AGV Compact ST vs SHOEI NXR

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Compact ST
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AGV

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NXR
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SHOEI

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Impact resistance map (legacy four zones)

No verified 6 / 7.5 / 8.5 m/s point data for these records. Legacy four zones are not placed into the three-speed map without a verified speed.

Front
AGV Compact ST Front
Compact ST
SHOEI NXR Front
NXR
Right side
AGV Compact ST Right side
Compact ST
SHOEI NXR Right side
NXR
Rear
AGV Compact ST Rear
Compact ST
SHOEI NXR Rear
NXR
Left side
AGV Compact ST Left side
Compact ST
SHOEI NXR Left side
NXR

Technical specifications

Feature Compact ST NXR
Brand AGV SHOEI
Model Compact ST NXR
Product / model code — —
Safety summary SHARP: 4.0 stars SHARP: 4.0 stars
Helmet type Modular Full face
Durability
Weight 1.8 kg 1.4 kg
Size XS S M L XL XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Listed price (reference) $230 $390
Material Thermoplastic Fiberglass
Retention system Quick release Double D-Ring
Certification UN ECE REG 22.05 UN ECE REG 22.05
Shell sizes Single size Multi size
Pinlock ready
Scratch-resistant visor
Quick-release visor
Removable cheek pads
Intercom ready
Ventilation channels
Internal sun visor
Removable liner

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Helmet comparison FAQ

AGV Compact ST vs SHOEI NXR: what are the main differences?

Looking at the selected models side by side: All listed helmets share the same certification entry: UN ECE REG 22.05. Helmet types differ: Compact ST (Modular), NXR (Full face). NXR is the lightest listed at 1.4 kg; the heaviest is Compact ST at 1.8 kg (about 0.40 kg apart; weight can vary by size). These points summarise measurable catalogue fields; fit and real-world comfort still depend on trying the correct size.

Do these helmets have the same safety certification?

Compact ST is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. NXR is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. On paper they share the same certification entry. ECE 22.05, ECE 22.06 and DOT are legal approval standards; a SHARP star rating (when present) is a separate independent lab assessment and must not be read as the same kind of result. We do not infer SHARP stars from an ECE mark alone. Verified SHARP ratings on this page: Compact ST: 4.0 stars; NXR: 4.0 stars.

What do the colours on the impact zone map mean?

Our map stores regional codes on a 1–6 scale (greener ≈ stronger on this page; brown ≈ weaker). When verified multi-speed SHARP point data is present, you can switch 6 / 7.5 / 8.5 m/s and see front-top, front-lower, rear, left and right separately — missing speeds or points show “no data” and are never filled from another speed. Older records may only have the legacy four zones (front/rear/sides) without a verified speed label; those are not placed into the three-speed map. Zone colours are not the same thing as a SHARP star rating. For the models on this page where the safety source is marked SHARP, zone codes are treated as SHARP-linked map data.

How do these helmets compare in front, rear and side impact tests?

Front, rear, right-side and left-side codes are available for Compact ST and NXR. Across those zones the stored codes look broadly similar. These comparisons use the legacy four-zone fields only; impact speed was not verified for the three-speed map.

Which helmet is lighter, and by how much?

Listed weights: Compact ST: 1.8 kg; NXR: 1.4 kg. NXR is the lightest in this set, about 0.40 kg below the heaviest. Treat this as catalogue data for a typical size — exact mass can change with size and lining.

Which helmets support Pinlock or have an internal sun visor?

Pinlock-ready anti-fog visor support is marked for Compact ST (ready/compatible in our catalogue — not “insert included in the box” unless the retailer says so); not marked for NXR; an internal sun visor is marked for Compact ST; no internal sun visor flag for NXR.