Product Comparison: HJC DS-X1 (XF-21-510-571) vs Bell MX-9

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HJC DS-X1 (XF-21-510-571) Solid Helmet (Silver, X-Small)

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General Specifications

Brand

HJC Helmets

Bell

Model

DS-X1 (XF-21-510-571)

MX-9

Origin

China

About the Product

Since 1971, HJC has specialized in manufacturing motorcycle helmets exclusively. The combination of this extensive specialized manufacturing experience, innovative ideas, and reasonable pricing resulted in HJC's success in worldwide markets. It is HJC's continual goal to provide high quality, comfortable, and reasonably priced helmets to motorcyclists around the world.

From the roughest singletrack to urban blacktop, the MX-9 Adventure gets you there in style. We’ve taken our MX-9 and added even more capability with an integrated anti-fog, anti-scratch face shield.

Key Specs

Type

Dual-Sport

Off-Road

Shape

Slightly Narrow

Safety Rank

DOT

DOT, ECE

Shell Material

Polycarbonate

Polycarbonate/ABS

Interior Material

Poly-styrene

Removable/washable anti-bacterial

What customers say about "Key Specs"

HJC DS-X1 (XF-21-510-571) Solid Helmet (Silver, X-Small)

Typical quality from HJC. Can't knock anything in regards to paint and interior materials. - excellent value for the money.
Very comfortable. Awesome looking.
Overall I'm excited and happy, the price, styling,fit, visibility and airflow are great... look forward to riding in the hot FL summer with extra airflow.
Overall its a great value for money helmet offering good protection and comfort which you would only expect in more expensive helmets.
This helmet is an outstanding value. My street helmet is an HJC so I decided to give this a try for my dual sport.

Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS Off-Road Motorcycle Helmet

Great for dual sport. Really easy to remove the faceshield, which is nice for cleaning/replacing.
While it may not be have some of the adjustments and top level safety standards that higher end hemets have (closeable vents, quick adjustments for visor, etc), it does everything I want in a helmet.
Exceeding my expectations in every way, lighter and more comfortable with a lens that just wont fog!
Best helmet I’ve owned. Very comfortable interior and bad ass exterior!

Size & Weight

Size

X-Small

Large

Weight

3.5 lbs.

3.75 lbs.

Size
Weight

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

HJC DS-X1 (XF-21-510-571) Solid Helmet (Silver, X-Small)

The helmet fits perfectly and is very comfortable, credit goes to the fabric used in the cheek pads.
The sizing is very accurate too. The double D buckle is well designed and quite easy to strap on the helmet even with a pair of gloves.
The fit is the same as most HJC helmets.
Nice helmet, fits good, a little snug on the face. Looks good and accepts intercom well.
Downside is ventilation. Also, I wish it was snell certified.

Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS Off-Road Motorcycle Helmet

Best helmet I’ve owned. Very comfortable interior and bad ass exterior!
Size chart was accurate.
Size chart was accurate. And helmet itself is lightweight enough and very comfortable.
I measured and checked the size chart, ordered a large and it fit perfectly. Great helmet with the option to remove the visor if you end up riding more on the road.

Features

Shield

Large Eye Port for maximum visibility and superior goggle fit, Integrated/Removable, Easy converting system from shield and visor to visor-only helmet

NutraFog II™ anti-fog, Anti-scratch, UV protection, Integrated/Removable

Ventilation

ACS Advanced Channeling Ventilation System

Velocity Flow Ventilation™ system

Liner

12 mm

Cheek Pad

30 mm

35 mm

Extras

SuperCool Moisture-wicking Interior, Anti-bacterial, removable and washable interior

3 Shell and EPS Sizes for a Personalized Fit, Lightweight Polycarbonate/ABS Shell Construction, MIPS®️-Equipped, Padded Chin-Strap with D-Ring Closure, Removable/washable anti-bacterial interior, Two point adjustable Visor™ with air intake vents

Cheek Pad

What customers say about "Features"

HJC DS-X1 (XF-21-510-571) Solid Helmet (Silver, X-Small)

The visor is adjustable o believe 10 degrees,which is a nice feature.
Vents are easy to use with gloves on. I do have a few small complaints beveled shield makes weird water droplet effect at certain angles, almost distorts things .
The helmet offers a wide viewing angle, ideal for some cross country riding.
The helmet has good airflow, the visor is well designed so it doesnt catch a lot of wind unless you are looking at the clouds, and it is comfortable.
This helmet doesn't have a ton of bells and whistles, but gets the job done!

Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS Off-Road Motorcycle Helmet

Nice being able to remove the visor for more street riding so it doesn't pull your head around too much.
I don’t think you can go wrong with this helmet. It is lightweight, has a huge field of view, the padding and MIPS protection are stellar, and has decent ventilation.
It comes with a clear and tinted visor. Also of top importance, it looks amazing!
Peak has two adjustment points for a pefect setting, and i also got the transitions lens so day or night its perfect!
Helmet fits great, and is very comfortable. It’s also great at high speeds, stays very stable. But after about 6 months of owning the helmet the orange color has completely faded to almost white. Not very impressed by that.
The vent in front is close-able. This means it is possible for you to get wet when it rains through the top vents.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

5 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacturer

Link

Manual

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