Do HJC Helmets Run Small?

January 10, 2009 by Bill  
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Eddie asked:

I am looking at a new HJC FS-15 Helmet for this spring but it seems like I read somewhere that they run smaller than advertised on the size. I am going to buy it on the internet to save money but I want to make sure I don't squeeze my brains out through my ears because the helmet is so tight.

So do HJC Helmets Run small? If so by how much?

Our Answer

Hey Eddie....thanks for the question. In my experience No...HJC Helmets do not run small. I wear an XL in many different brands of helmets and I wear an XL in the HJC line up too.

The HJC FS-15 helmet series is a great helmet. We recently reviewed one of them and were quite impressed with the bang for the buck. HJC doesn't have the snob appeal that a Shoei or something similar might have but they are great motorcycle helmets.

I think you'll be happy with your choice. You can find a lot more HJC Helmets here but my current favorite is the HJC FS-15 Surge. It's hot.

HJC FS 15 FS15 SURGE MOTORCYCLE HELMET BLACK LARGE
HJC FS 15 FS15 SURGE MOTORCYCLE HELMET BLACK LARGE
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HJC Full Face Snell DOT Helmet FS 15 SURGE MC5 Black MD
HJC Full Face Snell DOT Helmet FS 15 SURGE MC5 Black MD
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HJC FS 15 SURGE FULL FACE MOTORCYCLE HELMET RED LARGE
HJC FS 15 SURGE FULL FACE MOTORCYCLE HELMET RED LARGE
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HJC FS 15 FS15 Surge Helmet Red Black MC1 XXLarge XXL
HJC FS 15 FS15 Surge Helmet Red Black MC1 XXLarge XXL
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HJC FS 15 FS15 Surge Helmet Red Black MC1 Medium M NEW
HJC FS 15 FS15 Surge Helmet Red Black MC1 Medium M NEW
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HJC FS 15 FS15 Surge Helmet Blue Black MC2 XXL 2XL NEW
HJC FS 15 FS15 Surge Helmet Blue Black MC2 XXL 2XL NEW
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HJC FS 15 FS15 Surge Helmet Silver Black MC5 XLarge XL
HJC FS 15 FS15 Surge Helmet Silver Black MC5 XLarge XL
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HJC Full Face Snell DOT Helmet FS 15 SURGE MC5 Black XL
HJC Full Face Snell DOT Helmet FS 15 SURGE MC5 Black XL
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HJC FS 15 SURGE FULL FACE MOTORCYCLE HELMET RED MEDIUM
HJC FS 15 SURGE FULL FACE MOTORCYCLE HELMET RED MEDIUM
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HJC Full Face Snell DOT Helmet FS 15 SURGE MC5 Black SM
HJC Full Face Snell DOT Helmet FS 15 SURGE MC5 Black SM
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Large HJC FS 15 FS15 Surge MC 1 Red Motorcycle Helmet
Large HJC FS 15 FS15 Surge MC 1 Red Motorcycle Helmet
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Medium HJC FS 15 FS15 Surge MC 1 Red Motorcycle Helmet
Medium HJC FS 15 FS15 Surge MC 1 Red Motorcycle Helmet
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HJC FS 15 FS15 SURGE MOTORCYCLE HELMET BLACK XLARGE
HJC FS 15 FS15 SURGE MOTORCYCLE HELMET BLACK XLARGE
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HJC FS 15 FS15 SURGE MOTORCYCLE HELMET BLACK MEDIUM
HJC FS 15 FS15 SURGE MOTORCYCLE HELMET BLACK MEDIUM
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HJC FS 15 FS15 SURGE MOTORCYCLE HELMET BLUE XLARGE
HJC FS 15 FS15 SURGE MOTORCYCLE HELMET BLUE XLARGE
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HJC Full Face Snell DOT Helmet FS 15 SURGE MC1 Red XL
HJC Full Face Snell DOT Helmet FS 15 SURGE MC1 Red XL
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HJC Full Face Snell DOT Helmet FS 15 SURGE MC1 Red LG
HJC Full Face Snell DOT Helmet FS 15 SURGE MC1 Red LG
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HJC Full Face Snell DOT Helmet FS 15 SURGE MC1 Red MD
HJC Full Face Snell DOT Helmet FS 15 SURGE MC1 Red MD
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Comments

4 Comments on "Do HJC Helmets Run Small?"

  1. rdangman on Sat, 13th Sep 2008 6:28 am 

    No. In my 35 yr experiance, I have always worn an XL, and my current HJC is also an XL. Same thing with my wife, who has always used a Medium.

  2. Ali on Mon, 15th Sep 2008 1:51 pm 

    I think they do. Both my husband and I went one size up from our norm to get a comfortable fit. Going by their helmet measurements didn’t work.

  3. vamedic4 on Wed, 17th Sep 2008 5:18 am 

    Best thing to do is get to your local shop and try one on. I’ve only owned Shoei and Nolan helmets so I really couldn’t help you. Try one on and you’ll find out. Watch out for pressure points!! They might be bearable in the store but they’re hell on the open road! Good luck helmet hunting!

  4. chad7236 on Sat, 20th Sep 2008 4:05 am 

    I own an HJC and have always been an XL so for me it was fine. However, you should always try it on before you buy. You may have a borderline head.

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