HJC vs Pinlock:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, HJC had more branded searches than Pinlock among helmet visor brands worldwide. HJC had about 74,000 branded searches, while Pinlock had 49,500. HJC made up 12.2% of all helmet visor brand searches we track, and Pinlock accounted for 8.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about helmet visor brands, Pinlock appeared in four of the five answers and HJC in three. Pinlock was mentioned before HJC in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
HJC, about 49% more searches than Pinlock
Who does AI mention more?
Pinlock, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, HJC in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Pinlock, named ahead of HJC in 2 of 3 answers
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Top helmet visor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pinlock was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. HJC was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Pinlock was listed before HJC in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Pinlock4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Shoei3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AGV3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Arai3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- HJC3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bell2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about helmet visor brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which helmet visor brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best helmet visor brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best helmet visor brand for motorcycle riding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“motorcycle helmet visor”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“clear helmet visor”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is HJC or Pinlock more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for HJC and Pinlock by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six helmet visor brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for HJC, Pinlock. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Shoei | AGV | Arai | Bell | HJC | Pinlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27% | 22.1% | 18% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.5% | 25% | 16.7% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.8% | 22.7% | 18.5% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 8.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.8% | 22.7% | 18.5% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 8.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.5% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 14% | 11.4% | 7.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.7% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 7.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.7% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 7.1% |
| May 2026 | 28.7% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 7.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 19.7% | 19.7% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 7.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.5% | 21.7% | 21.7% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 6.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.5% | 21.7% | 21.7% | 11.9% | 11.9% | 6.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.2% | 22.2% | 18.1% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 8.1% |
How has the HJC and Pinlock comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- HJC was ahead of Pinlock in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HJC’s share of searches among helmet visor brands worldwide moved from 9.9% to 12.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pinlock’s share of searches among helmet visor brands worldwide held steady at 8.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for helmet visor brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Pinlock gained share of searches among helmet visor brands worldwide, from 6.5% to 8.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for HJC worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 74K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HJC’s and Pinlock’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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