which is better, AGV GP-1 or HJC CL-14? price range?

Both helmet is good buy...mas mahal lng ang AGV :C Goodluck :)

If youre on a budget, go for the HJC....

Halos dalawang HJC na ang mabibili mo sa presyo ng isang helmet na AGV.

I have both helmets. Aside from the obvious price difference, the CL14 is lighter but i like the fit and comfort of the GP1.

... and also, for posers like me, iba pa rin and dating ng Italian-made, hehe.

ang mahal ng AGV!!! garabe!! HJC ako, tanong ko nga pala, yung dumadating bang HJC dito sa US pa rin gawa or somewhere else na?

ang mahal ng AGV!!! garabe!! HJC ako, tanong ko nga pala, yung dumadating bang HJC dito sa US pa rin gawa or somewhere else na?

Bakit bro, may US made bang HJC? Mine is made in Korea.

Bakit bro, may US made bang HJC? Mine is made in Korea.

HJC is originally Korean based! :bouncy:

but for me, if price is not a concern, i'll go for AGV! ok rin other brands like ARAI, SHOEI, Suomy (italian made rin). but HJC is still a good buy kc maporma na, comfty rin & DOT & SMF approve pa!

:punk:

thanks for ur comments guys, pero nagdadalawang isip kse ko sa HJC may mga negative feedbacks (sorry to HJC users)a friend of mine used HJC in BRC crashes(highside)tpos kita nmen na un helmet nya may crack agad(mga 2inches)...i was wondering bka ganun din ang shell ng agv...mag HJC na lng ako...pero kng mas matigas shell ng AGV sa AGV ako...ano kya..... :S

Marlboro,
I hope your friend is alright after the crash.
As far as the shell of the helmet cracking after a high side, I would like to believe that the HJC Helmet did its job. The helmet shell is supposed to crack while absorbing the impact on the tarmac. If the shell of the helmet didn't crack that would lead to a really really bad jolt to the head. Besides helmets are only as good their first crash or when they start to deteriorate anyway.

Both HJC and AGV's are good helmets, I've owned both. I had an AGV Demon Top a couple of years back and I must say it is one of the lightest helmets, and coolest, I've ever worn. I now use an HJC CL-14 and the weight is slightly heavier than the Demon Top but negligible, really.

Take your pick, both are excellent brands.

Btw, all HJC's are made in Korea.

ganun tlaga ang helmet, to crack ang tendecy pag nag crash. kse pag matigas ang shell baka skull ang mag crash. ask sir Growler.

regarding sa vailability ng parts(lens,clips,vents) which is cheaper, HJC or AGV? any idea on how much replacement lens cost?TIA!

regarding sa vailability ng parts(lens,clips,vents) which is cheaper, HJC or AGV? any idea on how much replacement lens cost?TIA!

HJC Pa rin.....

parts for hjc helmets are more cheaper and more widely available....

also HJC's seem to be more adapt to our country's climate rather than the italian lids, for instance, some italian helemts visors suffer from chapping of its scratch resist coating...

another point to HJC!here's a challenging question..if you have 8k budget on a helmet...wat helmet would you buy?

engks ko talaga :(
kala ko US based ang hjc
sowi po.

if you have 8k budget on a helmet...wat helmet would you buy?

i would get an agv...

another point to HJC!here's a challenging question..if you have 8k budget on a helmet...wat helmet would you buy?


for 8k i would buy a full face HJC helmet (for long rides) and squeeze in another HJC or Zeus halfface helmet w/ shield for my intown trips...

Mga tol tanong ko lang kung ano ang latest model ng HJC ang how much i have zeus but im planning to buy HJC ang ganda kasi ng porma at mas magaang unlike ng zeus mabigat nananakit ang batok ko.

HJC Pa rin.....

I understand this guy's attitude. My first helmet was a no-name, one size fits all thing. I wandered into Triumph in West Ave. with a friend and impulsively we both bought HJC CL-12's without asking anybody's opinion or doing any research. After that, we went on a ride to Antipolo. We were very happy with the purchase, great visibility and it keeps out the noise. Fast forward two years later, I was getting tired of my HJC CL-12 and decided to purchase a European branded helmet (NOT AGV ha). I sold my CL-12 but I missed it as soon as I sold it. The scratch resistant coating of my new helmet peeled away, it was a hassle to get everything off! Yes the new helmet was lighter than the CL-12, it looked better too. Anyways, after three months, I bought a new CL-14. :banana: :banana:
Yes, with 8k, I will buy a CL-14 and a half-face HJC pa rin.

Mga tol tanong ko lang kung ano ang latest model ng HJC ang how much i have zeus but im planning to buy HJC ang ganda kasi ng porma at mas magaang unlike ng zeus mabigat nananakit ang batok ko.

CL-14's pa rin yta latest nila pre! :punk:

check mo n lng site nila...www.hjchelmets.com :D

:punk:

wow!dami pla HJC users d2...so HJC na lng din kukunin ko...BTW anong model maganda and san shop available ang HJC?price range?TIA!!! :banana: :banana:

sa triump kankaloo marami sale ang cl12 nila 2k lang large size dating 3.8k fullface ung cl14 4.2k ,bumile ako last week para ka esmi ng cl12 ng hjc.

nakakatakot kapag nagcrack ang helmet -- too bad that hjc had that situation. haven't heard that happen in an agv helmet.
kaya siguro mas mahal ang agv -- the materials may be a little more superior than hjc.

at yung lining ng hjc napakanipis -- nakikita kaagad yung styrofoam unlike yung agv -- talagang puro yung lining.
yang mentality na dapat magcrack ang helmet sa impact ay magandang isip pero the fact na nagcrack e nakakanerbiyos. paano yun kung natuluyan ang crack e di susunod na ang ulo -- yikes.
tama yung mga comments dito -- kung may pera kayo mag AGV na -- kung bitin sa budget hjc.

kaya mas maraming HJC users -- mas mura e.

pili lang talaga ang gumagamit ng AGV. -- mahal e.

nakakatakot kapag nagcrack ang helmet -- too bad that hjc had that situation. haven't heard that happen in an agv helmet.
kaya siguro mas mahal ang agv -- the materials may be a little more superior than hjc.

at yung lining ng hjc napakanipis -- nakikita kaagad yung styrofoam unlike yung agv -- talagang puro yung lining.
yang mentality na dapat magcrack ang helmet sa impact ay magandang isip pero the fact na nagcrack e nakakanerbiyos. paano yun kung natuluyan ang crack e di susunod na ang ulo -- yikes.
tama yung mga comments dito -- kung may pera kayo mag AGV na -- kung bitin sa budget hjc.


bro P4200(hjc) vs P6500(agv) ang pinaguusapan dito, what do you expect cyempre...

yang mentality na dapat magcrack ang helmet sa impact ay magandang isip pero the fact na nagcrack e nakakanerbiyos. paano yun kung natuluyan ang crack e di susunod na ang ulo -- yikes.


act2000, that's how good helmets react to impact... ganun talaga... according to my helmet's manual,"The helmet is designed to absorb shock by means of partial destruction of the shell"

one time i crashed in BRC with HJC symax helmet, ilang beses humampas ang ulo ko sa kagugulong... it worked! the helmet saved my freakin head!

now i dont think that HJC is a no good brand.... :)

Meron akong nabasa na thread RE helmets. Dito rin sa MCP. Sabi kaya pala nababasag or crack ang helmet after na impact kasi ganun ang design niya. Ibig sabihin na meet ang purspose w/c is to PROTECT our head. Kung hindi daw nabasag ang helmet after ng accident e ANG BUNGO NATIN ANG MABABASAG.

Tiwala parin ako sa HJC. Isipin nalang natin na ginagamit ng mga popular na riders sa America (AFAIK).

nakakatakot kapag nagcrack ang helmet -- too bad that hjc had that situation. haven't heard that happen in an agv helmet.
kaya siguro mas mahal ang agv -- the materials may be a little more superior than hjc.


dapat kasi pag nag-crash ka, regardless of what helmet you wear kahit ARAI pa yan, pinapalitan na yung helmet. sometimes the effect of the impact is not seen on the helmet pero no-good na siya.
you speak of the AGV's lining but have you experienced the face shield peeling-off? i've had three HJC's but this never happened to me. kahit na may budget ako, i still know what i'll buy.

dapat kasi pag nag-crash ka, regardless of what helmet you wear kahit ARAI pa yan, pinapalitan na yung helmet. sometimes the effect of the impact is not seen on the helmet pero no-good na siya.
you speak of the AGV's lining but have you experienced the face shield peeling-off? i've had three HJC's but this never happened to me. kahit na may budget ako, i still know what i'll buy.

totoo yan, seangreen. italian lids do have crappy face shields (i've owned 2 agv's and both shields peeled after a few months).

one way around it is to STEAM the lens. you'll notice the coating will peel off the shield. you can squeegee it back on slowly or peel off the coating if it's scratched beyond repair to begin with.

hope this helps.

I encountered my first spill at Nasugbu last November I was speeding at 220kmh when i crashed....my head hit the ground first and luckily I was wearing AGV Kinetic Bulldog helmet...one advantage ng AGV is kapag nag hit ka sa pavement the visor automatically ejects preventing the lids from breaking into pieces which could be fatal to your eyes. Subok ko na yan based on my experience...hndi nga naalog ung utak ko eh... ;)

dapat kasi pag nag-crash ka, regardless of what helmet you wear kahit ARAI pa yan, pinapalitan na yung helmet. sometimes the effect of the impact is not seen on the helmet pero no-good na siya.
you speak of the AGV's lining but have you experienced the face shield peeling-off? i've had three HJC's but this never happened to me. kahit na may budget ako, i still know what i'll buy.


Sa agv gp-1 model ho ba nag peel-off yung face shield?

how much does AGV shield cost? HJC?

Sa agv gp-1 model ho ba nag peel-off yung face shield?
i experienced this on my Caberg Brutus but i learned how to deal with it from AGV helmet owners. i actually read about this that's why i chose to buy the Caberg over the AGV GP-1. but the same thing happened nevertheless.
see also wasp's post. FYI

@wasp,
what AGV helmets do you own? Is the GP-1 one of them?

@Marlboro,
i bought an smoke HJC shield for my half-face, it was around 650 pesos.

i experienced this on my Caberg Brutus but i learned how to deal with it from AGV helmet owners. i actually read about this that's why i chose to buy the Caberg over the AGV GP-1. but the same thing happened nevertheless.
see also wasp's post. FYI


mommy, does this mean na posible din mangyare ito sa justissimo ko? hmmn... teach me na lang how to if ever ha? tnx :D

mommy, does this mean na posible din mangyare ito sa justissimo ko? hmmn... teach me na lang how to if ever ha? tnx :D

sana naman di mangyayari sa justissimo mo yan. also, sabi din ni accs sa akin, pag nagkaroon daw ng shield ng brutus ang action hobbies, papalitan daw nila.
in the mean time, at least i know how to remove that darned thing. nagsimula yun matuklap nung Zambales ride natin eh.

mommy, does this mean na posible din mangyare ito sa justissimo ko? hmmn... teach me na lang how to if ever ha? tnx :D



do'nt go on long sunny rides.... tuwing makulimlim lang at maulan.... :O

@wasp,
what AGV helmets do you own? Is the GP-1 one of them?


nope. i used to have a Q-3 (or whatever that Q-designated model was) but after the shield peeled, i returned it and got an X-Vent, thinking the visor would be better. same thing. it peeled after a few weeks so i had to steam it again. now the visor is full of scratches from flying rocks and debris (from rainy days, long rides and the occasional karting sessions) so it's time to replace it. sad thing is the face shields cost more than 2 grand! :{

agv = bad ass skull casing

wow!parang its very expensive pla to maintain an agv helmet...pero i can't imagine kng pano nangyayari un pag peel-off ng faceshield..is it the tint that peel off?does the same thing happen if you are using clear lens?

ung scratch resist coating ang nag pepeel off..... without it, your shield is like an ordinary cheap helmet... napakadali nang magasgas.... :(

that's right, it's not the tint that peels off, it's something similar to glad wrap but when you try to 'peel' it off, it disintegrates into silver flakes!

Interesting Thread. I once dropped my (HJC) helmet sitting on my seat. It was about 2 weeks old. I was told to replace it right away because the drop could have caused minute cracks which affects the helmet's 'strength' during impact. Is this true? Btw, still wearing it up to now. It's been 3 years since the time I dropped it... :rolleyes:

Hmmm, If I'm not mistaken, a poll was made a couple of months back and yes, HJC is the helmet of choice for MCP forum members...
:cheers:

how about hjc?madali rin bang mag peel-off un coating nya sa lens? comparing arai and hjc? kse un arai ko dati di basta basta nagagasgas...may mga scratches pero pag pinunasan..very thin marks na lng natitira and hindi sya masyado pansin pag suot mo na un helmet...ganun din kya sa hjc?

how about hjc?madali rin bang mag peel-off un coating nya sa lens? comparing arai and hjc? kse un arai ko dati di basta basta nagagasgas...may mga scratches pero pag pinunasan..very thin marks na lng natitira and hindi sya masyado pansin pag suot mo na un helmet...ganun din kya sa hjc?
never experienced this peeling-off thing sa HJC..kaya nga bumili na lang ako ulit after selling my old one.
ARAI and HJC? langit at lupa na ang presyo nyan. shouldn't be compared. i don't think the face shield of HJC is scratch proof but it's easy to buy a replacement face shield eh.

Hmmm, If I'm not mistaken, a poll was made a couple of months back and yes, HJC is the helmet of choice for MCP forum members...
:cheers:
I think you are right!:) Sa mga future helmets ko I will use HJC parin. Mas mura na at matibay pa.:)

I'm very happy with my HJCs. Bang-for-the-buck its a great helmet. My only complaint is, medyo maselang ang shield ng HJC, ewan ko lang sa AGV but I take extra care of my shield because it scratches so easily. I'm a little sensitive with scratches coz if the scratch is in my line of sight it's annoying so, I change the shield right away... :C

Ganun ba radial. Hindi ko pa naman na experience ma scratch ang helmet ko kasi maingat akong gumamit. I'm using my HJC everyday.

mga bro meron ba nabibili dito ng ganito model?and ok ba to?mga how much kaya to?thanks..