HJC RPHA 11 Helmet Review

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HJC RPHA 11 Helmet Review - A few weeks ago I got myself a new premium helmet to use on my Panigale as my old Shoei is getting a little long in the tooth. I've gone for the light and stylish RPHA11 from HJC. I've not had an HJC helmet before, is it any good and how does it stack up against my other premium lids from the likes of Arai and Shoei? Stay tuned to find out....
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@demetriospapavasiliou8167 2 года назад

So many people say this helmet isn't noisy, but it most definitely is, especially sounds that come in through the neck area, my first impression even at slow speeds was I could hear noises my bike was making that I've never heard before with another helmet. I will say it cuts through the wind well and is very stable and doesn't cause nearly as much strain on my neck and shoulders as a result of the aeros and how light it is, but quiet it is not. This helmet had me thinking I should wear earplugs even riding around town which is not a thought I ever really had before

@RAM-sz5uq Год назад

I found this too! I was thinking maybe because I have a naked so not leaning forward enough as it is more aimed at sports riding but leaning didn't make much difference. After some experimenting I found tucking one on my neck garments (have a few layers for for reasons) under the strap kind of resolved it, the jury is still out. Seems that the noise is coming in from the chin curtain. Hope this helps

@demetriospapavasiliou8167 Год назад

@@RAM-sz5uq other than that issue tho, after using it for a full season, by far the best helmet I've ever owned. I think having less weight and bulk in the chin area also really helps reduce neck fatigue. By far the most comfortable helmet I've had for the neck and shoulders

@nickstevens3139 3 года назад

G’day Missenden Flyer, partly on your advice I purchased one and I’m not disappointed. My previous four helmets have been Arais and Shoeis. This is the best helmet I’ve ever worn. Top quality construction and excellent value with a pinlock and dark visor also included. I love the operation of the visor, this is important to me as I don’t ride a lot with the visor fully down. I ride a CB1300S.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 года назад

Told you they were good!

@rolandcarlile9568 Год назад

Read all these comments and various results,owning quite a few premium brands worn daily i would say the rpha11 is up there with the best.Using several bikes as a test for them . Some naked ,some with fairing,one adv with screen.The hjc is a relatively quiet lid. Definitely better at higher speeds as it seems to cut through the air better,that impressed i went and bought a hjc rpha 70,the 11 is better out the two by far,6 hours on the bike and much less fatigue for sure.The sizing is on the small side and definitely need to go up one size.The vents actually work well on this helmet.Think im going to buy another 11 as good deals about if not bothered about colour. Great video Andy,thanks.

@RideWithRahulOfficial 7 лет назад

i always thought of upgrading to this helmet but now I got the AGV GT veloce and it's really a great helmet as well, might review it soon.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Cheers Rahul, a privilege to have you watching my videos sir!

@karlk6834 7 лет назад

Great choice I got the rpha10+ 6 months ago and love it it's so comfy and great ventilation, I wanted to replace my kbc with a shoei but they just didn't feel a comfy fit for me. So glad I went for the hjc only down side Is without ear plugs it's pretty loud. I think you'll be happy with it.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Yeah I am - it's become my "go to" helmet the last month or so....

@Youknowthebo 6 лет назад

THanks for this video. I'm not sure if I missed it, but as this is considered a racing helmet, would you say there are any downsides in using this on a naked bike with a more upright position like a MT07?

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

I'd say yes...and no...

@Youknowthebo 6 лет назад

Thanks ;-)

@rui_bras 7 лет назад

Nice review. Very useful for who are deciding to buy a new one. The helmet is much better than I thought. Thanks for the great information and congrats for the new logo.

@mmazourov 7 лет назад

Bought an PRHA 11 (new) two days ago for £170 from an eBay motorcycle gear store. Absolutely thrilled with the finish and feel of the lid as well as the spec. Couple things to add: 1) this helmet is longer back-to-front than my previous Shoei helmets (NXR & Quest), hence I suspect will be fogging less and 2) It has a surprisingly low SHARP safety test rating - looks like side impact zones are made out of cardboard (right zone has THE lowest possible "black" rating). It is a 3* out of 5.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Wow, good price...but bad news on that Sharp rating - never too sure how much credence to give to those (helmets could be made just to pass the test!) but one assumes they know what they're doing, a higher score would be nicer....

@roadwarrior8560 4 года назад

Just bought one, I'm properly hampster cheeked as well, it seems to fit well otherwise, no pressure points just wearing it round the house for 15-20 mins, hoping the cheek pads give a bit over time, vents look like they will work great on my VFR, bought for £235 of ebay including 3 visors, clear light smoked and a dark smoked one for 'track day' use, no problem fitting glasses either as you say, just wish I had a decent day now to roadtest it, can't wait, thanks for the great reviews, always helpful.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Yes still one of three "go to" helmets I have (and I have a lot of helmets!)

@wiskkid 3 года назад

Do you feel a sport helmet.like this works well on a style of bike of a more upright seating posture. I know that is not its intended design but curious. Love your videos from across the pond .

@HalfdeadRider 3 года назад

Get the RPHA 70 instead

@philliprobertlawman2232 7 лет назад

Just bought an 11 in Riberte Black Red ( Flat Black with Red Pinstripes ) Love the Helmet, suits my 17 Speedy R.Love your reviews Mate, keep up the good work!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Thank you Phil....willdo..

@rossageraghty 7 лет назад

I will stick with Arai but nice lid & a good review. Congrats on the new logo 👍😁

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+Rozzapp Thank you - glad you like it :0)

@vidalyse9480 3 года назад

Mug! 🤣🤣😉

@ozrider8896 7 лет назад

I have the RAPHA 11 Spicho Helm, struggled immensely to get a shop that had any in, very limited choice here in Western Australia. I ended up buying from FC-Moto Germany couldn't be more happier with the helmet. Its very light and the air flow is amazing through the vents. When you ride in 35 Deg weather in the summer, good air flow is a must. Good vision and love the choice if visors, something you quite often pay extra with other brands. The fit on the RAPHA is a size smaller, I researched this a lot and tried my normal size on to confirm before buying. Its my second HJC helmet, I tried different brands on before going back to HJC, it just seems to fit my head shape better. By the way the RAPHA is pronounced as a word not letters, good video keep them coming.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+Oz Rider Cheers Oz rider - good to have you along....TMF

@ozrider8896 7 лет назад

Thanks sasholsuma, I didn't actually say it was a word, I said its pronounced as a word like all the other reviewers call it, even HJC :)

@frank9392 7 лет назад

I have the hjc rpha max evo and love it. Its comfy and quiet.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Yes they seem to be very good lids don't they....

@wiskkid 3 года назад

I happened to buy RAPHA 11 Pro helmet on closeout in the States... in a cool red , black and white pattern. Awesome premium helmet. I did size up because I was advised they run very small. I think it fits snug but comfortable.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 года назад

Yes thy are great helmets aren't they....I have two now!

@VanWaden 3 года назад

Just got this for £324.99 from J&S Accessories, excellent lid and very comfortable. Got it cheaper than the non race rep model which I originally liked.

@nigelstefani 7 лет назад

Had this lid since late last year, totally brilliant. Can be a tad noisy on long motorway trips but good choice buddy!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+Nigel Stefani Cheers Nigel - you are a man of great taste!

@alexmorgan3435 7 лет назад

I Have an HJC IS17 Osiris and Max and love them both. Not quite as light as yours but still very comfortable and quiet. My IS 17 Max helmet has a QR buckle which is much easier to get on with than the Double D ring chin strap.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Nice one Alex - I actually (inexplicably) prefer the double D ring fasteners over the ratchet type.....dunno why, just feel more secure to me...

@zacharyskeens1595 5 лет назад

Shoei RF1200 or RPHA 11 pro? Just had an accident and I need to replace my RF1200. Which one is more quite?

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

I don’t know!

@HalfdeadRider 3 года назад

Nice review mate, glad you done one on this, zero wind noise on video with the visor closed, but still hear the bike. Cheaper now too so I may well get one as I just bought my first sport bike, nothing as nice as yours, but a lovely 2k E1 ZX9r.

@truongdo6488 7 лет назад

Hi. Between the Shark Spartan Carbon and HJC Rpha 11 Pro, which one would you recommend for Yamaha Bolt R-Spec? I use the helmet for school transportation (the school is about 15 mins riding from my house), freeway for a short time and touring in the weekend! Thanks in advance!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

I'm not familiar with the Spartan carbon so can't really advise...sorry!

@erl919 6 лет назад

Funny got used to that white van... subconsciously I am anticipating that white van to come out every time I watch your blogs

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

+Ernie Lorenzo He pretty much does!

@jerryx2000 Год назад

Do you still own this helmet? Any update on it?

@TheMissendenFlyer Год назад

Yep - infact I’ve bought another since!

@jerryx2000 Год назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer didn't you like it? Was it too loud?

@Glories999 4 года назад

Crazy how the price is exactly same 2 years later. I guess helmets hold value

@Euie6590 4 года назад

Just picked mine up for £229 at the sports bike shop 🤔

@Euie6590 3 года назад

@H H Great lid, very light and good visuals. The vents are amazing. I now live in Arizona and the ventilation is great, you can feel it working. I would thoroughly recommend it.

@pudsboi5203 7 лет назад

I have that helmet in multi colour , and coming form Arai and shoei , this is the best helmet I have had

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Yeah I was firmly a Shoei and Arai man but I'm rapidly becoming a convert....

@MisterSuki 3 года назад

Just bought the HJC RPHA 11 Carbon that comes with chin curtain as well as all things you mention. I like having a chin curtain but for the life of me can't get it installed. Came installed on my HJC RPHA 70 st

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 года назад

I always remove them as it causes my glasses to steam up!

@RoshanMani 7 лет назад

If you had your ear plugs on, how would you know if the helmet had low wind noise? I have terrible wind noise issues with my hjc rpha helmet and ear plugs seem to be the only solution.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Well I always wear my earplugs and they don't block out 100% of all sound, so you can still tell the difference between various helmets. For me this is certainly one of the quieter ones I've tried....

@RoshanMani 7 лет назад

that's interesting. in fact that's what the shop also says. I don't want to imagine what the other helmets are like then ;)

@masseyfergusonab 7 лет назад

Would it be used on touring bike like tracer 700 with upright position? Have you tried it on your GS?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+masseyfergusonab 'course it can, I've used it in all my bikes...great lid.

@poisonmans 7 лет назад

Just out of interest tmf how old is the helmet you are replacing. I remember you doing a video on this subject a while ago . Any particular reason for replacing or just fancied a change.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+poisonmans Exactly right, my Shoei is getting on for six years old plus I fancied a change...

@ducatininja3866 5 лет назад

So ive upgrade for the rpha 10 plus to the 11 and find it more noisey. Any thoughts?

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

I didn't have the old one so can't really say! I don't have an issue with it being noisy but then I always wear earplugs when riding...

@sharifali1129 3 года назад

Is it has speaker pocket im considering to put my sena sets.

@ChrisJohn_444 7 лет назад

What about sizing? Is it small for size? Would you order a full size up as some reviews recommend?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+Cerebral Method I went for my usual size (large) and it fits a treat...

@Miguelito0oO 7 лет назад

Good first impressions review TMF! I've owned a Rpha10 and from my experience with time you see why it's cheaper than other premium helmets, it doesn't wears good for long time, for example it happened to my HJC that the rubber that surrounds the the lower part of the helmet went off. It's main pro like you say it's visibility. It's a good product but not the best in my opinion or from my experience. I now own a Schuberth and I'm loving it so far, it's light, less noisy than other brands and it's German made so I expect with time it wears good, let's see.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Thanks Miguel - I guess time will tell, so far so very good though!

@OfficialD-16 5 лет назад

How’s the sizing with that helmet I usually ware icon helmets in a small or medium been looking into getting this or the kylo ren graphic

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

I take a large normally, and the same in this one....

@neilmcnaught3262 7 лет назад

Hi TMF, looking at buying this lid, what's your thoughts since you've owned please? Thanks in advance for any positive or negative comments.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

I love it - see video for details!

@jasonholloway9046 6 лет назад

How does it fit? I fit well in Lg in an is-17 and also have worn a Scorpion EXO-400 which fit very well

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

It fits very well - one of the more comfortable helmets I own....

@steveinskip4897 7 лет назад

Ive had one for about a year.....love it! And it's 404 euros in France from Moto-Axxe for the RPHA11 Riberte

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Nice one and good to hear you're still getting on OK with it - loving mine I must say....

@steveinskip4897 7 лет назад

TheMissendenFlyer Enjoy!

@6jayf 3 года назад

Just bought a dark visor for my RPHA 11 & just realised they’re ‘not legal’... do you get pulled with a dark visor TMF?

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 года назад

No, I ride with them on all my helmets and have never been stopped by the police or asked about them - but don't ride at night with them, that may be another story!

@6jayf 3 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks TMF, you have put my mind at rest!

@stephenmarseille5425 7 лет назад

Curious why you say the smoked visor is unsuitable for road use "of course"? Is that a UK thing? People wear (daytime) shaded/smoked visors all the time where I am. Or is this one especially dark?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

....it is indeed a UK thing, technically you can only have (I think) something like a 20% tint and none at night....although many people (myself included) push the rules and I've never known anyone get into trouble as a result....not that I'm recommending it you understand! :0)

@stephenmarseille5425 7 лет назад

Aha! Thanks for the response, interesting... We have the 'none at night' part too (well, 30 minutes after sunset), but are otherwise largely unrestricted... oh, there are many OTHER restrictions, but the code doesn't get into tint amounts at all. Cheers!

@anthonyrgray 7 лет назад

Great review, much appreciated, been looking at purchasing this. Do you know if it can accommodate a Sena intercom ok? Does it have ear pockets? Also I like to wear a foggy breath deflector, can it accommodate this? Keep up the good work!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+anthonyrgray I don't see any reason why it couldn't accommodate a SENA, it has recessed for headphone pads. Not sure on the breath deflector though....

@addario 7 лет назад

Just ordered one of these the other day, should be here on Monday.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

I think you'll like it....

@GIZZMOTORSPORTS 3 года назад

Odd, I find my rpha11 extremely loud. I’m trying to make it quieter but I’m thinking I’ll have to replace it.

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 года назад

I have no issues with mine - but then I do always wear earplugs....

@GIZZMOTORSPORTS 3 года назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer any earplug recommendations? So far they are either hitting my speaker or just not comfy enough. The pressure annoyance kinda offsets the HJC noise, bah

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 года назад

Have you considered custom fit guards? They come to you to take impressions and I can get you a discount - link below the video....

@pardisb4438 3 года назад

I'm stuck between the RPHA 11 pro and the Shoei RF 1200 for a sports bike. I like the graphics on the RPHA, but the quality, sound, and Snell benefits of the Shoei. Can't decide!

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 года назад

I’ve just got my second RPHA 11 - feels nice and light on my head compared to my Shoeis

@damienhenry510 3 года назад

Well there... Where did u purchase the dark/black visor.. greetings from Ireland

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 года назад

Sportsbike shop

@jonganzer7478 2 года назад

Thanks for taking time to put this together and help us out. When you say "It fits well" what size is your head, what size did you buy? When you say "It didn't put any pressure on my forehead", what is your headshape? Thanks

@TheMissendenFlyer 2 года назад

I take a size large and my head is err, head shaped….

@bradfordmercer7009 7 лет назад

Great review. I tried the RPHA 11 on the other day. Fits my head well. Very light and comfortable. But I'm told it's designed for the full tuck riding position. I ride a BMW RT. Have you worn it while riding your GS? What do you think?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

I actually find it better fully upright than on my sportsbike!

@TobbeRocks 6 лет назад

I have the older Rpha 10, works fine with the Yamaha Fjr1300. I am going to by the rpha 11 soon.

@Glories999 4 года назад

Could you confirm the size of the large? Is it 58-59 or 59-60, thanks

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

58-59

@Glories999 4 года назад

TheMissendenFlyer thanks for the reply mate, looking to get this helmet. Not sure whether to go for the large or XL my current helmet size is 59-60

@phildivalerio 3 года назад

Hi! A little late commenting on your helmet. I just got the RPHA 70, hoping for a light, quiet and quality helmet. Most of the reviews on it compare it to the RPHA 11, so I'd be interested in your review of the 70 should you ever have the opportunity to try it out. For me, so far so good. I've been a modular helmet guy for years, so this is my first foray into full face. It takes a little getting used to, but I think I prefer it. Your thoughts?

@fhhfgj 4 года назад

My next helmet! The Ben Spies version is my favorite.

@Steve-yl1yg 6 лет назад

Have you rode you GS with this helmet? Debating on getting this for my ADV type bike verses the Arai XD-4.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Sure have - works fine....

@philipstone4615 7 лет назад

I've had mine two weeks love it so far , paid £180 from cmc clay cross !

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Wow - that is very good value!

@andrewdeamer2949 5 лет назад

TMF have you used this helmet on your Street Triple? I know it's more of a sports bike helmet but wanted to know if you had any issues using it on the Street?

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Yep - use it all the time on the Streetie - no issues...

@andrewdeamer2949 5 лет назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer thanks TMF 👍

@c-sbotha9680 5 лет назад

Great video review TMF. I also have one and agree it is a very good helmet in all aspects. Something though you mentioned with regards to the pinlock stopping glasses to fog up. What else do you do to stop your glasses from fogging up as mine fog up any time I stop at a traffic light, round about, etc, etc. I got some spray stuff from SBS before and cannot really say it is working. Any tips will be welcomed! Cheers

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

I do t do anything else - you could try the shaving foam trick?

@gc48067 7 лет назад

Another good vid, thanks. Have you tried it on the GS and if so what is the feedback?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+Greg Curtis Yes I have and it works fine - though I like to wear my peaked Arai Tour X4 on the GS so I look appropriately adventurous :0)

@stufrost4583 6 лет назад

Bought mine yesterday in red white and blue, £ 359.99. Very nice helmet..

@tsav6952 7 лет назад

My Shoei is long in the tooth too. How is the visor, distortion free and very clear to see through?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+T Sav Yes on both counts....

@chappy2121 7 лет назад

I had a HJC IS17 but binned it after 2 years. Lovely lid but wouldn't buy one again. Clip that holds the visor closed kept breaking as it wasn't very strong HJC customer service was crap as well. Shame really, got an AVG gt veloce now soo much better quality

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+chappy2121 Oh sorry to hear that - my HJC is sooo much better than my AVG!!

@chappy2121 7 лет назад

TheMissendenFlyer what AVG did you have. Mine is the GT Veloce and the difference is massive against my IS17 but I think the GT Veloce is quite high up the AGV ladder whereas the IS17 is mid spec?

@davidbesant 7 лет назад

I'm a big fan of drop-down internal smoked visors. You get the benefit of a smoked visor (legally) and can flip them up almost instantly when required without having to open the outer visor. I wouldn't even consider a helmet without this facility. OK dark outer visors may look cool, but no-one is actually going to think you're a GP rider on his day off!.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Very true - Have you read the (I think) Arai report on the weakness they (allegedly) introduce to a part of the helmet that needs to be strong? I don't necessarily agree with that by the way....I do have other helmets with the flip down shield...

@davidbesant 7 лет назад

TheMissendenFlyer Yes I don't doubt there will be some compromise in the shell design to accommodate the internal visor, but the lids still have to pass the safety tests. I admit there will extra weight involved to get the equivalent strength, which is probably why they are not the natural choice for racers or track day enthusiasts. But for the road rider, drop-down visors are a good solution.

@xgeraldiswhoax 6 лет назад

by far the most comfortable helmet... i have a shark pro r and corsa...

@motaku_th 7 лет назад

Now that's a helmet I really want haha. I've been eyeing up the RPHA 11 and the shoei z7 (aka RF1200) for my next helmet. What do you reckon between the two? They're quite similar in price. And just curious, how long do you usually use a helmet before consider retiring it?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+MrFriday00 Well it depends, but I tend to stick to the "5 year" rule more or less (I get bored of the same helmet after then anyway)...

@rowlandstraylight 7 лет назад

I have an RPHA ST, which has the same metal latch on the visor, I keep getting cracks in the visor where this screws on, so keep an eye on that. It might just be mine that has a problem and it's been looked at under warranty, but it's worrying. The IS17 uses a plastic latch and I know quite a few people who have all used this without issue. Including my partner's IS17, I must have bought 4 or 5 HJC lids over the years though because they're alright, and the ones I've replaced have been through crash testing or age rather than any kind of major fault.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Great stuff - thanks for the info and heads up - all the best - TMF

@ZDmario 7 лет назад

I got one ,in red-black colour, but i have to say not so quite, like some shoei or shark helmets,everything else is great

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

I find mine fine - but then I do always wear earplugs so not an issue...cheers Mario - TMF

@ZDmario 7 лет назад

TheMissendenFlyer cheers mate

@arthurb8631 7 лет назад

Just got the Sargent touring seat in the low version. Unreal great improvement on the stock.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

For which bike Arthur?

@arthurb8631 7 лет назад

The BMW GS R1200

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Expensive?

@arthurb8631 7 лет назад

About 750 us but I figure my ass is worth it. Not to mention my bits which were really suffering

@MutantMonkey87X 7 лет назад

I wear an HJC FG-ST and have a major issue with the visor clip, I've broken it clean off twice just from general use and I've not even had it a year. Would be interested to know how yours holds and whether or not they built them better now?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Does it look the same sort of clip? (ie on the front and slides to lock?)

@MutantMonkey87X 7 лет назад

TheMissendenFlyer doesn't look the same, no, mine just snaps into place and you're essentially bending it away when you unlock it, they must have changed their system

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Definitely changed then.....

@MutantMonkey87X 7 лет назад

TheMissendenFlyer time for a new helmet then I guess, it's a flawed system. If only there was a RU-vid channel that could recommend some

@abritablondeabike 7 лет назад

I love my HJC. Good choice dude. 🖒

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Didn't realise your lid of choice was an HJC Tom? Nice one....

@abritablondeabike 7 лет назад

Yea always had HJC they just seem to fit the best. I have the st10 it's great.

@neilb4297 7 лет назад

I've got to ask TMF, why do you hold your grips so far out at the ends? been bugging me for ages :/

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Comfort mainly...

@neilb4297 7 лет назад

Fair enough.....de -bugging complete

@ritchsuk1840 7 лет назад

Thank you for the review, I've owned this model of helmet for a year now and unfortunately for me it's been a disaster! Watch out for the visor cracking around the latch mechanism used to lock the visor, also certainly in my case the paint finish hasn't been as durable as I would have liked and my helmet has scratched easily, certainly compared with other brands I've previously used! You are correct it's certainly light weight and quiet, I also believe the interior padding feels plush compared to other top brands!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+ritchsuk sorry to hear that ritchsuk - it can't be this exact model though because it only came out a couple of months ago!

@ritchsuk1840 7 лет назад

TheMissendenFlyer I hope they have improved their design and quality control, as it has the potential to be a very good helmet! It is the same model code as you mentioned, perhaps yours is a new paint scheme?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+ritchsuk true!

@richiektm 7 лет назад

One more thing as well as the 899 would it be ok on a naked bike?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Yes perfect - I use mine on the 899 and Street Triple all the time....

@robpeters2296 3 года назад

Is this more protective than the i10?

@TheMissendenFlyer 3 года назад

I've not tried an i10 or know anything about it - sorry....

@meridianmoda 5 лет назад

Would I make a good choice on buying this for a scooter ? (Honda Forza 300), or the SHOEI NXR ?

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Yep....love my RPHA11

@meridianmoda 5 лет назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer i will give it a shot soon. Hopefully it fits as good as the SHOEI NXR which I had the opportunity to try. Love your vids

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Thank yo!

@edwardwilliams9185 7 лет назад

Hi TMF, is there a reason you hold you throttle half way down? I feel like you might slip off

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+Edward Williams Nope, other than comfort - didn't even notice I did it but you're the second to mention it!!

@edwardwilliams9185 7 лет назад

Whatever works eh. I find myself doing a similar thing when I am out cycling, due to an injury, but haven't had any issues on my GSXR. Keep up the good work!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Will do cheers!

@pinkiewerewolf 5 лет назад

I'm looking at the RPHA 70 ST Forvic figured I'd check your review of it's cousin.

@whittlad 7 лет назад

Nice review and white van man is the bane of all bikers (& motorists)

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Glad it's not just me!

@34979Charlie 7 лет назад

Does this have recesses inside the helmet for intercom speakers like the R-PHA 70 does ... actually looking at both helmets . This vents extremely well which I´m all for despite reports of it being extra noisy due to this, but has no sun visor but I can live without that , with the 70 there´s still allot of uncertainty about how well it actually vents as they have sacrificed the rear exhaust ports (the critics are saying it was to save costs and are skeptical) and implemented some system that is supposed to let the air out the same way it comes in from the top front port... how this is supposed to work while air is being rammed in is beyond me... There´s almost no reviews in English to date as this is not yet available in the US ... great review but was hoping you would also chat a bit about the extra visibility through the visor due to the extra cut outs beside the cheeks .. supposedly a huge help when swivelling the head around to check blind spots ??

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+Benjamin M Visibility is good out of this helmet, but then I'm used to my Arai Tour x4 which has a huge field of view...and from memory yes it does have the speaker recesses...

@michaeljdonnelly8735 7 лет назад

Thanks for the review. Many happy miles :)

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Thank you Michael...

@johnDukemaster 7 лет назад

Hello Mr Flyer! I've had my Rpha11 for a month or so and I love it! In sizing I would say it's the same as Arai. Even the shape is the same. The bottom surface is a bit "sticky" to make it stay if you leave the lid on the bikeseat. Clever! And there's another ventilation possibility on the inside just in front of the riders mouth. :-)

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+John Mård Yes good point - well spotted!

@johnDukemaster 7 лет назад

The nice lady who sold me the lid told me so! Clever her! :-)

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

I'll give it a go....

@roadwarrior8560 4 года назад

How is the helmet holding up after 2 years use? thanks.

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Very well - still one of my 3 favourite "go to" helmets (and I own about 16 of 'em!!)....

@davidflorance7868 7 лет назад

hey flyer my wife loves her hjc good review! ! what kind of ear plugs do u recommend? thx

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Custom made ones are what I prefer - search for "is ear protection worth bothering with" to get my video on the subject...

@theavangelist 7 лет назад

I recently moved from an RPHA 10+ which I truly loved, the vision up is the best around. I needed to trade it because I had used it for quite a few years. I went to the AGV K5-S and it is terrible for vision up, especially as soon as you tuck into a corner. So much so, I'm now trying to find a 'second helmet' and it's going to be going back to the RPHAs

@theavangelist 7 лет назад

Also - there are a number of stores selling for sub £200 if you get the unbranded versions.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Wow - that's excellent value....

@suburbanrelic1182 7 лет назад

I have a K5 too and you're right, when I'm tucked on my sports bike all I can see is the top of my helmet.

@allaboutkalergi5012 7 лет назад

Looking very dapper TMF, very dapper indeed!

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+CITIZEN ONE, Author Thank you sir!

@davetmarch 7 лет назад

would you recommend this for your Street Triple?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Yes, and I use it on mine frequently, great lid I've found - surprised me....

@alistairsmith7977 6 лет назад

So having watched this review I purchased one (same colour scheme) yesterday at Motorcycle Live. as I walk away with my new purchase who did I nearly bump into but TMF himself! Well chuffed with

@alistairsmith7977 6 лет назад

....with the helmet.

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Nice one Alistair - you should have said hello!

@alistairsmith7977 6 лет назад

Yeah sorry bout that but by the time I realised you had disappeared in the crowd.

@scottmitchell6371 7 лет назад

I went for the Shark Spartan Carbon Skin. 1.4kg but built in tinted visor. Yea what a difference light helmets make to fatigue.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+Scott Mitchell Its surprising what just shaving a few hundred grams off the weight makes to comfort...

@michaeljohnson-li5nn 7 лет назад

Hello TMF, nice review of this helmet. Have you any thoughts on the newly launched BMW System 7 helmet? According to the information received from my local BMW dealer it is a modular type helmet which can be configured in various formats. I particularly like the integral drop down dark visor, this is one of the main reasons I purchased my current Shoie Neotec. It is a nice helmet, although slightly noisy in my opinion.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

No I've not seen that Michael, to be honest I tend to stay away from bike manufacturers riding kit as I've been caught out before....not saying the BMW isn't a great helmet, just rather stick with helmet manufacturers!

@medraut9 7 лет назад

Nice job on the channel-ever think of doing a ride review of the Aprilia Tuono V4 1100? Since you've ridden the major competitors in that segment (S1000R, MT-10, Super Duke R) and the Aprilia seems to get rave reviews or win most naked bike comparisons. Curious about your comparison to the others on engine, comfort, handling, etc. Keep up the good work.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Very much so David - if only I could find an Aprilia dealer to lend me one! .....so far no success....

@bishoymikheal 7 лет назад

I have been thinking about buying this lid, it looks premium and it is a lot cheaper here in the Netherlands, for €360 u can pick one up

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Sounds like a bargain to me!

@spetersonmusic 7 лет назад

Nice new lid; I've seen a lot of good reviews of that helmet now. Dig your new logo btw; put out some stickers and T-shirts and I'll buy a few.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Thanks Scott, I'll be phasing that logo in over the next few weeks, I still have some videos in the can that are the old style. Glad you like it though, not sure I'm up for "merchandising" just yet but you never know!! :0)

@Delb9891 4 года назад

U think it will be alright on a naked ? Buying a Cb650r this spring :)

@TheMissendenFlyer 4 года назад

Yep!

@Delb9891 4 года назад

TheMissendenFlyer thanks mate! Have u tried the new ruroc atlas 2.0?

@TheINDIAN 7 лет назад

hey TheMissendenFlyer one tip about the rpha 11 be careful with the visor pull clip it will crack (the visor area )and the ppl at hjc will blame you for improper handling , even if you open it in accordance to the manual ... Your very luck that your helmet is quiet, mine whistles and shrieks ,i have tried everything to solve it . No luck the spoiler is not that strong to ....

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+THE INDIAN oh dear, sorry to hear that...

@johna6968 7 лет назад

For a generally budget brand they arent exactly giving those things away.. Isnt that the one Lorenzo used right up until its interior allegedly obscured his vision?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

No this specifically isn't a Moto GP rep - it's the first time Monster have allowed their logo to be used on a non-motoGP race rep in fact...

@Boy.of.wonder 6 лет назад

Ah do my eyes spot a scrambler in the back? Perfecto! Could I ask, did you have the lid on whilst out in the Scrambler fella? Iv grown damn sick of the sun visor on my icon variant catching the wind, was suggested this one by the dealership. As it’s a sports bike lid, I’m a little worried about the wind noise on the not so sporty bike (seating position) cheers man

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

No worries with wind noise - I use this on my Street Triple and occasionally on my GS no problem...thanks for watching - TMF

@Taitea_____ 5 лет назад

Hello TMF, does this hjc rpha 11 consist of thermocol inside???

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

Sorry - I don't know what a "thermocol" is!

@Taitea_____ 5 лет назад

@@TheMissendenFlyer so sorry my bad, its Polystyrene!!! I meant the white synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon polymer!

@TheMissendenFlyer 5 лет назад

..yes then!

@danbrowning439 6 лет назад

Can anybody give me a long term opinion on this lid as I am considering this or an X lite 803 UC next?

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

I love it! Light weight, looks good, fits well, quiet - one of my favourite lids (and I've got quite a few!)....

@danbrowning439 6 лет назад

Brilliant! Thanks for the reply.

@leeelliott8611 7 лет назад

Great review, iv been looking at this lid so was good to watch your review, love the new intro, oh and I am a white van man hear in sunny Norfolk

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Oh dear......... :0)

@r3yrey 7 лет назад

I have crashed on 3 RPHA 10s in the past 3 years (track). I hit my helmet pretty hard on 2 of them and no concussion. I'm gonna be trying out the 11 at the track next

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+r3yrey That's good to know!

@meramosjr 4 года назад

r3yrey So, how did the 11 hold up when you crash tested it?

@richiektm 7 лет назад

Has the helmet got plenty of room to fit speakers?

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Yes, loads of room....

@Miguel95LOoL 6 лет назад

I saw other unboxing videos on this helmet and i noticed that it came with the dark smoke visor instead of the light tinted one that you have. I wonder if that's some kind of legislation you have there in the UK that doesn't allow that dark one to come in your HJC helmets. I'm from Portugal and i saw other videos from spain, japan, germany, italy, france... all with the really dark visor. I love the looks on that helmet and i would like to buy one... great review by the way ;)

@TheMissendenFlyer 6 лет назад

Thank you - and could be a local UK thing, I have since got the really dark visor!....

@SkepticalRaptor 7 лет назад

I like your new logo, although I still prefer the opening where you're driving your GS, and your title pops out of the pavement.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+Michael Simpson So did I - sadly google analytics showed I lost 30% of my viewers during the time that ran, where as I lose none with the 4 second openers I've been using since...

@paultaylor6766 7 лет назад

Looks a great helmet, not a big fan of the double D clip system, when you now have the ratchet system out there. D clip far too fiddly with gloves on, but its a personal preference.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

+Asthall Adventurer fair enough - thanks for watching...TMF

@fk4825 7 лет назад

Nice one and also +1 on the new logo 👍 My shoei has a transitional visor which is a major selling point. Do HJC offer this? Not ever having to swap visors is a major advantage and when you're out in the sun and it suddenly gets very overcast... it's very handy.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

When you say transitional do you mean it's dark at the top and light at the bottom or gets darker the brighter the ambient light??

@fk4825 7 лет назад

Gets darker the brighter the ambient light. Love it.

@TheMissendenFlyer 7 лет назад

Cool!