Are HJC Helmets Good Quality
katgirl asked:
Are HJC helmets a good quality helmet and will they protect my head?
Are HJC helmets a good quality helmet and will they protect my head?
I want a good quality helmet but I don't want to cheap out and not get one that is good enough? Thanks for any help you can give.
Our Answer
Kat.....great question and the answer is absolutely. HJC helmets are great quality and are DOT approved and most are also SNELL approved as well.
They provide a great bang for the buck in the motorcycle helmet world. You can check out more HJC Helmets here.
Grizz0844 on Thu, 17th Jul 2008 11:07 pm
Yes, they are all DOT or Snell approved. Some of them are approved by both. Any helmet that passes at least one of those groups will protect your head.
Are you looking for a full face helmet or an open face or 3/4 helmet or a 1/2 helmet. The answer to that question will determine how much any helmet will protect your head.
oldhombre on Sun, 20th Jul 2008 8:26 am
One of my colleagues bought one this weekend.
I just bought a Caberg but both quite comparable. Double visors, clear outside and tinted sun visor inside.
Most important thing for you is the fit, If its comfortably tight and it feels good then go for it.
cgriffin1972 on Tue, 22nd Jul 2008 6:21 am
Yea HJC makes good quality crash helmets that are SNELL and DOT approved,
I would stay away from the 1/2 helmet they don’t offer any real protection.
mattrawkz on Tue, 22nd Jul 2008 1:22 pm
I prefer O,Neil myself. HJC is cheaper and dot approved but as far as comfort on long rides, cheaper is not always better. Chapperal Motorsports has a big selection of on-road and off road helmets with a pretty good discription of the inner linings.
Yes I am here!! on Fri, 25th Jul 2008 10:37 am
GREAT Helmet. It saved my life in a head crash.
hotel22000 on Sat, 26th Jul 2008 4:46 am
I ride a HJC CL-12 and rotate in my CL-14 iridium shield in for day rides. I love both. Great padding, light, and great shield seals. That’s about all you can ask of helmet you have never wrecked with. But then again I don’t frequently wreck to test my hats. I rely on the SNELL and DOT ratings of which they have both.
Scott H on Tue, 29th Jul 2008 9:26 am
I own one. Haven’t had to “test it” yet, but it seems to be okay. It fits well, and that’s what matters.
leecavcu on Fri, 1st Aug 2008 7:44 am
I’m an expert on this matter. I wiped out a while back while riding with an HJC helmet. I don’t recall the model but it went for about $250 6 years ago. It worked so well, after I repaired my bike I went out and bought the exact same helmet again. My dad has the higher model (I didn’t like the way it felt). He hasn’t gotten a chance to use it yet. They are less expensive than most good brands and offer excellent protection. They are all DOT approved and as far as I know all of their full face helmets are Snell approved. Snell doesn’t rate anything but full face helmets. Go with HJC. It is a great brand.
Joe M on Sat, 2nd Aug 2008 9:06 am
I had an HJC for years, and though I’ve had a few wrecks – I’ve never once actually hit my head on anything (though I still wear a full face helmet). Now I have a Fulmer with the retractable front that I’ve been pretty happy with.
Almost all of the major brands are plenty safe – but you are the most important factor in keeping out of a wreck in the first place. Either pretend like you are invisible – or do what i do, and pretend like people are actively trying to kill you – it’s not far from the trruth.
FZR1000 Rider on Mon, 4th Aug 2008 4:47 am
More expensive helmets do not mean they are “safer” helmets. If it’s passed DOT standards then it’s safe. There is no magical helmet out there that is going to save your life no matter what. At a certain threshold any helment is going to fail in a crash regardless of how expensive it’s made. What saves you in a crash is not the outside shell. It’s the inner EPS (styrofoam) lining. The shell is designed to flex on purpose. When the shell flexes (upon hitting an object) it is actually pushing the EPS to your skull faster in order to slow the momentum of your head down.
I have ridden with an HJC lid for 3 years now and am due to replace it soon. I’ve been very happy with it, especially for the price I paid. I will say the venting isn’t the best in the one I have, and it is a little noisy. It doesn’t make it unbearable to ride with, though. It is a very comfortable helmet overall and would not hesitate to buy another one. The more expensive Arai or Shoei helmets offer better ventilation and noise dampening, but they aren’t safer than a HJC.
Different models of HJC helmets will fit differently. The main thing is the comfort and fit of the helmet. You don’t want a lot of play in the helmet. It should feel snug all around your head, but not so snug it creates pressure points. Go to a shop and try on a few. If one feels right, wear it in the store for a good 5 minutes. Ideally you should wear it a bit longer, but that should allow enough time to determine if there are any pressure points. Helmets will “break in” to an extent like a pair of shoes. Those pressure points will create one hell of a migrane, however, and that’s not something to have while riding.
shadouse on Wed, 6th Aug 2008 5:48 am
They are DOT approved helmets so they will protect you, if it fits you properly. Brands use different shape models to design their helmets so make sure it fits you well.
Dave on Fri, 8th Aug 2008 6:39 pm
I like mine but I only wear it when required by law.
saxman357 on Sun, 10th Aug 2008 12:09 pm
Yes, HJC is a very good value for the price IMO. I keep a SY-MAX on hand as a backup to my Caberg Justissimo.
gsxerrider1000 on Mon, 11th Aug 2008 1:51 am
I would prefer – Shoei, Arai, Suomy, AGV and HJC in that order.
You can find great deals on Suomy helmets that are closeout and the same price as an HJC. E-mail with your size or head measurement and I can see what kinda deals I can get you on any of these. Usually helmets are 20% off and up.
I sell all the brands listed above. I really like Shoei the best.
When paying for a helmet you are really not paying for safety. It is assumed that all helmets made by good manufacturers meet the federal requirements. What you are really paying for is style, comfert, airflow and light.
In other words a Kia will get you to work and so will a Corvette. The vett costs more but you get more. This is the same thing. So no matter what brand you get get quality; it makes a difference.
kiddy on Tue, 12th Aug 2008 2:01 pm
Ive got an hjc hq1 lordship the top of the range carbon fibre one and its great! comfy lightweight and well vented etc etc, and very cheap in comparison to other brands for same spec, I wouldnt take too much notice of DOT approval as of late that has been shown to be farcical as their stickers can be purchased on the open market from DOT without helmets being tested at all, all this is now being rectified and stricter testing is being introduced, the american SNELL approval is much better but not recognised in the u.k.
Basically be carefull of what you are buying and spend as much as you can afford as your life may depend on it! and make sure it fits properly