Schuberth E2 - Defender White

This is now the second E2 I ve had (colour change) and I love the look for an adventure bike. Between the pinlock and visor you will get steamed up if you don t turn the pinlock pins so the arrows are facing the centre of the visor which make the pinlock tighter to the visor. The other problem which I haven t resolved yet is out in the rain on Sunday water leaks down the inside of the visor and I haven t been able to fix that yet ( it is a fault as it happens on both of them). Other than that it s damn near perfect ?

The E2 helmet in my experience is a great piece of kit. Having previously owned the Schuberth C3 Pro, the E2's flip-front, adjustable peak and combination of other useful features offers an ideal step-up for adventure touring. For those like myself who wear glasses for riding I found the comfort and fit to be excellent along with the enhanced visibility of a wider visor than the C3 plus the addition of a very effective factory-fitted pinlock. Although a tad heavier than the C3, I haven't found the additional weight to be that noticeable. The reviews from Sportsbikeshop provide an accurate and helpful assessment of the E2, including some criticism of sunshield fogging, which I have also experienced in winter riding at temperatures around 2 degrees C - a small deficit in an otherwise excellent lid. I bought mine online at a discounted price with delivery to the door the next day. All in all, excellent value and a 5 Star service from Sportsbikeshop.

Good upgrade from my HJC flip lid. Comfort is very good and noise / turbulence when riding is very good. Everything can be operated with one gloved hand, visor, sun visor clasp flip etc. I have a sena intercom system, and from what I've read and can see it will very difficult to use anything other than the helmet intergrated sc2 system which is a shame. It will mean using the intended partly pre installed coms system. I will probably buy this from sports bike shop as service is brilliant. Maybe there is a discount on this item too ? Overall very impressed. Wore for three hours and no signs of discomfort.

The best, most comfortable helmet I've ever owned. I would highly recommend it to all riders.

Complete cr*p bought this and the slightest bit of rain and it leaks inside of the visor then you can't see bugger all
Sent it back for a replacement which sportsbike shop are good for and same thing but worse this time tried send it back for a refund and the helmet just got sent back to me it might be going in the bin now it's useless to me

Avoid this helmet. It will leave you dangerously blinded by fogging behind your pinlock and rain leaking in behind the visor.

I bought this at 30% off. Even at that discount it has not been good value. I utterly regret the purchase because:

The top of the visor leaked on the first helmet. SBS replaced the helmet for free. The second helmet did not leak until 34 days in and now it just won t seal in stock form no matter what I tried. Helmet not replaceable this time. Schuberth not acknowledging the problem.

The pinlock, though 120, is poorly shaped, with the pin lug in such a place that means the screen will warp and separate from the visor - 3 free replacements in 2 months have all failed within a week;

The visor vent is unexpectedly noisy when open and really needs to be open all the time - it's quieter if you remove the vent cover completely;

The corresponding sc2 comms is overpriced. Only bought because discounted too.

A few positives, drowned by the negatives:

Huge field of view;

Comms clarity;

Comfort;

Otherwise low noise;

Sun visor;

Chin curtain and neck pads seal;

Head ventilation you can really feel;

Peak easily removed;

Can be worn with goggles, the only way to guarantee clear vision.

Credit to sportsbikeshop for their impeccable customer service and patience but Schuberth have shipped a terribly flawed helmet I m currently stuck with. Ultimately I opted to modify and fix it myself. Pathetic for a helmet at this price point.

Bought as a replacement for aging E1. Same size, fits really well. Good feature of visor retuning to original position. Quiet helmet. Bought with the comms system but one of them didn't work. Not SBS problem. Returned both, all hassle free and new helmet and comms set back within a few days. Star knocked off for not working. Sound quality is very good, comms easy to set up when both are working.

I've owned 4 schuberth helmets before this one and it is by far the best yet,the comfort of this helmet is unreal,if you're looking for a high quality helmet I would definitely recommend a schuberth

Excellant helmet if you can afford it, (very expensive).

Moved to the E2 for a better fit than my old C4 and have not been disappointed. Even higher quality and more comfortable lining than before, The peak is great at all speeds and provides protection from sun glare as I wanted. Shame the Comms is so expensive but it's an upgrade as it has the mesh function included now.

A great snug fitting helmet that's well designed. I also like the idea that the peak can be removed to leave it like the C5 if so desired.

I have bought Schuberth for years on the basis of good features, fit and quality. On this model (based on the C5) the fit is a bit more rounded than before, so I had slight pressure on the forehead. It may have broken in with time, but I decided from the start to go for an ideal fit and I got the Long Head kit and put the thinner (7mm) back pad in. A good match for previous Schuberth's in this config. Having made the change it was comfortable from the get-go.

As for riding, it's similar to the old E1 it replaces and the operation is similar in most respects. The front beak is certainly better in terms of aerodynamics and at 6'0" I get no vibrations on a GS with the larger adventure screen. It's a quiet lid, but I always use earplugs anyway.

It's a good quality product with a comfortable plush lining and a high standard of finish. It looks an expensive lid! The optics are excellent with a Pinlock 120 and the drop-down sun visor is also very clear indeed. I know some might say the beak and sun-visor is excessive, but my commute takes me into the low sun. Combine the sun in your face with road dirt & spray on the visor and trying to look into the shadows under trees, then the beak is often better than dropping the visor down and losing visibility in shadows. Removing the beak takes seconds anyway and there are blanking plates. Apparently a C5 visor fits anyway - you just cannot use the beak with one.

As a repeat offender for Schuberth, I'm happy with it and just be aware the fit has moved slightly to the rounder as now more intermediate-oval than before.

Really happy with this helmet , lighter, quieter & much more comfortable than my X4.

Highly recommend & would defiantly buy from this site!.

I just upgraded my Schubert E1 helmet to Schubert E2 including the C2 communication system and this new helmet is a grate upgrade and playing music in this new system is like to be in a concert hall.

Quiet and feels light after my old AGV.

Slightly tight fit but I think that after my old helmet anything would feel tight.

I have a 60cm head and went for the large the XL was just too big.