Top 10 Best Modular Helmets of 2023 - Review & Road Test - Champion Helmets

You can find the Shoei Neotec 2 and the other helmets we mentioned in our webshop at: www.championhelmets.com/en/mo...
00:00 Intro
01:02 General Information
02:21 Material
03:28 Weight
04:41 Visor
06:02 Road-Test Setup
06:44 Noise
08:42 Ventilation
10:30 Comfort
12:21 Features
13:45 Star Rating
14:23 Price/Quality
15:44 Final Score
Read our full written version of the top 10 modular helmets, which will be constantly updated as we continue to test helmet, by following this link: www.championhelmets.com/en/ma...
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[@jeweetzelftoch]

This has got to be the absolute best helmet review I've seen so far! Instead of just unboxing a helmet and calling it a review like Revzilla does. You can tell that a lot of time went into making this video. Love the way you present factual data in a easy to understand manner so I can decide for myself what I find important. This is even better than what you read in the average motorcycle magazine. You guys are on a whole different level. I wish I knew your channel earlier. Hats off!

[@Championhelmets]

Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it.

[@nikoskalyvas231]

Absolutely stellar comparison/review video! I wish all reviewers had the same quality/methodology as you! Very well done! Well worth the like and subscribe.

[@Super_Dave13]

Wow, if there was a review of reviews, this one would definately come out on top! Just great work guys, thank you for all the valuable information. 10/10 on information AND presentation! :)

[@cme982]

Hands down, the best helmer review in the internet! You guys went above and beyond to create a well balanced objective vs. subjective analysis allowing the data to speak by itself.

[@tomg4592]

Great review. Keep them coming. Great value for the consumer.

[@ozerkraif2097]

Please continue to make such evaluations. Everyone in my group chooses helmets according to your statistics, thank you.

[@Darkcruzer23]

you guys are the only people i know that actually test this valuable information!!! when people ask me about what helmet to get i always send them to your videos

[@RahulKumar-vh4xr]

Single best review of anything I’ve ever researched. This is a textbook way of doing reviews.

[@marekmalinowski1596]

wonderful material, thanks gentlemen, good job 👍👌💪🏼

[@javierleonardovargas8118]

Great 👍🏼!!! I hope include the sharp test in the chapters 👌🏼

[@Zamkat013]

Thank you for the extensive review. I'm extremely picky, and neurotic about getting the the best for the money, especially when it comes to safety and comfort. This is sooo helpful. ❤❤❤

[@balak276]

I have never seen any comparison video this PERFECT ! Hats off to you Guys. This video should definitely hit a million!! Thank you for your Efforts.

[@ngprof]

Good morning from Greece ! Excellent video , thank you for that ! In the Visor classification , the LS2 helmet is twice mentioned ....

[@michaelskinner896]

Great presentation!

[@BradinManheim]

What a terrific test. I was not much concerned with price, so you might think I would go for the top helmet. However, I have hearing issues, so the most important factor for me was the quietest helmet, as long as it was good in all categories. It’s the HJC for me!

[@mwm222222]

Fantastic comparison. Thx

[@anirudhanand7351]

Very well done. You guys are incredible at explaining the rational

[@magnusb6311]

Thank you. It helped me a lot. Im buying the C5 because i twst fitted it and really like the liner feel.

[@ugrdncr]

please test HJC I70. Keep up the great work and many thanks

[@gregorytracy3512]

Very well done and I appreciate the scientific data

[@nickvermolen8290]

I appreciate the no-nonsense approach, can you elaborate on the difference between a regular and an advanced visor mechanism?

[@Championhelmets]

Great question, manufacturers will often call their spring mechanism 'advanced', what they usually mean by this is that the visor will fit the helmet perfectly, even after years of use.

[@mortkb]

Thanks for doing this. Really helped me settle on a choice. Shoei was my first choice and you helped me validate that.

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for watching 💪 We've got a newer Top 10 Modular video on our channel though, don't forget to check that out aswell!

[@robertkordingjr8835]

Awsome review and the best way I've seen to calculate for a best all-around helmet. Here in the US the sportmodular is constantly around the $600 mark while shoei or schuberth never really dip below $750. Seem like that the biggest thing holding the AGV back in this is the price.

[@villeayras5371]

How did the HJC not get full 5 stars for the visor ? Quietest helmet in test means the visor seal is great. It has the additional option of fine tuning the fitment/placement of the inner sun visor. Comes with the pinlock. The actual chin bar mechanism is the best out of all of these and sits close to the helmet when opened making the helmet better and more aerodynamic. And points for the extra dark visors on others offer no extra value at all with helmets that have a drop down sun visor. Whole point of a drop down sun visor is that you don't need a dark outer visor. ???

[@GrijzeRemmel]

After seeing this test I decided to buy the former HJC RPHA90S. The newer model RPHA91 is a lot heavier (1740gr vs 1550gr) because of new CE regulations. I'm very happy with this helmet, and with reduced prices this is definitely a winner!

[@Inked_CR]

Does the visor still slam down at speeds of 45mph and up ?

[@GrijzeRemmel]

No it doesn't, but I also have a small windsreen on my bike. The visor "clicks" in the most upright position and stays there. Without my windscreen it will still hold. @@Inked_CR

[@Dzinbhudist]

@@Inked_CRI look at this as benefit, don’t need to put hands out from the handlebars and at that speed I naturally want to close the visor and it is much more safer to ride with visor closed 😉

[@Dzinbhudist]

I own 90S and when it was the latest model it was 470€ now it is +100 if they would keep price lower it would be the best helmet for money can buy with new version

[@matteobellini-jg8gr]

Good evening, like me, always test the usual brands and not other very interesting ones such as Caberg which has many unique patents and according to sharp tests they are also very safe. Thank you

[@grahamhunter3233]

Interesting. However I understand the LS2 Advant composite is approximately £100 cheaper than the Carbon version and weighs the same, so that puts it way ahead in the value for money stakes!

[@caterinadenice4402]

I don't understand why the Scorpion has only 3 stars for comfort in the star ratings while it's rated as one of the most comfortable during the dedicated segment....? The Scorpion should easily be top3 in my opinion.

[@chipsoSVK]

I've noticed the same. Also it scored 4 stars im ventilation though it scored the worst in test. I guess they mixed the stars up

[@achr6522]

Thanks for the review, what helmet out of this top 10 is most comfortable when wearing glasses?

[@Championhelmets]

That's a good question, I guess it's in part dependant on if the shape of your head, though, you'll definetly be fine with any of the top 5 helmets. Thanks for watching!

[@martijnbrand7846]

Rhis is the information i needed! What is the difference between a regular pinlock and the Maxvision pinlock?

[@Championhelmets]

Glad it helped! A maxvision pinlock prevents a greater span of the visor from fogging up, whereas a regular pinlock only covers the key areas on the visor.

[@soulia76]

Does the new RPHA also have the option to ride with the chin bar open? Loved this review!

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for the support! Yes, the RPHA's chin bar can be opened, and it's P/J certified (which means it's legal to do so)!

[@imprezabob]

Tried quite a few of these on today, wasn’t impressed with the Schubert chin cover being Velcro and easy to accidentally pull off.. The HJC was comfy but a little pricey in my opinion These are all well made safe helmets but for me 2 important things.. 1. I have a long face with prominent chin.. On this list I think only the Scorpion and LS2 can accommodate that. The Schubert, HJC and Shoei I found my chin pretty much touching the chin bar 2. I ride with Sony nosie cancelling earbuds in. Find sound quality for music much better than any Bluetooth helmet speaker system / comms and with the noise cancelling being very good I don’t mind the ‘sound rating’ of the helmet. Out of the 2 helmets that can accommodate my type of face, I found the Scorpion applied far too much pressure on the ear buds when I was wearing them. The LS2 hardly applied any pressure on them I’m going for the LS2 advant x carbon - also love the fact it comes with separate smoked visor and a nice carry bag for it (not just a drawstring one). Just got to decide whether to go for the cheaper all black one or the black with red white and blue highlights which looks ace

[@julianbracamonte]

Hello, if you can compare Schuberth E1 and LS2 Advant X. Wich one do you choose?

[@KennyOOOO]

Thanks for the effort, if my helmet doesn’t fit, can I change it for a different size or helmet?

[@Championhelmets]

If you haven't used the helmet and the tags are still on, you can send it back or exchange it no problem! Thanks for watching.

[@BobRoadKing]

Have you done similar testing on the Sena Impulse helmet? If so, can you post results?

[@miatamadness9535]

You've filled in your table for start ratings at 14:20 incorrectly and marked helmets down in a lot of categories compared to the results you've given earlier in the video. Makes for a miss leading summary

[@ZazrianZinZee]

Wow. Super impressed. Thank you for your hard work.

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for watching 💪Though, we also have a 2024 edition out if you haven't seen that one yet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjHZIGIq8aGj6Msi=0VSuirvvE3IJEZPi

[@or0678]

Is 95 decibel the quietest measurement of all helmet types? Or just the modular ones?

[@Championhelmets]

It's the quietest measurement across all helmet types!

[@emirrustemovic9061]

Are all the helmets you mentioned in this video P/J certified? Great review by the way!

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for watching, and yes, all the helmets mentioned in this video are P/J certified!

[@someguy9520]

Just bought a Neotec 2 in red for 360€ on sale

[@FeyFox]

when will the best sport helmet 2023 review be released?

[@alekgrzyb47]

LS2 has 103 db of noise which means that it has 2 stars, but at the and of film you gave it 4 stars for noise. Is it mistake or did i understand something wrong?

[@SanneC-xn5pv]

Thanks for the insights, but what do I gain from choosing a helmet with loads of outer shell sizes?

[@klettperthes87]

This factor is more relevant the smaller your helmet size is. This way you don’t have to carry the same heavy outer shell as the larger sizes. Also it does look more suitable if it’s a smaller helmet.

[@Championhelmets]

@@klettperthes87 well explained.

[@tarikayaou7089]

What’s the benefit of that 22.06 certification? Is it different per type of helmet?

[@Championhelmets]

Helmets that have the 22.06 certification have passed stricter safety tests compared to the previous 22.05 standard. It's not necessarily different per helmet type, but these new safety standards include requirements for the chin-bars of modular helmets (they must stay in place during a collision). Great question!

[@jbivvy420]

The best one fits your head!

[@pauldark3044]

Had the Schubert 4s, changed to hjc 90s carbon which i think is much better

[@your_royal_highness]

I’m satisfied with my sportmodular. Paid about $500 U.S.

[@leecrt967]

A 3dB difference is twice as loud. Twice.

[@itscharlieandchloetime511]

Do you offer bundle-deals for every helmet out of this top 10?

[@Championhelmets]

Yes, please feel free to browse our site.

[@antonioperez3407]

I wish the features were shown on a chart.

[@mihalykomjati]

why u have the same helmet in visor category twice?

[@RaviMDabral]

As an engineer, the objective critera of review, me likey ! Give me a discount code and I am starting to buy from you .

[@Inked_CR]

Beg😂

[@donpetryna4356]

I purchased the HJC RPHA 91 helmet over a month ago. I have an issue with the exterior shield slamming closed at any speed over 45 mph. The retention mechanism for the shield in the open position is weak compared to all the helmets I have owned over 35 years. I sent my concerns to HJC and they sent to their quality control dept. I have not heard anything despite me sending two follow up emails. I would not recommend this helmet as this is a major issue for me and due to the lack of support from HJC. I wont be purchasing any other HJC products

[@janw4725]

I own shuberth c5 , same problem

[@elisonjohngabriola6696]

Do you ship to Philippines?

[@Championhelmets]

Yes we do.

[@tg8150]

HJC RPHA 91 is light years ahead of these other helmets. The whole front mechanism alone is enough to put it above the rest. The Neotec 2 is ancient, needs updated. AGV's are made in China, no thanks.

[@technicalitems731]

You think? Please explain. I need a flip up helmet for my honda st1300 rides and my honda xr650 rides. Thanks

[@tg8150]

@@technicalitems731 it’s lighter, less money and more advanced in its flip up design. The neotec 2, while still the benchmark, is expensive, heavy and needs an update. But make no mistake, the Shoei is the Lexus to the HJC as the Hyundai.

[@problemslayer3538]

Should caberg have been part of this ?

[@BozzzMl]

2024 modular helmets ?

[@Championhelmets]

There you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGjHZIGIq8aGj6Msi=42hlFasz_iJRLvZ6

[@MR-vt3np]

No test of the BMW System 7?

[@alexandrasavin2349]

It’s the worst helmet!!! Brakes flipper after couple usage

[@fltndb]

Great vid; get a new spokesman.

[@leifiseland1218]

Interesting.. However, I don't see that you factor in head shape anywhere in your tests, nor in your filtering on your website..🧐 At the same time, most would argue that's possibly the most important factor in selecting a suitable helmet.. Why is that?..🤔

[@Championhelmets]

Good question. This is something we've started to actively include in our videos as of late, our intros will now have a short 'sizing' segment.

[@namewitheld]

I spent a lot of money on a Nolan helmet several years ago and it's terrible in almost every way.

[@Zamkat013]

I wish Nolan would step up their game, bc I love the shape and graphic designs of their helmets! I would totally go in for a premium Nolan.

[@wanderleisantosfilho5765]

Great review, BUT in my opinion you're comparing apples to oranges. Flip-up and flip-back helmets are completely different. I'd never buy a flip-up one . They should be evaluated separately.

[@Championhelmets]

We disagree on that. Thank you for sharing your opinion though

[@wanderleisantosfilho5765]

@@Championhelmets prove me wrong then. Have a survey asking if flip up and flip-back should be evaluated separately. Or at least list it so we know without having to look somewhere else. Flip up helmets are right there with leather fringes and chaps.

[@jamesmullen75]

@@wanderleisantosfilho5765 The HJC RPHA 91 actually gives you the benefits of a flip back design (lower center of gravity) without all the complications those helmet designs typically employ. It does this by pulling the chin bar as close as possible to the shell when you lift it up. It has a uniquely designed pivot point to accomplish this. I think the decision to buy a flip or back helmet rests solely on whether you ride more with the chin bar down or up. I think the vast majority of people buying these style of helmets ride with the chin bar down except for the occasional rides through towns along the way.. but even then you tend to go so slow that the extra weight up high tends not to matter from an aerodynamics perspective. If you like a flip back helmet then it really comes down to HJC, LS2, and Shark right?

[@wanderleisantosfilho5765]

@@jamesmullen75 I have a shake Evo one 2 (they should fire whoever names them). Just thought the review should have shown them flipped or at least include the flipping mode as a prominent feature.

[@jarin8464]

@@jamesmullen75 does this unique pivot design of RPHA91 apply to RPHA90s as well ?

[@christiandelorde5887]

He talks to fast and with his accent I miss things he's saying.

[@deenahaner9307]

Turn on the close captions, it should help

[@jeweetzelftoch]

I can perfectly understand him. Your english must not be so great.