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Introduction Every now and then you get to review a product or...
Introduction My first introduction to HJC helmets was not for use on...
Despite it being legal to ride without a helmet in some states, we all know that our heads are the most vital things to protect when riding. This is true...
The HJC RPHA 11 Pro is the update to the popular RPHA...
The HJC FG-17 slides in just under the company’s top-of-the-line RPHA-10 race...
The RPHA 70 ST represents HJC’s top shelf sport-touring helmet and is an evolution of the original RPHA ST. Features such as a lightweight and rigid shell, an internal sun...
Years ago, the field of modular helmets seemed like a distant cousin...
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Quick Specs $209.99 / Intermediate Oval / 3.81lbs / 1,728g The HJC...
I have never worn an HJC helmet before or even tried on...
While riding around in my Scorpion EXO-GT920 was perfectly fine from March through to May here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, when June arrived this year, it arrived with hell on...
The HJC IS-17 is a sort of mashup between the HJC FG-17 (review) and...
The HJC CL-Max II is a basic, no-frills, flip-up motorcycle helmet. It’s...
Several emails arrived recently from webBikeWorld visitors asking about helmet liners. We’ve often referred to this simple piece of equipment in our motorcycle helmet reviews, and I suddenly realized that...
The HJC RPS-10 moves slightly upmarket with a solid offering. But how...
HJC RPHA Max Helmet Review The HJC RPHA Max is a new...
I’m baiting you, of course. A little bit, anyway. After all, as we’ve said for many years, there is no such thing as the “best” helmet. Or jacket. Or gloves,...
The HJC DS-X1 is the Korean company’s second dual-sport adventure-touring helmet. That...
The HJC Sy-Max III is a worthy upgrade to the original, with...
February 19, 2012 – Hang on — you’re gonna love this story! I’m not even sure how to describe what has to be the strangest product announcements I’ve witnessed. HJC...
The HJC CL-17 is the latest iteration of the company’s “CL” line...
June 2019 update: we have finally completed our HJC IS Max II review....
The new HJC CL-16 continues the HJC tradition of great value with their “bread and butter” CL-series. The CL-16 is one of the least expensive helmets available that meets both...
Average modular helmet with no real outstanding features. Includes an internal sun...
HJC Sy-Max 2 Helmet Review The Sy-Max II appears to be very...
Can someone think of a better name than “flip-up” for this type of helmet? After all, they’re becoming very popular. And with good reason — flip-ups are really convenient for things like...
HJC IS-Multi Motorcycle Helmet Review The HJC IS-Multi is an interesting modular...
Good quality, comfortable liner, quiet on unfaired bikes but can be loud...
The bottom-of-the-line HJC CS-R1 has nice graphics but mediocre venting, a slightly strange internal shape and a flimsy face shield that fogs easily. But, in a 2012 update, I discovered...
The HJC CL-SP is a sort of mid-range HJC helmet. It has...
Shell seems bulky. The exhaust vents and design of the liner allow...
“Enduro” styled helmets continue to attract interest from a dedicated but relatively small group of Adventure Touring bike owners. The HJC CL-XS shown here is the fourth Enduro helmet we’ve...
Solid helmet with excellent quality and many features at a reasonable price....
Time for something different: a comparison of two open-face helmets of modern...
Our HJC AC-12 Carbon fiber helmet finally arrived! We first reported on this helmet during our live webcast from the 2006 Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, held in February. We...
Near flawless quality, beautiful carbon fiber, very light weight and comfortable. Good...
Summary The Sy-Max II appears to be very similar to the European-only...