that quiet.
You need to try the Nexx Helmets ! The Nexx X.D1 is for the second year one of the best ADV helmets on the Revzilla !
+Farangmoto why ? Is too loud or is the comfort?
Hey Ryan, you really need to review the Touratech aventuro carbon helmet! I think you'd have a new favorite. Just sayin!
I've put about 15,000 miles on my Hornet X2 and I don't find it quiet at all. In fact, I have to wear earbuds/plugs or I'll get a headache after an hour or two. I get really loud wind noise coming up my neck just behind my ears where the side neckpad meets the rear pad. Since they're separate pieces it seems to create a gap when wearing the helmet. Pretty disappointed after spending so much on it, but maybe the shape of my neck is the problem? Also, even with the chin curtain, a lot of air comes up through the chin area, which sucks on cold mornings. Other than that, it's a fantastic everyday and light dualsporting helmet. The peak comes off in seconds for lengthy highway commutes and even at 80+mph it's a really aerodynamic helmet without the peak. Love the pinlock too.
Got 5000km on my Hornet, to me it's very quiet, and no drafts at all...I got a small and
I'm by numbers a medium..took some days to wear it in, but after that it's just perfekt.
The best helmet I've had and I came from a Schubert which I never fell in love with...at all..;)
@RyanF9 Any thoughts on the scorpion exo at-950? Got one today and lovin it.
We learned that you forget about the AGV ax 8 dual evo !!! This has to be in this movie !!! And it’s not so I think it’s a sponser video......
Incredibly well done video. Im super impressed! i dont even car about helmets
Should have included the Scorpion EXO-AT950. $260 and awesome in every way. I bought an $800 Schuberth and sent it back..... visor was weak and floppy. Scorpion nailed this category
What's your guy's thoughts on the AGV AX-8 DS?
I also wanted to say that your channel is looking great. I've liked it all so far 👌
+Chase S In my opinion, the AX-8 suffers from poor product positioning. If I'm on a budget or primarily interested in off-roading, I'd do just as well in the much-cheaper MX-9 Adventure. And if I'm prepared to spend $500ish on an AX-8, I should probably save a bit more and get the far-superior Arai XD-4 for $700ish. There's nothing wrong with the AX-8, it's a solid helmet. I just can't see a reason to choose it. ~RyanF9
+Chase S Also, thanks for liking our stuff! ~RyanF9
+Chase S The AX-8 is lighter than an XD4, and looks absolutely badass. Much more storm trooper/fighter pilot vibes than the XD. It vents really well and looks much more finished when you take the peak off if you're pounding out miles of slab. Fit is a little narrow I found, and there is a noticeable quality difference between the AGV and the Japanese lids.
+FortNine it comes in 3XL size... Which is why I would try it... because I need that size :(
Mate, it has only been 6 years..... and you look so young. 😂😂
Hey FortNine can you include BMW helmets and gear? You ride an F800GS anyway. I love BMW bikes and gear and would love to hear what you think. Currently using Enduro and System 7.
Any opinion on those lids. As it is very hard to find reviews on bmw lids. I am also looking at the gs helmet.
That was a cool video liked it a lot, keep them coming
I rock an Airoh S5. Great helmet
Great vid. I like your attention to detail. $150 for two colours! WTF! What about Nolan X-Lite X-551? I have worn Nolans for years with the N-Com bluetooth coms system and love them. I currently have an N-103 and my wife has N-104. Now the N100-5 is the latest and I am leaning towards this. Rather than add a sun visor, I have black insulating tape on the lower edge of my clear shield which I flip up with the internal sun shield down and position it so it blocks the sun from my eyes. PS. also like the V-Strom in the background of your vid. I have a 2010 DL1000.
Really enjoying your channel. Short and sweet reviews. Just wondering, whenever you mention prices, are they in CAN dollars?
+John W Yes, always Canadian dollars! I'm a Canuck through and through. The prices in these videos reflect the price at canadasmotorcycle.ca *on the day we filmed the video*. Of course, some of the numbers have gone up or down a bit since then. ~RyanF9
Gonna buy the Gmax GM11 as soon as payday comes. They're sold as SOL SS-1's here in asia tho.
Either way, if Ryan likes it, that's all i need to know 😂😂
Mx 9 peak is adjustable too it has two positions
No love for the LS2 offerings? I have a Pioneer and I absolutely love it!
I use the gmax for everything
Hi Ryan, hope you are well, congrats for the wonderful content! Wanted to reach out and ask you if you think I can use an HJC RPHA 11 (street bike helmet) with an adventure bike? Do you think ventilation or other aspects would be negatively affected? Even in cold climates? I was never too satisfied with my Arai XD4 while riding on the pavement... Many thanks for sharing your opinion or experience.
Hello Ryan! My question is off-topic, maybe, but anyways, i'd like to ask what's the criterion for choosing the right size on an Icon Variant, since i've read many things on the internet. where i live we have no shop selling these helmets, so i can't go and try one on my head. My usual size is XS(53-54cm), should I stick with it?
Keep up the great work and ride safe.
Yeah I'd stick with your usual size. The Variant fits like most helmets - I'm a medium in 90% of the lids I try, and I'm a medium in the Variant too. Bear in mind that it is a long oval head shape, so it will fit narrower on the sides and longer front to back than a more typical lid. Cheers! ~RyanF9
Thanks for the tips and the quick answer. Cheers!
Great review, Ryan! How about Nexx XD1? I'm looking at it because of its tons of feature. Is that really matter?
+Panyawat Muangtham Tough question! It really depends what you value. For myself, the Arai is better at doing "the basics." It has a superior build quality and the fit is more comfortable and customizable. But if you value the features (especially the drop-down sun visor) then the XD1 is a great choice. It's similar to the XD-4 in terms of weight and road noise, by the way. ~RyanF9
Ryan: this one is a few years old now. Any chance you will be doing a review of 2023 helmets? I'm a commuter with some dirt time. Looking for a modular, I wear glasses, with a peak and drop down shade and set up for audio.
Hi from Turkey. You really good. I like you and follow you.
I think you should do more tests with the more brand, for example clover, suomy, kabuto,stylemartin. In the video there should have been Suomy Mx Tourer :)
What about Icon Variant?!
I know... hypocritical considered that I ride ADV in one. But to be honest, the Variant isn't an amazing ADV helmet. Too heavy, too hard to wear with goggles. ~RyanF9
FortNine How many ADV riders actually wear goggles? More of a MX/trails thing. Actually, I haven't ever seen a ADV rider wearing goggles. I appreciate you bringing the value lid (GMAX) but you really missed the Variant. I mean, yes it is a popular motorvloggers helmet. That's probably reason enough for it to have been in this video.
Hey Ryanf9, for an 80/20 adventure rider, would you say the X2 is worth the extra $$$ over the Variant where street noise and weight are the 2 very important aspects. I'm in the market for a new ADV helmet currently using an MSR Expedition and Fly Trekker... Wondering what you believe I might notice by upgrading and spending more money. Thanks
Hey Adam! Unfortunately, yes. The Hornet will feel lighter and it's noticeably quieter too. The Variant is a great helmet as well, but it simply isn't as good. *Unless* you have a long oval head, in which case the Variant will be a more comfortable fit. I think you'll notice a big difference moving from the Trekker and Xpedition to either helmet. Mainly quietness and aerodynamics will be greatly improved. Also the build quality on the vents and shield is noticeably better, in my experience. I normally shy away from the "you get what you pay for" mantra, because it's usually an excuse to make people spend more money. But in this case, yeah, the Hornet is worth the extra $$. ~RyanF9
my xlite x551 has a dropdown sunscreen and its about the same price range as the shoei (here in Norway) But l like the lining and fit better (for me) then shoei x2.
Dropdown sun visor is very handy her in Norway cause all the tunnels.
I do have a Shoei GT-air who is great. sun visor i better on it than xlite and its lighter.
Hello mate. Aren't you forgething the Nexx XD.1 ?
Just try it.. for me is one, almost perfect helmet ever. No wonder Tourateck partner with Nexx ^^
Take care mate, ride safe.
Hello! You're absolutely right - the XD1 should be in this video. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get one before we shot it. Ride safe out there. ~RyanF9
Jorge Correia exactly. the nexx is a great helmet. also it includes the built in quick access sunglasses :)
ahahahaha, I'm reading the comments feed, you really care about them sunglasses ay mate. i gave my cousin one because it was the only other helmet i had, and we were just going around the back yard on a TTR90, and he thought it was the best thing ever. he nearly crapped himself.
Thanks for sharing very useful
Would you say that your Icon is better than all of the ones in this vid though?
Nope. My Icon is a pretty good street helmet, but it's not very capable for off-road riding. ~RyanF9
Your show rocks dude. I just picked up 2006 V-Strom. 650. So I'm being introduced to the world of off road now. This leads to more equipment. In the mean time is it bad to use my HJC f19 helmet on the trails? I quickly realised that my street boots were really slippery . i mostly ride pavement
Would like to hear your opinion on the Nexx adv line.
which icon helmet do you use as my primary usage will be pavement with 10% dirt/offroad in the Himalayan ranges and rest is primarily highway driving
Would you consider a shoei RF1200 instead of a hornet x2 if you get minimal off road capability with the hornet anyway? I'm also under the impression (and correct me if I m wrong) that the venting on the rf1200 is about the same as on the hornet in an upright position, but there is no easy way to verify that unless you take a 700$ gamble...
@RyanF9 : How about making a video about best "Retro helmets" available in the market...
Cool idea. It'd be a short list, as I hate most of them haha. ~RyanF9
Hello! On the Gmax, some reviews say to get the next size larger. On the sizing chart, I'm a Medium (I'm almost at 58 cm). Does that mean I should go Large? My ears are also kinda big. Thanks! I enjoy your reviews.
Hello! Mine fit true to the chart online, but everyone's head is different. If you're a long oval or round head shape, it might be worth sizing up. Personally, I always err on the small side when it comes to motorcycle helmets. The padding breaks in over time, and a snug fit is much safer than a loose one. So I'd probably try the Medium first. Our return policy is pretty slick, so swapping it for a Large wouldn't be difficult anyway. ~RyanF9
excellent review, thanks.
Have you tried the LS2 MX436 Pioneer ADV helmet yet? I would be interested to see where you believe it falls in your ratings of all of these great ADV helmets.
Sthe best helmet I've had was the Suomy MX Tourer
This video particularly is what I needed to hear in my search for a modular helmet, my choice is XD -4
I've been doing a lot of research and the Scorpion 950 the price tags a hell of a lot more cheaper at 250, interested to know your opinion on that, have you done a review on that helmet yet scorpion 950 ?, one other helmet I saw comparable to the XD 4 is the Schuberth E-1 also $700 with a lot of added safety features which is a plus have you reviewed that one between the E1 in the xd4,
I would like to hear your opinion on both of those, ,
I guess I spoke too soon none of these are module lol my mistake!
I ended up getting the GM11 from fortnine.ca
Nice reviews. Subscribed!
your thoughts on the AFX FX-41? Great price, DOT and ECE, airflow all over, but maybe its a bit loud? but that seems to be a common theme in DS helmets? (maybe not?)
@ryanf9 have u played a role of bill harley in the new harley Davidson searies on discovery channel !!! Not just u all look the same but voice is so much akin I cant belive it
Haha so I've heard! Gotta check out that show.. ~RyanF9
Dang! I love the Gmax G11 with those decals, though it seems they don't have it anymore on the site.
Beards and Branches I always check eBay. You can usually find what you're looking for. That's where I found my GMax!
Question, why do you list the fact that parts fall off of the Arai as a safety feature, but count those as negative points in the old "crash lab" videos?
The question is mx-9 or the gmax?
Help! Helmet needed in the MX9 price point for a fella with a big ass dome! Thanks!
i recently bought the XD4 for only 400 bucks as a remaining stock including a black visor which usually costs an extra 65$
i am really happy with it but i have 2 problems. 1 the visor has distortion so my eyes get really tired after short time but maybe i just need to get used to the distortion because my previous helmets didn't have it.
2 after half an hour my jaw starts hurting a little bit. im not sure if i should take out some of the padding or if the helmet will wear in or something similar.
the greatest pro is that i am no longer deaf after 1 hour of riding
Is it normal for adv helmet to let inside deafing volumes of wind above 50km/h and also water if it happends to rain? I own 20$ helmet that is quieter and more rain resistant than my adv one.
Nah, not really normal. Sounds like you got a bad egg. ~RF9
Spot on review !
And now 6 years later, I’m considering Hornet x2.. Is it ok? where’s the x3?
Hey Ryan, currently riding a bell qualifier. How does the mx9 compare to it noise wise? Just finished my first big moto trip, wanted to throw my qualifier into the nearest lake it was so damn loud.
And have you had some time with the HJC adv helmet, if so how does it compare with the ones here?
A Gmax is 150USD in America?!?! You guys get ripped off. They're made in Taiwan (same as Biltwell etc), it's 2500Taiwan Dollars (84USD) for the solid colours, and 2700 for the graphic ones (90USD).
Thanks, as always!
Hello, Ryry. Could you recommend adventure helmets for long oval head shape? I currently wear an Arai Signet-Q which is a godsent when it comes to perfect fit. I'm looking for similar comfort. I ride more on road than off road. Thank you in advance.
Hmm, that's a tough one. The LS2 MX436 Pioneer (fortnine.ca/en/ls2-mx436-pioneer-helmet) is the only long-oval ADV helmet that comes to mind. It's a brilliant bucket for the price, but as someone coming off a Signet-Q, you're probably looking for more quality. The new Signet-X is phenomenal, but not explicitly an "ADV" helmet. Sorry I can't be of more help! ~RyanF9
Thank you for your time and help!
If I may, I'd like to recommend both categorizing and stating what shape the helmets are on your website. It's be so nice if we could search for helmets by their shape on F9.
What would you say is a good/best ADV style helmet that will still see a lot of road riding?
Icon Variant (fortnine.ca/en/icon-variant-helmet). I quite like mine on the pavement. Not so much on the dirt. ~RyanF9
FortNine Thanks, I'll look into this...and start saving my pennies
Cool! If you happen to save a lot of pennies, the Shoei Hornet X2 is an even better on-road ADV-style helmet. But damn... it's expensive. ~RyanF9
adventure and dual sport helmet
I have a so called shoei head - nothing fits my head comfortably exept an XL shoei. For my next lid i'm thinking between the XD4 and the Hornet. My question is, how does the arai fit as opposed to the shoei? will the arai fit me comfortably? Sadly i can't test the helmet, only buy online and ship back if it isn't comfy. Thanks, Lehel
have you seen the O'Neal Sierra adventure?
I think that helmet is cool as hell and cheap (if you live in Australia or Europe)
jorge vazquez
I've got the O'Neal being in Australia, but I think there's some badging going on here. The AFX FX41-DS seems to be identical, except I don't the the AFX has the D-Rings.
Mine broke recently, but I found it to be a really good first helmet, until it broke, except I always wished it was quieter.
What is the best helmet for dual sport and motovlogging for camera placement (go-pro) front mount. Thanks. Bud
Hey there! EXO 950 white or antracit? Safety vs style ;) Hmmm.... I'm on th efence here...
Hey Dude, very informative vids you have here. I'm a Novice Rider, I have an MX9-ADV and I like it a lot. It either doesn't have a removable Visor or I am having trouble figuring it out. Seems like the face shield relies on the Visor to stay attached. So i have to remove both? The vents don't seem to cool me off as much as I'd like. Have any suggestions? Thank You.
Hey - great choice on the MX-9 Adventure! To remove the sun visor, there should be 3 thumb screws (two on the sides, one on the top). You remove the 3 screws, take the visor off, and then re-install the 2 side screws with the side plates underneath. (The side plates look like circular disks, and they should have been included with the helmet). As for ventilation, you could try running the helmet with goggles rather than the face shield. ~RyanF9
You should do a review about touratech dual sport helmet
how do you turn around on the spot so quickly and evenly like that Ryanf9 ?
I spin on my desk chair :) ~RyanF9
why would u put goggles in those helmets with a screen? i am new to this and i was just wondering :)
mx 9 yes or no ?
im gonna be doing mostly on road commuting
on a supermoto
If you don't mind road noise, or if you wear earplugs, then sure! ~RyanF9
FortNine Thanks
FortNine help!! I need a dirt bike helmet
try m2r. amazing helmets, but my issue is that the liners only last around 3 years before they start to fall apart, but you ride dirt bikes so you will be able to deal with a small amount of peeling. great mid priced helmet, and to be honest, one of the best I've ever had. i have an M2R X4, and its bloody brilliant.
anything on AFX ? Ive had the AFX fx-37ds for awhile now and it's been killer. price wise it was incredible is the 2nd AFX I've owned. Comfort and cooling are top notch. U got me curious to go find out what their newest model is looking like xD
Haven't got our hands on an AFX helmet. We'll need to check them out :-)
Is that a V-Strom 650??? You already got it? I thought it is not released yet?
It's a 2015 V-Strom 1000! ~RyanF9
for more touring oriented riding I was looking at Shoei GT-Air (quiet, well ventilated, has internal sun visor)... but there are times when I commute from/to work and the sunlight during those odd rush hours just blind me and I wished for some kind of a sun blind...
I guess I could assume that's where the Shoei Hornet X2 would fit in (except I'd lose the internal sun visor)?
Busan_Sanai put a few strips of tape across the top of the visor. It will work the same.
What is in your opinion the best ADV helmet with an internal sunvisor? I ride a lot both day and night (weekdays on street because of work but on weekend I like to do some trail riding so 80% of my rides are on the street) and instead of having to take glasses on and off or changing shields I would love to have an internal sunvisor
NinjaKat
In the US they have a helmet called the nexx xd1 🤔