Brendan
Glendale, AZ
Good solution for no sunglassses.
This helmet is a good value. I bought it because I ware prescription glasses. I have prescription sunglasses but they were uncomfortable under my old helmet. My regular glasses are small with very thin light frames. Combining this helmet and my regular glasses works great. I like that I can lower the dark shield when I ride into work in the bright AZ sunshine but raise it and have a clear shield for the ride home at night in the dark. If I could change one thing I would make the inter shield about 20% darker, but I do live in AZ with some of the brightest sunlight on the planet. My other HJC helmet is a large and this one is an XL so be aware there seems to be some differences in sizes between models.
Charles
San Diego, CA
Great Helmet
I love this helmet except for one thing, the strap is a little too short. There is just barely enough to get it to loop back through the second "D" ring. I am forced to by a quick disconnect assemble so that I don't have to spend a lot time fighting to get the strap hooked up. Other than that the helmet is great. It is lighter weight than most. The vents work great and really keep my head cool.
Matt
Quispamsis, NB
Spoiled by the sun shield.
The helmet is excellent. Fits nicely, great look, good air flow and has the built in sun shield. It's so nice to be able to drop it down when needed and retract it when the sun drops away....the best feature! Also, it's nice to be able to ride with the visor flipped up at low speeds and just use the sun shield to protect my eyes. I would definitely purchase again...the only complaint is that it is a little noisier than my HJC AC10...but that is really minor.
Winston
Minot, ND
Sun Visor
When the visor is all the way down, its hits your nose.
Kin
Woodside, NY
not for round heads
I guess I have a really round head. There is some extra space at the back of my head and the front of my head. The cheek pads are a little much. After an hour or so of riding, the pressure at the cheeks starts to bother me. Perhaps I still need to break it in. But I love that the helmet has the retractable interior sun shade. I'm also using a Scala headset and it fits nicely. The price is really good.
jsmith
portland, OR
hjc-is-16
I have the matte black and it looks great. Ordered a small and medium for my wife and myself. Both fit very true to size. The visor works very well no wind whistle. The interior sun visor also works well. Fit and finish and function all far exceed what I was expecting for a sub-$200. helmet. I would buy this helmet again in a heartbeat.
R.K. Price
Cape Coral, FL
Nice Helmet
The helmet fits well according to size, I wear a XL and it fit fine. I like the look of it too! The drop down sun visor is a great feature, I use it all the time. Downside to it is that the mechanism that retracts and lowers it is made of plastic, and rattles all the time. I finally put a rubber washer around it, and that reduced it somewhat. They probably should have made it with aluminum, and made it fit tighter. The air flow is very good, but the helmet allows a lot of wind noise. But for the price, it is a good helmet for around town.
Daniel
Chetopa, KS
HJC IS-16
Helmets are like shoes, in that a person has to find the right one that fits them best. For me, the HJC helmets fit my head better than any other. This helmet is very reasonably priced, considering its features. The integrated shield is fantastic, the vents work well, and the shield is very easy to remove. I am very satisfied with this helmet. If I were to damage this one and need a new one, I would replace it with one that is identical to it.
stan pierce
Santa Fe, NM
HJC - IS-16 Solid Helmet
Great helmet, great price. Air flow vents could work better.
Rogue Penguin
Pico Rivera, CA
2 Visors Up!
The IS16 has a good amount of air flow around the mouth, nose and just below the eyes. I cannot feel any air on the top of my head, but the top of my head does not feel hot at anytime. I chose the white model for the sun reflection and higher visibility in traffic. This helps out a lot in the California sun and traffic. The helmet is very nicely made and looks like an expensive model. The HJC sticker on the front can be removed and will make the helmet look clean. The visor is easy to remove. The inner sunshield is worth the purchase alone. I commute 5 days a week and I had to take a tinted visor for the ride home. This was the main reason I bought this helmet because of the inner visor. Inside the box were an amber inner visor and 2 extra screws for the side plates. The storage bag was also included but I use the Tour Master bag purchased at the same time. In a Shoei RF1000 I wear a Large, this helmet I wear a Medium. The cheek pads were tight, but after 4 weeks they are a perfect fit. The wind noise (sometimes a booming sound) is loud when on the freeway at speed. I wear ear plugs and the sounds do not bother me at all. The visor does have an option to crack the visor about 3/16 or so, and with the inner shield down its great to ride at slower speeds with more airflow. For the money, you can't go wrong with the HJC IS16.
Richard
Los Angeles, CA
HJC - IS - 16 Solid Helmet
I'm used to wearing my old Shoei helmet but thought I'd try this helmet because of the reviews. Overall it's a great helmet. I like the fact that it came with the neck guard and breath guard. The sun shield also works great. My only gripe is the lever on the right side top which opens the vent. When I got the helmet it would not open completely. I had to play around with the lever until it finally worked. It still doesn't open smoothly like the left vent lever, but it opens.
John
Mahopac, NY
Great helmet, but not the quietest...
I've been wearing a Shoei TZ-1 (predecessor to the TZ-R) for 8 years, and decided it was time for a new lid. I liked the look of the IS-16, liked the flip-down sunscreen, and found many favorable reviews which touted it's lightness and excellent venting. Overall I am VERY happy with the helmet. The build quality is excellent, as good as or better than my old Shoei. It's is very stable at highway speeds (even on a naked bike), flows a LOT of air, is super comfortable, light weight, and the main visor is clear. Of note is that there are large ear pockets which should allow fitting speakers. I also wear eyeglasses, and they fit easily between my head and the soft inner padding.
Great helmet at a great price.
Tim Hammond
Missoula, MT
Love the flip down shades
My last HJC helmet fit like a glove so when I needed a new one I got the one with the flip down shade and it works perfect. It comes down easy and retracts just as easily. The vents work better than my previous helmet also. I would recommend this to anyone!
tom lasater
petoskey, MI
is16 helmet
Quality helmet for a great price. Fit and finish are top notch. Interested to see how the sun visor holds up over time. My last hjc helmet lasted 15 years.
Ryan James
Chandler, AZ
Great Helmet!
This helmet is amazing! On my last helmet i went cheap but this one i decided to spend a little extra money and it was well worth it. The fit is a little snug but I’m between sizes and went the smaller one so that was somewhat expected. The extra sun blocker makes it well worth the money as i use it all the time but also left the clear visor on for now. The air flow is amazing the holes for the flow are pretty big too. I went with the anthracite color and it shines in the light and gets me plenty of compliments. I was worried about spending the extra money, but if you have it i definitely recommend this helmet. I live in AZ and airflow is the key here but if you’re in colder climates all the vents are seal able.
Robert
Atlanta, GA
HJC - IS-16 Solid Helmet
Aesthetically pleasing, and the retractable sun visor makes it well worth the money.
Clamp
Houston, TX
Great First Helmet
So..This is my first helmet..and don't have any previous experience to compare against..keep that in mind. There were no reviews for this helmet. I read through the reviews of the HJC FS-10, then went with this one since it's a little cheaper. The cheek pads are a little snug, but with the usage this helmet is getting it has become a lot more comfortable. I wish there was a little more airflow while riding..but really can't complain..haven't fogged up the visor. The drop down sun visor is great..have used it multiple times!! Overall..this is a great first helmet.