HJC i70 Full-Face Helmet Review - ChampionHelmets.com

[@thatseventiesman3865]

Sincere, plain and simple review. What I was looking for in between loads of bs unboxing videos and trying to sell it to me. Kudos and thank you for that.

[@Championhelmets]

Our pleasure! Whenever we review helmets, we always do our best to bring the facts, which also serves as the underpinning for our data driven helmet road tests. If you're curious we've also featured tested the i70, and our data can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLGm3Wgbc6VZ8k Thanks for the comment! What are your thoughts on the HCJ helmet?

[@rogereastman3187]

You guys are by far the BEST, most informative channel.. That being said....I'm really bummed out you didn't run the tests on this i70 out on the road....I really wanted to hear what the noice level was.... The only thing you didn't mention....BUMMER

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for the feedback! If you're still curious to check out the i-70's noise level, we have already included a road test of the helmet in our entry-level helmet guide that you can find at this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLGm3Wgbc6VZ8k. What drew you to the i-70?

[@joshualuijks7051]

Thanks for the review, keep up the good work!

[@gautheny]

You are talented. You sold it well!!

[@ЕвгенияГончарова-с6ж]

Я использую шлем hgc i70 с 2020 года. Он красивый (у меня розовый) но выгорел на солнце. Внутри глубокий и жесткий, давит на уши и сверху на голову, очень маленькие ниши для гарнитуры. Не очень удобно открывать вентиляцию сверху, сделать одной рукой на скорости невозможно, лучше бы была одна заслонка. Свист на скорости сбоку справа. Так же отсоединился трос солнцезащитных очкой, не могу разобрать, чтобы починить. Визор и пинлок хорошего качества, удобная застёжка, легкий, шея не устает. В комплекте была защита подбородка, очень удобно. Сними видео разбора для ремонта! Спасибо

[@erikbraun2802]

Excellent review!

[@Championhelmets]

Thank you! I'm glad that you liked it

[@RellyOhBoy]

Quick release is not offered here in the US I don't think. The ones sold here have D Ring straps.

[@Championhelmets]

While the quick release visor mechanism of the i70 is offered in both European and US versions of the helmet, it's correct that the chin strap closures are different depending on the region the helmet is meant for (the US version uses a double D-ring and the Europea uses a micro-ratchet). Thanks for the comment! How have you found the helmet so far?

[@kalvincalvert]

Yep, same here with Canada

[@EliasOwnage95]

Don't know if I should get this or fg-st that is fibreglass but D-ring

[@Championhelmets]

A tough choice. What features are you looking for?

[@EliasOwnage95]

@@Championhelmets Im gonna start taking lessons so I just want something budget that works honestly

[@rotjob1989]

@@Championhelmets I would ask the same. I have a Versys 650, so I don't drive so fast, but the wind noise is very annoying by my current helmet (and 183 cm). Can you suggest better helmet, than Fg-st on similar price? (AGV K5s, X lite 702 Gt (yes, it's a little bit more expensive, but I could buy one very cheap, last piece... ), Nolan n87, Scorpion exo 710 air maybe?) I need sunvisor, comfortable, quiet helmet. Please, help me :D.

[@Championhelmets]

​@@rotjob1989 Though we haven't had a chance to road test all these helmets just yet, so we don't have decibel and wind speed readings, we have done the Nolan N87. We foundthe N87 did very well for comfort and for noise isolation. It also did have a sunvisor that was notched, so you can adjust it however you need , though the lever is a bit on the small side. If you're looking for even more comfort, then the new N87 Plus will also be available in a few months with a new, adjustable interior and with emergency quick release. Hopefully, this helps a bit, but if you have more questions, we'll be happy to help!

[@josemanuel2244]

Is there any mayor difference between the i10 vs i70 besides the visor?

[@jacobtzivanos5919]

You guys make the best reviews ... Keep it up... Is i-70 the new model of c-70???

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for the feedback! The C-70 and the i-70 are two different helmets. The i-70 is the more advanced of the two and also comes with the anti-fog pinlock insert in the box. What's your opinion of the i-70?

[@jacobtzivanos5919]

@@Championhelmets I am looking buying the i70 but yesterday my local dealer has a discount on shark spartan 1.2. I am thinking for 50euros more shark is a better choice. Anyway,once more ... Keep up guys

[@Championhelmets]

That does sound like a better choice, when we road tested the Spartan and the I-70, the Shark helmet performed noticeably better. Thanks for the reply!

[@trollingc.1132]

What would you recommend if i want to compare I70 and AGV K5S.. Base on price and worth features of itselves. I think of buying K5s but i also think of how worth it is, please help.

[@Championhelmets]

Price wise the K5 is certainly the more expensive helmet. The biggest difference is going to be in build quality, as the shell of the K5 is a carbon fiber and fiberglass mix compared to the I70's shell which is made of polycarbonate. The K5 will also be lighter thanks to its material. Is there anything specific you want to know about?

[@trollingc.1132]

@@Championhelmets I quite really mention about the SV. i70 looks quite comfortable when wearing, but K5S have a big curve at the center between 2 eyes. For my perspective of bad SV. (for me) i would compare to GT-air 1 (it comes down just little) and good SV. Is Shark Spartan. So, is K5S that bad?

[@trollingc.1132]

@@Championhelmets 1 more last question please, which one is much comfort when wearing, because K5s is way more sport design, does it feel tight at cheek? Also for i70.

[@Championhelmets]

We haven't had any problems with the sun visor on either helmet. Are you concerned that it might come down to far?

[@Championhelmets]

We find both helmets to have fairly similar comfort. Any tightness around the cheek pads should wear in over time.

[@KAIZEN.17]

Hello Champions, I am looking for helmet and based on your reviews I am wondering between Nolan N87 Classic/Special and HJC I70. Can you recommend me which one is better option? They have same extras but I mean of quality and confort point of view.

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for the question! Though both helmets have the same good build quality and features, we would go for the Nolan N87 since our rider found it much more comfortable. You can also see how these helmets compared in our video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLGm3Wgbc6VZ8k Is there any aspect that has had you leaning towards one helmet or the other?

[@KAIZEN.17]

@@Championhelmets thanks for the recommendation. I will get Nolan N87.

[@Championhelmets]

@@KAIZEN.17 No problem! Let us know if you have any further questions and we'll be happy to answer them

[@roncastro2509]

Hi Champions, please help me decide between hjc i70 vs agv k1 and k3?which one is more comfortable and safe?thanks!

[@Championhelmets]

Hi Ron, as far as comfort and safety, we'd go with the AGV K3-SV. Though the K1 has not been rated by SHARP yet, both the K3-SV and the HJC i70 earned 4/5 stars for their impact performance. As far as comfort, when we took the K3-SV out on our road test we found it earned 3.5 stars while the HJC i70, due to a very tight fit earned 1.5. You can also see how the K3 SV (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYe9q6idZah9hq8) and the I70 (kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLGm3Wgbc6VZ8k) performed for other aspects such as noise and ventilation in our road test as well. Thanks for the question! What did you think of the helmets?

[@siGnn7]

i have an hjc cs-15. is the depth of the speaker pockets the same with this helmet?

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for the question! The speaker pockets in the i70 are about 0.5-0.6cm deep so it may depend on what speaker system you're using for how well it fits. What drew you to the i70?

[@siGnn7]

@@Championhelmets thanks. im drawn on the dropdown sun shield. Its also one of few cheap polycarb helmets around.

[@Championhelmets]

Both are fair reasons, and it even got 4 stars from SHARP. Let us know if you have any further questions and we'd be happy to help

[@IRogueShadow]

Coming from a budget helmet, a Caberg Ego, which has been a great Touring helmet. Is the RPHA 70 worth the extra £160+, or would I still feel the upgrade getting a I70 ? Thanks

[@Championhelmets]

Hi, that is a tough question. The RPHA 70 and i70 have good quality for their price points but the RPHA 70 will obviously be bit better overall. I think the main concern is budget though because the price and quality ratio is pretty consistent at HJC. Which one are you leaning more towards?

[@IRogueShadow]

Champion Helmets . Thanks for your reply, I was leaning more towards the I70. Being based on the IS17 and taking a few elements from the RPHA range sounded promising. It’s the lack of reviews and it’s description of “entry level” putting me off. Especially now I’ve found the FG-ST is the same price ...

[@Championhelmets]

Glad to help!

[@tomg6284]

No

[@jeweetzelftoch]

Good review.

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for watching!

[@nikkoataylar6486]

Does HJC i70 has a transition shield? What in the 📦 box of HJC i70? What does it include? Any pinlock?

[@Championhelmets]

Hi, Im not really sure what you mean by a transition shield. A visor? If so, then you can find that in a product bundle on our website. In the box you get some instructions and a pinlock anti fog lens. Does this help?

[@zackbutler950]

You did say you won’t find fiberglass at the same price range. Graphic versions of the scorpion R710 are the same price +/- a few dollars and is fiberglass.

[@Championhelmets]

You´re right I didn´t think of the R710. Good call. Have you had a Scorpion R710?

[@zackbutler950]

Champion Helmets no I haven’t. It’s on the list for potential purchases. I’m searching at the moment lol

[@88149288]

I’m confused..,🤔 the I70 you review in your vid is shown with a chin curtain, with a pinlock anti fog insert included & a ratchet style chin strap...??? Several other review vids & HJC’s online site show no chin curtain, antifog pinlock shield as optional & chin strap being a double Dring system. What gives...? Is yours a newer improved version or did HJC take those 3 features away on current production???

[@Championhelmets]

Hi, The helmets that we show on our videos are as they come out of the box, except for when we add a darksmoke visor. I'm not sure on your location but it could be that HJC has a separate model in your location than that from Europe, where we are. If you don't mind answering, which country are in?

[@88149288]

USA

[@Championhelmets]

That is odd because I see that the HJC USA website does list a chin curtain and pinlock. Maybe it has been updated but the helmet you saw in the video is the helmet that offer in our store

[@aristo666]

Test on the road with similar conditions as other helmets, please.

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for the suggestion! Though we don't have an individual road test of the i70 just yet, you can see our road test results in our entry level helmet guide here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLGm3Wgbc6VZ8k What do you think of the i70 so far?

[@aristo666]

@@Championhelmets I'm considering I70 or FG-ST. In FG-ST the sun visor mechanism in not very convinient place.

[@Championhelmets]

@@aristo666 It's always a tough question with comfort versus shell material and safety. The I70's sun visor is in a more comfortable position along the bottom of the helmet, though it's made of polycarbonate instead of fiberglass and scored one SHARP star lower than the FG-ST. So, the answer would probably depend on how much use you get out of the drop down visor.

[@aristo666]

@@Championhelmets do you know which is less noisy, better quality and more confortable?

[@Championhelmets]

@@aristo666 Unfortunately, we haven't had a chance to road test the FG-ST yet, so we wouldn't be able to cite a number for noise. Nonetheless, it should be about average or close to the i70. The FG line is meant to be the next step up from the i70, so it should be as or more comfortable. For quality, the helmets will also be high, since HJC do a good job of delivering a quality helmet no matter what the price

[@gdcholz]

How's the wind noise at high speed?

[@Championhelmets]

Hi Cholz, This can be pretty personal but we found that it wasn't great. For an entry level helmet it did perform ok though.

[@gdcholz]

@@Championhelmets thanks for the info.

[@Championhelmets]

No problem at all. Out of curiosity, what helmet do you currently ride with?

[@dihskursiv]

It is extremely loud! Even ear plugs don't make it acceptable.

[@thomasstorbugt6829]

This vs rpha 70?

[@Championhelmets]

That's a good idea! Do you ride with a HJC helmet?

[@thomasstorbugt6829]

Champion Helmets have the rpha 70 :)

[@Championhelmets]

I see! What do you think of the RPHA? Is it the kind of helmet you would recommend?

[@thomasstorbugt6829]

Champion Helmets definetly.. But then again Its my first "real" helmet. Had a budget one before and this has good safety features and low windnoise. Plus its comfortable due to good ventilation

[@GeraldGarcia]

he really rubbed it in that it's cheap and entry-level

[@blizzbee]

😅

[@celsitoii.vallejos1626]

not a Double D"ring helmet"

[@Championhelmets]

Thanks for the correction! Have you had a chance to try the i70 out on the road?

[@yannickbertrand3107]

Bonjour les amis, J'ai fait l'acquisition du i70 en l'achetant chez Dafy. Un peu deçu par l'insonorisation. Mais ce n'est pas le plus gênant : à partir de 80 km/h, un sifflement très gênant apparaît. Bien sur, Dafy m'a indiqué qu'une fois le casque porté, impossible de procéder à un remboursement ou un échange. Donc je l'ai dans l'os...

[@Championhelmets]

Hi Yannick, I can't comment on another store but the where does it seem like that whistle is coming from on the helmet?

[@yannickbertrand3107]

@@Championhelmets Je sais que le sifflement vient du HJC car je possède un autre casque Shoei avec lequel je n'ai pas de sifflement

[@Championhelmets]

Yes I see and do you know where the whistle is coming from inside the i70? From the visor, top ventilation, under the chin? This helps us and everyone else learn more about the helmet from your experience, so that people can get the most information about a product

[@yannickbertrand3107]

@@Championhelmets Je pense que le sifflement viens de la base du casque. Lorsque je regarde en bas ou regarde en haut, le sifflement s'arrête. Mais je ne porte plus le casque pour éviter de le salir afin que Dafy accepte de faire un échange ou un remboursement. Sur Motoblouz, il y a un commentaire qui fait part du même problème de sifflement...

[@Championhelmets]

Ah ok. Thanks for letting us know about this with the i70. Perhaps the helmet could use a better wind guard on the bottom. it´s too bad that you have had this with the i70 though