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The i71 is inspired by the RPHA 71, so at first glance they look very similar. The difference is in what you cannot see: the material and the weight.
Head to head
| Spec | HJC RPHA 71 | HJC i71 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.6 | 7.9 |
| Safety | 9.0 | 7.8 |
| Comfort | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Quietness | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Ventilation | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Value | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Weight | 1,567 g | 1,700 g |
| Approval | ECE 22.06 | ECE 22.06 |
| Shell sizes | 4 | 3 |
| Shell material | Composite fibre PIM+ (carbon, glass and aramid) | Polycarbonate |
| Internal sun visor | Yes | Yes |
| Pinlock anti-fog | Included | Included |
| Fastening | Double D-ring | — |
| Sizes | XS to XXL | XS to XXL |
Highlighted in orange: the winner of each measurable spec. Manufacturer data.
The key: shell material
- RPHA 71: PIM+ composite (carbon, glass and aramid).
- i71: polycarbonate.
Composite allows a lighter, stiffer shell. That is why the RPHA 71 weighs around 1,570 g and the i71 around 1,700 g.
Shell sizes
The RPHA 71 comes in four shell sizes; the i71 in three. Both look well proportioned in most sizes.
What they share
- ECE 22.06 approval.
- Internal sun visor.
- Pinlock included.
Fastenings
The RPHA 71 uses a double-D strap, the racing standard. On the i71, HJC highlights its new push-and-slide visor lock, easy to use with gloves.
Verdict
Against Shoei? See Shoei NXR2 vs HJC RPHA 71.
