Shoei J Cruise jet helmet - long term user review. Best classic helmet... possibly

Is Shoei J Cruise the best classic motorcycle helmet? I will try to give you my honest long term review of that helmet as the user of that lid. I had many other helmets in my motorcycle career and even now a have a few others so I think I can be really honest on that topic. If you have any other jet helmets which you enjoy - let me know in the comment section.
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[@johnmartin7158]

Totally agree. I’ve reverted back to this type of helmet. Couldn’t get the Shoei mk2 in NZ, so I bought the Nolan 44. Your helmet is user friendly. I don’t use my high falutin full face Arai anymore now. And good peripheral vision in the open face. Love the Shoei you have. Keep rocking Uncle.

[@UncleLongbeard]

Thanks mate. I also have Arai SZ-Ram which I need to start using and that is really similar lid except it doesn't have internal sun visor which keeps me away of it.

[@nozzer6686]

Agree with all your comments, I bought the same helmet 3 years ago for the same reasons you stated, and it’s been superb, you got a great bargain for £100, they have made a Mark 2 now with some minor tweaks, so will buy the same again when mine is worn out, cheers

[@UncleLongbeard]

I also have Arai SZ ram x which is really similar and I will compare those two soon... and will say why I prefer Shoei ;) cheers mate

[@joelt4n]

@@UncleLongbeard seems like the shoei inner lining material is very very comfortable compared to other brands/models.

[@Mikethebike721]

Yes, agree with all of that. I've had mine for about two years. It was a display model so managed to get it for just under £300. Absolutely love this helmet.

[@UncleLongbeard]

Good to know I'm not the only one ;)

[@mikehanks1399]

Hmm...riding in the rain. I'm going to try that one day. But not today.

[@CordrP01]

Good review, best compromise between full face and open. Most bikers thinks its just for scooter riders and ignore the JCruise.

[@UncleLongbeard]

Yes, that's exactly what I think

[@snakedoctor3319]

Hey ! I took my W out yesterday and it occurred to me how much I hate full face helmets. I took my shitty Harley open face out this morning which was miles better, but a little more gust protection would be perfect. Having watching this vid I think I need to keep my eyes open for a Shoei. I always had FF helmets but I always had powerful bikes. Now on the W the comfort and visibility is more important to me than how well my chin is protected in a 120 MPH scrape.

[@UncleLongbeard]

I think it's a really good compromise between protection, comfort, and style. Fully open face are great but not so much for the rain or stones on the road or some other wasps ;)

[@snakedoctor3319]

@@UncleLongbeard I had a wasp enter my leather jacket when I was a youg man and it stung my tit around ten times before I could stop safely and get it out. My arm was panful and partly numb for days ! Bastards ! :)

[@mikesnaturalroast7748]

Just bought one Unc!

[@UncleLongbeard]

I hope you will enjoy that lid

[@joelt4n]

Thanks! Just got the j cruise ii! Are you looking to upgrade? First impressions it is really really comfortable, but the noise isolation is interestingly louder than I’d expect even going at just 60kmph. I have a bell custom 500 with bubble shield, maybe it’s a placebo thing, but i feel the custom 500 is less noisy at 60kmph. Ps. I exchanged from a glamster which i really like but unfortunately it hurts my ears so much when removing the helmet.

[@UncleLongbeard]

All the jet helmets are way louder than full face or closed helmets. Even the J cruise is the quietest I ever seen and had. I also have Arai SZ-R but it doesn't have sun visor so I prefer using the J. But it's condition is getting worse and worse, so the time of Arai is coming big steps ;) Anyway, if the silence is that important for you, the only solution for u is the full face... or ear plugs ;) Or sth like bell but I would rather have something in which I can lift my faceshield on every junction ;)

[@joelt4n]

@@UncleLongbeard cheers. I'll definitely compare it more with my bell custom 500 (with bubble shield). At this stage comfort easily goes to j cruise but feels like custom 500 has better noise isolation 😂 Btw does your j cruise make creaking noises if you press/adjust the cheeks? Ie when you wear/remove it? Mine creaks abit oddly, thankfully it doesn't do it when wearing unless I press my hands on it.

[@UncleLongbeard]

I don't think it does, but I don't think I paid much attention to that as it never creaks while riding. Talking about bell - I can't tell much about it except that it's form over function. It might be even quieter and looks good but... try to open the visor when you stopped in a traffic ;) Also how are the air vents there for riding in hot weather? ;) Just sayin. J-cruise is not the best helmet in every aspect but it's sort of universal tool. Reasonable looking, reasonably quiet, reasonably working in cold/wet/hot weather.

[@stanleylawson9015]

Just looking at getting back into bikes after a long time definitely a Kawasaki for me, advise on helmet as I wear glasses and need for driving

[@UncleLongbeard]

My mate is using that helmet with glasses and he seams to be happy with it. You might also check on Arai SZ ram X which is a similar helmet but with no sun visor and a dedicated place for the glasses. Just find a store and check what is more comfy for you

[@stanleylawson9015]

@@UncleLongbeard thanks I shall just as soon as I can

[@Renegat13]

Отличный шлем, мерил его. Очень хорошо сидит. Вопрос: ветер не задувает в лицо при закрытом визоре?) кто-то писал что в лоб дует в холодную погоду))

[@UncleLongbeard]

Absolutnie nic nie wieje, chociaż w zimne dni w brodę trochę chłód czuć.

[@Scytheuk]

How is the visor fogging in the rain compared to a full face?

[@UncleLongbeard]

No it wasn't fogging at all. Now I use similar Arai sz helmet and that one is

[@bengin34]

Thanks for the good review 👍 I am considering this one for my Harley and wonder how is it in cold days compared to a full face one?

[@UncleLongbeard]

I rode my bike with no screen whatsoever in +4 degrees on a long distance trip and still alive... Well, it's colder of course than in full face but I got a proper neck warmer which can cover the face as well and it is absolutely fine amzn.to/3Bx89TI. However if it's 12+ degrees and less than 20 miles to go there's no need to cover your face, just a regular neck cold - same as with any helmet

[@jimmillington4652]

Great helmet. I got mine for £220 so bagged a bargain IMO. 👍

[@UncleLongbeard]

220 is not bad really. I know I was extremely lucky

[@jimmillington4652]

Yes, it was on one of those occasional 24hr price drops, but like you I’d be okay with paying full price next time, it’s such a good helmet. The £100 you paid for yours is practically theft! 😂 BTW. Loved the UpNorth video series. The English/Scottish border is my home territory so it’s interesting to see familiar places through a fresh set of eyes. 👍

[@jonsharron184]

Siekiera!