Schuberth C5 flip-up motorcycle helmet review - Sportsbikeshop

[@theonlyredspecial]

Best helmet I’ve owned. Just had an initial issue with the sc2 connectors at back of helmet meaning I had no sound at all. Mine had dropped below tabs that hold it in place. Had to use tweezers to pull it back up and lock it in place. Only found this out after googling it.

[@pierrebordeleau8124]

great review, ordered mine last november, $690 canadian dollars for the blue model, can't wait for this snow to melt and take it for a ride on my 2016 BMW R1200RT. I added the SC2.

[@mikeb6185]

Hmmm… a 3db increase in sound level is twice the sound energy - as the decibel scale is logarithmic…

[@gs_rider9799]

Great review, although i've had mine for nearly 6 weeks, have riden in all kinds of extreme weather and have not had a problem with mine, I love it! Beats my Neotech 2 in virtually every way!

[@sportsbikeshop]

Very glad to hear that it's worked out for you, and I really hope my experience with that visor was a one-off. Thanks for getting in touch with your experience, and for your kind comment about the review. Cheers, Tony

[@alienbats]

I am split between C5 and Neo2. Can you tell how C5 is better than Neo?

[@sportsbikeshop]

I had a long period of time between reviewing the two helmets so I'm not really in a position to directly compare them from my experience. But the two helmets are clearly the stand-out options in the flipfront category. I can tell you the C5 excels in ventilation, peripheral vision and flexibility. I'd say you're best trying both helmets on for yourself to see which suits you best, as they are both excellent helmets on the whole. I hope that helps. Cheers, Tony

[@bluespl]

Would you mind letting me know why C5 is better for you thank Neotech2? Thank you!

[@EEEBA1]

Does the Schubert C5 have speakers and microphone pre installed and ready for Sena? Thank you

[@danielkramer8586]

Great review. I learned a lot. Nobody else I've heard goes into so many details about the C5. Unless Schuberth comes up with a solution to the misting issue and loose visors or provides a replacement for affected units, I'd be cautious about giving them my money. I've read more than one review talking about the toylike quality of their C3 or C4. But, if you never ride in the rain or don't mind fixing your lose visor, then this may be the helmet for you.

[@lahcenelahcene]

I was about to buy one but those issues are a no go for me.

[@tonycarpenter-Makzimia]

Just got mine from you guys. So far so good, love the SC2 as well.

[@afmorriarty]

Had a minor issue with misting. Checked the fit of the pin lock and needed the pins adjusting slightly. No problems including 3,000miles to Nordkapp in all sorts of weather.

[@jeanjacques9980]

Always wait for the Pro version. On fitting the various personalised pads should be free of charge in exchange for the original pads, especially at the price.

[@_skud]

thanks for the look!

[@allwinds3786]

Can I get it cheeper and lighter without the speakers? Call me old fashioned but I don't like distractions when I ride.

[@sportsbikeshop]

Not as things stand, though in the past Schuberth have offered a Basic model that comes without stuff like that. We'll have to wait and see whether they product a C5 Basic. Cheers, Tony

[@mitch832]

I'm in the market for a new helmet. I used to have a C3 Pro, was very satisfied with it, how it was built and how really quiet it was. I had to replace it only due to it getting old after 6 or 7 seasons. I tried some other helmets, currently having a Neotec 2, but I'm not completely satisfied with it because it's simply too loud (compared to C3 Pro). But it fits great, though. So I already planned to just get a new C3 Pro for this season, but I then realized the C5 was launched. It appears the C5 is actually more successor to C3 Pro, rather than C4 Pro (different design philosophy, and I found C4 family a bit of a failure anyway) and I'm now struggling between choosing "something new" or just go with "tried and tested". I ride naked bikes, and my only concern really is just the noise level.

[@sportsbikeshop]

Interesting dilemma - the known versus the unknown. Schuberth themselves say the C5 isn't as quiet as a C3 Pro (tested by them on a naked bike) so if it's a decision based purely on noise then you have to go with what you know works for you. There are a good number of areas where I would say the C5 is superior to the C3 Pro, but noise isn't one of them. Good luck coming to a decision and I hope this helps at least a little bit. Cheers, Tony

[@jonlaye3031]

Mate love your take on this helmet same I left sports bike but hey your the man.

[@biglem4968]

Exactly the same problem on my C3 pro. It's my second C3 pro (bought from you guys, great service). But the misting issue really bad. Bought a new different pinlock, the 120 variant and same problem. Can be really quite dodgy in bad weather to be fair as it steams up a lot. Something definitely not right. Seems like good luck if people don't have problems and that shouldn't be the case, the helmets aren't cheap! Shame to see the same issue here as I could have been tempted.

[@sportsbikeshop]

Sorry to hear you've struggled with the same issue. It must be hard to balance keeping rain out without stopping vapour getting out, but it's frustrating and distracting when our vision is affected. Let's hope Schuberth pick up on it and can see a solution. Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony

[@jornmiether8190]

Hi Tony, may I tell you my wish for new video: if you could arrange a review of integrated com systems would be great: Schuberth SC2, Shoei SRL 2,Mesh,3; HJC 21b and 50b and Scorpion ExoCom. Especially the soundquality for music would be interesting. Thanks a lot in advance.

[@sportsbikeshop]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give that idea some consideration and see if it could work. Cheers, Tony

[@grahammawdsley4864]

If you charge the unit fully then don't turn it on 4 days later the battery level is at 45% but apparently that isn't an issue. Any other items with batteries don't lose 55% of the charge in 4 days with no use

[@sportsbikeshop]

Guess you're talking about the comms unit? And who has told you that level of battery drain is acceptable? Was that a warranty claim? Cheers, Tony

[@grahammawdsley4864]

@@sportsbikeshopI am talking about the Comms unit. Schuberth said it's acceptable I sent it back they tested it and told me it's acceptable to drain so much when not in use if I leave it a week there is next to nothing left in the battery. Their response was batteries don't hold their charge that's why we put bike batteries on trickle chargers . Hopefully they are making a trickle charger for the helmet

[@sportsbikeshop]

Interesting response from Schuberth. I assume you're switching the unit off rather than leaving it on standby? And do you leave the rear module attached to the helmet when not in use? I'm just trying to work out why it might be behaving as it is. Cheers, Tony

[@grahammawdsley4864]

@@sportsbikeshop yes it's turned off and still attached to the helmet. I was very surprised by the response I got after spending that kind of cash on the helmet.

[@sportsbikeshop]

I'm surprised too. This isn't ideal, but perhaps detaching the part that contains the battery would stop, or at least reduce, the parasitic draw (seeing as Schuberth can't do anything for you). If that's a route you go down then I'd be interested to know if it makes a difference. Cheers, Tony

[@richardcoomber8155]

The comment from Schuberth about anti fog is not used because they want optical clarity is rubbish. A properly coated visor should have anti fog on the inside, hard coat and oleophobic (; anti smudge) all over and perfect optics if the built their own mold rather than using a off the shelf blank. Any way pin lock will screw up the optics. Any thing else is cost cutting

[@ianparkes2538]

Well i bought one comfy quiet all visors get wet inside in my experienced it runs down from the top , how can that ever be prevented , biggest problem is that bloody visor mechanism is so weak the visor just slams shut before 30mph , its a pain in the ass and i dont wear it often because of this

[@Blanny1974]

This seemed like a decent helmet but I had to return it because the microphone for the SC2 wouldn't plug in.

[@jonlaye3031]

Mate I had the same but you really need to push it in really hard as I thought the same but it’s all good.

[@harrysmyth1618]

Great review

[@pauloneill8912]

i have the c5 and sc2 unit, on the sc2 comms unit the mic doesnt click in, its far too easy to dislodge, it comes free when opening helmet, anyone else have this issue?

[@pierrebordeleau8124]

push a little harder, mine works fine

[@ianparkes2538]

What helmet doesn’t end up with water inside the visor in rain ?

[@sportsbikeshop]

It's usual to end up with water inside after lifting the visor, or if it has a poor rain seal. It's not so usual to get the build-up from moisture in breath seemingly being unable to escape. Cheers, Tony

[@roamingyorkshirecouple6744]

Seriously looking at a C5 to replace a Scorpion ADX1 as the new Scorpion replacement has an irritating inner vent closure on the inside of the chin bar that literally touches your teeth - a real bad design flaw. so looking at the C5 as a replacement helmet but still worried about the misting problem - can i ask is it possible to remove the Schuberth speakers to fit cardo speakers or are they fixed? i love the Cardo system (bought from you guys) and it is our groups choice of intercom so unlikely to change.

[@sportsbikeshop]

Apologies for the late reply. Needed time to check a C5 to give a better answer. The speakers are secured in with velcro so it's not a big deal to remove them. Cheers, Tony

[@midshipracer]

Great review. I have been looking at the website trying to make my mind up but unsure the size to purchase. I have a 58-58.5 cm head and am usually a medium by head probably longer shape. Also if one shell size does xs all the way up to large does this mean that if all the lining were removed these helmets would be identical and the size difference is just made up using the removable lining? So if I ordered a medium and found it was a bit tight could I just replace the medium lining with large and it would then be a large helmet? Thanks SPS

[@sportsbikeshop]

Hi, it's quite likely that you'd be able to replace the lining from a large with one from a medium, but linings are not available as I write this and Schuberth list the price at €60 for the head pad set and €45 for the cheekpads so it would not be a cheap procedure to go that way. Best to try one in a shop or, if you buy online from us you can try it on at home and return for the larger size if you find it too tight. Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony

[@Drpepper99uk]

Hello, I have a Schuberth C5 helmet size XXL 63, I would like to make the inside of the helmet slightly smaller. I notice you are selling replacement pads for this model. What is the thickness difference in mm between the head cushion set in size 61-XL and that for the XXL 63 size? I know I can purchase thicker cheek cushions from 15mm upto 20mm or even 25mm for this model, however I would like to know if it is possible to make the inside a tighter fit elsewhere. Regards, Michael.

[@sportsbikeshop]

Hi Michael, sorry but I don't have access to the information about the different thicknesses for the skull pad sets. I'd suggest contacting the UK distributor over this matter - www.bikerheadz.co.uk. It will be possible to adjust the fit around the head (not just the cheeks) as Schuberth are producing pad sets in different thicknesses. They do not have any stock at the moment, however. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Cheers, Tony

[@FRANCOTORO]

Do you believe Shoei will respond with a Neotec 3 in the Milan show?

[@sportsbikeshop]

I have no inside knowledge, but Shoei tend to update one major model per year and the oldest current model in their road range is the Hornet ADV (released 2015). Tradition suggests that'll be the next big update, but we'll have to wait and see. Cheers, Tony

[@zunaidkajee4540]

I am in the market for a new modular helmet. I own the C4 pro carbon, and I am so scared to go with schuberth again. I have seen on some reviews that the new HJC rpha 90s carbon is the quietest helmet tested. Do you know if this is true? Thanks for the great review

[@sportsbikeshop]

I wouldn't know if that claim about noise is true, sorry. I found an RPHA-90s VERY quiet on a Yamaha Tracer 9 GT with a touring screen fitted, but there are too many variables to say whether it would be the same in your situation. Thanks for getting in touch, and I'm glad you liked this review. Cheers, Tony

[@alienbats]

Why scared of going Schuberth again?

[@zunaidkajee4540]

@alienbats In South Africa 🇿🇦, the new Shubert c5 will cost around R17k plus R9k for the comms unit. If you buy from a Shubert dealer (the only place you can in SA), you cannot return the helmet after leaving the store. (for any reason). That's about 2k dollars. I bought the c4 pro carbon with the comms unit, and it was a failure as a high-end helmet. It's brand new and collects dust now.

[@bsalvis]

@@zunaidkajee4540 I agree the C4 was big let down. C3 was still my favorite but I and debating if I should get another C3 or go for the C5. The C3 has the advantage of being able to use any comm without any issues. I hear you can put the Cardo in the C5 but you have to 'make it work'. I think the RPHA still accepts universal comms easily so also considering it.

[@newbierider3553]

Having the same doubt as you did... Ended up getting the rpha or went along with the new c5?

[@Drpepper99uk]

I have a Sena S20 Evo Comms unit, will this fit on this helmet?

[@sportsbikeshop]

If you're happy to strip out the speakers and cabling that come with the helmet then I think an S20 Evo would fit relatively well - but you'd have to use the glue plate mount as the rim of the C5 is too wide for the clamp mount. It won't be as neat as the dedicated system, but it would be obviously save you a lot of money. Someone out there may well have a cleverer method than mine, as there may be a way to plug the C5's standard speakers into your S20 Evo unit, but I can't see one. Thanks for getting in touch and I hope this helps. Cheers, Tony

[@Neiljitsu]

Is it cardo compatible?

[@sportsbikeshop]

I've seen it done, but it's not pretty. Cheers, Tony

[@bsalvis]

These manufacturers are really trying to "make you" buy their comm. The reality is it's "making" a lot of people consider other helmet brands that will accept any universal comm of their choice without the hassle.

[@SteelJM1]

@@bsalvis Especially since they've decided to "make" you go with Sena... which sucks.

[@danielkramer8586]

@@bsalvis Well said!

[@Nasserghandour]

Just removed the Shuberth C5 from box , first ride , totally disappointed , the visor is loose and can't stand open even at 40 km/hr speed 😡😡😡😡😡

[@anthonymaximin3639]

I agree. The C5 is a disappointment. I have many issues with it. Swapping it tomorrow for a Shoei noetec2

[@Nasserghandour]

@@anthonymaximin3639 you are lucky , I wish I could do like you and swap it to shoei but unfortunately bought it from Turkey and dealer in Lebanon will not accept a return , Audi shoei is from another shop . But for sure it was a mistake buying the shouberth instead of shoie , the reviews on the KZbin were misleading

[@antonio.lovric]

@@Nasserghandour I have notice you leave the same comment on many videos. I think its problem with you, or with your helmet. But generaly, C5 is the best helmet on the market. If you had problem with your helmet, that does not means its bad product.

[@Nasserghandour]

@@antonio.lovric it's a problem with the C5 , and I'm not the only one to give the same comment . Perhaps if you read more you will notice that Just had the AGV tourmodular and it's way better

[@antonio.lovric]

@@Nasserghandour I really read more. Also, I have many friends who own C5. And nobody have any problems.

[@nazhif1]

unless the built-in comms is compatible with Cardo then I don't want it.

[@dudleybiker3738]

Don’t buy I can’t even get the visor to close on mine very noisry

[@roadwarrior8560]

Xlite X1005 is a better helmet imo.

[@cyclechris6591]

Christ are you wearing a mask in your helmet? On a motorcycle? Outside? And you have a moisture problem?

[@sportsbikeshop]

That's a necktube pulled up over my nose and mouth. I can't imagine it affected the amount of moisture much either way really. Cheers, Tony

[@MrCaptainstern]

How to tell a rider isn't from the UK... :D