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Moto Liberty's Review Of This Product

Shawn
Houston, IL

HJC AC-12 Axis Helmet
Bought this helmet to replace a CL-15 Kast. Difference is markedly noticeable. AC is a tad lighter and much quieter. The face shield seals really well. Air flow is much better than the CL, and I no longer ever fog the shield up. It also seems to just "fit" better than the CL.

Yolanda Arnold
Cheltenham, FL

HJC AC-12 HELMET

The AC-12 Carbon full face motorcycle helmet is made from true Carbon Fiber materials. Carbon Fiber materials are known for their strength, durability, and light-weight, that is why HJC has chosen the most technological advanced Carbon Fiber materials for the new AC-12 Carbon full face helmet.

-Super Lightweight FULL APPLICATION Carbon Fiber Shell Construction
Shell constructed using advanced full coverage Carbon Fiber composite and resins
Two-piece channeled Dual-Density EPS liner
Large eye port opening for greater visibility
Two shell sizes for a more comfortable fit

Good buy
Pros:
Lightweight, Comfortable Padding, Good Visibility, Fog Resistant, Breathable
Best Uses:
Everyday Rides
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

"I have always found that HJC gives you the best bang for the buck in the helmet world and this top of the line model is no exception. The construction and fit is first rate and it is much quieter than other helmets I have owned although they were all cheaper models. The mechanism to remove the face shield is very easy to use."
Sizing/Fit feedback: Feels true to size

Awesome
Pros:

by Bill C. for webBikeWorld

Our HJC AC-12 Carbon fiber helmet finally arrived! We first reported on this helmet during our live webcast from the 2006 Powersports Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, held in February.

We had a nice conversation with George Hong, the President of HJC America, Inc. at the Indy show. The helmet was just about to go into production at that time and as soon as the show was over, we placed an order with an online dealer, assuming the helmet would arrive in a few weeks.

Can someone think of a better name than "flip-up" for this type of helmet? After all, they're becoming very popular.

And with good reason -- flip-ups are really convenient for things like fueling up, talking to toll booth attendants, and where I work, for matching my face to my I.D. badge at the guard shack in the morning.

But one of the primary benefits of flip-up helmets is that they offer potentially better protection for eyeglass wearers, who may have only been able to wear open-face helmets before the flip-front was invented.

Call with Hitwise to talk about their product.

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When I sold helmets at the dealership, I would say that tightness on the cheeks is okay. Hard spots and pressure points on top of your head or on your forehead is not okay.

That said, I bought a Scorpion recently, that after trying on a helmet at the shop, I ordered a new one which fit even tighter... and I couldn't wear it for long periods of time.