HJC RPHA 1 V2 Carbon Funky Diablo MC8 Pink
HJC has revealed one of the most unmistakable racing helmet designs of 2026: the HJC RPHA 1 V2 Carbon Funky Diablo MC8 Pink. Inspired by the special helmet worn by Fabio Quartararo at the 2025 Catalan Grand Prix, this limited-edition replica brings the French MotoGP star’s vivid Funky Diablo identity to HJC’s flagship racing platform.
The design places intense neon-pink artwork over an exposed carbon-fibre shell. Bright graphics, illustrated details and Quartararo-inspired elements create a helmet that looks deliberately playful, while the dark carbon construction beneath gives the finish a serious competition-focused foundation.
Under the graphic sits the RPHA 1 V2 Carbon, developed using information and feedback gathered from MotoGP riders. Its carbon outer shell, aerodynamic racing profile, Advanced Channelling Ventilation System and FIM FRHPhe-02 homologation make this much more than a visual replica.
Funky Diablo From the Front
Neon-pink detailing immediately separates the Funky Diablo replica from conventional carbon racing helmets.
A Complete Race-Replica Design
The artwork continues across the rear profile, allowing the graphic to remain recognisable from every direction.
Fabio Quartararo’s Funky Diablo Replica
Fabio Quartararo has become closely associated with the El Diablo identity throughout his Grand Prix career. The Funky Diablo design takes that familiar theme in a brighter and more unconventional direction, replacing the restrained appearance of a typical exposed-carbon helmet with a graphic dominated by vivid pink.
The original inspiration was worn at the 2025 Catalan Grand Prix. This replica translates the character of that special race helmet onto the road-and-track-ready RPHA 1 V2 Carbon platform, giving Quartararo supporters an opportunity to own one of his most distinctive recent designs.
Unlike a standard team replica built mainly around sponsor placement, the Funky Diablo helmet has a much more individual personality. The combination of illustrated elements, contrasting details and intense colour makes the design feel connected to the rider rather than simply to a motorcycle or racing team.
Pink Graphics Over Exposed Carbon
Neon-Pink Identity
Bright pink is the defining colour of the helmet. It draws attention to the graphic details and gives the replica an energetic appearance that remains visible from a distance.
Visible Carbon Construction
The dark carbon weave provides contrast beneath the vivid artwork, reinforcing the RPHA 1 V2 Carbon’s lightweight, competition-focused character.
The visual contrast between the pink graphic and carbon construction is central to the design. Exposed carbon often gives a helmet a technical and understated appearance, but the Funky Diablo treatment deliberately pushes in the opposite direction.
Instead of hiding the shell material beneath a complete painted finish, the design allows sections of the carbon weave to remain visible. These darker areas frame the pink artwork and give the helmet greater depth, especially when it is viewed closely.
The result manages to feel playful and serious at the same time. The colour and illustrations create personality, while the carbon shell, racing spoiler and purposeful aerodynamic profile make the helmet’s intended use immediately clear.
The Funky Diablo Design in Detail
Race-Replica Character
The Funky Diablo artwork gives HJC’s flagship carbon racing helmet an unmistakable Fabio Quartararo identity.
Built Around Bright Pink
Vivid pink sections stand sharply against the darker carbon background and technical shell components.
The graphic has been designed to work with the helmet rather than sitting independently of its shape. Artwork follows the shell around the visor, side profile and rear section, while the vents and aerodynamic elements remain visually connected to the overall design.
This matters on a racing helmet because its external parts create a much more complex surface than a simple road helmet. Air intakes, exhaust outlets, visor mechanisms and the rear spoiler all interrupt the shell, so a successful graphic needs to account for each component.
The Funky Diablo finish turns that complexity into part of its identity. Different details reveal themselves as the viewing angle changes, rewarding closer inspection without losing the immediate impact of the neon-pink colour.
A Replica With Genuine Racing Homologation
The Funky Diablo MC8 Pink is not merely styled to resemble a MotoGP helmet. The RPHA 1 V2 Carbon is homologated to the FIM FRHPhe-02 standard and approved to ECE 22.06, placing the replica on a helmet platform created for demanding high-speed use.
Developed Through MotoGP Experience
The RPHA 1 family represents the highest level of HJC’s full-face range. Its development is closely connected to racing, with data and feedback from MotoGP riders helping HJC refine the helmet’s aerodynamics, ventilation, fit and stability.
The RPHA 1 V2 Carbon continues that approach with a lightweight carbon-fibre outer shell. Four outer-shell sizes are used across the XS to XXL size range, helping reduce unnecessary bulk and allowing the helmet to maintain a compact external profile.
In size M, the helmet weighs approximately 1,400g, with a manufacturing tolerance of plus or minus 50g. Actual weight varies by size, but the carbon construction is intended to combine strength with controlled mass for both road riding and circuit use.
ECE 22.06 and FIM FRHPhe-02
The HJC RPHA 1 V2 Carbon Funky Diablo MC8 Pink carries ECE 22.06 approval for suitable road use and FIM FRHPhe-02 homologation for motorcycle racing.
ECE 22.06 is the current European motorcycle helmet approval standard and introduces a broader series of impact and performance assessments than the earlier ECE 22.05 regulation.
FIM homologation is developed specifically around the demands of motorcycle competition. Riders planning to use the helmet for racing should always confirm the individual event, championship and organiser requirements before arriving at technical inspection.
The presence of both approvals is particularly appropriate for this replica. It gives the helmet authentic racing credentials while retaining the road approval required by riders who want to use it away from the circuit.
Carbon-Fibre Outer Shell
The carbon-fibre shell is an important part of both the helmet’s construction and its appearance. Carbon allows HJC to produce a strong outer structure while managing weight and distributing impact energy across the shell.
Because areas of the weave remain visible through the Funky Diablo finish, the material also becomes part of the graphic. The dark carbon provides a natural background for the pink artwork and helps distinguish this version from a conventionally painted composite helmet.
Four shell sizes support a more proportionate fit across the complete size range. Smaller sizes do not need to share an unnecessarily large exterior, while larger sizes receive the internal volume required without compromising the overall profile.
Aerodynamics and High-Speed Stability
The RPHA 1 V2 Carbon has been shaped for performance riding. Its shell profile, external ventilation components and rear spoiler work together to manage airflow around the rider’s head.
High-speed stability is especially important on a racing helmet because unwanted movement can increase fatigue and disturb concentration. The RPHA 1 V2 Carbon’s aerodynamic development aims to create a balanced feel when the rider is upright, leaning into the airflow or tucked behind a motorcycle screen.
A dark smoke racing spoiler is supplied with the helmet. This gives riders an alternative rear aerodynamic configuration while adding an even more purposeful appearance to the exposed-carbon and pink design.
Advanced Channelling Ventilation System
Hard riding creates heat and moisture quickly, making controlled airflow one of the most important aspects of a track-focused helmet. HJC’s Advanced Channelling Ventilation System moves incoming air through internal channels before directing warm, humid air towards the rear exhausts.
The helmet uses five intake vents and four exhaust outlets. This arrangement allows cooling air to reach multiple areas of the interior while supporting extraction across the back of the shell.
Five Air Intakes
Multiple intake positions distribute incoming air around the head and face during road and circuit riding.
Four Exhaust Outlets
Rear extraction points help warm air and moisture leave the helmet as fresh air moves through its internal channels.
HJ-35 Racing Visor System
The Funky Diablo MC8 Pink uses HJC’s HJ-35 visor. It is Pinlock-ready, treated with an anti-scratch coating and provides 99% UV protection.
Factory-fitted tear-off posts allow compatible tear-off films to be used in suitable closed-course conditions. A tear-off film is included in the box, alongside a Pinlock 120 XLT anti-fog insert for managing misting in colder or wetter weather.
A dual-lock visor system helps secure the visor during high-speed riding. The two-pivot ratchet mechanism and tool-free Easy Attachment System also allow the visor to be removed and replaced without requiring workshop tools.
Any dark or tinted visor should only be used where conditions and applicable rules permit. Riders should retain a suitable clear visor when changing light levels could reduce visibility.
Racing-Focused Interior and Fit
The helmet uses antibacterial interior material designed to wick moisture and dry quickly. These qualities are valuable during warmer road rides and track sessions, when the lining may be exposed to repeated heat and perspiration.
The crown liner and cheek pads can be removed for cleaning. Interchangeable cheek pads across the size range provide additional flexibility when refining the fit with compatible HJC components.
Glasses grooves are formed into the EPS to help accommodate suitable eyewear, while integrated speaker pockets provide space for compatible Bluetooth communication-system speakers.
Speaker installations must not create uncomfortable pressure against the ears or alter the secure fit of the helmet. Correct positioning is especially important in a close-fitting performance model.
Created for Performance
The aggressive shape, ventilation layout and carbon construction reflect the RPHA 1 V2’s racing purpose.
Detail From Every Angle
Changing viewpoints reveal new areas of the layered Funky Diablo artwork and exposed carbon shell.
Titanium Double-D Ring and Emergency Release
A titanium Double-D ring retention system secures the helmet. Double-D fastening is widely used in racing because it has a simple construction and allows the strap to be adjusted precisely each time the helmet is worn.
Emergency-release cheek pads are also fitted. These are intended to help trained responders remove the cheek pads before taking off the helmet following an incident.
Neither a premium fastening system nor racing homologation replaces the need for correct sizing. The helmet should fit securely around the complete head without excessive movement, while avoiding concentrated pressure that becomes painful during wear.
What Is Included?
- HJC RPHA 1 V2 Carbon Funky Diablo MC8 Pink helmet
- Clear Pinlock-ready HJ-35 visor
- Pinlock 120 XLT anti-fog insert
- Dark smoke rear racing spoiler
- Tear-off film
- Installed chin curtain
- Breath deflector
- Five-year manufacturer warranty from the date of manufacture
Key Helmet Details
| Helmet model | HJC RPHA 1 V2 Carbon |
|---|---|
| Graphic | Funky Diablo MC8 Pink |
| Replica inspiration | Fabio Quartararo’s special 2025 Catalan Grand Prix helmet |
| Helmet style | Premium full-face racing and sports helmet |
| Outer shell | Carbon-fibre construction |
| Shell sizes | Four outer-shell sizes across XS to XXL |
| Approximate weight | 1,400g in size M, plus or minus 50g |
| Road approval | ECE 22.06 |
| Racing homologation | FIM FRHPhe-02 |
| Ventilation | Advanced Channelling Ventilation System |
| Airflow openings | Five intakes and four exhaust outlets |
| Visor | Pinlock-ready HJ-35 with anti-scratch coating and 99% UV protection |
| Visor security | Dual-lock system with two-pivot ratchet mechanism |
| Fastening | Titanium Double-D ring |
| Interior | Antibacterial, moisture-wicking and quick-drying material |
| Emergency feature | Emergency-release cheek pads |
| Communication preparation | Integrated speaker pockets |
| Warranty | Five years from the date of manufacture |
Who Is the Funky Diablo MC8 Pink For?
This special RPHA 1 V2 Carbon should appeal to several types of rider:
- Fabio Quartararo and MotoGP supporters
- Riders looking for a genuine FIM-homologated racing helmet
- Track-day riders who value a carbon shell and secure Double-D fastening
- Motorcyclists seeking a bright pink helmet with exposed carbon details
- Collectors of limited-edition HJC race replicas
- Sports-bike riders wanting an unmistakable graphic
- Existing HJC riders moving to the flagship RPHA 1 V2 Carbon platform
- Riders who want road approval and racing credentials in the same helmet
The design is intentionally bold. Riders looking for a discreet exposed-carbon finish may prefer another RPHA 1 V2 Carbon colourway, but anyone attracted to the Funky Diablo character is unlikely to confuse this helmet with anything else in the paddock or bike park.
Available to Pre-Order at Moto Central
The HJC RPHA 1 V2 Carbon Funky Diablo MC8 Pink is available to pre-order from Moto Central in adult sizes XS to XXL.
As an upcoming limited-edition model, availability and arrival timing may vary by helmet size. The product page provides the latest purchasing information and allows riders to select their required size.
The helmet is currently listed at £879.99. Pricing and availability can change, so the live product page should be checked when ordering.
Moto Central Verdict
The HJC RPHA 1 V2 Carbon Funky Diablo MC8 Pink is one of the most distinctive Fabio Quartararo replicas HJC has produced. Its neon-pink artwork brings a playful and immediately recognisable personality to a helmet built around serious racing performance.
The contrast between vivid graphics and exposed carbon is especially effective. The design does not disguise the shell material, allowing the carbon weave, aerodynamic shape, ventilation components and racing spoiler to remain part of the helmet’s visual identity.
Beneath the artwork is HJC’s flagship competition platform, with a carbon-fibre outer shell, four shell sizes, Advanced Channelling Ventilation, the HJ-35 visor system, a titanium Double-D ring, emergency-release cheek pads and a removable interior.
ECE 22.06 approval and FIM FRHPhe-02 homologation give the replica credentials that match its MotoGP inspiration. For Quartararo supporters, collectors and performance-focused riders who want a racing helmet that refuses to blend in, the Funky Diablo MC8 Pink is a standout addition to the 2026 range.
