Description
Features: Premium Integrated Matrix / P.I.M. EVO: New shell material including carbon-aramid fiber. carbon fiber, glass fiber, organic non-woven fabric, and natural linen fiber to provide enhanced Shock-Resistant performance for a more comfortable and lighter helmet Pinlock Ready HJ-42 Visor: Provides 99% UV protection, Anti-Scratch coated; Two Way Pivot Ratchet...
HJC RPHA 12 Quartararo Edition Helmet Item # 2180238
Description
Features:
- Premium Integrated Matrix / P.I.M. EVO: New shell material including carbon-aramid fiber. carbon fiber, glass fiber, organic non-woven fabric, and natural linen fiber to provide enhanced Shock-Resistant performance for a more comfortable and lighter helmet
- Pinlock Ready HJ-42 Visor: Provides 99% UV protection, Anti-Scratch coated; Two Way Pivot Ratchet provides smooth ratchet movement and improved sealing
- Aerodynamic shell structure for extreme performance at maximum speeds
- Emergency Kit (Cheek Pads) for safe and quick rescue in emergency situation
- Wider eye port provides better peripheral vision for riders
- Interior with advanced anti-bacteria fabric provides enhanced moisture wicking and quick drying function
- Crown and cheek pads are removable and washable
- It comes standard with both 2D clear and Dark Smoke Visor, Pinlock, Chin Curtain and Breath deflector
Part Numbers for HJC RPHA 12 Quartararo Edition Helmet
Comparison Chart
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Starting at |
$160 |
$370 |
$700 |
$900 |
$1000 |
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Benefits |
Superior fit, affordable and good for all ages |
Optically superior anti-fog lens, full front-to-back airflow |
Shock-resistant, lightweight and enhanced airflow |
Front edge spoiler for reduced noise and turbulence |
Lightweight and compact |
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Shell |
Polycarbonate composite |
Polycarbonate composite |
Carbon-aramid hybrid |
Carbon and fiberglass composite |
Carbon Fiber |
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Shape |
Intermediate Oval |
Intermediate Oval |
Intermediate Oval |
Intermediate Oval |
Intermediate Oval |
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Modular |
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Sun Visor |
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Ventilation |
Better |
Best |
Best |
Better |
Better |
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Certification |
DOT |
ECE |
ECE |
ECE |
ECE |
Reviews
Rated 4 out of
5
by
JimE from
Good, not perfect
This helmet was a replacement for a six-year-old HJC RPHA 11: I ordered the same size and found the 12 fitted my head just about perfectly, and pointed out just how sloppy the old hat had become: definitely time for a change!
I find the RPHA 12 is an excellent fit, snug and stable and (a great improvement on the 11) is easy to get my glasses on securely and comfortably. It’s very light, noticeable even coming from a light helmet like the RPHA11. The viewport is wide with excellent peripheral vision. It’s also high, great if you’re in a tuck but it does give little opportunity to duck your head to get some shade from a low sun.
Ventilation is good, and the controls feel solid and positive. Set right they keep the visor fog-free, although at the expense of a cold face in cold weather. Better than having to crack the visor open, though.
The finish is excellent, the semi-matte paint looking much better than I expected. The interior is plush.
Now for the less than great: the helmet is hard to get on and harder to get off. It’s the price you pay for a snug fit, perhaps, and I feel more secure knowing it’s less likely to come off in an accident. If the worst does happen, the emergency cheek pad removal system makes the snug fit unimportant: it’s an option that is a must for me.
The visor is excellent for vision and sealing, is optically clear, and has good intermediate positions that click solidly BUT HJC have changed a simple, easy to change visor system to one that makes changing the visor to a frustrating fiddle that often results in it coming loose after a few minutes, which then requires taking the hat off to remedy because you can’t do it by feel. Perhaps it gets better with practice, but it’s difficult to fiddle the little projections into their tiny slots, and the complications presumably increase the cost of a new visor. To add to the inconvenience, the little tab to release it is fiddly with winter gloves on. This is really the only gripe I have about this helmet.
So, with the exception of the visor system, this is a very good helmet at a reasonable price and I would definitely recommend it if it fits you.
Date published: 2025-11-19
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Halobunny from
Decent helmet. Quite but feature poor.
I made the switch to this from the the hjc j70 or something like that. This helmet is Significantly quieter when it comes to wind noise, but honestly that's it's only plus. It's missing quite a lot of creature comforts for the price point.
Date published: 2025-10-28
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sean from
A fantastic helmet!
Fits perfectly, has great airflow, feels light on my head. Comes with the smoked screen and a pinlock insert which is nice. Great value for the safety rating. It also fits my cardo spirit unit. Ide highly recommend this helmet for anyone who wants ECE2206 safety rated helmet with a premium feeling fit and finish.
Date published: 2025-09-15
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Saad from
Good all arounder
All around great helmet. Wind noise is OK, but I wish HJC had more shell sizes for it.
Date published: 2025-08-25
Rated 5 out of
5
by
CDix from
All around greaT experience.
Great service, painless return if wrong size and quick shipping.
Date published: 2025-08-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Sean from
An all-round great helmet!
Fits great according to sizing chart. Feels comfortable and very quiet. The latching mechanism for the visor is annoying, it works but it can be annoying to open and close with one hand while riding.
Date published: 2025-08-06
Questions
Does it have eye glasses cutouts
Is the RPHA 12 ECE certified? Been getting conflicting information that it is ECE certified in Canada. Been wanting to replace my RPHA11 Pro.
Yes, this helmet is ECE R22.06 certified.
Date published: 2024-10-15
Does this helmet have routing for cardo system?
Is the HJC logo a sticker or adhesive that could be removed?
No, the logo is made of metal and is securely glued to the helmet. Removing it would damage the helmet.
Date published: 2024-10-17
I am XL. What are the shell sizes?
The 4 shell sizes are as follows:
XS-SM
MD
LG
XL-2XL
Date published: 2024-10-25