HJC 11B Intercom

Easy to install, simple operation

Conditions of testing – daily commuter and touring

Length of time tested – six months

Value for money – 4/5

Quality – 5/5

Functionality – 5/5

Overall score 14/15

Riding can be a time for being on your own, having some peace or you can be out with your mates having a laugh.

Communication is something that can easily be over looked, however the Smart HJC second generation premium Bluetooth communication system implements an all-in-one design that’s fully integrated into the helmet, allowing you to feel the optimal weight balance and aerodynamic performance whilst riding. Based on the BT 5.1 low power system, the 11B offers 2-way Bluetooth intercom functionality with over 22 hours of talk time. The enhanced sound system properties include audio multitasking, sound equalising, advanced noise-cancelling and more. The 11B also comes with HD speakers to enrich mid-to-low-pitched sounds. Quickly and easily control various functions of the Smart HJC communications system and the Smart HJC mobile app.

Myself and Gozza have these systems, we have used them on long rides and have not had a problem with communicating over a decant distance and you don’t feel like your struggling to hear at ‘motorway’ speeds with wind noise. The sound quality with music playing (I use Spotify) is pretty decant.

I have used other lower end intercoms in the past and with good results, however they were always bulky attached to the side of the helmet, the sound quality was no where near as good and the battery life was about half of what I seam to get with the 11B.

Features:

  • All in one design
  • Integrated into helmet
  • Bluetooth 5.1