HJC i30 motorcycle helmet review

[@MrAsspss]

This is the best i30 review in english I've seen on KZbin. I was some doing research as I was looking to get an open face and saw that HJC just released this helmet not long ago. Seeing there is not much reviews on it, i went to the shop to test it out. It looked real nice in when i saw it. Low profile and quality is pretty good. A bit on the heavy side however can't expect carbon fiber for that price. One thing i noticed was i had to go 1 size up than my usual size. Wind noise is bearable as i ride a maxi with a tall wind shield. The internal visor is good enough during a sunny day. The top air flow holes do work but only when you hit certain speeds. Unfortunately i tried using a dark visor but was unable to see clearly at night (maybe i have bad eye sight). I'd prefer a double d ring for safety but that clip is more convenient. Paddings are comfortable and removable. Overall a pretty good helmet for the price. I know there might be better options for the price but HJC is indeed a reputable helmet brand. Anyway good review bro, keep it up👍

[@thesighbored]

Thanks for sharing you own feedback too, good to hear from owner experience with their helmet.. For sizing it's always depending on the rider head shape sometimes need to up-size, but when test must pull down the visor into lock position to feel the fit since the visor squeezes the cheeks a bit when closed. How's the fogging, need to crack open the visor slightly? Personally I would invest in the Pinlock anti-fog insert so I won't need to contra water seeping from the brow gasket against the need for clearing away visor fog..

[@MrAsspss]

@@thesighbored you're right about pulling down the visor. It does squeeze the cheeks slightly. In terms of fogging I've only used the helmet for 2 weeks. Through rain and shine, night and day so far no fogging yet. Fogging happens when the external and internal temperature is different. In this case since this is an open face with a wide opening at the chin, i think it'd be less of a problem compared to a full face. However need to test it out more to find out. If it starts to fog, I'd definitely seek out a pinlock. Ride safe bro!

[@thesighbored]

@@MrAsspss I rode in the night with rain fall, the fog was real even when not static in traffic, had to lift the visor up slightly just so that the wind can flow upwards from the back of the visor through the top brow gap I created by lifting the visor up slightly, hence removing the fog build-up. The cons of me doing that is some rain water will flow down from the inside of the visor, but I rather have no fog over water on the visor. :) Ride safe & safe ride!

[@MrAsspss]

@@thesighbored oh wait bro. I totally forgot an important point. Through the times i wore this helmet, i was always wearing a mask. KN94 type. One of the reasons I'm not wearing my full face was because I want to wear a mask while riding. And i think that is why my breath is not directed to the visor and hence no fogging for me. I'm not too sure though 😅

[@thesighbored]

Yes that's highly possible as your breath is slowed from directly contacting the visor surface.. I wore balaclava but it's just a thin cloth unlike a proper face mask.. Good point..

[@Niki_Parvanov]

I only clicked to check the weight, but that was a great review, thanks!

[@thesighbored]

Thanks for viewing 😁

[@bedopaluna72974]

Best review for this helmet bro... Thank you

[@thesighbored]

Thanks for viewing 😁 happy shopping for helmet..

[@1999zrx1100]

I was looking at them today, compared to the Shoei J Cruise at $700 the i30 at $250 is a bargain. I was shocked how good it felt. I ordered one. Thanks 🙏

[@thesighbored]

Awesome! Glad you are happy with your i30!

[@carmelotansengco4605]

It's a polycarbonate outer shell. The i30 is a very good upgrade from the old IS-33 II. I'm a size large and this helmet fits true-to-size. The liner and cheek pads feel snug at first especially after having used nothing but Shoeis for the past few years but once broken in, the i30 is very comfortable. I feel very secure and safe when I'm using my i30. The internal drop-down sun visor is a light smoke which I like. It could go down a little bit more but it's okay. The top vents work well although I feel the vents on my old IS-33 II flowed a bit more air. The face shield seems to be thinner than the one on the IS-33 II but I love the detents on this one more. Aesthetically, this is an improvement over the old IS. That one was quite a bit taller. This one is just right. I also have an AGV Orbyt and the i30 is way better than that lid.

[@thesighbored]

Thank you for sharing, much appreciated owner feedback and comparison against your other helmets!

[@ZediMaster]

Gr8 vid, sigh-San. Ride safe, god bless you.

[@thesighbored]

Thanks for viewing 😁 god bless you too

[@azkaban3000]

Thanks for the review. That the difference between this and the HJC I40?

[@thesighbored]

Thanks! I haven't tested the I40 but primarily the new model meets the new ECE safety standards..

[@danilo1782]

Just bought one. Horrible wind noise that seems to come from both lower front bottoms. This is the louder jet helmet I've ever wear in 25 years. It's unbelievable.

[@thesighbored]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm not a big user of jet style helmets so I cannot compare the loudness to other jet helmets.

[@zulhelmicherose2461]

I believe the noise come from intercom mic slot…very loud wind sound…sakit kepala

[@sherwin1447]

Finally! Now I know what I want to buy. Very nice review. Tnx

[@thesighbored]

Happy shopping for your i30, glad the review helped!

[@hakim7894]

Nanti buat long term review untuk jacket Alpinestars Axiom Superair tu pulak ye😁

[@thesighbored]

Pasti boleh.. Hujung tahun nanti atau awal tahun depan boleh kira long term..

[@gimlow3946]

Thanks for the review dude ! You did a great job thanks. I just subscribed 👍 which part of Malaysia are you based ? My family also in malaysia , seremban 2 area . Im in UK Brighton

[@thesighbored]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful.. I'm in Subang area.. Enjoy Brighton, I heard riding in UK is risky a lot motorcycle theft they just stop you and rob you of your bike? 😖

[@gimlow3946]

Hey Sighboard, Yes ! Your right , can be risky in UK , you have to be careful when riding , especially at night and avoid certain areas. I just got back from Malaysia in August, every time I visit , I'm so proud of Malaysian car drivers , how they respect and are very observant of the motorcycle riders. This makes riding much safer there. Unfortunately here in UK, alot of car driver don't care to make proper observations or consider Moto riders, and Moto riders here are constantly on alert with ignorant careless drivers. Keep up the good work, I'm very happy I found your channel. 👍😎

[@thesighbored]

Goes to show they're only called advanced country but their people minds are not.. I think even in US it's like that.. So many clips of drivers crashing into bikes because "I didn't see that motorcycle" while busy on Tiktok or something.. Either way as crazy as our streets are I feel it's still better than in some western ones.. Hope you enjoy the vids while you are in the UK!

[@Alex-fp7sn]

Very good video I subscribe but what size bought you ?

[@thesighbored]

The one I used was M size. Thanks for the support!

[@melissafox8952]

Great review. Thanks

[@thesighbored]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for viewing! 😀

[@bradaunreal]

Great open face helmet,great big visor to the bottom chin, sunglasses visor deep, the noise is not too loud, im suprised, on action 125eur...at high speeds stable.Great job HJC- best buy.

[@thesighbored]

Thank you for sharing your feedback on this helmet, glad you are happy with it!

[@davidcarvolth7685]

Very good reviews 👌

[@thesighbored]

Thanks for viewing 🙏🏼

[@laueefang618]

Thanks brother i like the helmet too

[@thesighbored]

You have one too? Does it perform well?

[@akmalhaikalsty87]

Terbaik la

[@thesighbored]

Helmet open face tu not bad indeed

[@MateiRadulescu1]

Is it possible to take off only the cheek pads? Can you try to put it on with sunglasses, to see if they need to be taken off? Normally with the retro open face helmets you can just push them to the side a bit and not worry about that.

[@thesighbored]

If you remove the cheek pads then you can't wear the helmet properly.. But I believe the pads are not that solid that it does not allow any spectacle to squeeze past them, maybe in future I will include glasses testing for helmet review.

[@TehLuNaTiC]

were u live and its too expensive? it cost 139euro in Greece for example

[@thesighbored]

This is Malaysia, for open face there are a lot of choices and most will get the cheaper/lower end models compared to branded ones. So they consider the price is a bit expensive although they know it's more branded or quality.

[@krisk1547]

Just paid 280cad for it. Very comfortable butit runs small so make sure you try it

[@thesighbored]

Enjoy your new helmet, thanks for sharing your feedback!

[@bubblehead7680]

Jeez, I see the adjustable buckle on your helmet. I see one in the manual that I lookup online, but I bought mine last year and it doesn't have it. What's up with that?

[@thesighbored]

I'm not entirely sure, could be different region has different specifications?

[@toi3213]

Is it leather on the bottom . What about rain

[@thesighbored]

The bottom area of the cheek pads and neck roll are having synthetic liner that is water resistant.

[@Bluebeachmango]

18:59 did I hear a shopee notification

[@thesighbored]

Yes you did! 😂

[@kikedavila2792]

Hjc i30 vs Bell Mag 9 ... I want to buy one of these... I have Honda Dio 110.and Suzuki SV650 .

[@thesighbored]

I have not tried the Bell, also I believe the i31 should be out, it's the newer model, you can check that one out and see..

[@Akeixbsl]

What for a jacket from alpinestars you were never seen them before

[@thesighbored]

Sorry I don't understand, you never seen this Alpinestars jacket before?

[@Akeixbsl]

@@thesighbored never seen it before, what is the Model Name ?

[@thesighbored]

@Akeixbsl It's called Axiom Superair but this is an older model kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGjYdayYmdx7l7c

[@Akeixbsl]

You sent me gloves

[@thesighbored]

😂 Sorry I fixed the link supposed to be video 😂

[@TomaelControl1]

where did you buy your visor?

[@thesighbored]

The local HJC dealer has them

[@wahcb1876]

where did you buy this colour bro? SG don’t sell this colour option :(

[@thesighbored]

It's available in Malaysia.. Can look up on Shopee Malaysia too, HJC Malaysia official shop: shp.ee/6yzesxd

[@Lamron91]

If my head size 59cm. Then should i go for 60cm size? Not sure if size chart for hjc would be the same like other size chart like shoei, arai, agv so on.

[@thesighbored]

My head measurement was M and the M fit me pretty good.. But still sometimes head shape may affect overall fit, if you can, go try it out at the nearest dealer so you can know if it fits good for you..

[@Lamron91]

Yea it's the best way to walk in straight to shop. Because this my 1st time to buy helmet. Saw in shopee with good price compared to shop. Anyway. Thank you bro. 🙏🙏

[@thesighbored]

You can test at shop then order on Shopee 😂 but sometimes shop can nego price so you never know

[@snake69190]

Hi Have you tried the scorpion evo 230 I don’t know which one is the best

[@thesighbored]

Hi, unfortunately I have not tried the Scorpion helmet so I cannot comment on it, sorry!

[@ThanhTran-pv4kl]

Nice helmet, i actually have one in wine color

[@thesighbored]

Deep maroon? I didn't notice if they have this color available here..

[@ThanhTran-pv4kl]

@@thesighbored that is correct, it's a classic color, I believe!! The color you got is new and matches your gear

[@MD_Shafik2016]

💪🔥🤩😂

[@thesighbored]

Thanks for viewing 😁

[@HealthyLiv1ng]

Would you recommend this helmet for ebikes?

[@thesighbored]

e-bikes like electric scooters? For sure, it's safer than bicycle helmets although it may be heavier than those kind of helmet..

[@alessandrodinapoli5117]

The visor is black or smoked?

[@thesighbored]

It's a smoked visor.

[@alessandrodinapoli5117]

@@thesighbored thanks

[@Altruistic00]

I can never bring myself to wear an open face on a fast big bike, mainly for safety reason, no matter how good the helmet is lol

[@thesighbored]

I feel the same but some want the convenience of the open face so they still go with that type of helmet.

[@Altruistic00]

@@thesighbored Have you ever considered trying out a modular helmet? I've been using LS2 modular for the past 5 year, be it on kapcai or my naked bike. Wouldn't wear any other helmet if it's not a modular now. It's just so convenient for daily rider & occasional long distance east coast west coast trip back home to KL for me.

[@thesighbored]

I have a modular, not a huge fan of modular in general.. Can be quite heavy and I don't usually have a need to just flip the front open..

[@justinconnor7643]

Anyone know how it is to put on and take off if you wear glasses?

[@thesighbored]

Unfortunately I don't wear glasses, I can't comment on that

[@MateiRadulescu1]

also interested

[@rizal2765]

I have i30 and i do wear glasses. Unfortunately, you need to take out your glasses when wearing in/off the helmet. Though it is supported for glasses, and have glass grooves, the inner fabric is quite thick and you tend to accidentally drop your glasses, or, due to your head size/earlobes/etc, the fabric tends to push your ear and maybe your glasses earframe. Best is to test it out, and get 1size bigger if you are at the limit of the helmet sizing. It takes time for the helmet to conform to your head shape

[@thesighbored]

Awesome feedback.. Thanks for sharing!

[@saitochannel6374]

Hi I want a helmet.😁🎶

[@thesighbored]

Boss Chia, please give Saito san a helmet! 😁

[@allwrong3114]

Concerned you might catch something? Good lord man.

[@thesighbored]

Nope, it's called freedom of choice.

[@sopek1427]

Do an i40 review

[@thesighbored]

If I get to try that I'll be sure to review it. 😁

[@maarophirwan9118]

Mana jual size L

[@thesighbored]

Boleh cuba cari di official HJC online store dalam Shopee atau boleh tanya HJC Malaysia di Facebook..

[@motormantap]

helmet lawa

[@thesighbored]

Ya it looks quite nice styling

[@xtabuasx]

1500g its too much for a open face

[@thesighbored]

Yeah it's not light but that's because of the shell material..

[@trailrideadventures]

699 DONT THINK SO,

[@thesighbored]

There's always other options around can find one that you fancy

[@chrissanders8362]

WTF are you wearing a mask on in a room by yourself dude ?

[@thesighbored]

Because.. Reasons.