Make sure you lock your expensive bike well. As previously someone lost his gold wing there during motor gp.

Thinking of picking up a rpha 11 next month, any sifu can recommend this helmet for long term use? Plan on using for my first trip with my brother to Kuching. I know it's racing helmet but I like the narrow look of it and also come with pinlock and free dark visor. This will be my *first* helmet and I want to make sure the rm1++++ price is worth it.

I would recommend you to consider the rpha70. It comes with a retractable sun visor/shade which is a better option than using a dark visor. And it's a much quieter helmet.
It's a better helmet for daily use and
for long distance ride.

I'm using one, my daily ride helmet. No regrets.

Forgot to ask
What type of bike are you riding?

Rpha11 aerodynamics is designed mainly for sporty riding position

Rpha70 is designed for upright riding position, touring , etc

This post has been edited by skyblu3: Oct 25 2022, 10:13 PM

agree with skyblu3.. the Rpha11 is also known to be a noisy helmet... and i think the Rpha70 might be cheaper than the 11. either way, would strongly recommend earplugs for any helmet u ride especially long distance.

another option u can look at is also the Rpha90 if u want a flip up.

oh yeah... anyone can recommend a good place (around PJ-subang-shah alam preferably) that can repair helmet liners? the sponge is still ok but the cloth cover starting to koyak and need that replaced.

if u guys are gonna say pertama.. can pls specify which shop specifically?

Mecinda Racing

Good grief. Are you sure about the measurements?

Maybe you have a very round head. Most helmets are oval in shape.

My head is roundish at the top so helmets that are more oval/racier will not fit.

I can't fit AGV. HJC barely fits. So far Bell and Shoei has the best fit for my head. I would say Bell is the roomiest.

Also, try helmets that have 3 or more Shells across the sizes.

Otherwise you may have to stick with jet helmets.

My ride is a tnt 300, quite upright but sometimes I like to cucuk corners like a mad man and my current helmet always pushing back when high speed. Maybe I'll take a look at the rpha 70. Also, what's the fiting like on hjc helmets? I heard it a bit tight on the cheeks and is it good for oval face like me?

Tnt300. Then better go get rpha70 or 90
So far I have no issues with wind push wearing my r70 when going like 130kmh++. Stable.

You have to go test fit the helmet.

I second the recommendation to try the rpha 70 with the normal fiberglass/carbon shell. I use one myself. Decent aerodynamically, very quiet, fairly lightweight. The built in sun-visor is great since you dont have to worry about bringing a second visor if you are out all day. The full carbon version is only slightly lighter and only in black so to me, it wasnt worth the price premium and i like a brighter helmet.


Just to note if you are buying HJC helmets. HJC and the dealers are sitting on quite a lot of old stock, so do check the manufacture dates. If you dont mind older stock, you can get them at a serious discount. I paid 1500 for mine.

Also due to the old stock, the "carbon" look trim on the helmet inner liners may start to peel. I had my helmet straps covers and cheek liners replaced under warranty by HJC malaysia so all good. its mostly aesthetic issue so no big deal for me.


If you can wait, maybe wait for the new 22-06 helmets that are just coming on to market. You might even get the older 22-05 helmets for cheap.

Otherwise if you are stitting on a 2000 budget, you can also explore the Scorpion lineups. Also excellent helmets around the same price range as the RPHA range. There may still be some older stock of carbon EXO 1400s left in stock, assuming they have the size.

technically there's no issue with buying an old helmet right? Is there a recommend shelf life? or is it similar to a tyre that you wouldn't wanna buy when its been manufactured and stored for a long time?

The cheekpads are supposed to be tight, especially with a new helmet. It will loosen and mold to your face shape over time with use.

Just note any pressure points on the crown of your head. HJC helmets are intermediate ovals and should fit most people. Some first time full face helmet buyers think the cheekpads are tight and go for a helmet 1 size too big only for it to loosen up too much.

The Rpha 70 uses the same shell size for both M and L size. Only padding thickness is different.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Oct 26 2022, 12:08 PM

if the helmet as been stored in its box and not exposed, it should last a good number of years.....trim issues notwithstanding. i read somewhere it between 5-8 years if stored properly.

Just take note of the shelf life
Just like rubber (Shoes especially), when it is left idle for a long time or will go brittle.
As for helmet you may want to see the condition of the padding.
As for the epa foam shell, it will weaken over time.

Does the rpha 70 come with any freebies like the rpha 11? Pinlock or smoke visor? Also have you tried intercom with the helmet?

Mine came with pinlock

Rpha70 has a cut out for the intercom speakers. Mine installed the Bluetooth speakers. Fit just right.

It's comes with pinlock in the box.

It does have cutouts for coms. Been using cheap china coms on it.

There are many "aftermarket" visors available for the 70. Both the 70 and 11 uses the same HJ-26 visor which is easy to find online . I have 4 aftermarket ones costing between 50 and 70 each.

Thanks...any idea of the cost for full face?

Mecinda is the shop that sells ori kriega, rs taichi etc stuff right?

For safety sake, it's better to use original

Don't know what's the quality of these aftermarket cheap visors.

I'm more concern of rocks or projectiles smashing into the visor when you are traveling at high speed

I had this experience where a stone/rock smack into my visor when I was riding on the highway, the impact was damn loud. Had a deep scratch on the original visor. It did it's job well.
This is why I always such to original hjc visors. Not cheap, but worth it.

This I'm not sure, I recall they do helmet repairs.