What does HJC stand for in helmets?

HJC is short for Hong Jin Crown Company, a South Korean firm that started making riot and safety helmets back in 1971. They're known for producing good value low and mid-priced helmets that often offer some pretty innovative and useful features.

Is HJC a good helmet brand?

HJC have been in this business for more than 45 years and they make superior and formidable helmets for riders all over the world. HJC helmets are extremely comfortable, stylish and use top quality materials and safety features.

Is HJC a Chinese brand?

HJC is a leader in the U.S market and a runner-up in Europe, in terms of market share. It operates four factories in Korea, China and Vietnam. It produced 1.5 million helmets in 2013, with sales of KRW 80 billion. The HJC RPHA 10 helmet series is the company's lead product.

What country is HJC from?

Further, HJC has two helmet factories in two different countries: Korea and Vietnam. These factories provide strategic venues to produce high end, mid, and entry-level products to satisfy the demands of consumers around the world.

Who owns HJC?

HJC's CEO and founder, Mr. W.K. Hong, re-invests 10% of the company's revenue for R & D. With his dedication to innovation and by producing upscale and starter helmets alike, HJC Helmets had become the largest manufacturer of helmets.

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Are HJC helmets made in China?

HJC crash helmets was established in 1971 and currently make helmets in three manufacturing centres; in Vietnam, Korea and China, which HJC state are designed to satisfy entry-level buyers as well as mid and high end of the markets.

Is HJC a Korean company?

Hjc Corporation is a company based in South Korea, with its head office in Yongin. The enterprise currently operates in the Plastics Product Manufacturing sector. Hjc Corporation was incorporated on September 30, 1992.

Which helmet brand is best?

Where are AGV helmets made?

AGVs are made at the Dainese-owned Mavet helmet factory in north-eastern Italy, which also makes Dainese ski helmets and motorcycle lids for other brands. 40,000 helmets a year are made at Mavet – including Valentino Rossi's. You can see a video of the production process here.

Who uses HJC helmet?

In addition to Andrea Iannone, HJC also supports 2017 MotoAmerica SuperSport Champion Garrett Gerloff, 2017 MotoAmerica SuperBike Champion Toni Elias, 2015 World Champion Danny Kent, and MotoGP riders Mika Kallio and Jonas Folger and Brand Ambassador Ben Spies.

Where is Shoei helmets made?

Just like the very first SHOEI helmet built by our founder back in 1959, every SHOEI today is still handmade in Japan utilizing a sophisticated process that involves over 50 people for each and every helmet.

Is HJC helmet DOT approved?

Using CAD technology, HJC crafted a lightweight helmet with a great fit, and best of all, it meets or exceeds DOT FMVSS 218 and ECE 22.05 requirements.

What does AGV helmets stand for?

Motorcycle racing

The company Gino Amisano founded proudly took the initials of his name and town – Amisano Gino Valenza – to form the name AGV and a legend was born. A legend that would transform almost every aspect of motorcycle racing.

How long are HJC helmets good for?

Due to UV damage, adhesive and component aging, and other, HJC recommends changing a helmet every 3 to 5 years.

What is the safest helmet?

Does Valentino Rossi own AGV helmets?

The close involvement of AGV's riders in the design, testing and development of their helmets has culminated in the intensive involvement of multi-world-champion Valentino Rossi, recognized in his being made Honorary President of the company in 2008.

Why are Shoei helmets better?

Shooting for the stars with Shoei

Shoei is definitely more at the premium end of the market, but this does show in their high-quality liners, visor mounts and just general high quality. Shoei helmets usually come in an intermediate oval head shape and are made of their Advanced Integrated Matrix shell material.

Where are Shark helmets made?

Shark helmets is a relative newcomer, having existed for only 30 years. Their helmets are designed in France but manufactured in Thailand. The Nolan Group companies all make motorcycle helmets along with the N-Com helmet communicator.

Which is the strongest helmet?

Are AGV helmets good?

They make a range of good quality mid to high end helmets - as shown by their excellent rankings in our safest crash helmet brands page where we include helmets that are Snell approved or highly rated in the SHARP helmet testing scheme.

What helmets do MotoGP riders wear?

AGV and Dainese have always put their new products to the most extreme test of all: racing. That developed on the track with the champions of motorcycle GP represents the ultimate in technology, and is evolving constantly. Pista GP RR, the helmet used by MotoGP™ riders, demonstrates AGV's obsession for perfection.

Are HJC helmets Snell approved?

The HJC CL-17 is a tried-and-tested all rounder polycarbonate helmet that's Snell certified and well loved by owners.

Who made zebra helmet?

Ahing Ang paying a visit to the 5th InsideRACING Grand Prix in Carmona in 2011 to discuss about his new venture. The first Zebra helmet ad was published in the 2012 Volume 10 Number 2 issue of InsideRACING Magazine.

Who is the manufacturer of KYT helmet?

KYT Helmet - Company. KYT was born as a "Racing Idea Project" inspired by its founder Mr Eddy Tedjakusuma, who since 1980 has been successful to create PT TARA group as one of the biggest helmet production manufacturing in the world until today.