The Longest HJC RPHA 91 Modular Motorcycle Helmet Review 

Great review❤ Honest and to the point. Thx for mentioning our testing method.

Very well put together review ! Thank you, I was considering this helmets for touring and now I am going to buy it :)

Nice vid. I am just geting back into riding after 10 years. I bought a 2020 Indian 20 bobber since I am a short guy. I did buy this helmet and today got the HJC 50B system. Got to have my music. 63 here.

I can highly recommend this one! The only thing is: Go to the shop and try it. Sadly, my size is a bit loose thanks to it got bumped up to a bigger shell size. It is not as snug as the other HJC helmet with the same size with a smaller shell size, and a size smaller doesn't fit me well. Check it for yourself, I might be wrong on this one, since this is subjective.

Great review - best I have watched - I am going to purchase one

Yep, the visor closes for good, at around 100 kmph, you’ll love it when you get a huge bug or a rock, pretty common on Italian roads… I’m actually using that helmet since 6 months and it’s the best modular I’ve owned so far…

Great review. You’re the only reviewer I’ve seen who mentions the visor coming down at speed, even with 2 different motos. I wonder if there is some hack to strengthen that area. I usually only open the visor at a stop but if I choose to keep it open I don’t want it flipping down by itself as you demonstrated. Thanks also for reviewing how the helmet performs with the chin bar up at speed. Keep up the good work. I learned a lot from this vid

Great information awesome video!

Thank you for real world test 👏🙌 Not just from a desk showing gadgets lol

that's one of the best reviews of this helmet I've seen so far

Thank you

I just recently bought a left over RPHA 90, the previous model. It is the quietest helmet I have owned to date, including, Nolans, Shoeis, and Schuberths. The Shoeis were horrible as far as wind noise went and had build quality issues. The Schuberth and the Nolans were fairly equal as far as noise goes. The Nolans have a lot of great features that other helments don't have. There is a detent so that the visor can be held open at just a crack. Helps with ventilation and the noise is slightly reduced with it open it would probably help with the HJC as well if it would do that. The Nolans have a double latch on the chin bar, extra in the event of a crash. I do not like the D rings on my 90, the ratch strap on the 91 would be a big plus for me. Also the chin bar on the Nolans have an eliptical hinge so it stays very close to the shell when open, limiting drag when open . Something else HJC could look into. To date the Nolans have been my favorite helmets but the HJC has moved into first place. I got mine for half price, probably the only reason I bought it. Too bad I can't take a helmet out on the road prior to purchase. I would like to try the 91 to see if it is improved enough over the 90 to justify purchase. Road tests are just not allowed. I would have brought the Neotech ll back after one block if I could have. I put it in the saddle bag and rode home in my beatup old Nolan.

Good review

Thanks for that real time review! Now i am getting one ☝️ 😅 I also think its cool that visor shuts at 60 …

My RPHA 90 visor closes as well at 60mph and I don’t think that it is bad, it is even safety feature to close visor at such speeds 😉

I wonder how well the cardo packtalk edge fits on the side?. I have been eyeing this for my next helmet

Nice review bro. I'm in Springs too. Maybe I'll run into you at some point.

Unless they changed it, the sun visor is not made to be ridden by itself; it is not impact resistant. You would need separate goggles to do that. I always ride with my 90S with shield down. With chin bar up it is not an issue.

I had that Visor problem on a previous helmet and it was annoying even when I only wanted it open just briefly. Maybe a C 5 helmet instead.

Great review, especially the on bike testing. How do you like it in stop and go traffic in the Florida heat during the summer time?

Great review thanks ! Quick question, If ventilation is good, do you consider an important issue that the visor keeps coming down?

Great review, looking for a quieter helmet, but I typically ride with the visor cracked (maybe because my current helmet has poor ventilation)…so on this helmet riding with a slight crack is not possible

I agree totally about the coms! I have a Sena and a Cardo. Haven't seen a company married to Cardo yet. Not a Sena fan.

Did you ever do a video about putting the Cardo in the RPHA 91?

Closing the viewfinder may be a security measure, I don't think they would make such a simple mistake. ece 22.06

I have the LS2 Advent X and I moto-vlog using a cheap Panda mic. The wind noise is so loud I can't hear myself when talking. Is the HJC quite than the LS2 or is it because of my cheap mic?

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My c5 slammed shut. I read a tip, I forget who from and put a o ring each side. Problem gone, visor stays where I decide at any speed.

I’ve just bought this helmet and it is extremely noisy compared to my Schuberth C5. I have installed HJC Sena 50b system, but that shouldn’t create wind noise surely?

Visor closing at 60mph could be a deal breaker for me. I wonder why manufacturers don't have a better detent system to hold the shield more firm. They should offer a manual lock of some sort.

Are there detents on the shield with the chin guard down so it can be partially opened?

Hows the sound and air flow compared to a shoei rf1400? I have a Simpson modular for summer times when i go far, would like something more quiet thats modular

I bought it in cold weather and a huge amount of cold air came in at the top vent, even when it was closed. I had to seal the holes inside. Owned a lot of helmets, never had such problem with Nolan, Schubert, Scorpion, etc.

Just bought one from Revzilla. I hope it's as quiet as they say it is. My Schuberth C3 Pro is due for an upgrade. Wear your earplugs people...!!!

I have the Schuberth C5 and the HJC RPHA 91. I've rotated these helmets over the last 3,000 miles and I can say the HJC helmet is sooo much louder due to less padding around the chin and loud venting. It's so loud that I can't use the HJC Smart 50B communication system because wind noise activates the VOX intercom even with the least sensitive settings. I've never needed earplugs with my Schuberth, but I can't wear the HJC without earplugs. This really sucks because I think it is designed much better than any other modular helmet on the market.

Nice helmet. On the highway, i still need earplugs while riding, especially on the interstate.

what about hjc cs-15? are hjc helmets in general quieter than the others? im trying to find the best quiet helmet under 200$. kinda cheap for something of high quality but eh thats what i got

Great review mate! Not too heavy ? It does weigh a bit!

Nice review. You don’t mention comfort or suitability for people wearing eye glasses?

That windshield not staying up is a deal breaker for me. Shame I like the helmet

How did the Cardo fit?

How did you run the audio? Sounded great!

How would you compare it to your Shoei rf-1400 in terms of noise/quietness?

Hi I just bought the Rpha 91. I found it very noisy compared to my LS2 valiant This is at a speed of 60 to 70 mph. The rhpa 91 is very comfortable but that’s not the reason I wanted a new helmet. I was going for the quieter reason. I have to say I’m very disappointed with the rhpa. I wish there was a way to contact them directly about this problem

Trying to get bugs and flies out of the top vent is a bitch. Fine mesh over the vent hole would be good. It would also stop bugs and flies from getting inside the helmet and crawling about on the inside of the visor.

Sadly they don't make this in my size. I need a 3xl :(

Had the helmet for 8months. Quieter than BMW System 7. However it leaked massively. Also I had an inch wide vertical rubbing at the top of the shield from one side to the other. Yet it leaked. Anyway I was offered a refund or a new helmet. The new carbon version is out. Will see what it’s like. The price now is £550.

Can you fit it over earbuds?

rpha 91 vs rpha 71 which is quieter?

I have issue with my RPHA 91. The external shield slams shut at any speed over 45 mph. The retention keeping it open is weak. Have had numerous helmets over my 35 years of riding bikes and this is the first time I have run into this issue. I contacted HJC over a month ago, they sent message to quality control and after two follow up emails I sent I still have not received any further communication. Poor design and poor customer service.

Ordered 2 and they both arrived with defect of the chin guard locking mecanism. On closed position it was wiggling about 4-6mm. Really desappointing!

clean city...like it

Did you think that it was really quite? It was rated #1 for being quiet.

I thought ls2 was intermediate oval not round

Too bad it has the comm crap built in Love the helmet but not a fan of built in communication

Shield slams shut at low speed. After a recent trip I learned the shield leaks during rain. None of our group who had different helmets had this issue. No support after 3 emails. Garbage helmet and absolutely no support from HJC.

RPHA 91 is absolute garbage. I bought one and regretted it pretty soon thereafter.