Considering a new helmet. A QUIET one! Any ideas?

**Kickaha** · 9th January 2012, 16:28

Originally Posted by Voltaire

I to am in the market for a new helmet, my HJC is very noisy, so much that I feel fatigued after wearing it for a few hours,

Leaning towards a Nolan or a Shoei with no graphics $500-$700 range....

What model HJC?

HJC RPHA-10 would also be in that price range and I found it very quiet, awesome ventilation and lightweight as well

**DrunkenMistake** · 9th January 2012, 16:46

Originally Posted by willytheekid

Been looking at getting one of those for my noisey AGV...have you tried one?, love to know how good they work

They only prevent the whistling sound you get from air rushing under your helmet, they work alot better in winter for keeping your face a bit warmer

I have an HJC FG-15 and its the best helmet I have owned in the way of everything lol

**jaffaonajappa** · 16th January 2012, 20:07

Quiet - with the visor up or visor down?

Bought a new Arai Axent last week - replaced my old shoei. With the visor closed, its quieter. At speed (unto around 130) on the motorway - its a Lot quieter.
But with the visor up, around town, its noisier than the old shoei was. Had a look at the cheek pad fittings, and the aria gap between the cheek pad and the upper pads, are at ear level/height. So theres a gap if you like, between the padding, thats in the same area as my ears - figure thats why its louder with the visor open?

Imagine a shop that let people take a helmet out for a test run?

**Conquiztador** · 16th January 2012, 20:18

Originally Posted by jaffaonajappa

Quiet -
Imagine a shop that let people take a helmet out for a test run?

ANZA in PN do just that! Will be my next stop when I have had time to evaluate all this brilliant feedback you guys are giving me!

**iYRe** · 16th January 2012, 22:00

I've got a CNELL helmet (140$) and a 1TONNE modular helmet (165$) and the 1TONNE is great. It has a little bit of noise, but plenty airflow. I dont have anything to compare it to, in reality, but I dont find it driving me mad like the CNELL - which sounded like a thousand tormented demons at 120kmh. I now just get a gentle wooshing sound, and then I stop farting and ride and it its much the same.

**psykonosis** · 17th January 2012, 09:29

Originally Posted by Owl

Not that I've tried one, but I've heard the Shoei Qwest is fairly quiet?

The Shoei Qwest helmets are very quiet for wind noise and there are a few graphics to choose from too. The sound from the mufflers doesn't resonate in the helmet either. If you are willing to pay the $$ then go with the Qwest.

**skippa1** · 17th January 2012, 10:30

Originally Posted by psykonosis

The Shoei Qwest helmets are very quiet for wind noise and there are a few graphics to choose from too. The sound from the mufflers doesn't resonate in the helmet either. If you are willing to pay the $$ then go with the Qwest.

+1.....I have a Qwest, replaced my trashed XR1000 after a whoopsy. The Qwest is a nice comfortable helmet for my noggin and I find it quiet.

**rapid van cleef** · 17th January 2012, 11:09

i have a shoei xr1100. very comfy, snug and very quiet. the wind noise on the track is fine too, although i do wear earplugs aswell of course.

**Reckless** · 17th January 2012, 11:52

Personally I Hate ear plugs, I pods or anything that interferes with my riding experience.
I like to hear, see and feel and anything that distracts or detracts from this isn't for me.
Engine note plays a large part in the pleasure and skill I reckon. But each to their own.

I learn't very early on that a helmet that fits is most important! Then buy the best you can afford

Had Several top range Shoei now have two Shark RSR2 helmets. I like them they are well vented and quiet but they do fit my particular head shape. Pull it on one wiggle to get my ears to flip up done! Because it fits there is a marked difference in noise between visor up or down!

BUT

I do like the look and workings of the Windjammer as my shark is also quite a bit quieter at speed if I put my hands flat up under it when riding.

Found a personal review of it here

So you can get a better look at it. Just thought I'd share the utube clip. Might be on my buying list I reckon. Thanks for the heads up whoeva posted this! cheers!

**nzspokes** · 17th January 2012, 12:58

Originally Posted by Reckless

Personally I Hate ear plugs, I pods or anything that interferes with my riding experience.
I like to hear, see and feel and anything that distracts or detracts from this isn't for me.
Engine note plays a large part in the pleasure and skill I reckon. But each to their own.

I learn't very early on that a helmet that fits is most important! Then buy the best you can afford

Had Several top range Shoei now have two Shark RSR2 helmets. I like them they are well vented and quiet but they do fit my particular head shape. Pull it on one wiggle to get my ears to flip up done! Because it fits there is a marked difference in noise between visor up or down!

BUT

I do like the look and workings of the Windjammer as my shark is also quite a bit quieter at speed if I put my hands flat up under it when riding.

Found a personal review of it here

So you can get a better look at it. Just thought I'd share the utube clip. Might be on my buying list I reckon. Thanks for the heads up whoeva posted this! cheers

Ive got the one which is a copy or something from cycle treads. They are great. I can now ride without plugs. but if its a long ride as my bikes nosiy I will use plugs. But wind noise is greatly reduced.

**slofox** · 17th January 2012, 13:03

You might have a look at THESE.

Supposed to be quiet.

Tell ya what, you go buy one and let me know if it is quiet...

**steve_t** · 17th January 2012, 13:34

Originally Posted by psykonosis

The Shoei Qwest helmets are very quiet for wind noise and there are a few graphics to choose from too. The sound from the mufflers doesn't resonate in the helmet either. If you are willing to pay the $$ then go with the Qwest.

Originally Posted by skippa1

+1.....I have a Qwest, replaced my trashed XR1000 after a whoopsy. The Qwest is a nice comfortable helmet for my noggin and I find it quiet.

Originally Posted by rapid van cleef

i have a shoei xr1100. very comfy, snug and very quiet. the wind noise on the track is fine too, although i do wear earplugs aswell of course.

I also have a Qwest and it's really quiet. Unfortunately, I also find its ventilation to not be quite good enough. Its vents are designed for upright cruisers, not sprot bikes. I'll look towards an XR1100 next time I think. It'll be a little more noisy but hopefully a lot better vented for me