Best Motorcycle Helmets of 2024 - Review

[@heyspookyboogie644]

He’s alive!

[@FortNine]

My apologies for the absence! We've been away shooting a really big project. Should have lots to share next year, and we'll be back to normal-ish programming in the meantime. ~RF9

[@demophys4883]

@@FortNine Is that you, Bryan?

[@duc_duc_hoon]

Alive at the time of filming*

[@teedee4553]

@@FortNine looking forward to them!

[@tvexpert_xd2388]

Cool cool​@@FortNine

[@royissnuffles]

Genuinely so happy that every video has a message discouraging needless purchases. It's a refreshing change from all the other videos I watch.

[@spacecruisers]

Amen to that. Reminds me of when Patagonia years ago did a campaign where they put tags on all their clothing that said “Do not buy this jacket.” I just want to buy stuff that I like and have it last a long time, and be able to repair it when possible.

[@bigfutus]

Just consume product and get excited for next product.

[@RevZilla]

Thanks to our friends in the North for standing with us Yankees in wanting more than DOT for our lids! Solid video as always

[@calvint226]

Is there a reason that you only sell the DOT version? I'm sure a lot of US riders would choose the safer ece2206 version even if it's technically not legal for lack of a superfluous DOT label. Is it a liability choice or something HJC decides for you when they see you're a US vendor?

[@EvMc305]

​@calvint226 it's not us. It's the confused manufacturer. Shoei is as good as it gets. For some reason, they have a hard on for Snell like a hot ex, they just can't get over it. They could simply bring the lid in like 90% of other manufacturers with the Euro ECE sticker on it. We can't find the answer "does an ECE 2206 NOT meet the anemic DOT 30 year old standard"??? Then again, DOT is as relevant as my home telephone line.

[@zphayde]

@flippy66 I mean a 2206 helmet will pass DOT, but if a company can save a few bucks on a market that is kinda notorious for NOT wearing helmets, they're gonna.

[@YoshiRambles]

@RevZilla, why is that almost every helmet manufacturer makes different and to be honest better helmets for other markets and not for the USA???? As a huge retailer should put some pressure on them to give us the good stuff. Been browsing revzilla for months now searching for my next lid and just can't after searching the euro websites and know better versions exist.

[@JohnSmith-rp8uh]

Screw HJC - Do Not Want....

[@twistedsphere]

I'm really happy to see Arai get some love. I haven't walked without pain since 2007, but I suffered no concussion or neck injury, despite asking a bus for it.

[@leftcoaster67]

That Oceangate would say is no big deal. Ryan don't ever change man.

[@DougBow96]

😂 Spot on

[@FortNine]

Oh don't worry, even as the pressure rises my jokes always crush. ~RF9

[@leftcoaster67]

@@FortNine always shattering our expectations!

[@lawrenceatkinson5884]

We always wait for THE joke in each video and by goodness, that one hit the spot.

[@nwbasson]

​@@FortNineI thought I would have a witty reply, but I think I'm way out of my depth

[@sparkydogsparky2992]

I haven't owned a motorcycle in 50 years, have no plans to get another, and will watch every FortNine video at least twice....... It's the best thing on KZbin!

[@papatorr3669]

Get a bike and stop yamering about!

[@xXCrazyHeadXx]

the rare ryan fortnine post

[@Timewastedonyt]

Well he is in every Fourth video

[@peaceinoutb]

I wish he had another hobby to make videos on because it feels like he has fully documented nearly everything in the motorcycle space

[@spacecruisers]

@@peaceinoutb nah he has so much material out there he can cover. I’d love to see him do an updated Africa twin review for starters.

[@peaceinoutb]

@@spacecruisers motorcycle reviews though very high quality are more like filler content.

[@skoll_2024]

Damn it the dude has a life. He's supposed to be entertaining my mind from mine.

[@therealnameless]

I want to give Shoei some well-deserved credit here. Speaking from experience, I was wearing their RF 1400 when I crashed at 180 mph and, incredibly, I survived. I've faced many challenges in my recovery, but I’m still going strong thanks to Shoei! 💪

[@ecthelionalfa]

How the fuck do you reach that speed and why?

[@altmaster3288]

@@ecthelionalfa Turn the throttle tube counter-clockwise (when viewed from the outer end of the bar) and shift up gears until the target speed is reached. Purpose is subjective but many would describe it as fun and/or exciting.

[@adrianzmajla4844]

I just bought a NXR2 same lid, your story reinforces my trust in Shoei helmets. I hope you recover to 100%. Ride on my friend.

[@hsilva250]

@altmaster3288 😂

[@mgonzalezperna]

And in Europe, the Shoei XPRS is FIM Approved for sizes S and M. I don't get why they didn't market as it in America.

[@argrides8440]

That Ocean Gate joke had some depth to it. But some might consider it a low blow. Titanic stuff as usual FortNine!

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

Thousands of feet low skipper.

[@BamfIamone]

oh you!

[@valorieya]

oh brother

[@ericvaughn1126]

Well done! 😁

[@WiseWik]

I hope you didn't feel pressured to make those jokes.

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

Shoei is an ultra modern high tech company. Arai is an old school company that literally builds their helmets by hand. Different philosophies and execution but both are the best on the market.

[@fred3527]

Both Shoei and Arai are hand made.

[@JT-dk9eo]

@@fred3527 just bought a new Neotec 3 modular,, instantly know your head is in a quality hat.. I would have bought an Arai but they dont do a modular..

[@NoFrictionZone]

I could never wear my HJC budget helmet after I bought an Arai. Now I have two 😂 because the AGV I ordered didn't fit.

[@robertct06]

@@JT-dk9eoonly reason they don’t is safety lol

[@alexwilsonpottery3733]

The trouble is, nobody stocks helmets or even gloves and boots anymore, so you have to go through the rigmarole of ordering something online just to see if it fits then send it back when it doesn’t. There’s ONE Arai dealer ‘near’ me…well, if you call 250 miles away near. My last helmet, a Shoei, I only had to go 100 miles. I know, complain, complain; it’s the price I pay for living in the middle of America - where everything is apparently two weeks away.

[@Roy_Godiksen]

Also worth mentioning that the Alpinestar Supertech R10 has a nice "feature" that absorbs water at the side edges at the bottom of the helmet and pulls it up into the rest of the helmet. A very fun way to get soaking wet hair on a cool spring/fall evening. It's Definitely constructed by children somewhere. Nothing fits, and it comes apart too easily.

[@JohnDoe-zj6xf]

😂

[@mikey_bb]

I was excited for it, but having tried one on in a shop, the fit & finish didn't justify the £1000 pricetag for me 😥

[@bailey9r]

Hey most kids like to play in the water! ;

[@reenachauriya4931]

Water seeping in? I don't think that's something Oceangate would describe as a big deal

[@martinfoster5163]

I bought my wife the Arai Quantic (1st ECE22.06 helmet for sale in the UK) as soon as it came out. She’s got a pretty head. I’d like to keep it that way.

[@V4demon_]

I've owned loads of lids. The quantic is by far the most comfortable thing I've worn. I dont think I'll wear anything other than the quantic. I have a bell as well, but it's got nothing on the arai.

[@Bl0ckHe1d]

“A metallic clang that OceanGate describes as no big deal” Oh dear! 😂

[@n03m9]

Sitting here and getting that Arai in 2hours, wonderful timing Ryan. Just telling you guys, Arai saved my life already two times, had some serious crashes, one with a direct hit of my helmet on the bonnet (70km/h ~44mph )- nothing(!) happened. If Arai reads this, a big thank you from my family.

[@VanBlamm]

I think Ryan spent his time away (and the 30,000km of Arai wearing) doing some kind of long-range race project. Think Dakar, Cannonball Run, that sort of thing, but a unique challenge cooked up by F9. There are several hints throughout the video. He describes himself as "between a tourer and a racer." He says he got a nosebleed during a race, but the cutaway at 7:27 shows him on the side of a highway with an adventure bike. The route likely includes the Dalton Highway or some other notable road in Alaska (AK license plate at 9:03). I am guessing this is some sort of month-long transcontinental or intercontinental rally. Per another comment he made, we should expect to see videos on it in 2025. I am excited to find out how very wrong I am!

[@andrewpeter6128]

Truth

[@Hipopelusas]

Wow That's quite good analysis... either good observation skills or simply, you're involved in the project so far haha

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

You're a bloody Sherlock Holmes.

[@rhamjasrami3900]

That and the very dirty Multistrada V4 in the background of the garage.

[@cyjanek7818]

I hope you are right because it sounds so interesting and yet he just mentioned it off hand like its nothing

[@waldo8050]

I just found myself watching a 12 minute video on helmets when I'm not even in the market for a new one. Great video, as always!

[@carpentergirl08]

Classic Ryan f9 review .just missing the brick wall and the sofas. And thanks ! Guess its time to update my helmet now

[@FortNine]

I'm glad someone noticed our homage with the set! ~RF9

[@maheshy1]

I'm one of those pre-1.78 mil subscribers and i bought the stock-clearance Bell qualifier dlx in pink with transitions shield from fort9 in 2017. You have to give it to Bell for that stupid soft liner. For the price i paid for the lid, it's very very comfortable but much louder than my older scorpion R410 -- the predecessor to RF9's R420. Now i wear an SMK Typhoon. It's not the best i have owned but for less than $50 US, this made in India lid is miraculously, magically, unimaginably good.

[@willchalloner706]

I’ve used an arai now for 11 years. Same helmet. Still as comfortable as the day I bought it. Well worth the premium paid.

[@EnlightenedSavage]

My arai fell apart in a year. I went back to my 5 year old HJC that cost me 1/5 the price. It was a superior helmet anyway.

[@Derpderpson123]

@@EnlightenedSavagehow did you do that? My whole family uses Arai and never had those build issues lmao

[@MickH60]

@@EnlightenedSavage I doubt that even happened, I've worn Arai's for over 40 years, worked in the motorcycle industry selling the helmets, and that NEVER happened, I'm in Australia where we ride 24/7. 365 and wear stuff out faster than most countries on earth.... Arai's are some of the best built helmets made, if you've seen them made in Japan, you'd know why I say this.... Actually, i think there are video's of them being made, it's virtually impossible for them to fall apart, unless you're belting them with a hammer.... Arai have a 5 year warranty....

[@RicardoAristides]

@@Derpderpson123had the rx7x for a year and it felt it could fall apart on anysecond and i went straight back to rpha 11 carbon and it feels 10x more solid than my previous rx7x

[@DB-sd3cw]

Used the same shoei RF1200 for 8 years, still looked and fit like new minus a few dings from rocks. Shoei > arai

[@PiXimperfect]

Incredible video, as always, and thanks to the many years of motorcycle education. Have been watching your content since I got my license.

[@vinaynair2054]

What do you ride brother ?

[@Ntmoffi]

Glad that Brian Fortnite is back for a visit.

[@handlemonium]

And I will visit B.C. at some point to pickup that new HJC! 😁

[@lucasgoodding7857]

> It looks dorky... But so do I. Perfection. Absolute perfection.

[@BobTaylorCruising]

Currently riding with a Arai Regent-X. Most comfortable helmet I've ever owned. Quite a bit less in the US for it than the Contour-X. I've had it for two years now and haven't had any bits fall off the thing. There is a video out there about how these are made. All entirely by hand. Worth every penny for me

[@mariobanks115]

Dude you seriously have so much talent. One of the best content creators out there. I can see you doing your own show on tv

[@perfecthockey2366]

Skinny teenager to a dad bod. And I am still watching your videos. Excellent work.

[@HeldIntegral]

KZbinr money going straight to the food budget 😋🥪

[@hudsonrilke]

What happened to the skinny guy? 🤣🤣

[@hudsonrilke]

@@AzzKicker-bz1cb it’s inevitable

[@Bizgaard]

Wait how do we know this isn’t Bryan?

[@jj.1412]

@@HeldIntegral Merhaps Fortnine pays them in fancy Quebec cheeses & maple syrup😋🤣

[@bang8782]

I don’t even have a motorcycle (yet) and this is probably my favorite KZbin channel. Every video is so well done.

[@langsor]

I don't even ride a motorcycle and I still jump on every release that Ryan has on this channel. If I ever take up riding I'll be ahead of the curve 😀

[@juderyan1284]

Do it man, you won't look back!

[@Jon-nz3dm]

I started watching this channel pretty early on, also didn't ride. I thought about it for well over 10 years since I rode dirt bikes as a kid and have always loved 2 wheels. 30 years old, finally made it happen. Started on a Trident 660. Now I'm looking to take an advanced course to improve my skills.

[@juderyan1284]

@Jon-nz3dm nice one man. If you can, I would do it. I definitely plan to. Canyon Chasers is another great channel for learning, if you're not already onto it 👍

[@langsor]

@@juderyan1284 Thanks for the tip on Canyon Chasers. I've been watching his vids today on your recommendation and they're great!

[@DavidEveson-e1g]

Good to see Ryan back properly. I'll start watching the channel more again.

[@nazhif1]

Bought the HJC F70 years ago coz Ryan said so. One of my favs

[@Rezkin1991]

I bought a Arai Regent X helmet for my first helmet and I love it. fits perfect and feels very good even on long rides. happy to know i made a good choice with the research i did and little knowledge i had.

[@noonespecial4822]

I don’t really comment on KZbin that often but I just wanted to say that I’ve been in love with motorcycles since I was 5. Part of my inspiration for riding though was Fortnite. I’ve had so many laughs over these past few years at all of these amazingly creative videos. Im happy to say I turned 18 about a month back and finally convinced my parents to let me buy a motorcycle and I passed my msf course over this last weekend. Thank you so much Ryan for providing such an entertaining form of motorcycle content for all of us over these past few years. Looking forward to watching more great content!!!

[@JDCalledTraveler]

Congrats on passing your MSF course! Ride smart! Have fun! Always make it home alive!

[@AzzKicker-bz1cb]

@@JDCalledTraveler Preferably in one piece as well!!!

[@free2roam674]

Best of luck. I have been riding for 47 years. In every situation involving other animals (humans, deer, moose, dogs etc) ask yourself, what is the worst/stupidest thing they could do and prepare for it. Practice your panic braking. Always focus on the road and don't ride impaired. Stay safe out there. Please remember that we are often invisible on our bikes. Cam

[@kristofferrydquist8384]

Congratulations - enjoy the ride and be smart ! You will make mistakes so make sure you have margins and gear, to ride another day. 🏍️

[@papasmurf4009]

Congratulations! Live to ride, and ride to live!

[@mr.ballstone1914]

I’ve worn multiple x-14s and x-15s (well, x-spr pros) over the years and I can pretty confidently say they are the nicest helmets on the market. I tried on a supertech and it felt like a $100 aliexpress bucket. Take it as you will

[@brodiewright7962]

12 minutes of F9 is like a nice hit of the good stuff to hold me over until the next upload… we miss you Ryan.

[@thomaslknapp]

I'm surprised that he hasn't been noticed and snapped up for good money by some outlet with a broader science or science-adjacent focus. As Canadian exports go, he might not be the next Ryan Reynolds, but he'd likely become at least as well-known as the Tragically Hip (who deserved to be better known than they were).

[@fred3527]

A) Helmets are made to different standards per country, so if a helmet gets a certification in one country, you can't assume it will be the same in another. Shoei's in the USA often weigh more than the European ones. (Same model). B) When the UK Government was running their SHARP Safety program, the Shoei X-Spirit III outperformed the top Arai racing helmets in testing, even though they had the same certification. Having said that, I still believe Arai makes great helmets and it it fits you better than a Shoei, then that would be the one to go for. C) If safety is your primary concern (cost not an issue), then Shoei & Arai are your best bet. (Assuming a good fit). AGV & HJC helmets generally performed well and would be the next go to brand for safety.

[@Jamaal_Tuhrik]

Important to understand testing standards are met by many manufacturers. We don’t know how far they exceed standards. Arai and shoei are great helmets. They aren’t any safer than other brands that meet the standards

[@fred3527]

@@Jamaal_Tuhrik There is independent research where multiple helmets are tested and Arai and Shoei helmets (specific models) exceeded the new current standard. In the early days of the SHARP research, they where targeting testing speeds double those now in the testing standards (16m/s). The speed is double, but energy absorption required is 4 times greater. I read a SHARP study where a now discontinued Arai motor racing helmet met the 16m/s criteria, below the required G threshold. My research also leads me to believe that the Shoei X Spirit III, may do the same. There are probably other helmets, but I could not find research to substantiate my hypothesis. The current standard is an improvement over most the standards that came before, but falls way short of what the SHARP researchers where aiming for originally.

[@hazardous458]

All Arias meet both standard, they’re the same helmet except the Asian model has a different head shape. If you go to snells website, the European and Asian model also has M2020 or M2025D cert

[@shivamarya5225]

It's heavier because of a harder shell all the other materials are the same, including their inner rotating lining system that's now standard on all other helmets

[@TinyTJ04]

"Call me a lesbian, becuase I'm not at all interested in the "D."" Literally laughed at that one.

[@aviduke]

Yeo, it was very funny

[@tomatensaftsaft]

L I T E R A L L Y

[@aliali-ce3yf]

I metaphorically laughed at that one

[@alecmachovoe5142]

Thank you fortnine for being the only real one! never conforming to make yourself into something you're not. We appreciate you because you tell it how it is regardless!

[@wasabitequila]

Oh no Ryan... I only just binge watched all your helmet review videos earlier this week and placed an order 😢

[@well_as_an_expert_id_say]

Why does the universe always do that 😂

[@ThatGuyFromDK]

Time to return that order 😅

[@wasabitequila]

​@@ThatGuyFromDK except it arrived this morning and I just did a ride wearing it 😂 Arai rx7v... hopefully right up my alley in the long run

[@MotoRiderTube]

@@wasabitequila that's the only helmet better than the Arai Quantic, so I think you're good.

[@wim1188]

Oh me too, got the Scorpion Exo 1400 evo II now

[@guard13007]

The fact that you can make a safe helment, and then sell a less safe version in different countries but claim it's the same helmet is fucking baffling.

[@CallsignJubilee]

Still love all the content from this channel, but these are the types of videos I subbed for all those years ago. Thanks Ryan!

[@justinthomas3696]

Well, if you’re a round headed, C section baby like myself, there aren’t many options and the Arai is the best fitting helmet I can find. It’s unfortunate they don’t make more options but I’ve had my Arai Quantum X for 3 years and it’s been phenomenal.

[@odinaraujo7981]

Yeah! Ryan making video review of gear including the physics numbers to support the conclusion. Nice.

[@THEjaketheace]

I'd love to hear your team's thoughts on Sharp ratings!

[@mariushertel7567]

Just binge watched pretty much all the fortnine videos and was pleasantly surprised, that this one had just been uploaded and even more so when I saw Ryan on the thumbnail. By the way I guess you aren't going to read this comment and I never know for sure when you are being sarcastic but if the comment about your toddler was for real just let me tell you congratulations, Ryan!

[@b5geek]

Your content is ALWAYS first class. You have my respect. Thank-you for existing. I'd like to see an analysis/commentary/op-ed piece on electronics & helmet addons. I know in my gut that adding anything to the helmet would be bad for my melon in the event of a high-velocity change event; but I trust you to (dis)prove me right/wrong. Help me Obi-Nine, you're our only hope.

[@noone-ld7pt]

Nice to have you back Ryan!

[@MixedGrid]

I recently bought an Arai Contour-X. While it's a solid helmet especially for the price. Between the interior's material and Arai's foam/shaping it's the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn. Might I add I'm also in Arizona and it provide some amazing airflow even at low speed. It's a hair louder than I'd like, but I wear earplugs so it's fine. Safety of a helmet was first and foremost and the Arai is truly the king. I do believe it would be much quieter if the visor side covers didn't catch a little bit of air on the highway.

[@matejsvrcek273]

The only reason I went with the Shoei X-15 (X-SPR Pro in Europe) was cuz they have the most R&D out of all the manufacturers, even though Marc Marquez was missing for a couple years I'm pretty sure they had more crash data than all the other manufacturers 😄

[@arjankroonen4319]

OK, that was funny... I guess Ducati will com out with amazing safety features on their road bikes any time soon too!

[@abdullahrashid2314]

This man is just as merciless as ever in his reviews. Love it. Keep at it.

[@SoraKu-xg2ow]

i dont even ride a bike yet but still find myself watching every video of yours, keep up the amazing work!

[@BillHicks420]

Same!

[@Ntmoffi]

Go get a bike! They're a lot of fun!

[@jarrod1687]

I remember watching these guys waiting to buy a bike and get a licence

[@mattssi]

I love how I learn a new word or two with your videos.

[@luddite6239]

8:06 "Made in Topkey" ?? Where on earth is that?!

[@HASANAKGUL-lw9od]

yeahh where :))) china I think

[@FortNine]

My question exactly. Topkey is a ghost manufacturer of carbon sporting goods that appears to be building things for Alpinestars. They're based in Taiwan but I think they build things in China. Either way it's a bullshit sticker akin to saying "made in Toyota." ~RF9

[@luddite6239]

@@FortNine I'm surprised Alpinestars can get away with this. I thought international trading regulations meant every product had to show its country of origin.

[@luddite6239]

@@FortNine I think you're correct. A check of their website doesn't mention Alpinestars directly, but it does say that the company has "Partnerships with world leading brands for safety products with up-to-date technology." It adds, "The Helmet Division is qualified by all major safety regulations, DOT, ECE, Snell AS and SG" and says that "Topkey is the largest racing helmet manufacture in the world". They appear to have four plants in mainland China and one in Vietnam. Rather sneaky of Alpinestars to not show the country of manufacture.

[@gypsymanme]

@@FortNine I would buy a helmet made in Toyota.

[@KarthikAnjanappa1125]

Life caught up and I was forced to sell my bike, Idk when I will have one next. Life moves on, but Ryan you still keep that spark of riding alive in me. Thank you.

[@mpstein1976]

I used to be an Arai fan until a low speed spill and head hit ground side first. That external pod came off immediately leaving the visor edge proud and that came off as well. I got an eye full of gravel. Visor mech has to be recessed to stop this like shoei and hjc do. Arai got it wrong.

[@MickH60]

Nope, you can't predict what's going to happen in an accident, NOTHING is 100% fallible......

[@MichaelZZRrider]

So, the majority of MotoGp riders have got it wrong as well? The fact that the side pods came off and you got some gravel in your eye is irrelevant. They do not put anything in the shell so as to maintain the shape which Arai believes helps reduce rotational injuries. If you are looking for a helmet that will survive accidents and allow yourself to keep using it buy a cheap old helmet. It will survive multiple accidents, unlike, I suggest, your head. I had a high speed off which caused me to hit the back of my head hard on the road, then a slide along the road on the side of the helmet. The side pods remained in place. The helmet did exactly what I purchased it for, that is to save me from head injury and that is why it was replaced by another Arai. Arai will not change their design because it is proven to work.

[@stevewilson8752]

You must like Chocolate Thickshakes with Malt 🥤👍​@MichaelZZRrider

[@qfina]

Immediately open video, immediately like. Best channel on YT!

[@siddamo8256]

Hey Ryan, I've been watching your videos for a while, and I'm hopefully getting my first motorcycle this weekend!

[@kukmica6422]

You are definitely on the right way!

[@notmirelnam248]

Anticipating what traffic will do before they do it is the number one recommendation I have for you. I recommend binging on some DanDanTheFireman until you start saying things like "side of the vehicle" and "open lane pattern" out loud. It'll be the least painful way to become a safe rider and enjoy bikes without steep consequences. Spend less than $3000 on a first bike and you won't be too devastated when you drop it. Become acquainted with your clutch's friction zone and putter around in a church parking lot at low speeds before you get too carried away. Frame sliders and engine guards aren't the dumbest thing to have. Gloves and boots are more important than pants or armor inserts. A fullface helmet, Goodwill leather jacket, good gloves, and VERY stiff boots are the least you can do for yourself. A less comfortable piece of kit is a Chinesium knock-off Helite Turtle vest. They're cheaper than you think and offer ABSURD levels of protection per dollar. If there is silt or gravel in the road, slow your roll and counterlean to keep the hugs from gravity away. It's a lot easier to correct a loss of traction when the bike is upright and your mass is offsetting the natural fall into the corner. That's the important stuff I can think of after over 50k miles on different bikes. Good luck. Oh, and don't forget to enjoy yourself too. Take in some nature, ride to the mountains, go for a hike. The world is yours.

[@juderyan1284]

Good luck, ride safe and have fun, it's so much fun

[@airadaimagery692]

HJC helmets deliver the most bang for your buck, in my opinion. And I mean that from a safety to price aspect ratio.

[@mbazzy123]

That was worth the wait. Welcome back Ryan !

[@_spartan11796]

Ryan needs to hold a current newspaper as proof this isn’t just an old recording

[@BenMcghie]

I bought an Arai XD-4 when they announced that unwanted upgrade. Very impressed with the helmet, although I did have to buy 10mm thicker cheek pads for an ideal fit. My old Shoei Qwest lasted a decade and was still cozy inside, but I needed something a bit more ADV-y. The fit on the Shoei was slightly better, but of course trying on their ADV offerings... hilariously heavy and hot. Ultimately though, I am most impressed with Arai's consistent lightness and shell offerings. No bobble head required.

[@ABBA1998OLYMPIAK]

Surprised no AGV's made it on the table. k1s is a pretty mid 22.06 bucket and has sold so many units this year, plus it's starting at 160-200€ in Europe

[@matthewsinclair507]

I love my HJC RPHA 70 ST! Saved my brain 2 weeks ago. Went down going around 40-50 in a corner and hit some gravel. Although I didn't know what year it was when paramedics asked, my head was fine :) Honestly, I'll probably replace with another.

[@mikepersia5362]

My 70 ST fits my head perfectly. I have an Arai Defiant X that sits on a shelf because I just can’t get it to fit properly. 😢

[@elizabethwonders]

“Bucky Ball” ha! Gotta love Buckminster Fuller! 👍⚡️😊

[@marcos.1771]

Thanks, but I'm off to buy the Shoei Neotec 3.

[@longjonwhite]

Flip fronts rule! 👍👍

[@marcos.1771]

@@longjonwhite Especially since I wear eyeglasses.

Me too, or Schuberth C5, head shape will decide. I too wear eyeglasses.

[@oktanskioktan9372]

Had RPHA 70, just bought Scorpion Exo 1400 Carbon Air II, great. Both great

[@matheff71]

Guys, he's back!

[@spiroskaltsoukalas9692]

He is BACK!!!!Thats a good reason to this video 2 times!

[@Virago_XV]

Congratulations on the kiddo!!

[@Yavorh55]

I've never ridden a motorcyle. I never will. Yet I watch every video here because your presentation is somehow so captivating.

[@davidwalker5665]

I had HJC flip fronts for years. A few years ago I was coming across Arkansas on I-30 with a headwind and a million 18-wheelers. The noise level was off the charts and got on my last nerve. I ended up cutting down on I-49 to Hwy 79 to escape it. It added an hour but I could think again. After I got home I started shopping for a quieter helmet. I spend 500 more than I normally do for a Shoei flip front. I've had it a couple years and it is night & day difference. So quiet should play into your review too.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I wear HJC primarily because they make a 5X that fits my gigantic head.

[@airadaimagery692]

That doesn’t mean that it’s safer than the HJC though...

[@davidwalker5665]

@@airadaimagery692 You'll have to ask Ryan that one. After 20+ years of HJC, the difference in the level of quiet was impressive.

[@airadaimagery692]

@@davidwalker5665 I purchased the HJC DS-1 based on Ryan’s video from 4 years ago. The safety to price ratio is still hard to beat, in my opinion. But it’s definitely not quietest helmet I’ve ever owned.

[@CaptainGeneralEnzo]

I recently got an ECE Biltwell. Absolutely love it.

[@Nick_Spencer]

Ryan and #45 are basically the only celebrities that I would actually like to meet. alive that is.

[@FortNine]

Is a clone ever really alive?

[@microMobilidade]

@@FortNinehe is when he rides

[@jamessmith9786]

Meeting dead celebrities just sounds weird.

[@ninja_link]

Always happy to see a new FortNine vid and even more happy to see reviews that honestly help inform my future decisions!

[@newtype101]

I'M ALWAYS WAITING FOR HELMET OF THE YEAR FROM FORTNINE RYAN! Now, maybe Bike of 2024?

[@papasmurf4009]

Excellent review and analyses. And the commentary...five stars!

[@Maniaxx123]

Ryan it was pleasure and honor to meet you at the WDW. Is Multistrada in the background ready for big trip?

[@FortNine]

Just returned from one! ;)

[@CampbeIIs]

The best motorcycle KZbin physicist is back baby thank you Ryan as always.

[@92SC300TT]

7:38 unless the door blows off

[@quacktac]

The liner on my Quantic is lovely, although it sticks to the velcro on my jacket collar.

[@Randi-n4x9i]

44 definitely picked the thumbnail for this

[@thepriddybiker3226]

Excellent video as usual. I love my arai, and the service we get in the UK from an arai helmet stockist is fantastic. All the bits you lose get replaced, and the servicing is free. It's worth the investment. The only grumble i have is that it's a heavy lid.

[@trevorappleby8855]

1:27 ryan faked me out I was ready to skip

[@gujo4351]

such a jumpscare

[@1MrBryn]

I've been rocking an Airoh ST501 for the past five years. I bought it because I loved the the livery (google Airoh Blue Thunder) and it's been brilliant. Fit and finish is on par with my previous HJC and it's extremely comfortable

[@coolhandchunk]

but how are they for noise? My Scorpion EXO is loud as hell... and it was supposed to be quite as per RyanF9!

[@shivamarya5225]

Arai, Agv and Shoei are super quiet, Hjc is loud but it's also really light and Schuberth just makes you deaf

[@hvymtal8566]

I made the switch from bell to arai in 2023 and while the price was painful, no way I'm looking back. Safer, more comfortable, and with their super round shell even the most modern and styled lids are as timeless as ever

[@CavanHaas]

@FortNine Do motorcycle helmets expire? Do I really have to throw one out if I drop it on the ground hard?

[@FortNine]

Manufacturers would say yes, but they have a bias there. In my experience the EPS foam usually isn't compressed at all unless there's something heavy inside the helmet when it's dropped. The shell can be inspected for any cracks. Personally, I've dropped my helmet several times and don't feel any less safe riding in it. ~RF9

[@CavanHaas]

​@@FortNine Thank you for your reply! Your response aligns with my own reasoning & common sense. However, self-doubt has had me considering replacing my mint condition 5 year old Shoei out of fear that it may be "expired"... but I think I'm going to keep sporting it for a while longer.

[@freeride6073]

​​@@CavanHaasI believe that the 5 years thing has to do with the dealership or shop not allowed to sell it if older than 5 years old but I could be wrong. I pick up a BELL qualifier dlx about to turn 5 years old for almost half price . It's now 9 years old . My Bell vortex is now 12 years old and although heavy it is still my go to . Ride safe

[@vincenium]

@@FortNine Thanks! Maybe dedicate a video to this? I've always wondered how long old helmets last, especially with this economy. Budget riders are hurting

[@icouldntthinkofagoodname7216]

A Ryan at Fortnine a day, is another blessed wonderful day.

[@freestuffyay]

Damn, we're all getting old...

[@Greycanvas]

Thank you for all your reviews and suggestions. You have helped me make my decisions easy in so many instances.

[@larsbevers]

And now the flip-up helmets. I’m in the market for one of those.

[@ii7317]

Schuberth and Shoei trade punches for the first place, as usual.

[@GeneCash]

@@ii7317 I tried the "sooper ulllltra quiet" Schuberth a while back, and nearly went deaf, even with earplugs. Are they still like that? So yes I'm in a Shoei now.

[@ii7317]

@@GeneCash If you are speaking about the 4th gen - they were a massive flop. 5th gen is nice and quiet, just like the 3rd gen was.

[@shivamarya5225]

None. All standards require full face protection, a flip up in its flip up state would not pass ece and FIM standards because they're not safe and that's why Arai does not make one, even though I think they would make the best looking ones and most comfortable

[@vladfifty-two8530]

You're awesome. Been watching for YEARS. But finally got my first bike this year. Unfortunately, the end of the season is approaching with it being my first off-season. I am asking for you to please make a "how to lock up your bike in Canada, the right way" style video. Thank you for everything.

[@NickElliottuk]

2:50 - "fibre glass to absorb g-force" What does that mean? How can a helmet absorb g-force? You mean it cushions your head? You mean it is used to maintain structure? I don't understand.

[@DeathGamer27]

Probably not the best choice of words to describe it on his part, but I'm sure he means protects against sudden, high g, impacts, such as when you're in an accident.

[@nozomi8386]

Arai’s are all made of fibreglass as well. The whole idea is that fibreglass shatters into lots of small cracks, dispersing the impact across a larger surface area of the shell. This “absorbs” the impact as it’s not focusing the impact load on one spot. Pretty sure Ryan covered this in a helmet review a few years ago if you wanna check it out. The only small downside to this is that they’re a little heavier than a carbon helmet. But Arai’s are arguably the most comfortable helmet out there so you really don’t feel the weight. I’ve had 2 RX7V’s and worn Arai’s in general for over 10 years and there’s really no going back. Hands down the best lids out there imo.

[@zayn659]

How about LS2, can i get one of their helmets made with Fiberglass​@@nozomi8386

[@jartbiker4469]

I've got an Arai Quantic Red Snake for a year and I have to say it's the best helmet that I've ever worn. Super confortable, panting is beautiful and the airflow is good.

[@Delta132]

Scorpion: Rolls Royce HJC: BMW Shoei: Lamborghini Alpinestars: Ferrari Arai: Egg

[@motortastico]

And the Egg protects you more than all the others...

[@dexobj]

Alpinestars: Topkey*

[@slow2K2GT]

Ive always loved the honest reviews by RF9, whitty comments, and relatable punch lines. Im currently in my 2nd RPHA11 (living in Canada), repacing it after 4 years of use, with a single vehicle accident that ended its lifespan. I considered the new RPHA12 but there were small changes, like side lock visor, and non existent visor detents that didn't have the same quality feel as it's predecessor.

[@AlynVincent]

Bought a Bell Star in 1972. Still using the latest Bell Star because it fits my head like a very tight, but comfortable glove.

[@andrewcollard2872]

Amazing to see this again. Keep up the good work.

[@eatsleepplayrepeat]

I own and have been using the Shoei 1400 for a little over a year. It's a great helmet at speed and good airflow for slow city stuff. The two small vents on the head sometimes whistles if air passes at an angle though.

[@GFDawnPatrol]

Ryan could reason a bucket would be best and I would believe it! Well done review. Congratulations on 10 years! The only job I had for 10 years was fatherhood.. and that is an "exit feet first only" proposition.

[@YoshiRambles]

Another comment just had to make, been following since the early days, and for a middle aged man, not ashamed to say how excited I get when a new Ryan appearance F9 video drops. Quality as always. But as my previous comment mentioned, Scorpion is releasing the R430, would be great to see a review on that @fortNine

[@nigellllllllll]

Honestly the best scripts I've ever heard. Great work!

[@ROBINAXE5150]

good to see you back you handsome devil!! The only channel you get standup along with ace reviews....who writes your material?