bought HJC CL-17 solid helmet from F9 and couldn't be happier. F9 is an awesome company, helpful, good prices, excellent return policy... just top notch. Thank you F9, wish we have more businesses like this in Canada

Hiya, Ryan--Thanks so much for your personal responses to my questions . I really appreciate it. I ended going with a Shoie full face that I really like and has all the features you emphasized. Thanks again, Man.. You are F'ing AWESOME!

Dude I just love how thurogh your videos are. Excellent job reviewing and getting that information out.

FortNine I Have to say, you make one of THE beast motorcycle videos on youtube. Big thanks and appreciation to your work!

Awesome review as usual Ryan, discovered your channel by mistake a few weeks ago when shopping for backpacks. Not only i'm in Canada too, you just have a new subscriber ! I tend to always go to Revzilla when looking for gear reviews, but now you guys are a game changer !

The turning chair to showcase the helmet 360, is HILARIOUS but GENIUS at the same time...

I can't wait for march to come so I can get the black & green RPHA 11 from you guys when it's in stock again ! By the way: I have to say you guys are doing an awesome job with these videos. Really entertaining, nicely filmed and full of useful information.

Dude this is the first video of yours I have seen, and it's great. I subscribed. Your edits are awesome, and your information is so right on.

I love how you say, "Bell can charge ya $50 for the bag... and they DO!" Awesome... Anyhow, you sold me on the Race Star Café Racer helmet, it's on the way from Revzilla. I think it's gorgeous too. Thank you very much for the video, it helped me decide.

Everyday I look to my recommended list for a new video from Fortnine, today I've become a happy man

One of the best motorcycle guide chanel on KZread.

Videos are really good Solid mix of Info and examples and the edits are great

And right when my helmet foam started squeaking, F9 puts up a damn fine helmet video...too bad my wallet is a little bit "skinny" , if y'know what i mean..

@wwxxyyxxxwwyy861

7 жыл бұрын

You should be able to get the Rpha 11 on a discount.

@just-dl

5 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain...through my thin wallet...

@ahmedshamsi9737

5 жыл бұрын

I pad my wallet with monopoly money

best review i have ever seen. great job bro..

Dude... Your videos are the best. There is something to be said about informative videos in an entertaining format... I am yet to find a video of your I don't like... Trust me, I'm looking hahaha. 👌🏾👍🏾 keep up the premium work my friend... No one compares

Wanna throw down some appreciation, your videos are not only informative but funny too. Bought the HJC RPHA 11 because of your strait forward info, as I live in Arizona I can vouch for this helmets excellent air flow for those 100 plus days.

good review dude, you got a talent for this

Super thanks for awesome video :) Also for showing us the cheaper yest still safe alternatives in case we decide to switch to some other types of motorcycles :)

By far, the best motorcycling channel on KZread right now. NO faffing around, just straight dope

Annoying that there is only one like button. One of the best reviewers on KZread....along with Anthony!

Another awesome video, thanks!

quality reviews..nice! Subbed.

Watching videos about bike gear, getting best laughs ... super videos!

good review, man. just subscribed.

very nice video, like always. I hope you soon get to smash and burn some stuff again for your new crash test series :D keep up the good work :)

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And don't worry - I spend most of my day smashing and burning stuff at the moment. Another crash test video should be up on Thursday :) ~RF9

Thanks for putting up with all the spinning!

Thank you. Fantastic video and entertaining .

Perfectly happy with my base model Star. :)

You are very good at what you do, you're passionate and enthusiastic that makes me wanna listen to you, I don't even own a motorcycle lmao

That Arai Defiant naked helmet has peaked my interest.

I don't comment very much but I just had to after this video... brilliant job, very well done 👍

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Liam! ~RF9

Very nice video.. waiting for more motorcycle reviews

Favourite channel on youtube.

I just learnt a couple of features of my Arai Rebel, thanks.

mind blowing review!!!!!!!

Great video mate keep it up i love this kind of content even though i know i can't afford it HAHA

I enjoy Your content quite much. Thank You for all the hard work. I do have a question, if You don't mind: Would the Bell Race Star be viable for cruising? Thank You again. Cheers!

awesome review

I just got the HJC RPHA 11 Joker what an amazing helmet !! Very light amazing air flow but above all huge head turner

I have a rpha 11 and i love it!

do a best commuter helmets for 2017?

just bought an icon watchkeeper 'cause it's soooooo cool!

Fortnine your channel is the best!! You keep shit funny!lmfao

Thanks for this awesome video. I'm still very new at riding and I just got a Yamaha MT07 with a Shoei GT Air helmet. I was wondering are there any downsides to wearing a sports helmet like the HJC Rpha 11 on a naked bike? Can't help to admire those Star wars designs to be honest.

Hey! That pin lock on that Icon is simple but very effective!

Short and sweet. Very informative. But!!!! Is there a helmet just as quiet as the RF1200? Love the vids man. 👍🏻

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

For sure! Check out Schuberth - they do quiet lids better than anybody. Also I should probably mention our video on the Quietest Motorcycle Helmets (kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYNqydeuete2m7A.html) ~RyanF9

Ryan you god, just looking for this!

The icon alliance seemed like it fit you perfectly.

funny. I was looking at the Icon last night and thinking it was to good to be true. Thanks for the advice

Just giving you all a heads up in case the issue hasn't been fixed yet. The magnetic snap on my Bell Vortex fell off. Hopefully it's better on the more expensive helmets.

I've had 7 concussions and the 6D brand is the best for your head. The 6D ats-1 helmet is the best

Just bought the Bell star 👌

30 years ago I wore Arai, mostly because they fit me best out of the big three at the time,(Arai, Bell, and Shoei.) The Defiant is at the top of my list, as I get back into riding after to long away. Can't find a Shoei or Bell that I'm comfortable with. the HJC models I've tried that fit well, have drop downs, (that fail according to riders I've talked to.) Icon Airframe fits well, but it's just missing something I can't put finger on. So more than likely it'll be an Arai Defiant Pro Cruise in Hi-Viz Yellow I buy as daily wear. My advice to anyone looking for a new lid. Try several, find the one you're most comfortable in. If it's not comfortable, you'll find it distracting, which makes you less safe as a rider. If your helmet is uncomfortable, you won't want to wear it, which means you won't ride as much. We all lose then, (as that usually means less attention to issues affecting riders.)

I have my eye on HJC RPHA 11pro helmet since Your holiday gift guide for sport motorcycles video, but im afraid to order it without actually trying it on myself... Waiting it to arrive to the shops where i live

I would've put the Shark Spartan for the Nake bike helmet of the year... can't wait to get my hands on one of these for my updated helmet

Just got my Shoei x14. Best helmet I've ever owned.

Shark race r pro is awesome.

O capacete da Bell é muito bonito e parece muito confortável também. Aqui no Brasil não tem, infelizmente.

I had the alliance gt and it's the noisiest helmet I've ever had. Ryan you should do a review on Riöt full carbon fiber helmet for under $400, worth a look at anyways. Great video Fortnine, see you in the next one 😀

Please do more motorcycle reviews! They're one of my favorites. Yamaha MT/FZ 10 please??

@shahrammayar755

4 жыл бұрын

Just get the bike. I got mine last week and I love it.

Thinking about picking up an Alliance dark. Just a nice clean look for some cheap fun.

Would love to see a schuberth c4 review. When the helmet comes out.

Hello, great reviews btw. Would you reccomend the bell race star helmet for my aprilia tuono super naked? its my daily commute but also my toy at the weekends. thanks

AS always fantastic production value. The one exception the neck hair needs to go. Keep up the good work.

Have you ever thought about doing a video for the best spots on a helmet to mount different cameras and/or best helmets for camera mounting?

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

I haven't, really! In my opinion the nicest shot comes from mounting the camera right to the center of the chin bar. That way the camera hangs low, giving a nice view through the dash of the motorcycle. It can be tricky to stick a camera there, though, since a lot of helmets have big vents at the centre of the chin bar. ~RyanF9

@Rookzer

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. My biggest concern about the chin bar mount is blocking the vent. I agree with the angle and POV that is achieved from that position but I also have the Drift Ghost so that is an unattainable pipe dream. lol Thanks for the reply.

Hey, i enjoy your videos a lot. Whats your opinion on shark spartan carbon??? Will you have a video review for that helmet?? And in comparison with rpha11??

I love my Arai Defiant Pro-Cruise, works great on my Suzuki GSXS1000

HJC RPHA 11 Pro user here - Trust me on this one guys, just put this lid on and you'll feel the difference. It's snug, light and the peripherals are amazing. I'm a tall dude and I've had issues with some helmets in tuck position but this one... holy shit it's like driving one of those cars with a transparent roof. Give it a try, it's amazing. Wind noise doesn't bother me, I have ear plugs + music

Hello, any plans to include Shark helmets in the future reviews? I've seen you don't have that brand in the shop either and they do have some pretty great helmets.

I love my RPHA11 and I kind of expected it to show up in this video

Great video! @FortNine how does the rpha do for neutral position people on naked bikes?

Not bad, still love my Arai helmets!

What about the bell rs-1 got my one 2weeks ago and love it ece and high sharp rating

Arai, everytime 👍

My Race Star Ace Cafe is in the mail!

Added the Arai Siqnet Q Pro to my Shoei Rf1200 w/ photochromic shield., and Shoei Air. Siqnet Q is the quietest. Very super comfie. Visor has grown on me. Shoei is the lightest and has a better chin curtain. Used more in cold weather. Shoei Air has a drop down visor. Used more in hot weather with just the shade down at low speeds. All have pinlock. Shoeis keep my glasses in place better. Arai has better speaker ports since they are integrated into the ear liner. My 2 cents after 10 months. About the same price paid $379-$390. Thanks Doug

I like the shoei nxr its quiet.great view and only weighs 1330grms plus it looks cool. I got the parameter with the black and white digital camo

Gotta do an updated (2020) version of this.

Thank you

hey bro!! do you have any gear/trips/tricks videos ons cruisers and long range riding (like the whole Harley Davidson scene stuff).

You should make a video on the lightest helmets!

Well done! I was duped into a sedici strada... would love to see your opinion of that $200-300 helmet

Hi, can you say anything about the hjc rpha 70? There isn't a lot of info or tests out there. The specs sound good though

Half expected you to be Licking the Bell RaceStar , When the Music and Video Queued back in.

Please see if you can ship to the U.S. I love your channel and website, they are both neat and well laid out. However I'm stuck using Revzilla website since I live in Miami. Not to be mean, but I hate it, love their channel however. Great video and keep it up.

Hey Ryan i saw your video and still can't decide between the shoei NXR and the HJC rpha 11. Any advice? Ride safe Peace🤘🏼✌🏼

I was going to ask, when did you upgrade to the 800GSA? Congratulations!

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a new addition to the FortNine team. Arrived sometime in December, like all good Christmas presents. ~RyanF9

I couldn't agree more with your review, especially of the Bell Race Star. I had the first gen Star, and although it was a great helmet, the fit wasn't great and it was pretty loud. Flash forward to Gen2 and WOW, they have addressed those issues and more. The new models fit like a glove and they're quiet and pretty light. Ventilation is good too. I compare the Bell Race Star to my Shoei RF1200, but to be honest, the Bell fits better, has better visibility and ventilation. It also costs a bit less. I think I'm sticking with Bell for a while

Thanks for sharing... good work, information, humor ... I ride a Naked 1986 Yamaha Radian YX600 and I have owned a Seven Zero Seven Vendetta since 2008 Paid $123.00 off the discount rack.. Nice helmet and it is now starting to fall apart vent sliders, broke screw on back plate, replacement parts are no existent!! wished I could find another. Think the HJC is looking to be a good fit :)

Nice video Don't get excited over the Ace Cafe though. It's just that...a greasy spoon cafe that does so so food and cups of tea. Take a look at their website - no menus on it that I can see. It's in a really seedy/grubby part of London and it's one saving grace are the number of bike meets there throughout the year.

PLEASE SUPPLY PERIPHERAL VISION STATISTICS ON ALL YOUR FULL FACE TESTS! VISION IS JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING ! You Are Doing A Good Job, Thank You !

Ryan, now that it's 9 months later, do you still recommend the icon alliance gt for that price range? I'm now in the market for a new helmet, preferably with a sun shield, but my pockets are shallow. Any others you recommend in that price range? Keep up the good work.

OMG, I just clicked on the Arai and it was discontinued so I was redirected to the revzilla site that has the updated model. If FortNine did this on purpose thats awesome. Very Miracle on 34th street of them. They just won me as a customer for life!!!!!

dang, I wanted to get the basic bell star :(

RPHA 11 Venom is where it's at!

Arai makes a "long" pro shade visor that comes down lower at the sides.

Everyone says order a size larger with the RPHA11. I’m a medium 57cm in both the IS17 and the RPHA11. Yeah the RPHA is slightly more snug but that snug reduces wind noise and frankly feels better and more safe. My RPHA11 is by no means an uncomfortable squeeze in the same size. Glad I didn’t order a size larger. Definitely go try them on.

Thanks for a great video! Subscribed! Currently looking to replace my Arai rx7 - v, I've looked through so many videos, my brain is scrambled eggs...Any suggestions are welcome. Looking for a quieter full-face helmet, space for Bluetooth device, easy visor removal and loads of airflow. I know these two cancel each other (air vents = noise) but just looking for middle ground there. Thanks! Ride safe!

take a look at the mt revenge, it is very cheap and 5 stars on sharp! very comfortable too

I was wonder what your thoughts were on the Icon Airmada helmet? Was looking into getting one.

@FortNine

7 жыл бұрын

It's a nice helmet if you have a long oval head. Very light and slim. Also it fits *really* snug and the chin bar sits close to your face. Some people like that, others find it claustrophobic. ~RyanF9