HJC Helmets as good as Shoei?
Did you see this article and what did you think about it? I was kind of surprised that Shoei and Bell and KBC didn't participate. If you haven't read it then you should.....it's good.
HJC helmets actually scored higher on average in impact testing than Arai helmets, which surprises me considering the price of an Arai helmet. I guess 800 bucks doesn't buy you the best? What do you think of this motorcycle helmet test?
Motorcycle Helmet Test Article
Our Answer
Sonya...thanks for sharing the article and asking us our opinion. I must admit I am both suprised but not shocked at the article. I know HJC is a very good quality helmet and that they would score at least as well as most major helmet manufacturers but I am surprised that Arai didn't score better....if that makes sense.
I've always been a fan of HJC and they make a great quality product. If you are looking for a decent helmet at a very good price then check out the HJC FS Helmets. They aren't the most expensive helmet but they're still an excellent quality product.
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Mask on Sun, 3rd Feb 2008 10:37 am
Not disagreeing with you, but often you pay more for the following reasons (regardless of the product):
1) Construction materials (weight, durability, finish, etc.)
2) Where it’s made and assembled (more expensive to have stuff made in Europe or US versus China or South America)
3) Extras (for motorcycle helmets this includes vents, removable liners, etc.)
4) Number of shell sizes used…important if you have a smaller or larger than normal head
5) Brand Name (some people got to have that NAME)
But as far as a $500+ helmet making you safer than a $100 helmet..well I think the article debunked that myth for the most part.
Personally, I like Icon and Scorpion because each of their customer services have been responsive and courteous to me and they both fall in the middle of the pack on price. I’ve always wanted to try a Suomy helmet though…
Philip P on Tue, 5th Feb 2008 1:30 am
Arai have better aftersales service and customer support.
BUT HJC are a comparable quaility and are tested to a greater standard than most other makes of helmet.
Did you also know that HJC are sooo gooood that Harley Davidson get them to manufacture their brand…
R. Way on Wed, 6th Feb 2008 5:47 am
Just to add a little info to the H-D helmets…. you’re only partially right. Just like any other seller, it’s which manufacture will make them to the requested standard and for the best price.
Buell & H-D have had helmets made recently by HJC, KBC, Shoei, and that just the ones I know of and can think of off hand.