Schuberth E2
The quietest modular ADV helmet I've tested, and pre-wired for Cardo out of the box.
The Verdict
The Good
- Quietest modular helmet I've ever worn, especially on the highway
- Pre-wired for the Schuberth SC2 Cardo-powered comms, easiest install on the market
- Dust-blocking chin vent design that actually works on gravel and trail
The Bad
- 1,800 grams is on the heavy side. Compare against the AGV Tour Modular if weight matters
- Vertical field of view tightens with the peak in the lowest position
- Microphone placement for motovlogging is finicky with the modular chinbar
- Clear visor
- Dark visor
- Peak / visor
- Pinlock insert sold separately
- Breath deflector sold separately
- Chin curtain sold separately
- Helmet bag sold separately
Closer Look
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The all-in-one helmet that actually is
The Schuberth E2 is one of the quietest helmets I own. Not just quiet for a modular. Quiet, full stop. On the highway with the chinbar down it's genuinely impressive, and that's before you factor in this is a modular adventure lid with a peak on it.
Comfort is the other headline. Once it breaks in, this becomes the helmet I keep reaching for weeks after the review wrapped. Intermediate oval shape, customizable padding kits from Schuberth, and a plush interior that holds up on 4-hour rides with zero neck strain.
Then there's the Cardo integration. The E2 ships pre-wired with speakers and wiring already routed through the shell. Pair it with Schuberth's SC2 comm system (a rebadged Cardo) and the install is plug-in-plug-in-plug-in. Cleanest comms setup I've ever had on a helmet, and the SC2 runs $349 versus $389 for a Pack Talk Edge.
Dust-filtering chin vents that genuinely block debris off-road close out the case. One helmet, nearly every job.
Who should buy this
The weekday commuter, the weekend light-ADV rider, and the long-haul tourer who wants a single helmet that does the whole job. If weight is your main priority, compare against the AGV Tour Modular or a Klim TK1200. For everyone chasing comfort, quietness, and the cleanest comms install on the market, the E2 is the pick.