HJC V90 vs AIROH VALOR

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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
HJC V90 Front
V90
AIROH VALOR Front
VALOR
Right side
HJC V90 Right side
V90
AIROH VALOR Right side
VALOR
Rear
HJC V90 Rear
V90
AIROH VALOR Rear
VALOR
Left side
HJC V90 Left side
V90
AIROH VALOR Left side
VALOR

Technical specifications

Feature V90 VALOR
Brand HJC AIROH
Model V90 VALOR
Product / model code — —
Safety summary SHARP: 3.0 stars SHARP: 5.0 stars
Helmet type Modular Full face
Durability
Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Size XS S M L XL XXL XS S M L XL
Listed price (reference) $260 $110
Material Fiberglass Polycarbonate
Retention system Micrometric Micrometric
Certification UN ECE REG 22.05 UN ECE REG 22.05
Shell sizes Multi size Single size
Pinlock ready Yes No
Scratch-resistant visor Yes No
Quick-release visor No Yes
Removable cheek pads Yes No
Intercom ready Yes No
Ventilation channels Yes Yes
Internal sun visor Yes No
Removable liner Yes Yes

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Helmet comparison FAQ

HJC V90 vs AIROH VALOR: 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. Helmet types differ: V90 (Modular), VALOR (Full face). Pinlock-ready anti-fog visor support is listed for V90 (not all models). 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?

V90 is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. VALOR 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: V90: 3.0 stars; VALOR: 5.0 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, VALOR maps stronger while V90 maps weaker; at the left side, VALOR maps stronger while V90 maps mid. 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: V90: 1.5 kg; VALOR: 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 V90 (ready/compatible in our catalogue — not “insert included in the box” unless the retailer says so); not marked for VALOR; an internal sun visor is marked for V90; no internal sun visor flag for VALOR.