HJC HQ-1 Carbon

[leslie_dash]

Am I made up about buying a HJC HQ-1 Carbon helmet, just found out on the MCN website that is was one of only a few helmets that recieved five star rating in the Sharp Goverment Motorcycle Helmet Tests.
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/mcn/2008/June/9-15/jun1208-sharp-motorcycle-helmet-test-results/

Oh and did I mention I managed to get it for £150 from www.Bikersdirect.co.uk absolute BARGIN!!!!!!

[Stafford]

I guess you got one of the painted ones not the full bling carbon one.

[leslie_dash]

Yeah apart from the price difference, I was a little concerned about the full carbon one getting chipped, it would stand out like a sore thumb!!!

[Nickj]

Got the plain carbon version. It's actually quite tough, the surface is as durable as the standard fibre based helmets. Looks cooler though .. If you like CF that is.

[leslie_dash]

Good to know thanks. Considering the plain carbon version is still £250 most places, I couldn't resist a bargin. I actually quite like the painted version now since I got it, looks pretty cool with the carbon fibre showing through in places.

[neilbaldry]

I like the AGV S4 in white.

Tho if I had the money, i would get an Xlite 801 Ago replica........... lush..........

[stoney!]

hmmmm im a bit suspicious of the sharp testing stuff but i do like the hq1 good helmet and for 150 its a steal!