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HJC Helmets Releases CL-17 Captain America Replica Helmet

Now you can look like, if not ride as fast as, MotoAmerica race-winner Toni Elias

August 4, 2016

Toni Elias wore HJC's Captain America helmet graphic to a second-place finish in MotoAmerica Superbike race two at Road America. The Yoshimura Suzuki rider sped to victory a week later at Barber Motorsports Park.Brian J. Nelson

Thanks to an official licensing agreement between HJC Helmets and Marvel Entertainment, the Captain America replica graphic that Yoshimura Suzuki's Toni Elias wore to a podium finish this past June at Road America and a victory at Barber Motorsports Park is for sale.

Like the "The Punisher" graphic, the matte-blue design with the large white "A" and stylized wings is applied to the CL-17, a DOT- and Snell M2015-approved model that retails for $174.99. Elias actually races in the RPHA 10 Pro, HJC's lightest full-face offering, which starts at $374.99.

At Road America—round five of the 2016 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship—Elias was asked if he was indeed “Captain America,” the patriotic super soldier who first appeared in 1941 in comic-book form and was later popularized in films and TV series.

Elias laughed. "No, these guys are Captain America," he said, pointing toward Monster Energy/Graves/Yamaha teammates Cameron Beaubier and Josh Hayes. "I just try to go with them."

HJC "Captain America" CL-17.Courtesy of HJC Helmets

HJC makes the following claims about the CL-17:

Advanced Polycarbonate Composite Shell: lightweight, superior fit, and comfort using advanced CAD technology.
"ACS" Advanced Channeling Ventilation System: Full front-to-back airflow flushes heat and humidity up and out.
Optically superior Pinlock-prepared faceshield: New 3D design provides 95 percent UV protection, an anti-scratch coating, and is prepared for the ultimate anti-fog system. Pinlock lens sold separately.
RapidFire Shield Replacement System: Simple and secure shield ratchet system provides ultra-quick, tool-less removal and installation for efficient operation.
SuperCool Interior: Moisture-wicking and antibacterial fabric. Crown and cheek pads are fully removable and washable. All CL-17 cheek pads are interchangeable throughout all helmet sizes.
DOT- and Snell M2015-approved; CL-17 Plus (3XL) DOT only. Available sizes: XS–3XL.
MSRP: $174.99 (add $5 for 2XL and larger).

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