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AGV K6 S vs HJC RPHA 12

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. HJC RPHA 12 is cheaper at $479.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the AGV K6 S or HJC RPHA 12?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The HJC RPHA 12 is the cheaper at $479.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec AGV K6 S HJC RPHA 12
US price $549.95 $479.99
BrandAGVHJC
Released
Safety certification ECE 22.06; DOT FMVSS 218 DOT FMVSS 218
Helmet type full-face full-face
Shell material Carbon-aramid fiber (90% carbon / 10% aramid) Premium Integrated Matrix (PIM) fiberglass composite
Weight grams 1255 1474
Visor type Optical Class 1 shield up to 4.3mm thick, Pinlock 120XLT MaxVision included HJ-42 Pinlock-ready shield, 99% UV protection, anti-scratch coating
Internal sun visor No No
Ventilation ports 5 7
Bluetooth ready Yes
Removable liner Yes Yes
Shell sizes 4 4

Sources — AGV K6 S: agv.com (verified 2026-08-01). HJC RPHA 12: helmethouse.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the AGV K6 S and HJC RPHA 12?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Safety certification: AGV K6 S ECE 22.06; DOT FMVSS 218 vs HJC RPHA 12 DOT FMVSS 218
  • Shell material: AGV K6 S Carbon-aramid fiber (90% carbon / 10% aramid) vs HJC RPHA 12 Premium Integrated Matrix (PIM) fiberglass composite
  • Weight grams: AGV K6 S 1255 vs HJC RPHA 12 1474
  • Visor type: AGV K6 S Optical Class 1 shield up to 4.3mm thick, Pinlock 120XLT MaxVision included vs HJC RPHA 12 HJ-42 Pinlock-ready shield, 99% UV protection, anti-scratch coating
  • Ventilation ports: AGV K6 S 5 vs HJC RPHA 12 7

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