Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
HJC IS-MAX II Modular comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about commuters wanting modular helmet at value price — read the strengths below before deciding.
The HJC C10 is the budget pick — first sub-$100 helmet with the new ECE 22.06 cert.
The IS-MAX II is the modular value pick — HJC's flip-up modular helmet at $199.
Cheapest pick. Newest ECE safety cert. No MIPS.
Only modular pick. Drop-down visor. No MIPS.
| Spec | HJC C10 | HJC IS-MAX II Modular |
|---|---|---|
| Cert | ECE 22.06 | — |
| Type | Full-face | Modular |
| Price | $99 | $199 |
| Brand | HJC | HJC |
| Visor | — | Drop-down sun |