The verdict
The IS-MAX II is the modular value pick — HJC's flip-up modular helmet at $199.
HJC IS-MAX II Modular
Strengths
- +Modular flip-up design
- +Drop-down sun visor
- +Polycarbonate composite shell
- +Affordable modular tier
Watch-outs
- −No MIPS
- −Heavier than non-modular
- −HJC brand recognition lower than Shoei
How it compares
Only modular pick. Drop-down visor. No MIPS.
Who this is for
At a glance: commuters wanting modular helmet at value price.
Why you’d buy the HJC IS-MAX II Modular
- Modular flip-up design.
- Drop-down sun visor.
- Polycarbonate composite shell.
Why you’d skip it
- Heavier than non-modular.
- HJC brand recognition lower than Shoei.
Rating sources
Our 4.6 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
