AGV K3 SV vs HJC CS-12

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K3 SV
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AGV

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CS-12
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HJC

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Impact resistance map (legacy four zones)

No verified 6 / 7.5 / 8.5 m/s point data for these records. Legacy four zones are not placed into the three-speed map without a verified speed.

Front
AGV K3 SV Front
K3 SV
HJC CS-12 Front
CS-12
Right side
AGV K3 SV Right side
K3 SV
HJC CS-12 Right side
CS-12
Rear
AGV K3 SV Rear
K3 SV
HJC CS-12 Rear
CS-12
Left side
AGV K3 SV Left side
K3 SV
HJC CS-12 Left side
CS-12

Technical specifications

Feature K3 SV CS-12
Brand AGV HJC
Model K3 SV CS-12
Product / model code — —
Safety summary SHARP: 4.0 stars SHARP: 2.0 stars
Helmet type Full face Full face
Durability
Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Size XS S M L XL XXL XS S M L XL XXL
Listed price (reference) $150 $69
Material Thermoplastic Polycarbonate
Retention system Micrometric + quick release Micrometric
Certification UN ECE REG 22.05 UN ECE REG 22.05
Shell sizes Multi size Single size
Pinlock ready
Scratch-resistant visor
Quick-release visor
Removable cheek pads
Intercom ready
Ventilation channels
Internal sun visor
Removable liner

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Helmet comparison FAQ

AGV K3 SV vs HJC CS-12: what are the main differences?

Looking at the selected models side by side: All listed helmets share the same certification entry: UN ECE REG 22.05. Pinlock-ready anti-fog visor support is listed for K3 SV (not all models). An internal sun visor is listed for K3 SV. These points summarise measurable catalogue fields; fit and real-world comfort still depend on trying the correct size.

Do these helmets have the same safety certification?

K3 SV is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. CS-12 is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. On paper they share the same certification entry. ECE 22.05, ECE 22.06 and DOT are legal approval standards; a SHARP star rating (when present) is a separate independent lab assessment and must not be read as the same kind of result. We do not infer SHARP stars from an ECE mark alone. Verified SHARP ratings on this page: K3 SV: 4.0 stars; CS-12: 2.0 stars.

What do the colours on the impact zone map mean?

Our map stores regional codes on a 1–6 scale (greener ≈ stronger on this page; brown ≈ weaker). When verified multi-speed SHARP point data is present, you can switch 6 / 7.5 / 8.5 m/s and see front-top, front-lower, rear, left and right separately — missing speeds or points show “no data” and are never filled from another speed. Older records may only have the legacy four zones (front/rear/sides) without a verified speed label; those are not placed into the three-speed map. Zone colours are not the same thing as a SHARP star rating. For the models on this page where the safety source is marked SHARP, zone codes are treated as SHARP-linked map data.

How do these helmets compare in front, rear and side impact tests?

Comparing the stored legacy zone codes: at the right side, K3 SV maps mid while CS-12 maps weaker; at the left side, K3 SV maps mid while CS-12 maps weaker. These comparisons use the legacy four-zone fields only; impact speed was not verified for the three-speed map.

Which helmet is lighter, and by how much?

Listed weights: K3 SV: 1.5 kg; CS-12: 1.5 kg. They are within about 50 g of each other in our data, so none is meaningfully lighter. Manufacturer weight often varies by shell size.

Which helmets support Pinlock or have an internal sun visor?

Pinlock-ready anti-fog visor support is marked for K3 SV (ready/compatible in our catalogue — not “insert included in the box” unless the retailer says so); not marked for CS-12; an internal sun visor is marked for K3 SV; no internal sun visor flag for CS-12.