Looks like the RPHA-71 and the Shoei GT-Air II are both going down the track of trying to force you into Sena comm units. That is a deal breaker for me. I wore Shoei GT-Air helmets for over a decade and changed brands after the inability to use the Cardo units which, in my experience, are much better comm units. I would have considered the RPHA-71 but with it forcing me to change comm units to Sena, it won't be happening.
I bought this helmet based on reviews, its double D ring strap, and because it fits my head perfectly. Had I known how noisy (especially wind noise) it is I would probably not have bought it.
I think I prefer the design of the RPHA70 though, Don’t like that there’s no much room for a 3rd party com unit like a Cardo cause they’ve used the space with stupid inbuilt sena and not keen on the visor side lift either.
Cant understand why HJC switched from cardo to senna, integrating coms has limited sale in my opinion, maybe they could do smooth covers or adapter plates for the insert points ot have a no comms version. shame for me it looks like back to arai
It's sounds like I'm with the majority. I'm also if the opinion that @hjchelmetseurope have right royalty dropped a ball with the Sena integration. They have now potentially alienated the 100s of potential Cardo owners, myself included. My last 3 helmets have been HJC, but it looks like my RHPA 11 will be my last while the Sena integration exists.
In my opinion the Shoei is a better helmet than the HJC, but if the HJC is better suited to the shape of your head then I would go for that one. The quality advantage of the Shoei would soon get eaten up if the comfort isn't right. Cheers, Tony
@@sportsbikeshopHey Tony!! Have you tried to fit a cardo pack talk edge on both helmets? It's time for me to get a new helmet but this silly comm slots are giving me a headache :/ I really like the specs and graphic options of the HJC, but this huge sena slot is not helping us to fit the cardo in a desired position...
It's impossible for me to say, sorry. Noise is so reliant on individual circumstances (bike, fit, speed, wind direction etc) that it wouldn't be fair to comment. Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony
Gutted, RPHA70 much sleeker and race looking. I run a cardo system as I know a lot do....not sena. Graphics on the 71 are just as cool, pit about physical styling. Looks way bulkier.
No, you're far from the only one. I checked with the importer on how to say it before making the first review video of an RPHA helmet. I was going to use the explanation of why it's 'Arfa' in that video, but I fell asleep while listening to myself say it. I'll save you that experience now 😉 Cheers, Tony
The helmet is very heavy, so it is cheap compared to its peers. After I started using the helmet, I started to have a headache. Now I am not satisfied. It may cause neck flattening in the future. I do not recommend it to those who are considering buying it.
