cary
brooklyn, NY
a damn fine helmet.
Its not a shoei, but for the price, its a great helmet. I feel its one of the best for the price range.
Jason Bunn
Duluth, GA
Solid Helmet
Great helmet for the price. This is my second CS-R1 helmet as I had to replace my first one because of a low speed lay down. Didn't see the point in paying over $100 for a helmet when I could get one for less that works just as good for what I need it for....protecting my head.
Sharon
Steelton, PA
HJC - CS-R1 Solid Helmet
Great buy! Excellent fit and quality!
Kevin
Seattle, WA
Good entry helmet
I bought this for in city riding. So far it's been very comfortable. I bought a size down and once it broke in was very comfortable. Only complaint is that it doesn't have great airflow, which isn't much of a problem for short distance rides. When I start commuting longer distances and higher speeds I plan on upgrading to something much more reputable - your head's only worth as much as you pay for your helmet!
Dave
Williamston, SC
Purchasing a second!
I purchased this helmet at my LBS for sizing reasons, and am going to purchase a replacement from MotorcycleSuperstore. It looks good, fits great, and works well. It does fog up at stops, but has a visor 'setting' that leaves a 1/4" gap below and above the visor. I just pop it up a click when I stop, and back down when I start rolling again. Love it, and MSS.com!
Brad
pensacola, FL
helmet review
The helmet fits great. I think HJC makes a very comfortable and affordable helmet. The look is sporty.
Kat
Fremont, CA
HJC - CS-R1 Solid Helmet
Great price, comfortable fit.
Kevin
New York, NY
Good Basic Helmet
Overall I was pleased with the fit, features and finish of this helmet. I would definitely consider adding a tinted visor for daytime riding. My only gripe, is that the visor is quick to fog up at a standstill, but once moving it quickly clears up. I keep the visor open just a crack to alleviate this issue.
Christina Gonzalez
San Francisco, CA
HJC- CS-R1 Solid Helmet
This helmet was a good buy. It looks great and feels comfortable. The only thing is, I wish the front didn't get so fogged up.
w grad
bradenton, FL
Great Savings
I already had a similar helmet and bought this to match.....I saved over $30 by not buying it at my local bike shop. It arrived in 3 days to boot! Motorcycle Superstore is a class act with incredible selection and service!
Stanley Railing
Etters, PA
HJC CS-R1 Solid Helmet
Great helmet, I like it a lot.
Pat
Papillion, NE
Nice basic helmet
Little noisy. I get kind of a buffeting that I didn’t get with my old cheapo helmet. Seems to create a vacuum that makes my ears pop a little sometimes. The locking mechanism that supposedly locks the screen down is pretty much worthless, doesn’t do anything. Not sure why its needed anyway. Maybe in case you wipe out and screen doesn’t open and you get hit in the face with debris?? Cant see it holding up under that circumstance anyway. I can still open the screen with it locked with the same effort. It just makes a louder "click" noise. I do like the fact that I can ride with the screen open in one of 3 positions and it stays that way, USUALLY, at least if you aren’t going too fast. Its comfortable and doesn’t itch the heck out of my head like my old helmet
Danny L
Poway, CA
HJC - CS-R1 Solid Helmet
I ordered XL but still feel tight on the top portion. I tried filling some materials by the ears but did not help to cut the wind noise. Thought got what I paid for.
Dan F
Sacramento, CA
Size runs small
The helmet is a little tight for the size. It is not uncomfortable, so it may mold to my head but I recommend ordering one size larger. It has good visibility, weight and ventilation.
Seth Markowitz
Linden, NJ
Helmet
It’s a great helmet, fits great, and it’s comfortable. The only problem is it fogs up when you are sitting at lights, and it scratches very easily.
Craig
norman, OK
A lucky first try
I bought this helmet as a first helmet, not knowing even how to size myself up for one, and I've been very pleased. The fit is true, the features are very well thought-out, and the style is comfortable and attractive. I've worn helmets that cost $60 more than this one and they don't have near the same comfort or quality. Way to go HJC!
Joe Hallmark
New York, NY
Very satisfied
Good helmet for a great price.
Brandon
Omaha, NE
Great helmet
I’m not basing this review comparing it to a top of the line helmet. It is a GREAT helmet for the money, if you are thinking about getting this one it is a great choice. It is comfortable, has decent airflow, isn't huge on your head, and has a locking visor. The only thing I could think of to make this helmet better straight from the manufacturer is a chin strap clip. Other than that its awesome. Plus, its only $75!!
Matt
Okinawa, AP
HJC - CS-R1 Solid Helmet Review
The helmet doesn't come with a nice decal or design as most helmets on the market but for an affordable sturdy fit and easy to use helmet this is a good choice. Negative: only offers two sets of vents and no decals. Positive: comfortable fit and very affordable.
Kelly Johnson
Redwood City, CA
GREAT helmet
Helmet fits terrific! I love it.
DW
Denver, CO
Great helmet
This was my first helmet and it fits well. My only complaint is it does fogs up at times. For the price I would purchase another one.
yorgo
Miami, FL
Great quality and price
HJC's budget priced helmets always surprise me with their level of quality considering their small price. Compared to much more expensive models the CS-R1 is very well put together. I received my new solid silver CS-R1 3 weeks ago and my only regret is the sizing. My large head seems to need an XXL size. My previous helmet, an HJC CL-14 was an XL and seemed a little large for me. The CS-R1 I ordered also in XL thinking it would be the same but it was actually a tighter fit. The chin area seems much closer to your face then the 14 but over all I'm very pleased with the CS-R1. I recommend it for anyone looking to get a cheap helmet.
Alex
Bartlesville, OK
Great Helmet for Beginners
This was my first helmet, and it's really a great buy for that purpose. There's no use in purchasing a more expensive helmet at first, because a DOT helmet is a DOT helmet. That said, this helmet lacks a few things that would make it great: the face shield is incredibly flimsy, and fogs up very easily. Also, there are only three positions: completely closed, completely open, and halfway open. The problem with halfway open is that the bottom of the shield falls directly where your eyes look. So it's not really usable. Aside from that, the helmet looks great, feels great, and I love the chinstrap.
Karl Sievers
Norman, OK
HJC Helmet
I bought 2 other helmets, returned them (different vendor) before trying this one. It fits great, is MUCH quieter on my bike, better padding, better in every way, and is not expensive. The research I did indicates that DOT rating is DOT rating, and I do not buy into the idea that you have to have a $600 helmet to have a good helmet. I am very pleased with this one, and have just ordered a 2nd one for my wife, to match mine. They come ready for intercom installs, which we will do next. It also looks good with the color scheme of my DL650 (Black).
Paul
Hudsonville, MI
Good helmet for the money
I bought this helmet for my wife who wanted to start riding with me after all these years. It fits well and she is very happy, so I would say it was a good buy. Thanks!
Howard Canady
Newalla, OK
good helmet
The helmet fits well and seems durable, I like the chin strap. The only problem I have had is the face shield will fog up easily; I have to pop it open a little. The price is right and I’m satisfied.
Baby C
Byram, MS
Ahh yeah baby
This is a great helmet, the fit is good, and I love the locking feature on the faceshield. As a sportbike rider this feature helps me feel safe when I have to turn my head while on the interstate, if you know what I mean.
Mitch
Las Vegas, NV
Budget protection
For the amount of money invested, this is a great helmet. The vents are easy to use and actually work. The liner is comfortable and you can pull it out to wash it too. The face shield seems pretty durable but once in a while it slips out of the side sockets as I open and shut it. I wish a tinted face shield were available but it is not.