Since its release back in 2011, the HJC RPHA 10 helmet rangereally has gone from strength to strength and 2013 is shaping up to be the most successful year yet for this exciting helmet range.

You really cannot appreciate this helmet fully until you hold one in your hands, or more importantly until you wear one on your head as the thing that first strikes you about the RPHA 10 is howincredibly lightweight the helmet is. At only 1200g (+/-50g for each larger shell size), the HJC RPHA 10 weighs in at over 200g lighter than the Shoei X-Spirit II (1450g) – how remarkable is that!

The second thing that impresses about this helmet once it is on your head, is just how superbly comfortable a fit it is. This is down to the plush, luxurious interior that has been fitted across the entire RPHA 10 range which has self-cooling properties and an anti-bacterial treatment for ultimate comfort.

Comfort of the wearer is further enhanced with a a removable chin-curtain and breath deflector. And glasses wearers need not worry that they have been overlooked in the comfort stakes, as the helmet has glasses grooves so that temple pressure of the rider is reduced.

The HJC RPHA 10 is also really user friendly with the visor and air vents all being easy to open and use even with gloves on. What’s more the RHPA 10 comes with not only a clear visor as standard but also included in the box with every helmet is a tinted visor (road legal for daytime use) and if you purchase thge RPHA 10+ you receive a dark visor (for race use only) along with the standard clear visor. The visor on the RPHA 10 is also fitted with a superior automatic locking system with spring controlled lever.

The HJC RPHA 10 also has a PinLock visor insert inlcuded with each helmet and the visors all have tear-off posts ready for the use of tear off strips. The HJC RPHA 10 also has the RapidFire Shield Replacement system which enables ultra-quick removal and installation of the visor without the need and use of tools.

So not only is it abundantly clear that the HJC RPHA 10 is super safe, comfortable and well-equipped, it is also vital that I tell you just have fantastic this helmet looks too. The styling of it is absolutely second-to-none and the design of the RPHA 10 ensures superior aerodynamicswhich results in smooth airflow for low wind resistance, reduced wind noise levels, and maximum ventilation.

Available in a choice of sizes (XS-XL), colours and graphics including theHJC RPHA 10 Ancel, the HJC RPHA 10+ Zappy and the awesome HJC RPHA 10+ Lorenzo and Ben Spies reps (more to follow on those beauties later this week), the HJC RPHA 10 really is an excellent choice if your in the market for a new helmet this year – ultra-lightweight, superior comfort, stylish and of course extremely well made and exceptionally safe – you really cannot go wrong!