# Best HJC motorcycle helmets: RPHA, F and i-series compared Source: https://lidandvisor.com/best/best-hjc-motorcycle-helmets Publisher: Lid & Visor. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://lidandvisor.com/how-we-pick HJC sells helmets at almost every price, and the model names are not obvious. The RPHA line is the premium tier, with carbon or fiber composite shells. The F71 sits in the middle with a fiberglass composite shell. The i-series is the value tier, built on polycarbonate composite shells. All eight helmets here list DOT FMVSS 218, and most come with a Pinlock-ready shield and readiness for HJC's own Smart 21B or 50B intercoms, sold separately. What changes as you spend more is the shell material, the vent count and whether a sun visor is built in. This guide keeps to HJC models listed at $150 and up and compares them using only what each Amazon listing says. None of the listings give a weight, so the table marks it not stated. Sizes shown are the size on that specific listing; HJC sells most models in a wider range. ## Picks ### 1. HJC RPHA 91 Solid Modular Motorcycle Helmet with HJ-37 Pinlock Shield, DOT Approved (Matte Black, Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: Carbon and carbon-glass hybrid fiber; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Large (this listing); Pinlock/Visor: HJ-37 Pinlock-ready shield, 3-step sun visor HJC's premium modular, with a carbon and carbon-glass hybrid shell, 5 intakes and 7 exhausts, and a 3-step sun visor. Best HJC for touring riders who want a flip-up chin bar. What the listing offers: - Carbon and carbon-glass hybrid fiber shell, per the listing - 5 intake and 7 exhaust vents, the most listed on any HJC here - Pinlock comes standard with the HJ-37 shield, according to the listing Limits to know: - The most expensive HJC in this guide at about $560 - Listing does not state a weight, which matters more on a modular ### 2. HJC RPHA 11 Carbon Litt Motorcycle Helmet with HJ-26 Pinlock Shield, DOT Approved (MC5SF, XX-Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: Carbon fiber outer shell; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Listing is size XX-Large; Pinlock/Visor: HJ-26 Pinlock-ready shield, Pinlock lens and dark smoke visor included A carbon fiber sport full face at about $324 that ships with a dark smoke visor and Pinlock lens. It suits riders who want a carbon shell at the entry price and ride mostly in daylight. What the listing offers: - At about $324, it is the cheapest carbon fiber shell in this guide. - The listing says it comes with a 2D dark smoke visor and the Pinlock lens. - Interchangeable cheek pads across sizes and SMART HJC Bluetooth readiness are listed. Limits to know: - No weight is published, so the carbon benefit cannot be compared in grams. - This listing is size XX-Large only; other sizes may be priced differently. ### 3. HJC RPHA 71 Solid Motorcycle Helmet with HJ-40 Pinlock Shield, DOT Approved (Matte Black, Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: Premium Integrated Matrix EVO Carbon; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Large (this listing); Pinlock/Visor: HJ-40 Pinlock-ready shield, 3-step sun shield HJC's touring full face with a carbon matrix shell, a 3-step internal sun shield and Smart HJC 21B and 50B intercom readiness. A mid-priced option with premium shell materials. What the listing offers: - HJ-40 shield is Pinlock ready with a 99% UV and anti-scratch claim - 3-step internal sun shield handles changing light without a shield swap - Ready for SMART HJC 21B and 50B Bluetooth units (sold separately) Limits to know: - Only 2 intakes and 2 exhausts are listed, fewer vents than the RPHA 91 - The listing does not state a weight for any size ### 4. HJC RPHA 60 Solid Motorcycle Helmet with HJ-47 Pinlock Visor, DOT Approved (Black, X-Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: P.I.M. shell; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: X-Large (this listing); Pinlock/Visor: HJ-47 Pinlock-ready visor, multi-step sun shield HJC's adventure helmet with a wind-tunnel tested peak visor, a P.I.M. shell, 3 intakes and 4 exhausts, and readiness for Smart HJC 11B, 21B and 50B units. What the listing offers: - Peak visor shape is described as wind tunnel tested using CFD programs - 3 intakes and 4 exhausts for front-to-back airflow - Works with Smart HJC 11B, 21B and 50B Bluetooth units Limits to know: - The peak adds wind load on fast highway rides - Shell is described only as P.I.M. advanced materials, with no fiber detail ### 5. HJC F71 Solid Full Face Motorcycle Helmet with HJ-38 Pin-lock Shield, DOT Approved (Black, Medium) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: Fiberglass composite; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Medium (this listing); Pinlock/Visor: HJ-38 Pinlock-ready shield, multi-step sun shield The step between the i-series and RPHA, with a fiberglass composite shell, wider eye port, multi-step sun shield and a Pinlock, chin curtain and breath deflector included. What the listing offers: - Fiberglass composite shell instead of the polycarbonate in the i-series - Pinlock, chin curtain and breath deflector are included, per the listing - Wider eye port and dual-lock visor system are listed Limits to know: - At about $350 it costs as much as the carbon RPHA 71 - The listing does not state how many intakes or exhausts it has ### 6. HJC RPHA 12 Solid Motorcycle Helmet with HJ-42 Pinlock Visor, DOT Approved (Matte Black, XX-Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: P.I.M. EVO carbon-aramid and natural fibers; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: XX-Large (this listing); Pinlock/Visor: HJ-42 Pinlock-ready shield A sport full face with a carbon-aramid hybrid shell and an emergency cheek pad kit. This listing is unusually low priced for an RPHA, but it is an XX-Large only. What the listing offers: - Carbon-aramid hybrid and natural fiber shell at about $228 on this listing - Two-way pivot ratchet is described as improving the shield seal - Emergency Kit cheek pads allow quick removal by rescuers Limits to know: - This price is for XX-Large; other sizes may cost much more - No internal sun visor is listed, unlike the touring RPHA models ### 7. HJC i91 Solid Modular Motorcycle Helmet with HJ-33 Pinlock Shield, DOT Approved (Semi Flat Black, Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: Polycarbonate composite; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Large (this listing); Pinlock/Visor: HJ-33 Pinlock-ready shield, multi-step sun visor A value modular with a polycarbonate composite shell, multi-step sun visor and glasses grooves. Fits riders who want a flip-up for about half the price of the RPHA 91. What the listing offers: - About $255, roughly half the price of the RPHA 91 modular - Glasses grooves and interchangeable cheek pads are listed - Ready for SMART HJC 21B and 50B Bluetooth units Limits to know: - Polycarbonate composite shell rather than carbon or fiberglass - Vent count is not stated, only a channeling ventilation system ### 8. HJC i71 Solid Full Face Motorcycle Helmet with HJ-38 Pinlock Shield, DOT Approved (Black, Large) Certification: DOT FMVSS 218; Shell material: Polycarbonate composite; Weight: Not stated; Sizes: Large (this listing); Pinlock/Visor: HJ-38 Pinlock-ready shield, 3-step sun visor The value street full face with a polycarbonate composite shell, 3-step sun visor and Smart HJC readiness. For new riders who want the HJC features without RPHA pricing. What the listing offers: - About $260 with a 3-step internal sun visor - Same HJ-38 Pinlock-ready shield family as the F71 - Smart HJC ready for the 21B and 50B Bluetooth units Limits to know: - Polycarbonate composite shell, the basic tier in the HJC range - The Pinlock insert itself is not listed as included As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.