The second generation of Schuberth adventure helmets, the Schuberth E2 motorcycle helmet, offers the comfort of a flip-front helmet with the look of an adventure helmet. It features P/J double homologation with a new patented Direct Fibre technology reinforced with carbon shell for exceptional shock absorption and reduction in weight. A new EPS material for the inner shell offers an enlarged cavity with two densities for the main and side parts for superior impact resistance. A new seamless interior with the Schuberth individualisation concept gives the perfect fit. Enlarged spoilers with air outlets and an aggressive, streamlined shell enhance aerodynamics. Double air intake on the chin gives excellent ventilation with a replaceable and washable filter. A new removable and 3-position adjustable peak with memory function looks great, and a new chinstrap for increased comfort in the neck area with (AROS) Anti-Roll-Off-System. The E2 also offers an increased field of vision thanks to the "CityPosition" and the V-Lock of the sun visor. Reflective detailing maximises night visibility without detracting from the helmet's design. This is also compatible with Schuberth's "Plug and Play" retrofit of communication systems based on the Sena 50S with pre-installed HD speakers, mesh antenna, FM radio antenna and Bluetooth antenna. A ratchet closure system is ultra-secure and easy to use.
The second generation of Schuberth adventure helmets, the Schuberth E2 motorcycle helmet, offers the comfort of a flip-front helmet with the look of an adventure helmet. It features P/J double homologation with a new patented Direct Fibre technology reinforced with carbon shell for exceptional shock absorption and reduction in weight. A new EPS material for the inner shell offers an enlarged cavity with two densities for the main and side parts for superior impact resistance. A new seamless interior with the Schuberth individualisation concept gives the perfect fit. Enlarged spoilers with air outlets and an aggressive, streamlined shell enhance aerodynamics. Double air intake on the chin gives excellent ventilation with a replaceable and washable filter. A new removable and 3-position adjustable peak with memory function looks great, and a new chinstrap for increased comfort in the neck area with (AROS) Anti-Roll-Off-System. The E2 also offers an increased field of vision thanks to the "CityPosition" and the V-Lock of the sun visor. Reflective detailing maximises night visibility without detracting from the helmet's design. This is also compatible with Schuberth's "Plug and Play" retrofit of communication systems based on the Sena 50S with pre-installed HD speakers, mesh antenna, FM radio antenna and Bluetooth antenna. A ratchet closure system is ultra-secure and easy to use.
The second generation of Schuberth adventure helmets, the Schuberth E2 motorcycle helmet, offers the comfort of a flip-front helmet with the look of an adventure helmet. It features P/J double homologation with a new patented Direct Fibre technology reinforced with carbon shell for exceptional shock absorption and reduction in weight. A new EPS material for the inner shell offers an enlarged cavity with two densities for the main and side parts for superior impact resistance. A new seamless interior with the Schuberth individualisation concept gives the perfect fit. Enlarged spoilers with air outlets and an aggressive, streamlined shell enhance aerodynamics. Double air intake on the chin gives excellent ventilation with a replaceable and washable filter. A new removable and 3-position adjustable peak with memory function looks great, and a new chinstrap for increased comfort in the neck area with (AROS) Anti-Roll-Off-System. The E2 also offers an increased field of vision thanks to the "CityPosition" and the V-Lock of the sun visor. Reflective detailing maximises night visibility without detracting from the helmet's design. This is also compatible with Schuberth's "Plug and Play" retrofit of communication systems based on the Sena 50S with pre-installed HD speakers, mesh antenna, FM radio antenna and Bluetooth antenna. A ratchet closure system is ultra-secure and easy to use.
The second generation of Schuberth adventure helmets, the Schuberth E2 motorcycle helmet, offers the comfort of a flip-front helmet with the look of an adventure helmet. It features P/J double homologation with a new patented Direct Fibre technology reinforced with carbon shell for exceptional shock absorption and reduction in weight. A new EPS material for the inner shell offers an enlarged cavity with two densities for the main and side parts for superior impact resistance. A new seamless interior with the Schuberth individualisation concept gives the perfect fit. Enlarged spoilers with air outlets and an aggressive, streamlined shell enhance aerodynamics. Double air intake on the chin gives excellent ventilation with a replaceable and washable filter. A new removable and 3-position adjustable peak with memory function looks great, and a new chinstrap for increased comfort in the neck area with (AROS) Anti-Roll-Off-System. The E2 also offers an increased field of vision thanks to the "CityPosition" and the V-Lock of the sun visor. Reflective detailing maximises night visibility without detracting from the helmet's design. This is also compatible with Schuberth's "Plug and Play" retrofit of communication systems based on the Sena 50S with pre-installed HD speakers, mesh antenna, FM radio antenna and Bluetooth antenna. A ratchet closure system is ultra-secure and easy to use.
Last updated at 05/10/2026 16:21:19
E2 Adventure (Decals) 900 - Defender Red / 2XL - 63
Delivery $30
originally posted on revzilla.com
I really wanted to like this helmet. I really like the design and the color (grey/green) would've fit my Tiger RP perfectly.Despite it being described as a round oval, it was too tight, especially on my forehead. Being that I chose a large (based on my current Shoei Neotec ll from 2018), that is the largest size in the smaller of the only two shell sizes. That means if I went to an XL, I would be getting a shell that is made for up to XXXL. That would be ridiculously large on my head and full of padding to make it fit (I assume).A couple other complaints. The clip to lock the bill in place was sticking on the left side (hard to undo)... already, right out of the box. The sun visor mechanism also felt cheap compared to my five year old Shoei.I have now tried a ... MoreI really wanted to like this helmet. I really like the design and the color (grey/green) would've fit my Tiger RP perfectly.Despite it being described as a round oval, it was too tight, especially on my forehead. Being that I chose a large (based on my current Shoei Neotec ll from 2018), that is the largest size in the smaller of the only two shell sizes. That means if I went to an XL, I would be getting a shell that is made for up to XXXL. That would be ridiculously large on my head and full of padding to make it fit (I assume).A couple other complaints. The clip to lock the bill in place was sticking on the left side (hard to undo)... already, right out of the box. The sun visor mechanism also felt cheap compared to my five year old Shoei.I have now tried a KLIM Krios Pro (maybe still an option as a second helmet but it was a little tight and I did not like the color), this Shuberth, and I am waiting for a pre-ordered Shoei Explorer 2 to arrive (also in matte khaki green that would go great with my bike). Hope it fits well, but I may just end up going with another Neotec ll for two reasons. I starting to think I would find it hard to live without the built in sun visor, after having one for five years, and I really like having a modular helmet. It would be nice if Shoei did something similar to Schuberth and made an ADV version of the Neotech ll.
originally posted on revzilla.com
The e2 and it's a mixed bag, for sure. I like it and I hate it and, if I can't modify one thing in particular, I'm going to be putting it up on the flea market. It's also my first Schuberth so I can't compare it to any of its predecessors. The gold standard for me was the Profile but this helmet is in a different class so my one-to-one comparisons will be with the xD4.The Profile fit me perfect right out of the box. It is/was likely one of the most oval helmets ever made. The Signet-X and xD4 both fit me well if not quite as perfectly as the Profile. It fits about like a C5 but the feel of the helmets on the head is different. I wore a medium in all the helmets I've cited and I wear a medium in the e2.Now, on the head there is slightly more pressure on the ... MoreThe e2 and it's a mixed bag, for sure. I like it and I hate it and, if I can't modify one thing in particular, I'm going to be putting it up on the flea market. It's also my first Schuberth so I can't compare it to any of its predecessors. The gold standard for me was the Profile but this helmet is in a different class so my one-to-one comparisons will be with the xD4.The Profile fit me perfect right out of the box. It is/was likely one of the most oval helmets ever made. The Signet-X and xD4 both fit me well if not quite as perfectly as the Profile. It fits about like a C5 but the feel of the helmets on the head is different. I wore a medium in all the helmets I've cited and I wear a medium in the e2.Now, on the head there is slightly more pressure on the forehead and back of the head than on the sides but, for me, not enough to be uncomfortable. In fact, either I'm getting used to it or it's packing out a little bit. Probably both. It's comfortable and the liner is comfortable, too. Probably the most plush liner I've ever had in a helmet. Very unlike the Signet-X, which I think was rough. More like the Profile, but even better.The feel on the head, though, is unlike any helmet I've ever worn. It is very close to the face. It also seems to sit high on the head. My other helmets came lower on my neck than this one, even if it's just a matter of an inch or less. Honestly, it encloses my head so well I feel like a MiG pilot. It's a very close fit that was off-putting at first but I don't really notice so much now, though, when you close the bar it does hit the boom mic if you're not careful.It's also heavier than the xD4. At first, it really torqued my head forward, especially with the bar up. But that feeling is going away as I get used to it.The eyeport also seems smallish- definitely smaller than the xD4. More like the Profile. I find I have to turn my head farther when checking traffic over my shoulder. It's not a game changer but it is definitely smaller both side to side and downward.While not strictly fit-related, I need to address the matter of the wratcheting chin-strap. D-rings were fine with me. Yes, they were slightly more cumbersome and I thought I'd like an easier strap but I have to give up an important feature if I want to stay with the ratcheting strap: breathing. There's about a two-inch long toothed strap made of hard plastic that, if I look down, drives straight into my Adam's apple. And, because of an unadjustable secondary strap tying it to the back of the helmet, I can't push it forward. They are saving me from myself at the expense of killing myself. I like the helmet for other reasons enough to keep it but if, and only if, I can replace that strap with D-rings. I know straps are a very personal thing but for me, this one is a show-stopper. It might also be possible to cut that strap that keeps the chin strap from sliding forward?The bar is awesome. Just lift it and you can take a drink, talk, look at a map, wink at a girl, cool off, etc. It is my first modular helmet and will be a touring game-changer. And the sunshield and visor are very well thought out. The visor and peak come off and go on easily. It's not a Profile but neither is it a Signet-X or, worse, much worse, an xD4. For bright sun riding I do prefer a smoked shield. It keeps your entire face cooler. But the sunshield is super convenient. I can leave with the sun down and when it comes up, I don't have to stop and change shields or put in a smoked pinlock. If I'm riding all day I probably will put on that smoked shield but, for less ambitious days, it's a very nice touch and has a very smooth mechanism. We'll see if it stays that smooth out in the field with a few thousand cycles.I was concerned about the preinstalled comm system. I almost have to wear noise cancelling earbuds and there's no port for that, like with my Sens S10. But, it was easy to pull out the liner and hook up the S10. With the earbuds, it is super quiet. I can hear traffic, listen to music, and take phone calls but don't get fatigued from road noise.But otherwise, as I said, I like the helmet mostly. Now, to be fair, it's a bit much for riding around town. My commute is short, about two miles. My daily ride to they gym is less than that. A Monkey or Grom would suit me perfectly. It's just too much helmet for town riding. Fiddling with the bar, and the visor, and the sun shield, and the mic, and the chin strap, and the peak? I need to find a simple open face with a bubble shield. But, with D-rings, this is going to be the ultimate touring helmet.
originally posted on revzilla.com
I had never heard of this brand and did some research before my purchase. I also added the SC2 Communications which is made by Sena. Works like a champ. This is a great all-around helmet feeling both light and well built. I think it would work well on the track, adventure riding, or street. The comfort and fit is perfect for me. I took some time doing accurate head measurements before ordering. The interior noise level seems very low in comparison to my AGV RR and Shoei GT-Air helmets. The Shoei was crashed and needed to go.Visibility and airflow are excellent and there were no head drag issues when taking it into the 100 mph range.I am semi regular on the US-1 Sunday Ride out of TAM Junction in Marin CA.. Every helmet I have worn up till now fogged inside. We ... MoreI had never heard of this brand and did some research before my purchase. I also added the SC2 Communications which is made by Sena. Works like a champ. This is a great all-around helmet feeling both light and well built. I think it would work well on the track, adventure riding, or street. The comfort and fit is perfect for me. I took some time doing accurate head measurements before ordering. The interior noise level seems very low in comparison to my AGV RR and Shoei GT-Air helmets. The Shoei was crashed and needed to go.Visibility and airflow are excellent and there were no head drag issues when taking it into the 100 mph range.I am semi regular on the US-1 Sunday Ride out of TAM Junction in Marin CA.. Every helmet I have worn up till now fogged inside. We leave around 7:30 am. Conditions can be foggy and misty as it was today threading our way along the coast. Not a single internal fog up. I was totally amazed.Helmets are a personal thing for us all. Think I found a brand that will be a keeper.
| Variant | |
| size | 2XL - 63 |
| color | 900 - Defender Red |
E2 Adventure (Decals) 900 - Defender Red / 2XL - 63
Delivery $30
I really wanted to like this helmet. I really like the design and the color (grey/green) would've fit my Tiger RP perfectly.Despite it being described as a round oval, it was too tight, especially on my forehead. Being that I chose a large (based on my current Shoei Neotec ll from 2018), that is the largest size in the smaller of the only two shell sizes. That means if I went to an XL, I would be getting a shell that is made for up to XXXL. That would be ridiculously large on my head and full of padding to make it fit (I assume).A couple other complaints. The clip to lock the bill in place was sticking on the left side (hard to undo)... already, right out of the box. The sun visor mechanism also felt cheap compared to my five year old Shoei.I have now tried a ... MoreI really wanted to like this helmet. I really like the design and the color (grey/green) would've fit my Tiger RP perfectly.Despite it being described as a round oval, it was too tight, especially on my forehead. Being that I chose a large (based on my current Shoei Neotec ll from 2018), that is the largest size in the smaller of the only two shell sizes. That means if I went to an XL, I would be getting a shell that is made for up to XXXL. That would be ridiculously large on my head and full of padding to make it fit (I assume).A couple other complaints. The clip to lock the bill in place was sticking on the left side (hard to undo)... already, right out of the box. The sun visor mechanism also felt cheap compared to my five year old Shoei.I have now tried a KLIM Krios Pro (maybe still an option as a second helmet but it was a little tight and I did not like the color), this Shuberth, and I am waiting for a pre-ordered Shoei Explorer 2 to arrive (also in matte khaki green that would go great with my bike). Hope it fits well, but I may just end up going with another Neotec ll for two reasons. I starting to think I would find it hard to live without the built in sun visor, after having one for five years, and I really like having a modular helmet. It would be nice if Shoei did something similar to Schuberth and made an ADV version of the Neotech ll.
The e2 and it's a mixed bag, for sure. I like it and I hate it and, if I can't modify one thing in particular, I'm going to be putting it up on the flea market. It's also my first Schuberth so I can't compare it to any of its predecessors. The gold standard for me was the Profile but this helmet is in a different class so my one-to-one comparisons will be with the xD4.The Profile fit me perfect right out of the box. It is/was likely one of the most oval helmets ever made. The Signet-X and xD4 both fit me well if not quite as perfectly as the Profile. It fits about like a C5 but the feel of the helmets on the head is different. I wore a medium in all the helmets I've cited and I wear a medium in the e2.Now, on the head there is slightly more pressure on the ... MoreThe e2 and it's a mixed bag, for sure. I like it and I hate it and, if I can't modify one thing in particular, I'm going to be putting it up on the flea market. It's also my first Schuberth so I can't compare it to any of its predecessors. The gold standard for me was the Profile but this helmet is in a different class so my one-to-one comparisons will be with the xD4.The Profile fit me perfect right out of the box. It is/was likely one of the most oval helmets ever made. The Signet-X and xD4 both fit me well if not quite as perfectly as the Profile. It fits about like a C5 but the feel of the helmets on the head is different. I wore a medium in all the helmets I've cited and I wear a medium in the e2.Now, on the head there is slightly more pressure on the forehead and back of the head than on the sides but, for me, not enough to be uncomfortable. In fact, either I'm getting used to it or it's packing out a little bit. Probably both. It's comfortable and the liner is comfortable, too. Probably the most plush liner I've ever had in a helmet. Very unlike the Signet-X, which I think was rough. More like the Profile, but even better.The feel on the head, though, is unlike any helmet I've ever worn. It is very close to the face. It also seems to sit high on the head. My other helmets came lower on my neck than this one, even if it's just a matter of an inch or less. Honestly, it encloses my head so well I feel like a MiG pilot. It's a very close fit that was off-putting at first but I don't really notice so much now, though, when you close the bar it does hit the boom mic if you're not careful.It's also heavier than the xD4. At first, it really torqued my head forward, especially with the bar up. But that feeling is going away as I get used to it.The eyeport also seems smallish- definitely smaller than the xD4. More like the Profile. I find I have to turn my head farther when checking traffic over my shoulder. It's not a game changer but it is definitely smaller both side to side and downward.While not strictly fit-related, I need to address the matter of the wratcheting chin-strap. D-rings were fine with me. Yes, they were slightly more cumbersome and I thought I'd like an easier strap but I have to give up an important feature if I want to stay with the ratcheting strap: breathing. There's about a two-inch long toothed strap made of hard plastic that, if I look down, drives straight into my Adam's apple. And, because of an unadjustable secondary strap tying it to the back of the helmet, I can't push it forward. They are saving me from myself at the expense of killing myself. I like the helmet for other reasons enough to keep it but if, and only if, I can replace that strap with D-rings. I know straps are a very personal thing but for me, this one is a show-stopper. It might also be possible to cut that strap that keeps the chin strap from sliding forward?The bar is awesome. Just lift it and you can take a drink, talk, look at a map, wink at a girl, cool off, etc. It is my first modular helmet and will be a touring game-changer. And the sunshield and visor are very well thought out. The visor and peak come off and go on easily. It's not a Profile but neither is it a Signet-X or, worse, much worse, an xD4. For bright sun riding I do prefer a smoked shield. It keeps your entire face cooler. But the sunshield is super convenient. I can leave with the sun down and when it comes up, I don't have to stop and change shields or put in a smoked pinlock. If I'm riding all day I probably will put on that smoked shield but, for less ambitious days, it's a very nice touch and has a very smooth mechanism. We'll see if it stays that smooth out in the field with a few thousand cycles.I was concerned about the preinstalled comm system. I almost have to wear noise cancelling earbuds and there's no port for that, like with my Sens S10. But, it was easy to pull out the liner and hook up the S10. With the earbuds, it is super quiet. I can hear traffic, listen to music, and take phone calls but don't get fatigued from road noise.But otherwise, as I said, I like the helmet mostly. Now, to be fair, it's a bit much for riding around town. My commute is short, about two miles. My daily ride to they gym is less than that. A Monkey or Grom would suit me perfectly. It's just too much helmet for town riding. Fiddling with the bar, and the visor, and the sun shield, and the mic, and the chin strap, and the peak? I need to find a simple open face with a bubble shield. But, with D-rings, this is going to be the ultimate touring helmet.
I had never heard of this brand and did some research before my purchase. I also added the SC2 Communications which is made by Sena. Works like a champ. This is a great all-around helmet feeling both light and well built. I think it would work well on the track, adventure riding, or street. The comfort and fit is perfect for me. I took some time doing accurate head measurements before ordering. The interior noise level seems very low in comparison to my AGV RR and Shoei GT-Air helmets. The Shoei was crashed and needed to go.Visibility and airflow are excellent and there were no head drag issues when taking it into the 100 mph range.I am semi regular on the US-1 Sunday Ride out of TAM Junction in Marin CA.. Every helmet I have worn up till now fogged inside. We ... MoreI had never heard of this brand and did some research before my purchase. I also added the SC2 Communications which is made by Sena. Works like a champ. This is a great all-around helmet feeling both light and well built. I think it would work well on the track, adventure riding, or street. The comfort and fit is perfect for me. I took some time doing accurate head measurements before ordering. The interior noise level seems very low in comparison to my AGV RR and Shoei GT-Air helmets. The Shoei was crashed and needed to go.Visibility and airflow are excellent and there were no head drag issues when taking it into the 100 mph range.I am semi regular on the US-1 Sunday Ride out of TAM Junction in Marin CA.. Every helmet I have worn up till now fogged inside. We leave around 7:30 am. Conditions can be foggy and misty as it was today threading our way along the coast. Not a single internal fog up. I was totally amazed.Helmets are a personal thing for us all. Think I found a brand that will be a keeper.
I have ordered every helmet I could get my hands on over the last 10 years. I always had to settle for something that I could make work. Never great! I have a large head that is more long oval. I have always had to wear an HJC CL Max2 or an I90 in 5xl. I'm very thankful HJC had these or I would had nothing! Then!!! I got to try on a Schuberth C5 in a 3xl!! Absolutely PERFECT! The E2 fits the same! There is nothing I do not love about this helmet! It fits my head perfect! It is very quiet! Good airflow! Very stable even at speeds 100+! I rode with it for a small time before installing the SC2. Wow again. Pairs and works great with my 1250 GSA! Sounds great with music or phone. This is by far the best option for a helmet I have ever had. With what I've had in the past ... MoreI have ordered every helmet I could get my hands on over the last 10 years. I always had to settle for something that I could make work. Never great! I have a large head that is more long oval. I have always had to wear an HJC CL Max2 or an I90 in 5xl. I'm very thankful HJC had these or I would had nothing! Then!!! I got to try on a Schuberth C5 in a 3xl!! Absolutely PERFECT! The E2 fits the same! There is nothing I do not love about this helmet! It fits my head perfect! It is very quiet! Good airflow! Very stable even at speeds 100+! I rode with it for a small time before installing the SC2. Wow again. Pairs and works great with my 1250 GSA! Sounds great with music or phone. This is by far the best option for a helmet I have ever had. With what I've had in the past I would have paid about anything to have something this nice for my head!!! Thanks Schuberth!!!
Great fit and put together nicely! That being said, the mechanism that attaches the peak and shield together, while quite clever, does not feel very robust and I doubt the longevity of it. Further, even though the peak gives the helmet an off road appearance, skip the dusty trails because the mechanism will easily gum up and is a pain to clean. Finally, the ratchet chin strap clasp is finicky, at least to my fingers, as the entry angle must be perfect to allow the ratchet tab to be inserted.
Wanted to love it. The shield won't stay up over 10mph. The Modular face falls down way too easily. The visor flops up and down on the wind. The battery could be better for the coms. Comfort is good but overall I feel like I wasted my money and should have kept using my Old Scorpion Exo. I bought mine at SpeedAddicts and they offer zero support. Maybe Revzilla would have been a better choice. Oh, also it constantly fogs up even with all vents open.
Yes, it is expensive let's get that out of the way early. This is my first German and modular helmet having been a Bell and Shoei road helmet user in the past. I wear a medium in both of those brands and went with a large based on the sizing guide. The large fit perfectly with no hot spots.The Schuberth E2 has a number of features that I have come to really enjoy such as the integrated communication unit which I will review separately but the ease of assembly into the E2 is the best I’ve ever experienced.The integrated sun shield means that I no longer have to decide on a smoked or mirrored shield and hope I don’t get caught out late and drive in the dark. The peak visor and face shield are easy to operate and remove with no tools. The face shield is a ... MoreYes, it is expensive let's get that out of the way early. This is my first German and modular helmet having been a Bell and Shoei road helmet user in the past. I wear a medium in both of those brands and went with a large based on the sizing guide. The large fit perfectly with no hot spots.The Schuberth E2 has a number of features that I have come to really enjoy such as the integrated communication unit which I will review separately but the ease of assembly into the E2 is the best I’ve ever experienced.The integrated sun shield means that I no longer have to decide on a smoked or mirrored shield and hope I don’t get caught out late and drive in the dark. The peak visor and face shield are easy to operate and remove with no tools. The face shield is a pinlock out of the box and with the deep neck roll it is the quietest helmet I’ve worn even with the peak visor. Speaking of which yes, there is some neck pull in high cross winds but totally manageable and at its lowest position offers good sun protection riding into a setting sun. The visor stays where you put it when you raise and lower the front and so far, ventilation seems to be good but we haven’t gotten really hot weather yet.Overall, I have no regrets buying the Schuberth E2 and will always look to this brand and modular helmets in general should it ever need to be replaced but with a 5 year warranty I don’t envision that being anytime soon.
E2 has great fit with no hotspots like on my C3 Pro. True to size. I wear a Large and fits correctly compared to my Klim Krios pro which is too large. Definitely a wider fit than the older C3 pro. E2 has pre-installed pin lock which I took off immediately. I like that you can quickly remove the peak in 5 seconds without tools for highway use basically turning it into a C5. The visor detents can be hard to get in proper position when using one hand. Ventilation is excellent in hot weather with visor cracked open about 10mm. The chin strap is more comfortable places compared to the C3 Pro.Only real nitpick is that the peak and vents are just black plastic and not offered painted like on the C5. Makes the helmet look a little cheap.
This helmet, unlike any other helmet I've owned (many helmets and many brands), took some effort in order to make it work for me. At first, I felt it was way too hot unless you had all the vents open all the time until I realized you can take off the thick chin curtain and -- whoosh -- much more comfortable in warm weather. What's nice about that is you can also reinstall the chin curtain when it's cold and you get virtually no cold air seepage from the chin area. Removing the thick chin curtain also "fixed" the other main issue I had, the painfully uncomfortable ratcheting strap. I've never really liked them but some helmets I've had them on the comfort was reasonable. The Schuberth E2's ratcheting strap is located in a very awkward position and really cuts into ... MoreThis helmet, unlike any other helmet I've owned (many helmets and many brands), took some effort in order to make it work for me. At first, I felt it was way too hot unless you had all the vents open all the time until I realized you can take off the thick chin curtain and -- whoosh -- much more comfortable in warm weather. What's nice about that is you can also reinstall the chin curtain when it's cold and you get virtually no cold air seepage from the chin area. Removing the thick chin curtain also "fixed" the other main issue I had, the painfully uncomfortable ratcheting strap. I've never really liked them but some helmets I've had them on the comfort was reasonable. The Schuberth E2's ratcheting strap is located in a very awkward position and really cuts into your neck, limiting your head movement side to side and up and down -- until I removed the thick chin curtain and adjusted the length of the straps. Now the ratcheting strap comfort is comparable to other helmets with that style of strap. I'd still prefer a good old-fashioned double D-ring, but at least I'm not in pain on the bike and I can move my head in the normal range with no issues and discomfort.Other than those two issues, which were fixable, the helmet is definitely a cut above others in a few areas. This is the quietest helmet I've owned. Snap the main visor down and it's like you've just turned on noise canceling. Even with the vents open it's quiet. The venting on this helmet works great, as well. With many helmets you can't even tell if the vents are open, especially the top vent. Open the top vent on the E2 and it's like turning on a little fan above your head. The fit and finish are excellent, and even though being on the heavy side, I can wear it all day and not be fatigued. Maybe the excellent aerodynamics are what help with that -- even with the peak visor attached it moves through the air smoothly with minimal buffeting. A great helmet that, in my experience, required some work for it to meet my expectations.
Compared to my previous Shoei GT-Air, this helmet is much heavier, has much lower airflow, is made for a rounder head, and the internal visor lever is more difficult to operate. That said, I love the modular chin bar for slow speed riding and being able to grab a drink on the fly. The peak works great to provide shade and isn't even noticeable on the highway as long as you keep your head pointed straight forward and don't scan the sky for airplanes. The helmet is quieter than the GT-Air, but not by much. I really wish the US model had retained the ECE rating since I'll be in Europe for some rides soon - that alone cost one star. Overall, I'm happy with the helmet but it's still really hard to justify the price.
| Variant | |
| size | 2XL - 63 |
| color | 900 - Defender Red |
