Nolan N90 Helmet Review
- Thread starter Admin
- Start date
This looks like an great helmet! I might consider getting this. :thumbup:
Alterin
Junior Member
I'm still not sure of the value of the flip up helmet. Especially in this review, you see the phrase "for a flip-up" a lot. And they seem to be on the type of things I find very important. The only trade off I can see is that you can lift it up at exceptionally long lights, or while filling up the tank otherwise? It seems to me that better ventilation and quieter all the time would both be more important than those two. So.. Why?
I just pre-ordered one from Revzilla. Lot's of nice features for $269 USD. They aren't available in the US quite yet. Should be in September.
Last edited:
sjowol
Junior Member
SHARP Helmets - THE HELMET SAFETY SCHEME is a great site for helmet reviews.
(quote from the socal streetbikers website):
(quote from the socal streetbikers website):
seems like all nolan's on the site got a 100%
Dennis
Junior Member
yah its looks like an great helmet!
Last edited by a moderator:
- Joined
- Jul 30, 2007
- Messages
- 5,442
- Reaction score
- 99
- Points
- 48
- Location
- Adelaide,South Australia
Well it just so happens I,m in the market for a new helmet,I like the flip up idea.
Rjays,my previous lid,make on too.
Rjays,my previous lid,make on too.
- Joined
- Oct 5, 2007
- Messages
- 4,886
- Reaction score
- 113
- Points
- 63
- Location
- Alkmaar Netherlands
I love my N101, this also has the "microlock" chin strap which they critisise in this review, I find it's really handy especially in the spring or autumn when it varies if I wear my neck roll (over my chin) then it's really easy to adjust to the right setting :thumbup:
I stopped by the Nolan booth at the Indy race, hoping to see the N90. I chatted with the Italian Nolan rep, she was really cool.
She had no N90's to show off yet since they had not shipped any stateside yet. I told her I pre-ordered the helmet and of course she wanted to know where I heard about it and where I bought it. She said Web Bike World reviewers are hard to please with their flip-up reviews and so Nolan was happy to see a good review for the N90. :thumbup:
She had no N90's to show off yet since they had not shipped any stateside yet. I told her I pre-ordered the helmet and of course she wanted to know where I heard about it and where I bought it. She said Web Bike World reviewers are hard to please with their flip-up reviews and so Nolan was happy to see a good review for the N90. :thumbup:
UPDATE: The helmet just shipped. Should have it next week. I'll post a report.
discgolfdude
Junior Member
Did you get the N90 or the N90s?
The N90 :thumbup:
discgolfdude
Junior Member
I'll be waiting for your review, also do you know what is the difference between the n90 and n90s?
The N90S does not come with the pinlock visor, chin curtain or a helmet bag, so it's a bit cheaper.
Last edited:
It's here! I'll give it the first run tomorrow. It's comfortable and fits my head well, so it looks like the gamble paid off.
I have a few rough pics...not the best.
I have a few rough pics...not the best.
I've had the chance to ride with this helmet the past few days and I'm pleased to say that it's great! The review on web bike world hits it dead on. But here's what I think as well:
- Quiet: With the chin curtain attached, the helmet is very comfortable with regards to wind noise. I tried removing the curtain and the increase in noise is minimal. Air flows around the helmet smoothly and the ventilation system keeps the head cool without any whistling or noise from the vents.
- Lightweight: I'm coming from a Joe Rocket Carbon Fiber helmet and the Nolan is less bulky and I find I can turn my head easily at highway speeds.
- Pinlock: I've never had a chance to use one of these before, but it works really well for keeping the visor fog free! We've had some humid mornings here and the shield stayed clear. Very nifty system.
- Better peripheral vision than my previous helmet. I'm still getting used to the wider field of vision and welcome it.
- Micro adjustable chin strap system: I'm getting used to it. At first it was a little odd coming from a d-ring system. But I'm finding it's very quick to release which is nice. I'm still on the fence about it.
- Internal sun visor: This is one of my favorite features. Being able to shield the sun with the flip of a switch is really cool.
- Price: $269 from Revzilla which is very reasonable for what you get.
Attached is a pic of me riding with it last weekend. I don't have the internal visor active at this point.
If you are looking for a flip-up helmet, I would strongly consider this one. Very well made, quiet and comfortable with lots of nice features!
- Quiet: With the chin curtain attached, the helmet is very comfortable with regards to wind noise. I tried removing the curtain and the increase in noise is minimal. Air flows around the helmet smoothly and the ventilation system keeps the head cool without any whistling or noise from the vents.
- Lightweight: I'm coming from a Joe Rocket Carbon Fiber helmet and the Nolan is less bulky and I find I can turn my head easily at highway speeds.
- Pinlock: I've never had a chance to use one of these before, but it works really well for keeping the visor fog free! We've had some humid mornings here and the shield stayed clear. Very nifty system.
- Better peripheral vision than my previous helmet. I'm still getting used to the wider field of vision and welcome it.
- Micro adjustable chin strap system: I'm getting used to it. At first it was a little odd coming from a d-ring system. But I'm finding it's very quick to release which is nice. I'm still on the fence about it.
- Internal sun visor: This is one of my favorite features. Being able to shield the sun with the flip of a switch is really cool.
- Price: $269 from Revzilla which is very reasonable for what you get.
Attached is a pic of me riding with it last weekend. I don't have the internal visor active at this point.
If you are looking for a flip-up helmet, I would strongly consider this one. Very well made, quiet and comfortable with lots of nice features!
- Joined
- Oct 5, 2007
- Messages
- 4,886
- Reaction score
- 113
- Points
- 63
- Location
- Alkmaar Netherlands
Bryan, hows this helmet holding up? I'm presently looking for a new flip up helmet and I was wondering how you're finding it, after using it for a while. cheers
Last edited:
While I used it, it was great! Unfortunately it took a really hard tumble onto concrete, so I no longer use it, since the shell might be compromised. I could send it to Nolan to have them check it, but I got a Shoei Qwest instead
Still, the quality of the helmet was really good.
Still, the quality of the helmet was really good.
