Schuberth E2 Review - Adventure Style Modular Helmet

[@GSAirTherapy]

I have the E2 and sent it back to Schuberth to fix limitations. That was in December of 2023. It is now April 21, 2024, and I still don’t have my helmet back. Here’s my review. 1) The helmet is actually quite big, bulky, and catches a lot of wind from the front, and crosswind. For reference: I’m 6’2”, ride a GS Adventure with the stock windshield, and the beak is the main issue. 2) For GS Adventure riders, the helmet, with the beak installed, will not fit in the top case. Thus, you’ll need to carry it with you, have a helmet lock, or trust that no one will steal it while you’re away from the bike. Main problems are with the Sena, which is utterly useless! Unfortunately, Schuberth found a way to make it near impossible to use any other comms units than the one they customized for the E2. 3) In short, The Sena intercom install is ABSOLUTELY ridiculous. 3.1) The side control comes with a watch battery, which will need to be replaced over time, rather than drawing power from the main battery 3.2) The mic pickup, regardless of software adjustments, is sensitive to the degree that it cuts out audio transmission, including GPS directions, music, phone calls, etc. 3.3) You cannot charge the unit on the fly without it turning off! Meaning, on a long distance ride, you can’t plug into a battery bank to keep the Sena charged, without it turning off. It does take quite some time to charge to full, which means that you’ll be without audio for hours. If you pull over for that long, sure, then it’s not an issue. However, if you’re riding long distance, it will definitely become a major limiting factor. 3.4) The speakers come preinstalled and you cannot use wired earplugs for audio. There is a $15 dongle, you can find it on Amazon, then deconstruct the helmet, unplug the speakers, splice the dongle into the wiring and you now have a headphone jack. At a combined value of $1200 for the helmet with the Sena, it is mind boggling that Schuberth decided to take options off the table, rather than providing more options. 4) Compared with my low-cost Caberg Tourmax Sarabe, the Schuberth is overpriced, limiting customer options (i.e; using a Cardo), substantially louder, and overall a less desirable helmet. Lastly, I’m reiteration that I’m writing this on April 21, 2024. I returned my helmet to the Schuberth rep in December of 2023, to address the issues caused by their adaptation of the Sena system. I have NOT yet received my helmet back. Bottom line; this is a definite “no buy” for me.

[@tjs201971]

Wonderful review of the Schubert e2! Always enjoy the reviews of riding gear ! Thanks

[@Ole.Schultz]

Great review. I have used Schuberth helmets for +15 years. I would consider swapping my 4 year old E1 with E2 with comms. in 1-2 years.

[@rider_h9990]

nice review, thank you

[@peterlewis4978]

Nice straight forward review, well done. Hoping to upgrade my E1 to the E2 shortly.

[@mancavemoto]

Cheers, the E2 is an impressive lid

[@davidz8]

Thanks for the really in depth review, I bought one yesterday and it is so quiet and comfortable, I am using it without the peak on my Ninja 1000sx as I prefer the look to the C5.

[@mancavemoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@staudio]

Nice video. Been happy with my 5-year old E1.....going to give a look at the E-2 and the C5. Thanks for the review/thoughts. The pre-fit comm systems is something I'll have to think about/debate.

[@mancavemoto]

cheers

[@patrickmetcalf3493]

Thanks for the great video. Nice analysis on the helmet. I just upgraded from E1. I do like the helmet. A few comments after a recent 5-day trip: 1) The helmet is a bit noisy. I guess its to expected from a modular helmet. 2) The vents were not as good as I expected. I was riding in a hot weather and I could not keep the lid down because I was simply too hot with it down. 3) E2 was very comfortable. This was my first ride after purchase and it fit perfectly. 4) I got used to the weight. Although my neck was a bit sore for the first 2 days. I was fine by the third day. 4) I am a 61-year-old GS rider & I recommend the helmet.

[@st44455]

Excellent review.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for watching

[@timsbike4887]

I have black tape across the visor of my C3 for the sun and really wished i had a peak in the glare of Southern India and also a 12 hour into the sun ride here in an Australian Summer, so with a trip to Colombia i took my XD4 with peak. Loved the peak but a flip up is so much better for travel....having a drink or chatting to road block cops etc etc. So the E2 is best of both worlds and will be our next helmets.

[@Honda_Africa_Twin]

I had mine for less than a week. Exact same color, and the paint started to chip away. I got my money back and bought Arai Tour-X4.

[@davidz8]

Great in depth review, really simple tool less system for changing visors, I have to take a small tool kit to do the same with my helmet.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@JEmmertz]

Great and useful review! Especially since you could give a fair comparison between the E2 and the E5. 👍

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks

[@ganiqwest]

Great effort on the review thank you for the quality job. Here are a few of my comments... I have an E1 in the "guardian red" graphics (its OK, I got the unit from Schuberth USA during a clearance as they moved from California to mid-west) and I desperately wanted a modular with a visor as my daily ride quite often had me riding directly into the sun on the way to work (east) and as you could imagine, the double whammy, on the way home i.e. west. On my C3 I had the Iridium shield but that still wasn't sufficient, but with the peak, I simply tip my head down and the sun is no longer an issue. In my opinion get a peak/visor its just super handy. And on a BMW K1600 GTL with the windshield up or down and doing 140+ the peak generated minimal turbulence to my head. Next suggestion is get the Iridium shield and yellow or clear inner shield. Why you might ask? Iridium blocks UV which gives you sunburns / cancers. Which also sunburns your eyes. But of course the Iridium shield is too dark for night, thus the swapping the inner shield for Yellow or clear, At night I simply flip the main up and out of the way and drop down the yellow , all is good.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for sharing

[@sunalwaysshinesonTVs]

For me it's a question of what's the effect of the peak when the visor is up. I prefer to ride visor up with the internal shade visor down. The problem with C-series Schuberth is that the wind buffet puts a downward force on the visor, and first wears out the positive stops, then eventually, the visor just drops with any wind force. Now I keep the visor up using duct tape -always a classy look when riding my R1200. Ergo, Im considering the E2 because (yes, I do enduro mode) Im thinking the peak will block the downward wind force on the visor. Any feedback on this?

[@BrianDias007]

Great review as usual

[@mancavemoto]

I appreciate that

[@EssexCountyPhoto]

Been wearing Schuberth helmets for about 15 years. The lock for the chinbar in the up position will come handy when it starts getting loose after about a year. My current lid is a 3 year old Touratech Aventuro Mod (E1), and when I nod to say thank you with the chinbar up... it comes down halfway, can't see nothing!... 😱 Wish it had a lock.

[@flippy66]

Wish they'd make a non-flip up version.

[@mancavemoto]

Have you looked at the new S3? Admittedly it doesn’t have a peak though

[@IanTed]

Liked my E1 but moved to the AGV Tourmodular. Honestly prefer the AGV, lighter, more comfortable and I think it is as well made. The field of vision is superb. I thought I would miss the peak but no as I was always affected by cross winds and it added noise.

[@mancavemoto]

Thanks for sharing! i'm also a fan of the tourmodular, the more i wear this though, the more it gives the AGV a run for its money

[@bobg7374]

I have come from a shoei and I have found this e2 to have a much better vision at the bottom , also I am using a cardo headset so I’ve had to remove all the speakers etc would of much preferred it to come with nothing installed so now I can in clip and leave the helmet in the top box and recharge the headset I ride GSA and I ride without the peak so just use it as a sun shield

[@motoyak2901]

I have my e2 with sena pack for 4 months now.Generally I like the look and comfort . Only thing that I have issues with is the quality of the paint- it chips off easily. If the build quality is the same as Shoei that would be a perfect helmet.

[@mancavemoto]

Interesting comment thank you, this one had a small chip on the chin bar, but it put tht down to it being demonstrator helmet thats been out on display as shows etc

[@hovishill2779]

I’ve got 2 chips on the chin bar on mine. In 40 years of riding and mainly shoei and Arai helmets, never had paint chips before 😳

[@motoyak2901]

@@hovishill2779 its very disappointing. considering the price is at the top of the chain. Btw,My brother has the same issues. 😩

[@JezNashMusic]

In the dry, without the comms fitted, absolutely superb - comfy and quiet. However, whilst the comms kit is good, you can't close the flip front without snagging the mic on the chin lining. In my case, it also prized the mic out of its socket and onto the road, where it got smooshed by a lorry. You need to stop the bike, take your gloves off (so you can feel where the mic is) tuck it in with one hand and at the sdame time lift the lining over it as you close the flip with the other. Ideally you need three hands. Furthermore, if it is raining, forget it. It is absolutely lethal. The rain leaks onto the inside of the visor, and is then blown into your eyes by the chin vent. I rode it in the rain for one 45min trip and by the time I got to my destination, there was more water inside the lid than outside. Like trying to ride through frosted glass - horrifically dangerous. A truly shocking design which, I suspect, preys on the kind of ADV rider who only rides in the dry. Some of us ride year-round in all conditions, which is why I didn't mind paying close to £700 for a helmet. I'm returning it today.

[@mancavemoto]

Interesting thanks for the feedback. I find that if I push the mic into position when I put the helmet on, I can just close the chin bar without it affecting the mic at all, with gloves on. I never encounteed water getting in with the visor closed, even in torrential downpours, it seemed to make a good seal. Maybe yours wasnt seated properly or faulty?

[@JezNashMusic]

It may well be a faulty one, but it may also be that I am a ham-fisted loon, of course! @@mancavemoto

[@mancavemoto]

@JezNashMusic 🤷‍♂️😂👍

[@jaystarmini]

I like my own comms unit that i have with built in camera which sounds like i wouldn't be able go use with this helmet but could i with the c5?

[@TheDervMan]

I’ve got the mk1 E2. Given what it costs I was pretty disappointed with it. Worst bit is when it rains water runs down the inside. For me, the Caburg Tourmax is much better.

[@mancavemoto]

Ther E1?

[@TheDervMan]

@@mancavemoto yea I’ve got an E1. I won’t be getting another Schuberth. Tourmax is much better.

[@antonygriffin9019]

I had the same issue with a Schuberth C3 - until I discovered the extra 'click' that securely locks the visor to the gasket! Not a drop past it since..... :-)

[@Lucas-hs9fo]

Great review! Question on the visor and the peak. I have a c5 but I miss the peak. Since you can interchange visors between c5 and e2 I assume you can get the e2 visor and the peak and install it on c5 helmet. Can you confirm that for me? Thanks

[@mancavemoto]

I think thats possible, but I rod this mostly without the peak as it wobbles when i'm riding the Africa Twin

[@ShayBurkeDublin]

I bought the E2 recently and noticed the chinstrap has none or very minimal adjustment. It felt like I was been strangled when I closed the strap, and at this I can only close to the first click on the strap without depriving myself of oxygen. I cannot understand why they couldn’t leave enough of a strap to adjust to the customers satisfaction and comfort, not happy after the money I spent on it 😡

[@mancavemoto]

I found the same, there is more there, but its a pain to access it

[@Jackdaw5]

Interesting review, but when exactly did motorcycle helmets become 'adventure helmets'? My lid just protects my head and keeps the rain off. Not once has it provided any sort of adventure. Maybe now's the time to upgrade.

[@mancavemoto]

Not all helmets, peaked helmets with a visor tend to be referred to as 'Adventure' helmets or adventure style.

[@Laksujaakso]

The prefit comms system is a big no-no. You don’t to choose your preferred comms system, you don’t get to upgrade the speakers, instead of charging only your comms system you need to be charging your whole helmet and if you choose to not use a system you still have the speakers and stuff to carry around inside the helmet. Helmet makers should focus on making fitting any comms system as easy as possible instead of this.

[@EngJarvo]

Can't you just remove the existing system and for a cardo one?

[@EngJarvo]

@@rivertownrider7126 I have been trying to find this but struggling. Do you perhaps have a link or video title? Many thanks!

[@user-td5fp7xc1s]

What size did you review? I had the same issue with pressure on forehead with the L. We’re they able to easily modify L for you?

[@mancavemoto]

It was a size L, they fitted the oval kit and removed some foam from the rear pad. Fits nicely now

[@Axel_LeXar]

Thanks for this test. I admit that I don't like the look... What would you recommend for an adventure helmet, please, knowing that I do offroad

[@mancavemoto]

I if you’re riding off road then I think a helmet with good ventilation will be important. There’s lots to choose from the Nexx X.WRL is good for that and lightweight too. The Arai Tour X 4 is pretty decent too but will offer a bit more for road riding?

[@Axel_LeXar]

@@mancavemoto Unfortunately the Arai does not correspond to my head... really too bad... The Nexx X WRL is good in offroad I have no doubt about it, on the other hand does it do the job well on the road part?

[@keepitwarm]

Had mine for a few months now, my only gripe the pin lock came off that was fitted with it quite soon into its use, I guess maybe not installed as well. Love it otherwise. I’ve stoped wearing earplugs since I got it.

[@harf4ng]

Is the peak an issue with a naked bike at kinda high speed?

[@mancavemoto]

Naked bike not at all, adventure bike with a screen, thats where I've had problems

[@harf4ng]

@@mancavemoto why? Why is it ok with a naked bike but not with an adventure bike with a screen?

[@mancavemoto]

With a naked bike you get clean airflow to the helmet. Any bike with a screen disturbs or deflects that airflow, which is what causes the noise and buffeting.

[@Ravan_Caw]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@markmundy3435]

I'm just not a fan of any helmet that pushes a proprietary coms unit, maybe they get a little back hander, I'm sure it puts people off and I always pass on them.

[@mancavemoto]

It looks like we'll see more in the future if the CE22.06 certification is tweaked around externally mounted comms

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I still haven't found a helmet I prefer to my Roof Boxer V8. At least for hot countries. 1990 [Nick J]

[@mancavemoto]

Once you've found one you love.....i'm still searching for my perfect Adventure helmet, everyone i've tried has got something that bugs me and stops it from being 'the one'

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

@@mancavemoto It isn't perfect but the way you can so easily convert it to an open face without stopping is convenient in humid Thai cities. Nick

[@flexywing]

Not sure I would buy another Schurbeth helmet I have a C4 carbon, the build quality was not the best Worst part was I paid the extra £250 for the company, it works great BUT was thinking of getting a new C5 or the E2, how the coms Don't fit, so not a great idea. Next Helmet will be one where I can fit a external u it so I can change helmets and Not have to buy "extras" for it

[@ItsBeenDanBefore]

Helmet tech here: you can fit an external comms to it, it just won't be the neatest install. I've installed an Interphone Ucom, Cardo Edge, Sena 50s and Sena 20s, all fit in there using the adhesive mount on the intercom itself, plus with the Cardo I was able to poke the microphone out of the space for the SC2 mic and it made it look really clean

[@flexywing]

@@ItsBeenDanBefore Thanks for the advice 👍

[@Southwade]

Stopped listening when he said Sena.

[@mancavemoto]

Shame you missed the rest of the Helmet review!