Get a full face helmet, and an ECE rated one.

The riding school helmet, you might lose your chin. Getting a non full face Bilmola, you gonna lose your chin too. So why bother?

Good. But best to try it in person.

I like HJC specs and graphics, but when trying it on in various sizes it just didn't agree with my head shape. HJC is a no go for me. Remember you want it to fit snug. Mine was either snug with pressure points on my ears and forehead, or its too loose. So no joy for me.

I see, thanks guys for the idea. I only bought those foam spray, directly spray on it and wipe it clean then let it dry, but the result is not really satisfactory. I shall remove the inner padding to wash it separately. Need to check if those inner paddings can be removed to wash or not. i think the school/academy helmet (Xdot) may not be removable to wash though.

yes, i went together with a cool dude who has the exact same initial as you too 
nvm la, just try to clean as much as i can, otherwise gonna discard it if the smell is unbearable.
yup, maybe need multiple wash/spray to clean, once is not enough and yeah, it sort of masking the odour only with some artificial lemon smell etc. so it is still best to use detergent to soak it a bit and clean it, more effective that way.

where can we try hjc helmets? and are you looking for one a fullface helmet?

go ask hjc helmet msia fb.

wht they say?

For HJC, you can try NKS@sentul. They are the Malaysian distributor for HJC. They supply to other dealers also.

Can try BikeEmpire@OKR or iCity Motoworld Shah Alam.

If you find the helmet you like, try to find same helmet from shopee and same seller. Then go back to the shop and ask them to match the online price. I did that with iCity where I got my RPHA70. Saved 500. As it turned out, it was cheaper than online, since I don't have to pay 27bux worth of shipping.

If you are already there, stop by hodaka and try the Scorpion helmets. Actually quite good value helmet as well.

For HJC, C series is entry level. I and F series is mid level. RPHA is top range.

The *90 range,  is modular. *70 is sport touring.

At least they simplified it somewhat...it was even more convoluted previously.

Can't blame them. They are the world's largest helmet manufacturer.

hjc i90 size M is around 1700g
you start feeling the weight when you are moving your head around or after long riding session

It says 1900g with optional equipment, not too sure what exactly are the optional equipments. I thought the comms is optional equipment so it is 1850g without the comms?

Guess I'll be buying an XL when I get the HJC then. Hopefully it won't be too late into 2024 when the 91 carbon is launched here. Can't wait for the reviews to come out.
Usually when coming to a stop at a traffic light, I will enter neutral before reaching the light and use either hand to open up my chin bar and rarely do I open the visor.

For the comms, no choice as every manufacturer is doing it. But you'll still be able to jerry rig an external comms no problem, just the placement of the main unit need some experimenting.
I think pretty much all helmets with the new ece 22.06 had became fatter and heavier
Did you try the sportmodular? Super lightweight but damn it chokes me to death.

got check the manufacturing date?

Hehe...the older rpha 10, 11 and 70 helmets some have manufacturing dates way back to 2017. HJC Malaysia unfortunately also brought in a bunch of helmets just before COVID and these remain unsold.

NKS/HJC Malaysia is very stubborn in terms of dropping pricing for the older stock..but now has no choice since the newer 22.06 helmets are out.

My rhpa 70 is a 2017 bought in 2021 ..so it's been on storage for 4 years before I bought it. The vinyl liner trims all deteriorated but was replaced under warranty. The EPS and comfort liner was still good...so whatever defect is just cosmetic. Paid 1500 for it though (500 off retail price back then....so can't complain), it's still a very good helmet though..and for 1500 ...can't really get a better helmet for that price.

I still see them selling rapha 70s for 1500 now....even after the 71 has been released selling for 2k.

helmets are buy and use items

those in storage after they were used, will deteriorate faster than those getting used more often
those in storage brand new, usually have liner surface peeling at the bottom

Damn....why rpha90s carbon not on the sale list?

Hmmm ...500 for a rpha 70? Buy for spare parts also can.

Just the ori visor, internal sunvisor and visor mechanism alone cost more than 500.