HJC CL-SP Reviewwritten by -- April 11th, 2009Filed under: Essential Stuff,Gear | Comments (1) |  |
Hey guys, this is Matt here with a review on the HJC CL-SP helmet. HJC states that their CL series is the best selling helmet line in the United States, which is quite a bold claim to make. I can say though, that after trying my new HJC CL-SP helmet, I do not doubt these claims. HJC is well known for making affordable helmets that contain some of the bells and whistles of the much more expensive helmets out there on the market.
Now, let’s get started on the helmet itself. First off, it has a polycarbonate composite shell. This helmet is DOT and Snell approved. The visor system on the helmet feels incredibly solid and none of the moving parts feel flimsy or like they might break. The visor pops into place all the way up and at the half way point. There is also a button on the side of the visor which locks it in place, when it is all the way down.
The inside of the helmet is very comfortable and even has removable lining. The vents even have nice little mesh overlays. The venting is also excellent on this helmet. They don’t go overboard with vents all over the helmet. They instead just have the few standard vents we have come to expect, but they make sure that all those vents work. And I can tell you that they work well.
They have the standard chin vent with the open/close and two vents on each side by the jaw and on the top with simple sliding covers. Like has already been said all the moving parts feel solid and are easy to open and close. There is also one last vent on the back of the head that contains a small reflector too which I thought was a nice little touch.
I also have to say the helmet is pretty quiet so far on the road but I haven’t got a chance to really air it out and test it. Overall, this is an excellent helmet and is an even sweeter deal when you consider the price point ($159-179 depending on color and design). It combines the price of entry level helmets with some of the perks of the high end helmets. So thumbs up to HJC on producing a quality helmet everyone can afford.
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Please be aware that the sizing on this particular lid is 1 to 2 sizes larger than may be expected. Also, the helmet shell itself looks over-sized and feels heavy. Noise deadening is OK. Internal Comfort is GOOD, except for neck ache experienced from all the weight. Venting is OK. Aerodynamics is OK. Quality and craftsmanship is GOOD. Overall, I would NOT recommend buying this helmet over the internet before trying it on (no matter how low the price tag is) due to the incorrect sizing and weight. I can get over the noise, the sweat, and even looking like a bobble-head; but the weight is just too heavy and uncomfortable. The sizing is also off, running 1-2 sizes larger made me feel unsafe. I bought this lid because I thought it was a good deal; turns out, I have to live with an unhappy purchase.
Comment on July 5, 2011 @ 4:03 am