Justin Cooper Helmet

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Is Justin Cooper wearing a $200 helmet?  

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NickoBrap 1/12/2026 11:59am
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Said page says this about the helmet:

> The RPHA 01X, HJC’s newest addition to our off-road lineup, is a carbon fiber marvel that combines lightweight durability with advanced protective features. It meets DOT and ECE 22.06 standards, includes emergency cheek pads for enhanced safety, and offers riders an adjustable visor and customizable cheek pads for a truly premium and comfortable riding experience. Set to launch in 2026, the RPHA 01X represents the next generation of helmet innovation.

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https://cdn.mxlocker.com/ZezMe0AEstG20fdXzCnr/products/W5ZWTapryIMP3jJ49Ewe/1747422601950064509_1920x2560

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ohh_454 1/12/2026 12:13pm
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Pretty sure he’s been wearing the prototype since he’s been signed to HJC, swapmoto has posted about it before on their Monday Kickstart stuff. 

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NickoBrap 1/12/2026 12:30pm
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ohh_454 wrote:

Pretty sure he’s been wearing the prototype since he’s been signed to HJC, swapmoto has posted about it before on their Monday Kickstart stuff. 

Ah, I thought I saw some differences between 2025 and 2026, but they are both carbon. So probably just changes in the development. 

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shortty761 1/12/2026 4:44pm
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Yeah, no one is buying that over 6D, Bell, AStars, Fly Formula, Fox V3 unless they are just a drink beer and cruise with side by sides type of rider.

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dbaker521 1/12/2026 4:47pm
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Wonder if he bought it through the Dennis Kirk catalog.

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Rickyisms 1/12/2026 4:49pm
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shortty761 wrote:
Yeah, no one is buying that over 6D, Bell, AStars, Fly Formula, Fox V3 unless they are just a drink beer and cruise with side by...

Yeah, no one is buying that over 6D, Bell, AStars, Fly Formula, Fox V3 unless they are just a drink beer and cruise with side by sides type of rider.

Those guys don’t wear helmets 

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shortty761 1/12/2026 4:49pm
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dbaker521 wrote:

Wonder if he bought it through the Dennis Kirk catalog.

Ollies Bargain Outlet.

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shortty761 wrote:
Yeah, no one is buying that over 6D, Bell, AStars, Fly Formula, Fox V3 unless they are just a drink beer and cruise with side by...

Yeah, no one is buying that over 6D, Bell, AStars, Fly Formula, Fox V3 unless they are just a drink beer and cruise with side by sides type of rider.

6D and Fox helmets are hideous IMO.

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shortty761 wrote:
Yeah, no one is buying that over 6D, Bell, AStars, Fly Formula, Fox V3 unless they are just a drink beer and cruise with side by...

Yeah, no one is buying that over 6D, Bell, AStars, Fly Formula, Fox V3 unless they are just a drink beer and cruise with side by sides type of rider.

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6D and Fox helmets are hideous IMO.

I’ve been using HJC for almost 30 years. Always liked their design/fit over the others

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MX Culture 1/12/2026 7:36pm
1/12/2026 7:36pm Edited Date/Time 1/13/2026 3:34pm

I worked for HJC for 14 years, but haven’t been there for 11 now. 
They can use that mold 3 different ways. Basic thermoplastic (most inexpensive) fiberglass and carbon fiber. Now you have 3 different levels of helmets with one mold. 
Not to mention that they can also use that mold for other companies (private label) and outsource sales that way as well. Looks like that’s what this is. 
I would absolutely trust that fiberglass or carbon helmet and would not be ashamed to wear it. 

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decano51 1/12/2026 8:02pm
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I hate how i would absolutely love the shape and design of these helmets if i didn't know the brand haha 

Better shape them majority of the current top brands. 

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MX Culture wrote:
I worked for HJC for 14 years, but haven’t been there for 11 now. They can use that mold 3 different ways. Basic thermoplastic (most inexpensive) fiberglass...

I worked for HJC for 14 years, but haven’t been there for 11 now. 
They can use that mold 3 different ways. Basic thermoplastic (most inexpensive) fiberglass and carbon fiber. Now you have 3 different levels of helmets with one mold. 
Not to mention that they can also use that mold for other companies (private label) and outsource sales that way as well. Looks like that’s what this is. 
I would absolutely trust that fiberglass or carbon helmet and would not be ashamed to wear it. 

i bet they do alot of whitelabel/OEM stuff for higher end brands too. theyre a huge company. am i right?

also, they have some pretty sweet car helmets for the money. really nice designs. good looking. not a ripoff like the italian stuff. 

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Benhameen 1/13/2026 3:11am
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I’ve had two or three HJC helmets for the  street and I’ve never had an issue, other than regular wear and tear. Their semi oval fits my head perfectly. I wear what I like and feels the best on my head. 

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APLMAN99 1/13/2026 5:28am
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3strokemx wrote:
Is Justin Cooper wearing a $200 helmet?  

Is Justin Cooper wearing a $200 helmet?  

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I think he’s wearing a free, $0 helmet. I’m about 105% sure that he didn’t pay a dime for it. 

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APLMAN99 1/13/2026 5:30am
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decano51 wrote:
I hate how i would absolutely love the shape and design of these helmets if i didn't know the brand haha Better shape them majority of the...

I hate how i would absolutely love the shape and design of these helmets if i didn't know the brand haha 

Better shape them majority of the current top brands. 

Yeah, I sort of know what you mean. They have the most extended sizes available it seems like. And their shape is the only one that consistently fits my melon. 

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3strokemx wrote:
Is Justin Cooper wearing a $200 helmet?  

Is Justin Cooper wearing a $200 helmet?  

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I had a sponsorship from HJC and loved their carbon helmet, probably my favorite helmet in 25 years until I started wearing just1

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I'm excited for this helmet, it looks pretty good tbh. And HJC is top notch on the road segment. They were one of the first manufacturers that had a FIM Homologated helmet when MotoGP implemented the standard. The HJC RPHA 1 is one of the best road helmets on the market.

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ohh_454 1/13/2026 6:14am
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I was a og HJC helmet kid back in the early 2000s wearing one of these bad boys with my RM80 😁😂😁


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Kyle978 1/13/2026 6:31am
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ohh_454 wrote:
I was a og HJC helmet kid back in the early 2000s wearing one of these bad boys with my RM80 😁😂😁

I was a og HJC helmet kid back in the early 2000s wearing one of these bad boys with my RM80 😁😂😁


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Maybe one of the best selling helmets of all time? They used to be everywhere.

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ohh_454 1/13/2026 7:48am
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ohh_454 wrote:
I was a og HJC helmet kid back in the early 2000s wearing one of these bad boys with my RM80 😁😂😁

I was a og HJC helmet kid back in the early 2000s wearing one of these bad boys with my RM80 😁😂😁


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Kyle978 wrote:

Maybe one of the best selling helmets of all time? They used to be everywhere.

lol every kid had one. Nick wey and Nathan Ramsey were pushing those things 😆😆😆

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ohh_454 wrote:
I was a og HJC helmet kid back in the early 2000s wearing one of these bad boys with my RM80 😁😂😁

I was a og HJC helmet kid back in the early 2000s wearing one of these bad boys with my RM80 😁😂😁


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Holy shit this brought back some memories I had this exact same color but of course I had about 40 stickers on it. 

The helmet Jcoop is wearing will be a part of the Rpha line which is their higher end stuff, I have one of their street helmets and its an extremely nice helmet. You can look through their current Rpha stuff and tell its quality, id probably give it a shot if it was out yet but ill probably buy another TLD SE5 which is my favorite helmet so far.

RPHA SERIES – HJC HELMETS US

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Kyle978 1/13/2026 12:01pm
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ohh_454 wrote:
I was a og HJC helmet kid back in the early 2000s wearing one of these bad boys with my RM80 😁😂😁

I was a og HJC helmet kid back in the early 2000s wearing one of these bad boys with my RM80 😁😂😁


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Kyle978 wrote:

Maybe one of the best selling helmets of all time? They used to be everywhere.

ohh_454 wrote:

lol every kid had one. Nick wey and Nathan Ramsey were pushing those things 😆😆😆

Not to mention it seemed to be the go-to choice as an entry level helmet stocked at a lot of dealerships, so tons of quad riders and new dirt bikers had them as well. I bet 50% of the helmets at Glamis were these back in the day haha. 

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MX Culture 1/13/2026 3:37pm
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MX Culture wrote:
I worked for HJC for 14 years, but haven’t been there for 11 now. They can use that mold 3 different ways. Basic thermoplastic (most inexpensive) fiberglass...

I worked for HJC for 14 years, but haven’t been there for 11 now. 
They can use that mold 3 different ways. Basic thermoplastic (most inexpensive) fiberglass and carbon fiber. Now you have 3 different levels of helmets with one mold. 
Not to mention that they can also use that mold for other companies (private label) and outsource sales that way as well. Looks like that’s what this is. 
I would absolutely trust that fiberglass or carbon helmet and would not be ashamed to wear it. 

Tyler D wrote:
i bet they do alot of whitelabel/OEM stuff for higher end brands too. theyre a huge company. am i right?also, they have some pretty sweet car...

i bet they do alot of whitelabel/OEM stuff for higher end brands too. theyre a huge company. am i right?

also, they have some pretty sweet car helmets for the money. really nice designs. good looking. not a ripoff like the italian stuff. 

Private label, yes, absolutely. 
Back in the day it was Thor, icon, some KBC’s and others. 
No idea who they are doing that for now, but it is very good business. 

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MX Culture 1/13/2026 3:38pm
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ohh_454 wrote:
I was a og HJC helmet kid back in the early 2000s wearing one of these bad boys with my RM80 😁😂😁

I was a og HJC helmet kid back in the early 2000s wearing one of these bad boys with my RM80 😁😂😁


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CLX3. I sold a ton of these 😂

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MX Culture 1/13/2026 3:42pm
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Kyle978 wrote:

Maybe one of the best selling helmets of all time? They used to be everywhere.

ohh_454 wrote:

lol every kid had one. Nick wey and Nathan Ramsey were pushing those things 😆😆😆

Kyle978 wrote:
Not to mention it seemed to be the go-to choice as an entry level helmet stocked at a lot of dealerships, so tons of quad riders...

Not to mention it seemed to be the go-to choice as an entry level helmet stocked at a lot of dealerships, so tons of quad riders and new dirt bikers had them as well. I bet 50% of the helmets at Glamis were these back in the day haha. 

Yes.  Every store stocked them nationwide, street, dirt and snow. I was an independent rep for them and got paid ONLY commission on sales, nothing else, and was doing VERY well! 

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