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I've been curious as to whether or not I would like a flip face helmet for some time. When I bought the Concours, I thought this would be a good chance to try one out, so I bought a HJC (shown in red for contrast)
Now keep in mind, my point of reference is an Arai RX-7 Corsair Edwards Replica. So how does this $150 helmet stack up against a $600 Arai? A lot better than you would think. First of all, I went with the HJC because the Nolan and Scuberth were too round for my head. The HJC was more of a long oval like the Arai.
Positives?
Fit was very close to the Arai.
Very solid construction, nice Shoei style visor that is easy to operate and replace.
Plush lining very close to the Arai or other top helmets.
Low wind noise.
Very large (no make that huge) eye opening.
One handed opening for the flip-front.
Negatives:
Not Snell rated (no flip-face is I hear)
Not as well vented as the Arai (or as noisy)
Liner is not removable (heck, buy 4 for the cost of the Arai)
Overall, I like it a lot and would recommend it or the next higher level HJC Symax helmet (with better venting) to anyone.
Now keep in mind, my point of reference is an Arai RX-7 Corsair Edwards Replica. So how does this $150 helmet stack up against a $600 Arai? A lot better than you would think. First of all, I went with the HJC because the Nolan and Scuberth were too round for my head. The HJC was more of a long oval like the Arai.
Positives?
Fit was very close to the Arai.
Very solid construction, nice Shoei style visor that is easy to operate and replace.
Plush lining very close to the Arai or other top helmets.
Low wind noise.
Very large (no make that huge) eye opening.
One handed opening for the flip-front.
Negatives:
Not Snell rated (no flip-face is I hear)
Not as well vented as the Arai (or as noisy)
Liner is not removable (heck, buy 4 for the cost of the Arai)
Overall, I like it a lot and would recommend it or the next higher level HJC Symax helmet (with better venting) to anyone.