HJC RPHA 90S Carbon Modular Helmet Video Review and Road Test - ChampionHelmets.com

[@tomg6284]

1st off I am going to say I am impressed by the testing you do for helmets. Thank you. I just found you folks and will be getting my next helmet from Champion. This info is just what we need but never get. Thank you.

[@cyclechris6591]

wow this is a great helmet. got the large. so quite, especially with vent closed. something about visor - it is unusually clear, i mean cristal ! i own c3pro, neotec, bell srt, and sportmodular. the rpha is my favorite. very light too

[@Championhelmets]

Great to hear you're enjoying the RPHA 90S! We also found it did an amazing job of keeping the noise, not to mention the great visor. Besides noise, how have you found the HJC's performance on the road?

[@cyclechris6591]

@@Championhelmets Out of the 5 helmets, the c3 pro, the neotec, sportmodular, bell srt and rpha 90s carbon, On a tour lasting more than a day I would only take the c3 pro or the rpha 90 s carbon. The Rpha is so well built, so quite and after break in very comfortable it is my favorite helmet.

[@Championhelmets]

Which helmet you decide to take on tour just about says it all, especially when looking at the C3 Pro and the RPHA 90S Carbon. Thanks for the reply! If you find you have any questions, we're always happy to help

[@larifari4371]

Is the sportmodular to noisy for touring in xour experience?

[@cyclechris6591]

@@larifari4371 it’s not bad but the neotec, c3, and rpha are quite. The bell srt is noisy

[@awangkuakram8371]

Finally! Been waiting for this review for awhile. Thanks for the great input of the helmet!!

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for the feedback, it's our pleasure! What are your thoughts on the RPHA 90S?

[@alexzandertate6766]

instablaster

[@anhtrinh5554]

Thank you for a great vid. im a long time AGV customer and on the market for the AGV modular sport cuz it's so light. I guess I could give this HJC a try.

[@piotrprzybylski5389]

Very good test. Thanks

[@Tis_Greece]

Great video!

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for the feedback! What did you think of how the HJC helmet performed?

[@migueltavares4639]

Hi. I bought this helmet last saturday and i'm a little bit sad, because the weather in Portugal is cold in the morning, around 7/8 degrees and the visor fogs up very quickly, even with the air intakes all open. I didn't install the pinlock, but I think I'll have to... anyone else having the same thing happen to this specific helmet? Apart from this detail, I love the helmet: good construction, light, with very good soundproofing. Thaks for the review!

[@markkulyas2418]

I was surprised that this helmet is a Long oval head shape, that's my head shape and I don't have much selection when getting to choose helmets because long oval is not very popular, this is the first long oval I have found in a mid priced modular. I just hope it's a true long oval. HJC's website does not tell me the shape but two other online motorcycle shops says it's a long oval. Can you confirm that this helmet is a long oval head shape? Thanks for the great review.

[@Championhelmets]

When we tested the helmet, we found it to fit intermediate oval to long oval, though HJC does not seem to be very clear on this. The best course of action would be to try the helmet on in a local store (if possible) to make sure that the helmet fits properly and has the correct head shape since even within these categories fit is very personal. Thanks for the question! What did you think of the RPHA 90S Carbon's performance on our test?

[@markkulyas2418]

@@Championhelmets Yes I thought your test was very impressive, I was also surprised that the HJC was the quietest of the helmets you've tested. It would be awesome if someone could put all these helmets through a live crash test, but I'm sure the cost to do that would be prohibited. Thanks again for the review and follow-up questions.

[@Championhelmets]

@@markkulyas2418 We were surprised by the noise result as well, but this is one of the reasons why we try to collect data on these helmets. We'd be very curious to go through a measured crash test as well, though as you mentioned the cost is quite high, so it may take some time. At the moment, we're mainly relying on SHARP's helmet safety ratings to provide insight into how different brands do for safety. Thanks for the reply! If you find you have any further questions, we're always happy to help

[@davew1134]

@@Championhelmets I have the HJC90S and. Shulberth C3 Pro and the HJC has almost no wind nose, I can actually ride with my windscreen lower than the Shulberth since it is so quiet.

[@FilipeCarmo75]

Between the 90S and the 90S carbon, the noise level is equivalent? Thanks... Great work!

[@jeweetzelftoch]

I really like the data approach. How does the rpha90 S compared to the previous carbon 90?

[@Championhelmets]

While the previous RPHA 90 used a non-carbon PIM shell, you can see how it did out on our road test here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3fVlKZqosSJidU. Overall, the two helmets are fairly similar, but, as our test showed, the noise isolation has been significantly improved. Thanks for the question!

[@janicemillman1403]

The RPHA 90 has a poor wet weather seal around the visor that I had to replace immediately. My RPHA 70 does not have this problem. Love your reviews, but did you test its performance in wet weather?

[@Championhelmets]

Unfortunately, we have not had a chance to test the RPHA 90S Carbon in wet weather. However, considering the 90S is an update of the 90, we would expect that any such issue would be fixed. Otherwise, it may be possible that the sealing issue on your helmet was a mistake by the manufacturer and a warranty problem, rather than a problem in the helmet's design. Thanks for the question! What did you think of the 90S' performance out on the road?

[@RandomGRK]

So why is the 90s so much quieter than the 90? Did they revise anything?

[@Championhelmets]

The main changes to the helmet besides the communication system have been to the interior with a new set of noise isolators. While there may have been other small changes to the helmet to improve its noise isolation performance, the noise isolators most likely had greater positive effect. Thanks for the question! What are your thoughts on the HJC helmet?

[@RandomGRK]

@@Championhelmets I think the issue with the noise isolators is that they might make wearing earplugs a little less comfortable.

[@Championhelmets]

@@RandomGRK That is a good point, even though the reduction in noise level was impressive, keeping an eye on the ear plug fit is crucial as well. Thanks for the reply! If you find you have any further questions, we're always happy to help

[@newriderrx480]

@@Championhelmets, is there any significant difference in the noise levels of the 90S vs. the 90S Carbon?

[@alp3781]

Great review ! I think this is my next helmet. If you add the com, it is not cheap but I think worth it. What is the shipping cost to the USA and lead time?

[@Championhelmets]

Our pleasure! We do offer free shipping to the US, which usually takes about 4-5 weeks. We do also offer express shipping, which is not free, and this usually approximately a 7 working days. Thanks for the question! What are your thoughts on the HJC helmet?

[@alp3781]

Thank you. I own Shoei J- Cruise for the last 5 years. Great helmet. It's time for a new one and quiter helmet. I am interested in carbon helmet as a next helmet. The HJC seems good value and fair, price wise. I had a chance to try one and size large was a perfect fit for me. The Neo Tech 2 is on my list but it feels heavy. The C4 Pro carbon felt horrible once on.

[@Championhelmets]

HJC always manage to offer a surprising balance of both features, quality, and price, especially when looking at the RPHA range. We've also road tested all 3 modular and were surprised to find the 90S Carbon actually came out quietest while still delivering in other performance aspects. Thanks for the reply! If you find you have any questions, we're always happy to assist

[@achr6522]

Good review thank you! Can i still fit a cardo packtalk in the rpha 90s?

[@Championhelmets]

In principle, it is still possible to fit a Cardo Packtalk bold in the RPHA 90S. However, it is going to be much easier to fit the Packtalk Bold than the Packtalk Slim, since HJC have created their own battery reservation area which will make the clamps harder to insert. Thanks for the question!

[@ulfsvingfors1633]

@@Championhelmets Harder or impossible? Looking into get myself the RPHA 90s and fit it with a Packtalk Slim

[@gingermacheske8943]

How does the noise isolation and weight compare between the 90s and 90s carbon? Thank you.

[@Championhelmets]

Though we have not had a chance to road test the RPHA 90S, we would expect both to offer the same strong level of noise isolation performance. As far as weight, the difference will be about 30-50 grams with the RPHA 90S Carbon (1520 grams) being the lighter of the two in a size M. The RPHA 90S Carbon is also about 30 grams lighter than the previous RPHA 90. Thanks for the question! What are your thoughts on the new HJC helmet?

[@or0678]

Thank you for the review I like you guys how you are testing on the road. I want to purchase this one What visor colors are available for this helmet?

[@Championhelmets]

Our pleasure! The HJC helmet comes with the standard set of visor color offerings including dark smoke and a set of iridium tinted face shields. Thanks for the question!

[@yonibizzle]

Is there a difference between the 90s and the 90s carbon? Thank you for the review btw! It was really helpfull

[@Championhelmets]

Besides the outer shell construction and, as a consequence, the weight, the two helmets will be the same. The main question to answer when looking at either the 90S Carbon and the 90S is how long you usually ride for and the level of fatigue you experience. Thanks for the question!

[@martijnbrand7846]

Great review and test!! But can i ride with the chin bar up?

[@Championhelmets]

Our pleasure! Since the RPHA 90S Carbon is P/J homologated, you can ride with the chin bar up. However, this is not recommended for safety reasons. Thanks for the question!

[@PAULOESTRELA0]

Thanks for the amazing review. Now the question. I use size M in the RPHA 90. Once the RPHA 90 S carbon have 3 shell sizes i should buy the same size, or you advise the S, once on RPHA 90 the S is to tight and the M is ok. Thanks for you advice.

[@Championhelmets]

No problem! As far as we know, there has not been any major size change between the RPHA90S and RPHA 90, so you should be fine using the same size as your previous HJC. Nonetheless, it's always best to measure your head against the HJC size guide just in case and when you first wear a helmet it should fit comfortably and a little tight since it will break in over time. Thanks for the question! What did you think of the 90S Carbon's performance out on the road?

[@dooh08]

HJC 90S weighs 1600gr and HJC 90S Carbon it has 1520gr. Is it worth paying the difference for 90S Carbon!?

[@Championhelmets]

The answer would mainly come down to the length of your rides and whether the fewer grams will help in enhancing your comfort since modular helmets do tend towards being heavier. Thanks for the question! What are your thoughts on the HJC helmet?

[@dooh08]

@@Championhelmets I think HJC have started to make some motorcycle helmets close to competitors with history if not better ones.

[@Championhelmets]

We've also noticed that HJC have been improving both their helmet performance and quality. Though we haven't quite found them to quite match some of their competition, in a few years they may well come out on top. Thanks for the reply! If you have any further questions, we're always happy to help

[@dooh08]

@@Championhelmets what flip up helmet do you recommend. I'm interested in being as quiet( i have a problem with wind noise) as possible and as comfortable as possible ?Is Hjc 90s the best option?

[@Championhelmets]

@@dooh08 To balance quiet with comfort, we would likely go with the RPHA 90S. Though the Schuberth C4 Pro also came in as very comfortable and quiet, it was still 2 dB louder than the 90S.

[@alexk4699]

Could you please tell me if it will fit the same as hjc f70 xl size. I am worrying that it will not fit to my head.

[@Championhelmets]

According to HJC it seems that the RPHA range are sized slightly different to their non-RPHA helmets, so, the best option is to measure once more against the helmet's size chart from HJC and, (if possible) try the helmet on in person at a local store to ensure that the fit is correct. Otherwise, we do have a 100 day return policy, which would allow you to change the size of the helmet if it does not fit. Thanks for the question! What are your thoughts on the RPHA 90S Carbon?

[@ghost9119]

Which one consider is best than other : C4 pro carbon or this carbon 90s?

[@Championhelmets]

That question is answered in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaSsiWybebt3iaM