This full-face helmet is somewhere in the upper half of the HJC concept. The F70 offers - apart from a sleek and sporty style - a lot of advantages and fits perfectly in a line of top sport-touring motorcycle helmets.
The helmet shell is made from 'advanced glass fiber'. That doesn't seem to say much, but when we explain that the "advanced" refers mainly to the CAD-technology used and the glass fiber excels in its light weight and tight fit, then we are getting closer.
Two helmet shells hold the different helmet sizes, so you're definitely not carrying unnecessary items in all circumstances. Good for 1540 grams on the scales. Bear in mind that there are two visors attached to this and that - as soon as you put on the HJC F70, you'll feel it - you can count on a solid interior. The shape of the helmet shell has been developed in the wind tunnel, making it even more aerodynamic. Take a look at the neck rim of the HJC F70.
Prominently present and visible is the ACS ventilation system. The double chin ventilation (tilting and sliding) together with the de-duplicated top ventilation is specially designed to actively remove heat and moisture. This discharge must take place at the rear, where two outlets are installed for this purpose. The whole 'outlet' concept takes up a serious chunk of the helmet shell at the back. Despite all these inlets and outlets, the HJC F70 has a traditional, somewhat elongated shape. Only the slider at the bottom left stands out - especially figuratively: you use it to operate the tinted sun visor easily, even with gloves on.
We can elaborate on the visors. First of all, there is the transparent, wide visor with the striking nod at the center bottom. This time, the style literally connects to the bottom half of the helmet and also accentuates the very prominent nose deflector of the HJC F70. That's a good thing, because it contributes to the sporty style. If you are less of a fan, or when conditions require it, you can remove the nose deflector in the blink of an eye. Anti-scratch and anti-fog, these are features you can expect in this price- and quality category.
The sun visor then: tinted, wide, with an extra wide field of vision but also directly connected to the nose deflector is definitely a key element of the HJC F70. It allows you to ride longer with the transparent visor open.
The Pinlock® lens is not only provided, it's also in the box. Those who wear glasses can also rest assured: this motorcycle helmet is equipped with the necessary cutouts to make it all fit smoothly and easily.
This is how we gradually reach the inside of the HJC F70, where there is actually no real ‘fixed interior’. Of course, the removable and washable Multicool lining is always antibacterial and neutralizes any odors, but the cheek pads are interchangeable for each helmet size. The HJC F70 is in this way The HJC F70 is a very individual motorcycle helmet, where you almost have to make an extra effort to make it fit badly. Especially when you put on the HJC F70 in the right size for the first time, you will notice how all-encompassing comfortable and supportive this motorcycle helmet is.
The HJC F70 is prepared for the Smart HJC communication system. In the rear neck rim, the label ‘HJC' clearly indicates where the necessary modules can be fitted.
Double-D is an obvious choice to close the motorcycle helmet. The wind curtain chin is present but certainly not too prominently and from the wide neck rim, finished with much sense for detail (and red stitching), you notice that the HJC F70 really does have a place in that upper half of the HJC concept.
Maintenance tips:
- Do you cringe at disassembling the interior of your helmet in order to wash it? You can also clean the interior without removing it with S100 Helmet Interior Cleaner.
- The outside and the visor of your helmet should be cleaned with S100 Helmet and Visor Cleaner.
Safety above all! Never ride with a scratched or dull visor. Especially at night, scratches cause blinding reflections of street lights and headlights of oncoming vehicles. This effect is even more pronounced in rainy weather. It is best to replace a worn visor as soon as possible. Planning a long trip? Then don't forget to take a replacement visor with you. Never ride in the dark with a tinted visor.
