HJC RPHA 10 Plus - Any good?

[NJD]

I've previously purchased a HJC RPHA ST and ended up returning / exchanging it within a week after buying it due to issues with condensation on the inside of the visor in wet weather, problem is that I exchanged it for a Shark Skwal witch I wouldn't get rid off.. but it's not the best thing in the world, mainly the wind noise and visor roughness when opening and closing.

I've said plenty since that I wouldn't buy another HJC helmet but I can't help but admit the inner liner was the comfiest I've ever worn, fit was really snug and wind noise was non existent in the RPHA ST. I'd go out and buy another but I'm not the only one that's reported issues with a problematic seal / visor in the wet so would rather avoid, revzilla say the vents are a new design for that helmet so seems like a potato special tryout or reject the model IMO.

Anyway.. the RPHA 10 plus, has a max vision, visor central seal and double d ring also comes with a smoke shield and pinlock in the box, all for £169 from lids direct.. worth a punt?.. I haven't tried it on but is the same RPHA line as the ST so wouldn't hesitate in ordering the same size I had, also has the same inner liner.

Only reason without asking I can see not to buy is the sharp rating, 3 starts and has a red marking for the left hand side impact result of the helmet, the 2nd worse possible even though the right side scores as acceptable. Also any reason not to order from lids direct? (if they're a company to avoid then the entire topic is pointless).

Finally I don't need a new helmet it's just a luxury at grabbing a bargain while it's available, I miss the security of a d-lock and a good sealed max vision visor, the vent system on this seems more traditional and claims to be improved.

Thanks.

[wr6133]

You keep going on about "max vision"..... do you just mean a pinlock insert that fills the visor as opposed to a universal one that only covers part?

If so you can get them for most helmets.

[NJD]

[chickenstrip]

The RPHA10 is not in the same quality league as Arai or Shoei, but at the price, I like em. I switched from the IS-17 in which I got severe buffeting and wind noise and bingo, problem solved. I get a really good fit in them, but the padding does tend to give quite quickly. Cheek pads are replaceable though.

I do have some visor misting issues, but not severe, and just use the chin vent and first visor open position to reduce this. Haven't got around to fitting the supplied pinlock yet though

I looked at the ST version when it came out, but they've had to change the shell outer shape to accommodate the drop down sun visor, and this has also increased weight, so I left it alone. Bought a couple of full dark-tint visors and Bob's your mother's cousin twice removed
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[NJD]

[chickenstrip]

[NJD]

Sounds like it's worth a punt for £169.

A risk to order without trying it on, ever?.. Just basing it on that the ST was a good fit and I'd be the same size in the 10 plus.

Any reason not to order from lids direct?

[chickenstrip]

[NJD]

[el_oso]

schuberth s2 pro. Fitted much like the RHPA, only a much nicer helmet.
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[Musketeer]

I've got a RHPA10+ helmet and I can say it's OK. No issues with it.

But I prefer my old Arai Viper GT - Arai is just better quality and it feels just perfect.

I suppose once you get used to a good quality helmet it's difficult to wear something not as good.
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[NJD]

[chickenstrip]

I would much prefer an Arai. They used to fit me really well, and quality was the best, but damned if I'm paying their current prices...no, my head isn't worth that much!
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[NJD]

[The Tot]

If it fits your head, they are a pretty good value helmet! I've got the max vision insert in mine and it does a very good job at keeping your visor clear. You don't have the pinlock insert bead obstructing your view when in the 3/4 tuck position.

One thing I will have to say is that it takes ages for mine to bed in. I may even argue that it will never bed in. JD has one and did say that it took his a while to break in. Silky had one and returned it for an Arai Corsair.

For those expecting an Arai fit and have a narrow-ish head, then this may be the ticket. But I've found it to be annoyingly uncomfortable around the crown on any journey longer than 1 hour. Quieter and lighter than an RX-GP mind

I got my carbon fibre lorenzo rep for £250 with a dark visor, so it was worth a punt, thinking it would break in.
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[NJD]

I've put a bid in on a HJC RPHA ST for £125.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141801348647?_trksid=p2055359.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

"Get what's in picture init m8", worst he can do is say no thanks, nothing to loose at that price.

(I do have the option to withdraw bid, do post if it's advisable, nothing sticks out as funky).