Best Modular Motorcycle Helmets of 2018 

I've always wondered how Fort nine squeezes such big amount of understandable, funny yet proper information in just 10 mins. Kudos guys!

I'm glad to see Ryan is talking to Ryan again. The whole family suffers when these two fight.

Bought the Neotec II, hurt my forehead, lucky enough to have a friend who wanted it, bought the RAPHA 90 and love it...came out $200 ahead AND a much lighter lid! REALLY appreciate/enjoy the work you guys put into your videos

How the hell does anyone not like Ryan, he is spot on with his reviews, he has helped thousands of us riders, and he is a funny dude. Just the faces he makes during his video's are priceless! Thank you RYAN, this New York City guy totally has got your back!

Only you guys can make a helmet round up interesting and entertaining even if I have no interest in getting a flip-up helmet. Great work lads!

These are, by far, the most entertaining (and informative) reviews on the web! Keep up the great work, Ryan (and Fortnine)

LS2 valiant owner here. The single color helmet is $299 from multiple retailers, and my Sena 10C mounts perfectly fine right under the chinbar hinge. It's great with glasses, the vents are very functional, unlike other ls2 helmets, and the chin/screen are a joy to use. The glass has couple of built in stopping points, so it's easy to leave it slightly cracked, leaving about 1/2" air gap, a feature not available in any other helmet I've owned before. The sunshade is excellent in operation, sun protection and coverage. If you looking for negatives, the microphone is really hard to mount because of the forward protrusion. The opening shape is kinda weird and takes getting used to. It's rather heavy overall, even by modular helmet standards. Just like all other LS2 helmets, the interior liner has that fucking cord around the perimeter, pain in the ass to reassemble. The styling is unorthodox, so not everyone is going to be impressed. But I do get many positive comments from other riders. The 180 degree flip is a great feature. And for the money, there is no competition.

Heads-up, the HJC modular Rapha helmet was comfortable in the showroom, and torture to wear when wearing my sunglasses, the same sunglasses that fit perfectly inside my other helmets, including an older Rapha helmet. Make sure you try the helmet with the glasses you regularly use!

I genuinely value and appreciate your views and opinions. As someone who is just starting out on the motorcycle community I Look to a lot of these videos for advice and to help clarify some decisions I've made about what gear to buy.

The Neotec 2 lets me drive 20km/h faster than my previous helmet before noise becomes annoying (another SHOEI). That's a pretty radical improvement. I don't mind the weight and I never drive with visor down ^^

man HJC really deserves some respect for the quality they offer at such a good price.

Any chance of a 2022 update on modulars?

Ls2 lifts the visor when pulling the chin down. That's an awesome design

I really love my Valliant. Got it last eyar and the ability to cruise around with a 3/4 helmet without looking like a totoal dingus is great

These videos are made with pure class, very informative, interesting and always entertaining keep up the good work mate.

I’ve owned the HJC, the Schuberth E1 (aka, C3 Pro) and now the Neotec 2. Hands down winner is the Neotec 2. Proper sizing. Comfort. Quiet as the E1 without getting a decibel meter, just my opinion. Locks without having to manipulate the cheeks. And it’s the first helmet in my life of 48 years of riding that when I put it on, it doesn’t fold my ears down. I have no problem with the weight and it feels lighter when at speed. It doesn’t rock forward on my head like the stiff neck roll causes on the E1, so my eyes are in the center of the visor opening. And my head fits in it like a hand in a well worn glove. I have a 61.5 cm head and the XL is spot on. I had a 2XL with the E1 but needed a 3XL. HJC??? 4XL to fit my head!!! WTF? Anyway, the com system arrives today. Cardo needs to step it up with their contracts as made-to-fit com units are the thing of the future. And by the way, the neck-roll Cardo unit on the Schuberts sucked like a $600 Dyson vacuum! I actually tossed it in the garbage after a year. So hard it rocked the lid forward so bad the visor opening was on top of my eyebrows and the regular neck roll was not much better. It was quiet, I’ll give it that, but I cannot tell the difference from the Neotec 2. The HJC? Well it’s not too bad for a budget lid. I was able to sell it for just $50 less than I paid for it and dude loved it but he had a quiet bike. My Harley is obnoxiously loud and I love it! Thanks for the video. Good stuff here!

Since my crash in 2015, with my girlfriend on the back, we never used modular/flip-up helmets anymore. The helmets were closed at the time of crash, but if she had it open it would damage her face. Btw, we were only going at 25mph when a lady decided to jump the STOP sign when we were just in front of her.

Ryan, as a US rider I take exception to your comment about ratchet helmet straps. For 8 years now I've enjoyed riding over 200k (miles) with Schuberth C3, C3pro and most recently the E1. I can secure or release the ratchet quickly and easily with gloves on, compared to those annoyingly cumbersome D-rings. Plus Schuberth offers a 3XL size that fits me well and I have yet to find with any other modular helmet. Now with the E1, i appreciate the detachable peak, which works well as an eyeshade when riding directly towards the Sun. My only real complaint would be the nearly useless PinLock, which I removed after finding the view both more blurry and not particularly effective on reducing fogging.

Honestly you guys make some of the best motorcycle content on youtube - useful and entertaining everytime. My next purchase will be from Fort9 because of all the free content goodness :)

I used to be an R-Jays fan but recently got my first HJC lid, and am very happy with it!!

Scorpion's EXO-GT920 is a great helmet at its price, and for a little more the EXO-GT3000 gets you a few more features. Surprised none of their stuff made it in.

for the past few years, i've used a Zox Condor helmet. I found that for just over $100 its been a great bucket. Its got washable and replaceable inserts, hyperallergenic, deep ear sockets for comms speakers, good venting, nose guard and chin curtain, and fits nicely on my XL noggin...also, i found that the bronze inner visor has been brilliant on days that are very glarey and when used at night, really cuts down that blinding headlight glare but also seems to make the lines on the road really stand out, almost as if they were underlit

Entertainment at its best...and you get to learn something about motorcycle products too! Good episode boys!!!

I don't need cable anymore. I'm just going to watch this guy talk about motor gear all day. Nice touch at the end with the PSA for your pets

Going from a HJC ISMAX-2 to a Neotec 2, gotta say the neotec just feels all around better. More solid chin bar in both up and locked positions. Also the neotec fits my dome a bunch better. the HJC liner had this really bad sewing spot on the forehead area which left a painful dent across my head after wearing it a while. Modified the stitching for it and that did help.

I'm not even in the market for a flip helmet but still have to watch your vids.

I purchased the RPHA-90 as a replacement for my much beloved RPHA MAX EVO, and was much disappointed. The fit was not as good, but worse was the wind noise in the helmet. On the same bike the difference between the MAX and 90 is astonishing. I ended up selling the RPHA-90 again and buying another RPHA MAX EVO. I have over the years has Multitechs, Neotechs and Nolan modular helmets, but the HJC RPHA MAX EVO takes the prize for best modular in my book. Really a shame they don't make it anymore!!!

Awesome video, but you forgot a contender. About two years ago I was involved in a motorcycle accident that for all intents and purposes I should have died that day but I didn't. The helmet I was wearing at the time was a Zoan Coyote Modular Helmet and I would not be here today without that helmet. I currently own a Zoan Goliath Modular helmet and I trust my life with it everyday. Just figured I would share my story with you. Thank you for the great content you bring.

The elevator music at the end was just a banger of a touch. Honestly, I don’t even need a helmet I just love watching these over and over and over just cause LOL

Hi Ryan, here's an idea for your next gear on a budget review. "Riding gear for colder days" Keep up the good work.

a lot of these reviews dont really concern me but I still watch them because they are that good. The RPHA 90 is a good looking lid as well.

I've owned a Shuberth since 2014...at the same time I was skeptical and purchased an HJC as a spare and my bro bought a Shoei. We ride year round in heat, cold, wind and rain. In 2020 my Shuberth is still functioning perfectly while all the other helmets have rotted and torn liners, broken vents and strap clips, but the Shuberth is totally intact. Most of all...the aerodynamics of the Shuberth doesn't get caught by crosswinds and gusts like the other helmets, especially the HJC. I suggest real world testing rather than a lab test. The Shuberth not only out performs in durability, but in the wind...and it can handle sweat without rotting. My bro even replaced his shoei with an Arai, but it's liner rotted too. I know where my money will go...and none of the helmets you reviewed will get a cent.

I like how the production quality is so high but they choose to go with cheap effects. A Star

The fact that there were 2 Ryans just blows my mind, nice editing

Between this guy and Anthony shouting... I will take Fortnine 😉👌

and that is why I chose HJC 2 years ago, love honest and awesome reviews

Thanks for your review, just bought the Neotec II, the blue one😉

Why going back and watching Ryan's 2018 helmet review... are we trying to buy a used 2018 Modular helmet???... noooo... well it is either because watching Ryan is pure Entertainment .. or because I have a Delorean with a Flux compensator in my garage... you decide 😉

Dude you’re so clever with the scheme of your “show” Great work and thanks

I'll never get a modular helmet but damn Ryan made me watch the whole video. I still think of the recent Suzuki video. It was absolutely beautiful.

It's 4 am on east coast of OZ and I'm watching FirtNine.

I love the ratchet straps. I'll never own a d ring helmet again.

Your content is primo stuff. This channel should be well over million subs.

Great video! Bought the Neotech II with SRL and have been using it for a few months. I really don't like either, so the price results in buyer's remorse. I do not find the helmet to be quiet, nor do I find the SRL to be loud enough or to have decent sound quality. I do like the Neotech for the plush cushioning, its seal against rain, and the ease of sun visor deployment. Otherwise, I dislike the lack of D-ring on the chin-strap and that the front visor cannot be cracked to be just barely open. The SRL voice-com doesn't listen, cannot be heard well, but does have nice exterior weather-proofing. I guess YMMV.

With this production quality, you should have at least 5 million subscribers!

Still rocking an HJC IS Max II for 3 years for now. It's heavy (but just train your neck muscles ya pansy), it's big (2 shell sizes), but it is a darn good helmet.

The most sensible channel for motorcycle gear buyers. P.s i have an LS2 helmet but i recall the model. Sold my bike a few months ago and haven't bought another one year so I'm a normie right now.

I don't care for modulars but I like knowing you've put together the best of the best in case I need to know.

Mentions Shark's Evoline series and the issues that come with it, but does not mention the new Evo-One 2 that fixed the issues F9 told mentioned in the vid. Not to mention the price of around $450-$500. I think he should do more Shark helmet reviews as I think that the Shark counterparts of some of the helmet types reviewed, are better at a considerable cheaper price.

I have the Neotec 2 with the Sena SRL and I use it with my 2021 Goldwing Tour DCT and my 2021 R1250 GS Adventure. The helmet works well but the ventilation is almost non-existent. The SRL provides good sound but the buttons are not easy to use with gloves on. The charge cable is difficult to connect and uses a USB Micro connector. I initially installed a Cardo Black but the speakers were to large for this helmet so I bought the SRL. I don’t regret the purchase and I’m happy overall with the whole package.

I would NEVER get a modular but ofc watched this video because Fortnine = Quality

Sold. Picked up my CL Max 3 yesterday. It's crazy how heavy my old scorpion was in comparison. I also love how easy it was to peel off the HJC sticker to debadge it.

These videos get better every time. Nice! I personally own a Caberg Duke, a Shark skwal 2 and a LS2 of569 (the latter usually being for people who ride along).

These keep getting better and better!

RPHA 90 owner here. The locking mechanism for closing the helmet is starting to fail after only a few months. Sometimes I really need to slam it shut for it to latch.

Man, this video is so entertaining and informative... I wish I could like it 10 times :)

I hope you bring back the modular helmet reviews one day.

You could make a video on comparing different potatoes and I would still watch it with 100% of my attention

Thank you for the video. Altough im not in the market for a Flip-up i still like watching these. Have a nice weekend!

Fitted a Sena 10s to my LS2 Valliant no problem, so don't be put off by Ryan saying you can't fit a comms unit - you can. Thanks for the reviews, Ryan.

After using both AGV Sportmodular and Neotec 2 for two months, i can tell you the weight is not everything when the comes to quality. The AGV aftersales is non-existent, the helmet liners keep coming off everytime i take off the helmet. The neck strap liner on the AGV is non-removable, this will be an issue when the liner get smelly over the time. As for the Shoei Neotec 2, surprisingly Shoei hide the weight very well. I rode for 2 hours and i feel the weight is well balance and i dun miss the extra lightweight of the AGV. To each its own, I sold the AGV and keep the Shoei.

I'm going to the shop now to change my RPHA MAX (2014) to RPHA 90 (2020) ... time has passed + 2 crashes ... but RPHA MAX do the job ... I like РОС shape which fit me perfectly ... quality and safety ... Greeting from Russia = we love your channel both in Eng and Russian translation ...

I like the LS2.....but now I always see Genie.... I dont care...I still like it! Great video, as always! Thanks!

Love your sarcasm it’s the only reason i started shopping at fortnine

You never fail to put a smile on my face. Just keep doing it !!

Dont mess around if you want the quietest, comfortable, and most aerodynamic helmet on the market spend the money and get the neotech 2 this guy has a problem with shoei helmets they are the most popular high grade helmet on the market for a reason!!

Another excellent video full of concise, interesting and relevant facts, all delivered in your characteristically imaginative and entertaining style. What a top notch channel! Thank you. 👍

I had my local parts monkeys order in every single high end modular helmet they could get their hands on not long ago. I had a few more models than you have in this video. I tried them all. I picked the AGV Sport modular hands down, I was in love with the helmet. I opted to wear it home. I made it 4 miles and turned around to return it for that damn chin strap. I wanted to love that helmet, but the chin stap made it un-wearable. My next pick...the HJC RPHA90, believe it or not.

As always an awesome video. Love the depth you cover but always add humor. Yours are the reviews I trust.

I have the old ls2 and it’s convinced me that a modular is a very useful helmet to have. Next time I’ll invest a bit more as its heavy and loud but good. Great vid.

Bought the HJC (the exact one (IS-Max II Magma) shown at 8:34 on the bottom there) last year! Been an absolute joy to own and use! Awesome value. Wouldn't mind the slight upgrade to the RPHA tho.

A Caberg Duke/Tourmax is basically the safest modular helmet you'll find under 200 bucks. For that price you get : -p/j certified helmet -5 stars SHARP rated -Drop down sun visor It honestly sucks that Caberg helmets aren't available outside of EU, I'd love to see you review a Caberg Tourmax.

I’ve got a pure white Valiant and while I don’t really have a frame of reference, I find it quiet - but I hate noise and would often wear earplugs in restaurants and can’t sleep ‘unplugged’, and my ears aren’t fatigued. I guess a lot depends on how the helmet sits on one’s head and how tight is the seal around ears. That flipover chin bar is a godsend, though - makes a world of difference riding in hot weather in slow moving traffic.

I am not in Canada, but I do so enjoy your videos.

Do a 2020 version pleaseee

The LS2 is the REAL evolution of a modular. Truly a full face and truly a 3/4. The others are knight visors that hang over your heads when open and if that's the time you fall, will jerk your head with such force when they hit pavement, shoulder or B pillar that you may end up with a broken neck. The other four are just redecorating the old design. 3/4 have been around on street bikes for 60 years, as have full face. The idea that something truly spectacular is going to come out of this years design is unlikely for those two fixed styles. In reality ten-fifteen years ago any helmet from China was considered murderous counterfeit junk. Now they are the norm. The last decade of "announcements" has been the counterfeit factories learning how to make a quality product that had already existed in Japan, the US and Europe decades before. First run knockoffs are typically bad, but eventually the knockoff company may get as good or better than the original they were copying.

I forgot about needing you schedule a vet appointment for my cat, thankyou fort nine

This was he,foul, thank you. Perhaps a 2029 update, including the Valiant II ... ?! Cheers! 😎👍🏼

Seriously i want 3 (at a minimum) videos a week... awesome stuff

Where is the Caberg Duke 2?? 5 stars Sharp rating for safety (safer than the Shoei), tight, quiet, enough ventilation, nice visor and drop down sun visor. Very happy with my one, sturdy but light. Apart of that, keep up the good work Ryan! You're the best mate!

Shuberth's C4 pro needs your attention, waiting for its comprehensive review :)

Great review! I have first bought neolec 2, it is heavy, it creates hot spot on my head and can only be used with outdated sena comm. I have returned it. Than i bought AGV Sport modular! What a mistake! Built quality is very bad, my helmet was replaced as the side panels cracked and it took AGV two months to do this. The comfort is very bad due to the choking strap. It could have been a great helmet, but it is not. Now I'am back to my C3 pro and i love it!

Awesome video Ryan! Like always. One thing. My HJC 90S Carbon was the same price as the Neotech 2. It’s 2021 now, but know if you get the HJC in Carbon, you will not be saving any money.

I have the HJC RPHA 90 and it's GRRREAT!

I have a Schuberth C3 Pro (2 years and running) and honestly it is a hard helmet to beat. Shoei might have nudged it out of the "quietest" slot (barely) but I can still buy a brand new C3 Pro for $300 less than the Shoei for what equates to nearly the same helmet. Don't get me wrong, the Shoei is nice, but it's not 30% nicer. In my eyes the only real contender here is the RPHA 90, which is only a little cheaper than a C3 Pro, louder, and as you mentioned in the video - has some cheapness to it. I would rather spend the little bit more for the quality of the Schuberth. Yes, it might be considered an "outdated" design, but it still works wonderfully.

Man Canadian dollars throw me for a loop every time I hear them because they're just close enough to sound maybe right. Also I think your neotec 2 had a factory defect, those vents are buttery smooth on every model I've seen.

Is there a reason why shark helmets never make your lists?

Too bad you did not include the Nolan N100.5 I love mine. tight, quiet, stylish and well made.

My Neotec II is the best and comfiest helmet I’ve ever owned by an absurd margin. It’s like it was made for my head.

loving my valiant tho, even if it looks a bit bulky, just the simple fact it folds all the way back and thus pushes weight behind your head is music to my neck, or ears...

Always amazed at how much I love the videos! Great job guys!

1:00 is my new ringtone

Wow, I am loving all of these vids, only wish there were more frequent uploads

Hey can you guys add a category of head shape to each helmet sale page? I always get excited about F9 helmet reviews only to learn later that the head shape (via revzilla) is not suitable for me.

Hey... oups... can you remind me your name? I find your videos on bike stuff the best! They contain all the technical I need and they are produced with humor and as sci-fi movies! On thing though: I am sure there is an audience in Canada for your videos in French... and I am sure you have great French since, if I'm correct, you lived many years in Montreal. Bonne continuation dans ta passion.

I really wanted a good mid priced to premium flip up helmet. Had my heart set on getting one. I even had my list of pros and cons for different models. Then, I saw what you, yes you Ryan, and a golf club did to a Shoei Neotec. All the warnings from friends came back to me in that moment. I always blamed it on the victims having cheap brands but now I can’t shake the uncertainty. That being said, that was a hell of a good video though. 👍👍👏🏾👏🏾

Great review but Why no NOLAN? The make very good helmets at a good price and I have used them for years and they are reasonably quiet and well made... Keep up the great work....

Stop selling HJC, they aren't as good as everyone claims they are! They are loud and under ventilated (despite the amount of ports). Only plus side, is that you can brag it's cheaper and outperforms nearly every great lid in some way.

Maybe you should compare the ls2 against the correct shark helmet..... evo one 2, evoline 3 sucks but the evo one 2 is direct competition to the valiant

Best motorcycle reviewer in the whole world!