HJC RPHA 91 - Review & Road-Test - ChampionHelmets.com

[@supercurioTube]

Awesome, I'm waiting for this helmet for its compact form factor when open, and was hoping it would be as quiet as its predecessor the HJC RPHA 90s. But it's even significantly quieter! Thanks a lot for your review and measurements 🙏

[@Championhelmets]

Thank you for your comment, we appreciate it! If you have any further questions or feedback please let us know! What did you think, besides the noise, of the RPHA 91?

[@supercurioTube]

@@Championhelmets it'll be used for electric unicycle riding so the weight is a bit high - especially for off-road. So I wonder if HJC will have a Carbon version later.

[@Rubn-lbe]

Are the measurement items corrected after? Back wind instead of front wind helps to reduce the speed noise as there is less air pressure against the helmet when driving. The bike measures 130kmh and the anemometer only 115 kmh. Are the comparisons against the other helmets the same (is very difficult to have the same climatic conditions, so need to be corrected after)

[@hillionjoris]

That's what I noticed too. On the video of the RPHA91 the wind speed is 105 to 115 for 95db. On the video of the schubert s3 the wind speed in 120 to 125 for 100db. On the video of the LS2 Storm 2 the wind is 140 km/h for 105db... A 30km/h difference in wind speed could explain a 10db noise difference between the LS2 Storm 2 and the RPHA91. They claim the wind speed is 120km/h on both but I really doubt it is. Is the RPHA91 really the most quiet helmet on the market on did it just benefited from good conditions and back wind on the test ? Unless ChampionHelmets bring proof about a scientific method they used to make their results reproductible independently of the weather conditions I think those measurements needs to be taken with a pinch of salt as the conditions of the day could easily introduce an margin error that could put a helmet from great to bad, or the opposite, on their rating.

[@jeweetzelftoch]

Great video. First good video of this helmet. I've been looking for this for over a week. This video offers more than what I wished for. The testing is very well done. Is it better than the shoei Neotec 2?

[@Championhelmets]

Thank you, we appreciate your comment! The Neotec 2 performed better on the visor, ventilation and comfort compared to the RPHA 91, and the RPHA 91 did better on material and noise. You can choose the helmet based on your personal preferences.

[@berndberroth714]

What about water coming INSIDE the visor If its raining? Big Problem by all the rpha90

[@Hail_Chris.27]

+40k kms with the RPHA 90S (probably 2/3 of that under rain) and never had a single drop inside the visor!

[@lpdr0k]

Any news on an attachment kit for cardo like the ones on the shoei neotec 2/gt-air 2 (i know there isnt one for the threes 😢)

[@gerrygorbach7693]

Great review...thank you. Looking at this vs Neotec 2

[@ChatanikaRoosting]

What did you end up going with? I'm currently looking more art the neotec

[@di1301]

I just got RPHA 91 and it seems that chin bar have slight movement (like it not closed all the way) in closed position is it just mine or they all flimsy?

[@rlc4954]

Cuando hacéis la traducción al español? Gracias

[@jimwms1able]

how does the rpha 90 compare to rpha 91 in noise and weight also, do they fit true to size like a Shoei Neotec are do they run small?

[@yiannishayabusaofficial]

WOW AWESOME VIDEO AMAZING FANTASTIC

[@waynechou8842]

If i wear size M for RPHA90 will i also be size M in the RPHA91?

[@vicmotoFXDL]

Thanks for the review! Does the helmet only have two vents? I think you might have forgotten the brow vents, is that right?

[@Championhelmets]

Thank you Viktor, the helmet indeed has brow vents, which can be opend and closed as well.

[@vicmotoFXDL]

@@Championhelmets Thank you very much! It would be very interesting to find out how well they perform, and where exactly do they conduct the airflow inside the helmet! This helmet is very appealing overall!

[@sportstyle]

If you could give me an answer to my question, that would be great : Size L Which helmet has the smallest outer shell size ? Schuberth C5 Neotec 2 HJC Rpha 91 I was just about to buy a C5 from your site it looks like it has the smallest outer shell ,and it has interchangeable inner lining, so I can make it better for my round head . Thank you

[@yonutz333]

Sadly, HJC made a change some years ago to their lining (maybe to reduce the material) and they tend to produce sore spots in the upper top side of my head. This was true for the RPHA ST. I really do hope this is not the case anymore...

[@Inked_CR]

I'm née to HJC, having my RPHA 70 for around 25 hours each week, after 6 months, no sore spots.

[@martijnbrand7846]

Is this really the most quitest helmet ever you guys tested? 95 Decibel seems incredibly quiet

[@Championhelmets]

Hello Martijn, this is the most quitest helmet we ever tested! 95 decibel is indeed incredibly quiet.

[@problemslayer3538]

​@Championhelmets how can it be when you reviewed the schuberth c3 which came in the 80's decibels?

[@carloalbertoranzani8041]

@@problemslayer3538that’s what the producer measures in their test conditions The C5 here scored equally to the Neotec 3 at 98db Then, any rider/bike/windshield/ riding position combination is gonna affect your perceived noise, consider that I found my Arai Tour X-4 without the visor and with padded speakers as silent as this Neotec 3 one, because my head conformation blocks almost all the noise even without dedicated flaps

[@Snerkler1]

Hi, is the carbon version just as quiet please?

[@Championhelmets]

We've got a seperate review on the Carbon version, watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYS6cpykm7CAmKcsi=xsbKZZGiU4h5Ovq9

[@allenray9291]

wondering how do you view this one compared to C5 and Neotec 2. I have round head, and really care about the comfort of the liner. Do you feel any bite on your ears?

[@KennyOOOO]

What is the biggest difference between the 50B and 21B comm systems?

[@Championhelmets]

Hello Balazs, Thank you for your question. The biggest difference between the 50B and the 21B is the Intercom Pairing & Voice Command!

[@tarikayaou7089]

Nice review! How much quieter is the RPHA 91 compared to the 90s Carbon? Seems like a great helmet!

[@Championhelmets]

Thank you Tarik! The RPHA 91 is 2 decibel quieter compared to the RPHA 90S Carbon.

[@MR35th-890]

@@Championhelmets do you know if the optics on the visor and sun shield are better on the 90 than 90s? Is the fit different? What is the weight difference?

[@soulia76]

Great review, I think I will get this helmet with a bundel deal! What is the shipping time to the US?

[@Championhelmets]

Thank you Soulia! Shipping to the US takes 3 to 5 business days with express shipping and 4 to 6 weeks with regular shipping. If you have any further questions please let us know!

[@emirrustemovic9061]

Wonderful review. What are the outer shell sizes of the helmet?

[@Championhelmets]

Thank you! The outer shell sizes are XS-S, M-L and XL-XXL

[@krzysztofb2562]

Thx bro

[@jorgezgz89]

Release?

[@Championhelmets]

Hello Jorge, the helmet will be available from January 18!

[@jorgezgz89]

@@Championhelmets thats not true! Fuck HJC

[@gokukaa]

The helmet seems far too heavy for me. Will there be a carbon variant just like the rpha 90s has?

[@supercurioTube]

Wondering the exact same.

[@cyclechris6591]

I also have this question.

[@Championhelmets]

There could be a Carbon Version in the future just like they did with the RPHA 90S, but we don't know when!

[@gauravtanwar5802]

Unfortunately this new model has become heavier than RPHA 90S Carbon

[@donpetryna4356]

I purchased this helmet over a month ago. I have an issue with the exterior shield slamming closed at any speed over 45 mph. The retention mechanism for the shield in the open position is weak compared to all the helmets I have owned over 35 years. I sent my concerns to HJC and they sent to their quality control dept. I have not heard anything despite me sending two follow up emails. I would not recommend this helmet as this is a major issue for me and due to the lack of support from HJC

[@di1301]

Same here

[@basmca1]

You ride with the helmet open at such speeds?

[@achr6522]

Great review. What are the biggest differences between the RPHA 90 and 91?

[@Championhelmets]

Thank you! The biggest difference between the 90s carbon and RPHA 91 is the noise. The RPHA 91 is 2 decibel quieter than the RPHA 90S Carbon.

[@cyclechris6591]

The 90s carbon is the best helmet I’ve ever owned. The 91 is heavy.

[@Championhelmets]

Hi Chris, the RPHA 91 is indeed heavier than the RPHA 90s Carbon, this is due to the fact that is isn't made from carbon and has the 22.06 certification! (22.06 certfied helmets are on the heavier side compared to 22.05 certified helmets)

[@chr11sf]

​@@ChampionhelmetsWe should be asking why 22.6? Where's the data showing fatalities from 22.5....thanks to the EU we now have heavier and bigger shells in helmets to accommodate the excess crap....Did we, as riders ask for this? Of course not, just more crap forced upon us...ride free lol.

[@luisrodrigues4981]

I want to see the hjc i91 results 😅

[@Championhelmets]

Coming very soon, keep your notifications on!

[@labiakaimun]

I'm sorry, but can anyone explain to me what language is he speaking?

[@haavard1989]

English. But It's not his first language as you can hear, but I can clearly understand what he is saying.

[@FernitoAM]

You might need some english lessons if you cannot understand this. He does have an accent but it is pretty clear

[@donpetryna4356]

Shield slams shut at low speed. After a recent trip I learned the shield leaks during rain. None of our group who had different helmets had this issue. No support after 3 emails. Garbage helmet and absolutely no support from HJC.

[@senraXD]

a 1740g helmet shouldn't get 3 stars from weight IMHO.

[@Championhelmets]

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[@Ghryst]

is this even english?