Schuberth E2 helmet review

[@motocrusader72]

As a relatively new rider (~2 years) I’ve come to helmet design with a fresh set of eyes (but many other experiences-50s age group, retired 30-year Marine). I’ve used and traveled with both fixed and modular helmet designs. I find my “flip lid”, modular helmet allows ample field of vision while getting on my bike, manipulating equipment, refueling, securing “wear-bag”, etc. Great points about noise reduction, etc. I live in a hot and very humid environment so the ability to uncover my face, get some air, and hydrate during brief stops is a necessity. Looking forward to the E2. I am currently in a Shoei Neotec 2 with Sena Mesh comms system. I’ve ordered overseas from you in the past-very happy. My goal would be to come to the UK for a proper helmet fitting. No other retailer talks about helmet and equipment fitting with such fervor as your establishment.

[@bariti86]

I have owned many helmets, I prefer the helmets with peaks because most of the time the peak blocks out the sunlight. I honestly do not care about the look of the peak, and would very much prefer the aerodynamics of a peak less helmet but the benefit of a peak is great and I never end up wearing my helmets that do not have the peak.

[@davidhughes3051]

Fab review on the E2 and the similarities with the C5 and it is refreshing to see you smiling Chris. Thanks.

[@bens5186]

NOTHING beats a peak when riding directly into the sun. A simple tilt of the head to completely block the sun… priceless. I bet you wouldn’t say the sun visors in a car are pointless…?

[@stonecold2653]

Great review.look forward to comming down to see you for some gear in the next three weeks.

[@ianparkes2538]

Loved my e1 great helmet , my c5 is good but has a major flaw , the visor mechanism is poor and the detents very weak , the visor will just slam shut at 30mph , it won’t stay open even in the cracked position , you also have to click it fully closed . This e2 has the same visor and visor fittings , such a shame as it will render a complete pain off road . However the c5 is a good road lid but lacks the visibility appeture for off road , schuberth have gone the easy cheap route here and these problems combined with trying to get them remedied have now put me off the brand .

[@iliaritzar]

When the visor gets dusty, and I am riding riding towards the sun, believe me, the effect is very positive. Furthermore, my visor has been saved from hitting little branches innumerous times.

[@TwoFourCharlie007]

Great review, I’ve been waiting for a decent one for a while

[@bsebesty]

The peak is not only about aesthetics and sunshade, but it also has a huge impact on the airflow riding an adventure bike (on one with a high windshield). General airflow, bugs, rain all get directed over the helmet. For some oof us, this may make a huge functional difference.

[@Motolegends]

Can’t see that this is correct. The screen on an adventure bike may do what you are describing, but the peak was never designed to divert air anywhere. It disrupts rather than aids the airflow, which is why they create extra noise, move about at speed, and can put strain on the rider’s neck. A peak is primarily there to help block out the sun. A peak interrupts the airflow; it doesn’t purposely direct it anywhere. And certainly I have never read any claim from any helmet manufacturer that suggests that the peak has a beneficial effect on the flow of air. CP

[@drmengawyong]

And to stop dirt mud from the bike in front

[@Motolegends]

Nah, that’s just a tall story put about by South Africans! CP

[@mengaw-yong2490]

@@Motolegends never employ them

[@bsebesty]

@@Motolegends I guess, I am going to try it out, then. I’ve been riding a lot with GSA and open visor. I’ve noticed that while visor is down, I get lots of wind right onto visor, with bugs all over as a measure. When I open visor up and just let sunhades down, I get no bugs at all and no air-disturbance either. It’s all calm. Now, truth be told I have an aftermarket larger windshield on da biiig-GSA, but I suspect the peak is gonna do exactly what I’ve devised as a hypothesis. I’ll need to give it a try and maybe Schuberth can add one more bullet-point to their marketing material. 😊

[@michaelgarners9780]

I really love your gear videos. Do you have one where you go into more detail about why you steer away from more adventure style helmets? I am a bit inclined to agree with you from a personal feelings standpoint, but I do not have the knowledge or accumen as to say why. I do mostly do commuting, but once my gear is sorted I will be doing more long distance touring. Doing the Trans American Trail and trail/dirt road systems in the American south during the hot and humid summers here.

[@JezNashMusic]

I bought one, and it was fine, until it rained. Then it was lethal. Water comes down the centre of the visor, pools, and is then blown directly into your eyes if you open the vent to clear the visor. Shocking design from Schuberth. I took it back and got a neotec 3.

[@stonecold2653]

These are great Helmets.

[@vlastikb]

I am commuting in east-west direction, always into the sun. I have swapped helmets for one with a peak, to increase safety. Electrical tape on a visor can work only temporarily.

[@magnusb6311]

Hi, I wonder if the E2 has the same soft and nice lining inside of the C5? Second question, since the visor is the same on both the C5 and the E2, can I buy the C5 and then the peak for the E2 and fit it on the C5? Cheers

[@AyoHues]

@Motolegends Chris, any word yet on the price of a C5 Carbon? Is there a way you can divulge just an approximate, ‘in the region of’ indication so I don’t actually have a heart attack? 😆 It’s a gorgeous thing, mostly handmade by the look of it, so I’m thinking north of £1,500? 🤔

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

Beware, these helmets are very tight in the chin bar area. I wear a size Large and the helmet fits my head properly but the chin bar presses up against my chin and it's not comfortable. Also, these come pre-wired with headphones and it will difficult to fit a communication system you ready own. Also, the field of view is less than most ADV helmets and is on par with most road helmets.

[@ginogina4589]

Can this helmet be adjusted for a long oval shaped head?

[@davet003.5]

Thanks for the video, Chris. There’s been quite a bit of chatter on Advrider about the E2 having a tight/ unadjustable chin strap system. Is the chin strap & anti-rolll off strap system different from the C3/ C5’s?

[@defylifeadventure]

No reviews of any HJC helmets? The 90s and the new 91 appear at first glance to be pretty good.

[@Kevin-nh7jd]

Are there any goggle reccomedations that would fit with this helmet?

[@ccrews0612]

can I order a peak to add to the C5?

[@nicholasarthurwood]

The peak is must for the low sun horizon in winter. As are sun visors in a car.

[@Motolegends]

Yes, which is why a drop-down sun visor is so important. Looking down at the tank so that you can block out the sun, by contrast, is just dangerous. CP

[@bsidethecside2283]

Agreed the drop down visor is great, but when there’s road dirt on your visor, you’re better off blocking the light from hitting in the first place. My commute sends me into the morning sun in places and there’s much better contrast in the shadows with the peak, compared to the visor on my E1. The peak needs to be set med or low, but works for me 😊

[@shassabo]

I love the adventure tribe peak look, but mostly I prefer the wide field-of-view and airflow of ADV helmets. It doesn’t look like the E2 quite matches the Arai or Shoei adventure lids in those metrics.

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

It's not even close. The field of view is pretty tight on these.

[@i-..--..--..-i6985]

@@MagnumMuscle1000 it’s comparable to the view out of a Shoei Neotec II. Not great, not terrible.I’ve got a Neotec II, Hornet X2, and an Aria XD4. The Arai weighs the least and flows the most air through the helmet. The Shoei’s are a little quieter and heavier. I like the visor mechanism on the Shoei’s better than ANY other helmet I have ever tried. You can put it where you want it and it stays put. That doesn’t seem like a big deal till you need to crack the seal on the visor a tiny bit to get more air and clear the fogging. The Arai is ok in that regard but the adjustment is coarser feeling.

[@albertorudi5168]

Only about the design (not about other values): it remember me the "Mazinga" Comics

[@Geshmaal]

Does the E2 actually have an extended chin bar compared with the C5? My one issue with that helmet is my chin is pushed right up against the inside which seems like it would be a bad time in a crash. A bit more chin room might make Schuberth viable for me!

[@Motolegends]

No it’s the same chin bar. A larger moulding on the C3 Pro’s chin bar made it look like it had an extended nose, but it was actually just a C3 Pro with a bit of plastic on the front. Same for the C5 and its E2 derivative. CC

[@MagnumMuscle1000]

The chin bar is very tight and it's not wearable for me.

[@SloppySalad]

I completely disagree with this narrative that most people ride bikes and have certain items of clothing, or bike accessories, to fit an image. I have an ADV, and do so because I want a comfortable UPRIGHT position when commuting and when I go green laning. I want AUXILARY LIGHTS because I'm sensible and want to be seen, and therefore safer. The same reason I wear a Helite Turtle, and have fitted a louder exhaust so that someone on their phone might stand a chance of hearing me next to them. I have BOOTS with BUCKLES because they provide superior protection to basic ankle protection, for when I'm off-road or if I sandwich my leg between the bike and a hard place (car or otherwise), and they're waterproof and also easy to remove. I have a JACKET with lots of AIR FLOW because I want to stay cool. I want a FLIPUP HELMET with PEAK for the same reason I want a helmet with built in sun visor, and a flip up helmet is great for air flow (when flipped up), noise reduction, and safety. Perhaps you could change your narrative so that anyone with these above choices, do so because they're more safety conscious rather than conforming to a pre-determined image... Who's to say that this narrative (my given example) is any more right or wrong that the one given in this video. Other than that, great video (I guess)? Would've been nice to see some real life use and reviews, rather than pure speculation on the lids performance.

[@razorwired130]

lol - you doth protest too much methinks.

[@paulvandervyver4223]

For the best protection, there is nothing better than a full-face lid...period

[@razorwired130]

If you get in a crash and the paramedics need to get the helmet off of you to save your life - god help you with full-face lid. With a modular helmet - all they need to do is lift the chin bar.