The Schuberth R2 Carbon in Stroke Gold

According to Schuberth, its R2 Carbon helmet is the first full-face carbon helmet with an integrated communication system. Thanks to a pre-installed, invisible speaker, microphone, and antenna, this helmet comes factory-ready for easy installation of a branded Schuberth comm setup created in partnership with Sena.   

The R2 Carbon is exceptionally light. Schuberth uses two shell sizes for the R2 line, which spans from sizes S to 2XL. With the SC1 intercom and battery installed, my XL R2 Carbon weighs 3 pounds, 2.1 ounces, about half a pound lighter than my Arai Corsair-X without a comm system ? a significant weight reduction well appreciated during a long day?s ride.

Once you understand the insertion procedure for the separate battery and comm module, it?s easy to slide them into their little pockets on the bottom rim of the helmet. It took a little fiddling to get two SC1 sets ? one for me and another for my wife, Katie ? working and linked. Once the SC1s are paired, small and easy-to-reach rubber-sealed buttons on the comm module adjust volume levels. Simple and effective. We tried the helmet/comms setup with and without earplugs, and we both preferred plugs. The SC1 offers plenty of volume without distortion, and wind noise becomes less tiring with this method.
The R2 exudes quality and it?s well sealed to prevent wind noise from interfering with comms. So much so that behind a well-faired bike like our Honda Gold Win...