This Schuberth E2 belongs to the second generation of ‘adventurous’ motorcycle helmets of the German manufacturer and it actually really was the second motorcycle helmet that linked the double P/J homologation to the newest ECE 22-06 certification.
This is an excellent combination of modular helmet, jet helmet and off-road motorbike helmet. The latter relating most to the (adjustable) peak. Some will think it’s not for them, others will love it but one thing is for sure: it’s always well-built.
You can ride safely in all circumstances with the E2, whether it’s flipped up or closed all the way down. Specially take note of the (little) red lock on the left, just below the hinge point – it fixes the E2 in its flipped-up position. Illustrating Schubert’s love for detail is the reflective stitching on the chin curtain that becomes visible when flipped-up. We think that’s great work.
Also remarkable: the Schuberth C5 did it before him and this Schuberth E2 is also equipped with a system that returns the transparent visor to its original position, even after having the chin guard flipped up and down. A sort of ‘visor memory system’; German engineering, with its many variants that are always fun to discover.
It might seem a bit much, with peaks, integrated sun visors, transparent visors and locks. Not so much once it’s on your head.
Direct Fibre Processing combined with a special polymer is compressed in a vacuum under high pressure to form an exceptionally firm yet unique and most importantly, light helmet shell. That DFP fibreglass helmet shell is made in two sizes that contain all helmet sizes, delivering a total weight somewhere between 1650 and 1850 grams. Significant but it does contain just about everything.
Together with the interior, the absorbing eps layer has been redeveloped. This required some research that brought forward five main shapes of the human head. Schubert’s main concern was to construct headgear for each type of head that contained the main assets: comfort and safety. And a perfect fit that you can create yourself thanks to the SCHUBERTH INDIVIDUAL CONCEPT. To make sure the main assets play the main part.
You can always adjust the cheek pads to your liking, either for sports-purposes, or comfort. It’s quite evident that these are also antibacterial, removable and washable, just like the rest of the lining.
Something that’s also a great contributor to a healthy inner environment, is ventilation. You control the top ventilation with an easily noticeable slider. The chin ventilation is a double one. The lower half hides a washable filter; above that, ventilation is aimed mainly at the visor. Riding wind is led around your head inside the helmet underneath the eps layer. Follow the orange mesh line to see how that tracks. The outlet in the spoiler in the back is the obvious end result.
Touring and adventure riders who want to communicate with each other or the outside world can simply integrate the SC2 intercom system of Schubert’s. Parts (antenna and speakers) of that intercom installation are already included inside the motorcycle helmet. You only need the module and the battery, click on your microphone and let’s go. Plug-and-Play is the name of the game, which is really what it comes down to.
A micrometric closure at the end of an adjustable (and newly positioned) strap warrants a proper closure.
Register the purchase of your Schuberth helmet and get 5 years warranty (only valid on helmets purchased after 01/11/2015): http://www.schuberth.com/en/products/motorbikes/warranty-registration.html
Maintenance tips:
- Are you reluctant to disassemble the interior of your helmet in order to wash it? You can also clean the interior without removing it with S100 Helmet Interior Cleaner.
- The outside and the visor of your helmet are best cleaned with S100 Helmet and visor cleaner.
Especially at night, scratches cause blinding reflections of street lights and headlights of oncoming vehicles. This effect is even more pronounced in rainy weather. It is best to replace a scratched or dull visor as soon as possible. Planning a long trip? Then don't forget to take a replacement visor with you. Never ride in the dark with a tinted visor.
