It's time for the powers that be (maybe the good old EU can do it) to make Sena & Cardo get together & make coms systems that are totally 100% compatible with each other so that the only choice you need to make is which style you prefer.
@marekdworakowski566511 ай бұрын
Fantastic and the most detailed Neotec 3 review on KZbin. Cheers!
@nitram_nosnibor11 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT review as usual, I really do like them as you give us the negative points too. Thanks 👍🏻 I do not like the Sena comms and have always stayed with Cardo as I believe they are much better, so looks like I might need to look at another make and model - thanks again I will definitely come to one of your shops 👍🏻
@bikingwithgrantygrant7795 ай бұрын
Just seen sharp have now tested it. Its 5 starts and stays shut 93% of the time. A great review and now will be looking to get neotec 3
@sportsbikeshop5 ай бұрын
It has indeed. I've been meaning to add the details to the description for the review, which I've now done. Cheers, Tony
@jonathongallant910511 ай бұрын
Great reviewa as always, great looking helmet, shoei is always the go to for me and this is no different. Think I've found my next helmet.
@brianperry11 ай бұрын
l owned the original Mk1 Neotec helmet, currently use the Mk 2...l found the Mk 2 to be a big improvement ... the reason, the shell size, although of the same fit size...ie:- medium... the Mk 2 shell is definitely slimmer, plus because an intercom system can be built into the shell, rather than 'stuck' out in the slipstream negating wind noise to a certain degree.....(l think built in is the way to go with intercom systems)......l always wear earplugs... the Alpine red...and ride a Triumph Street Triple. Which means the helmet is in clean air...If the Mk 3 has been 'tweaked' it can only be better..l will certainly give the new model serious consideration when looking to replace my Mk 2 Neotec....What price head safety!!
@imopn11 ай бұрын
Awesome helmit and review. As for Sena. Im done with Sena until they support Open Bluetooth Intercom Standard. Imagine a mobile company that doesn't allow you to call other mobiles? Its insane that they dont support it. Motorcycle at its core is about community but Sena gives everyone the big middle finger.
@nikoscosmos11 ай бұрын
Isn't that what universal intercom pairing allows?
@autohans54011 ай бұрын
@@nikoscosmos 20S was the last Sena to have universal intercom
@nikoscosmos11 ай бұрын
@shadowlord2155 not my experience. The SC2 and SF series both feature it as does the 10 series.
@gorkemumutinan7 ай бұрын
50 series has universal intercom mode.@@autohans540
@kurushunwalla6 ай бұрын
This is the best review of the Neotec 3 by far! You’ve covered all aspects perfectly. I am in the market for a new lid and it’s between this one and the GT Air 3. An Arai is out since an internal sun visor is a must. Since I have never used a modular before I will head to a store to check it out before deciding if a modular is for me. I ride a Multistrada V4s for reference. Thank you!
@sportsbikeshop6 ай бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you found it useful. Good luck with the shopping trip and enjoy the Multistrada - I've not ridden the V4, but I can imagine it's pretty amazing. Cheers, Tony
@kurushunwalla6 ай бұрын
She’s truly amazing! A sports bike in the form of an ADV. 19” front but so nimble. In love since 13 months 😊 You must check one out. Cheers
@alp378111 ай бұрын
I was looking to order the Noe 2, but after trying the HJC 90S Carbon at the same store, it was a no brainer for me. The HJC nailed it out of the park on all levels. I was a Shoei user for years. Sorry, Shoei.
@cramvsguinet814711 ай бұрын
isnt the HJC a little noisy? I'm between those and the C5, thought election....
@alp378111 ай бұрын
@@cramvsguinet8147 Well, I use ear plugs all the time. Its light and very comfortable.
@MotoMatini8 ай бұрын
I have SHOEI GT-Air and HJC RPHA 90. To different helmets. GT-Air (and GT-Air II) have mist problems, Pinlocks are to small. Venting is weaker and visor closing is more troublesome compared to those from RPHA 90. And price difference is not small. But SHOEI have own special magic among best helmets in the world...
@markkuijper196411 ай бұрын
Great review but I disagree with the ventilation part. I ride with a 2 and find the ventilation poor with warm rides. If the 3 is not improved over the 2 it is a shame. Looking forward to the new 5 mil. gab, all the old Shoei helmets had these and I really missed this on the 1 and 2.
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
Thanks for kind comment on the review, and the feedback about ventilation. On the bikes I rode, the venting on both helmets was very good when the screen allowed air to reach them. It's a bit like noise I guess - one person's experience and preferences can't cover what everyone will find out on the road. Cheers, Tony
@davidvanbrunt42335 ай бұрын
The Neotec2 is hard to beat , the 3 better be great....
@ClipperUK200811 ай бұрын
Thanks for the extra info on the latch percentage from SHARP. Having landed chin first in an Evo One 2 (that got 100%) I value that rating quite a bit. Hopefully SHARP get back on track with their testing now ECE 22.06 is underway.
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
Personally speaking, I think 22.06 means the end of SHARP as we know it because as many of the tests that elevated it above 22.05 are now standard in 22.06. They've announced a project called SHARP 2025 so I await the verdict on its future with interest. Cheers, Tony
@t-rex42116 ай бұрын
I think choosing sena was a bold move. Surely some kind of blank space and sell adaptors to fit the blank for your chosen comms unit would be better. I wanna get the Neotec 3 and reviews have won it for cardo but seems silly to buy a helmet with integrated comms capability and can’t use the comms I want 🤔
@gac157911 ай бұрын
Just ordered one can’t wait to get it
@peder619911 ай бұрын
Nice good review. I went from a Neotec 1 with a Packtalk on the side to the Neotec 2 with SRL2, really nice to have reduced wind turbulence noise but the sound quality of the SRL2 is laughable at best, so I really hope they fixed that for the SRL3 otherwise I will go back to the wind turbulence with an external unit if I will get an Neotec 3.
@stephenwright696911 ай бұрын
Great review , my problem with Shoei is the release button ,it looks like a tongue sticking out, pathetic I know but because of this I'd buy the HJC.
@adzilla198511 ай бұрын
I wish they'd do a version tailored for adventure touring with a peak in addition to the flip
@chrisa723711 ай бұрын
Get a Nishua. It's feather light, really comfortable and quiet too. I've found a Nishua and goggles combo perfect for proper Adv riding.
@Geshmaal11 ай бұрын
Yep, Schuberth has its E models but my head doesn't fit in them properly! Meanwhile Shoei lids fit my head like a glove so it would be ideal if they could work out a peak arrangement for the Neotec 3 (Neotec 3X? Adventuretec?) and set it up so it's easy to remove for high speed rides.
@nikoscosmos11 ай бұрын
Why do you want a peak when there is a flip down sun shade? Or is it an image thing?
@BC-xu8yq11 ай бұрын
Great review
@bjrnchrstn11 ай бұрын
I have the Neotec I and thought the upgrade to the 3 would be a slam dunk, but I was suprised it wasn't. Just didnt fit that nice at the cheeks.
@StewartP4511 ай бұрын
Good review, I bought a Neo 2 and comms just last year so won't be back in the market for a wee while but this looks like a solid upgrade option with useful improvements. Seems to be limited graphics colours at moment so will wait and see what they add. Was going to say that one issue might be cost, a graphics design and the SRL3 comms could be nudging close to 4 figures! but a review elsewhere said there might be an adaptor plate to allow SRL2 carryover which avoid replacing existing-perfectly serviceable-kit. Better start topping up the piggy bank...
@MisterAnderson9111 ай бұрын
If you think that's bad, the Neo 3 with graphics and SRL3 will come to $2100 AUD at retail pricing ($1500 + $600). I can swallow the cost increase on the helmet but Sena are taking us for a ride at $600 for the kit. When I change from my GT-Air 2, I might have to go with a more basic system like the spirit HD for $250 and deal with fitting it; I don't want the mesh anyway, just bluetooth to my phone for music and calls.
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
I've just had confirmation from the UK importer that an adaptor plate to allow fitment of SRL2 comms to SRL3 helmets is 'in development' but there's no further info on that as yet. Cheers, Tony
@dockerandy11 ай бұрын
P.s. this issue will decide what my next helmet will be, i've always had shoei, but it may now be time to change given the cost of these helmets too...
@your_royal_highness11 ай бұрын
If they don’t go back to the D-ring chin strap, I will never buy one again, as much as I love the helmet. It was disappointing when they dumped the D-ring for the ratchet. It is otherwise so uncomfortable. I got a good deal on an AGV carbon fiber modular. Lighter and less expensive deal on the AGV. I had to go X-large on the AGV so it is not quite as snug at the Neotec, which fit my skull perfectly.
@bobbryne807211 ай бұрын
Great review, thanks. However, the review implies that the Shoei Neotec II wasn't Dual homologated, when I think you'll find it was. Keep up the good work!
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind comments, and apologies. I didn't mean to imply the Neo 2 isn't dual-homologated. Cheers, Tony
@GSHants11 ай бұрын
Having to buy new comms is crazy, they don’t come cheap to start with and increases the cost of the whole unit to silly numbers £££😮
@prettyflowers995611 ай бұрын
Nice review. I wonder if the new larger interior visor could be used in a Neotec 2?
@bobf71111 ай бұрын
Very helpful review and might be enough for me to move on from my 1st generation Neotec. Just one thought - might be handy if you used a naked bike for the helmet reviews so the comments on draught proofing and wind noise don't get distorted by the effect of a windscreen?
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind comments. I thought quite hard about which bike to use for this review and a naked bike may have given a back-to-back comparison with the Neo 2 for noise, but I decided it wouldn't be realistic as I feel more people will wear this helmet behind a screen. I specifically swapped the V-Strom 800DE I have on long-term loan for a 1050 as I felt this was more likely to give an experience that matched real-world usage. I'll continue to match bikes and helmets in this way as best I can, and will have to point out that no one rider's experience can give an accurate picture of what someone can expect in their own circumstances. Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony
@dockerandy11 ай бұрын
Have Shoei addressed the leaking visor seal issue that some neotec 2 helmets suffer from ? I have 2 of those helmets that leak and now my Partners helmet has started to leak ! All 3 neotec 2 helmets now leak, my main one has been back to shoei 3 times and it still leaks from the top right hand side, it is a seal issue but they seem unable to sort the issue, so has the 3 been redesigned ?
@hiddendragon41511 ай бұрын
Iv'e never experienced that on my Neotec 2. The new center latch may help putting less twist on the visor.
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
The new centre tab on the visor is there to reduce distortion from the visor being lifted/lowered from one side. There's also a reinforced ridge around the top of the visor to help it seal better. I didn't get chance to test in bad weather, but a reviewer I respect a lot (John at Bennetts) rode for three hours in the rain and he didn't have any issues with leaking. Cheers, Tony
@peterprior127 күн бұрын
Thank you. Assuming bith fit well and are comfortable for the wearer, is the Shoei much better than the HJC RPHA 91 Helmet that i am considering plrase? Always had Shoei helmets but this has been recommended, receives great reviewsas and is quite a bit cheaper. Many thanks. Peter
@peterprior127 күн бұрын
I mean in terms of safety.
@sportsbikeshop27 күн бұрын
I can't give a personal opinion on the safety of any helmet, but I can tell you the Shoei Neotec 3 has been awarded a five-star rating in the SHARP testing scheme run by the UK Government. The chinbar remained closed in 93% of the impacts carried out for that test. Not everyone believes in SHARP, but I personally feel it remains the best available measure of safety performance for a helmet. There's no SHARP rating available for the HJC RPHA-91 as I write this. If I were to make safety the absolute priority, and aspects such as fit and comfort were equal as you suggest, then I would choose the Shoei in the absence of a SHARP rating for the HJC. There's more info on the Neotec 3's SHARP performance here... sharp.dft.gov.uk/helmets/shoei-neotec-3/ I hope this helps. Cheers, Tony
@peterprior127 күн бұрын
@@sportsbikeshop thank you so much Tony.😃
@karthiksivakumar63685 ай бұрын
SHOEI Neotec 3 is anyway suitable for BMW C400GT urban usage
@sportsbikeshop5 ай бұрын
There's no reason why you couldn't use this helmet like that. If you want to ride with the chinbar up a lot then I think there are better options - either a flipover helmet like the Scorpion Exo-Tech Evo, or a flipfront where the chinbar sits in a lower position, such as a Nolan N100-6 or HJC RPHA-91. I hope that helps. Cheers, Tony
@Ao5-Ай бұрын
There is a 200-euro price difference between the Schuberth C5 and the Neotec 3 (C5 being 200 euros cheaper), and both helmets have the ECE 22.06 certification. Do you think Shoei is still a reasonable choice despite this price difference?
@sportsbikeshopАй бұрын
Yes, I think the Neotec 3 remains a reasonable choice as the quality is very high. It's down to every rider to make our own assessment of what's important to us and how much we're prepared to pay for it. Cheers, Tony
@Ao5-Ай бұрын
@@sportsbikeshopI am grateful for your quick response, I think I will choose the Shoei Neotec 3. Although I have seen bad reviews about it, just like any helmet, there are good and bad reviews from different users for all helmets. Thanks again.
@David-ju5ci11 ай бұрын
Great review I have the Neotec 2 love the helmet but unfortunately after a few hour riding I get an ache on both side of my crown what I would like to know is the internal lining on the scull cap and cheek pads different shape on the Neotec 3 and of coarse when will it be released for purchase.
@chrisa723711 ай бұрын
Use a spoon back to gently remove the pressure points. Simple.
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
I think if you have pressure points like that from the Neo 2 then you would probably have a similar experience from the Neo 3. If you're near our Milton Keynes shop then I'd suggest asking the store manager, Sue, for advice. She is an absolute whizz with Shoei fit and if she can't tweak your Neo 2 then I doubt anyone can. If she can, then you'll know it can be sorted on a Neo 3 as well. Cheers, Tony
@hi-fimusic44311 ай бұрын
Hello, are there any significant differences between it and RPHA91? Thank you for your sincere comment.
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
The two helmets are similar in outline spec. We've reviewed the RPHA-91 and hopefully this will give you enough detail on each helmet... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGnMhqKJZtKdjMk Cheers, Tony
@TheMartyJD11 ай бұрын
So I'm about to get back into riding after a few years out. Would your recommendation be to purchase a Neotec II at a reduced price, or is the extra for the III worth it?
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
Tough call. The end-of-line deals on the Neotec 2 make it a very attractive option. It all depends how big a problem you think the shallower sun visor and larger 'cracked' position for the main visor would be if you went for the Neo 2. They are the most noticeable upgrades from 2 to 3. I couldn't say whether those improvements are worth £200 to you, but I'm sure you'll know. Good luck with the decision. Cheers, Tony
@pakocards10 ай бұрын
The SLR3 built cuts off sound while opening flip up or altering steps in visor.
@sportsbikeshop10 ай бұрын
I tried SRL3 for the first time this morning and didn't notice that. Do you mean sound from devices (phone, sat-nav etc) or when talking to other riders? Cheers, Tony
@pru_11 ай бұрын
It looks huge, like a big bubble head. Is it much wider than the 2?
@krzysztofb256211 ай бұрын
Which helmet is better sound proof: Neotec 3 or GT-AIR 3? Or maybe they are on the same level. Regards
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
It's impossible to comment on that at the moment. I've not worn a GT-Air 3 as it's not available yet. Cheers, Tony
@tnetroP11 ай бұрын
I had a Neotec 2 and a GT Air 2. While they are both the older models and it could be different on the 3, I found the Neotec 2 to be a little quieter than the GT Air 2 because the neck seal was tighter.
@crumbcake1111 ай бұрын
looks big
@robertreguzzoni4225 ай бұрын
Hi,I do you know the interior shape of the helmet? Oval,long oval,or round?
@sportsbikeshop5 ай бұрын
Hi, based on my usage I'd estimate it as round to intermediate oval, though that's not very scientific - and Shoei don't specify the internal head shape themselves. Cheers, Tony
@norriemasson408011 ай бұрын
Am I right in saying my Cardo or any Cardo Pactalk system will not fit in this helmet ? Or am I mistaken
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
I'm sure you could get it to fit with a bit of determination, but it's never going to be ideal as this helmet has been designed to work with the Shoei system. Cheers, Tony
@norriemasson408011 ай бұрын
@@sportsbikeshop I don’t understand why they go with one brand of Bluetooth comms it could hurt their sales of that particular helmet as I believe Cardo is the more popular in the UK. But hey Ho it is what it is (looks like I’ll be looking for a Cardo friendly lid soon )
@kendelion11 ай бұрын
I'm one of those 1 out of 14 people who find the neotec2 very noisy. I have an Arai that I can hear my self talking even at 100kph on a naked bike, while the shoei neotec 2 @50kph all I can hear is the wind and it's very loud.
@kajshcbasbd11 ай бұрын
If the Neotec 2 fits me in M the Neotec 3 should do aswell ?
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
I would say so, yes. I wore a medium in both helmets. Cheers, Tony
@Handlethetruth66611 ай бұрын
Does he pronounce his shoes . His shows
@sportsbikeshop11 ай бұрын
Yes. Whatever you do, don't step on my blue suede shows. Cheers, Tony
@stevefagan965511 ай бұрын
No orange graphics!!! Staying with my 2 🍊
@elmafudd97032 ай бұрын
Great helmet but it does look like your are riding with your tongue out and you have lost the rest of ya panda suit. Im going for the gt air 3. Why thank you and goodbye.,
@MrDeepseadweller11 ай бұрын
I love Shoei helmets and have 3 of them, but this is such a bland design. OK if you’re an Uber Eats delivery man I guess
@aks13v3511 ай бұрын
They should have do a design like Scorpion EXO tech and Shark flip helmets. This is stupid and old design.
@michaellydon63746 ай бұрын
Don’t touch it shockingly bad lid , stick with the two