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Both have an adventure peak, but they are very different helmets: the i80 is a flip-front with a lifting chin bar; the Hornet ADV a classic full-face adventure helmet.
Head to head
| Spec | HJC i80 | Shoei Hornet ADV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Safety | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| Comfort | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Quietness | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Ventilation | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Value | 8.4 | 7.6 |
| Weight | 1,720 g | — |
| Approval | ECE 22.06 | ECE 22.06 |
| Shell sizes | 3 | 4 |
| Shell material | Polycarbonate | Multi-composite fibre (AIM+) |
| Internal sun visor | Yes | No |
| Pinlock anti-fog | Ready | EVO included |
| Sizes | XS to XXL | XS to XXXL |
Highlighted in orange: the winner of each measurable spec. Manufacturer data.
Flip-up chin bar: advantage HJC
On the i80 you lift the chin bar at stops without taking the helmet off: very handy for touring. We could not confirm P/J approval, so ride with it closed.
Sun visor: advantage HJC
The i80 has an internal sun visor; the Hornet ADV does not.
Weight and toughness: advantage Shoei
The i80 weighs around 1,720 g according to HJC; the flip mechanism adds weight. The Hornet ADV, with no mechanism and an AIM+ shell, is lighter according to published reviews and better suited to regular off-road riding.
Shell sizes
Four for the Shoei, three for the HJC.
