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HJC launches new helmets for 2014
The special “Graffiti” HJC RPHA 10 helmet Jorge Lorenzo wore during his win at Catalunya earlier this year is now for sale. While the original sold for more than USD 35,000 at auction, the production model costs just USD 590. The helmet is constructed from a matrix of carbon fibre, Aramid, fibreglass and organic non-woven fabric. The lid features HJC’s RapidFire quick replacement shield system, Pinlock 2D flat-racing shield, moisture-wicking SilverCool Plus interior fabric with removable cheek and crown pads, and a wind tunnel-tested air ventilation system.
The IS-17 is around 150g lighter than the IS-16 it’s replacing, and also features a new aerodynamic chin design meant to help reduce wind noise as well as create downforce to keep the helmet better positioned on the rider’s head. It comes equipped with a 3-stage retractable inner sun screen with dampers to soften the blow when the shield snaps back into place.
Among HJC’s most popular helmets, the redesign CL-17 offers improved venting, better interior fabric and a wider range of sizes. Combined with the CL-17’s SuperCool removable interior fabric, wearers should experience more comfort during long rides through hot temperatures.
Last one up is the range of FG-X off-road helmets. Made from a Kevlar and fiberglass composite, the new FG-X meets both D.O.T. and Snell safety standards while tipping the scales at 1,450g. The FG-X boasts a SilverCool fabric liner that’s moisture-wicking, anti-bacterial and removable, along with a large eye port.
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