ARAI Astro vs SHOEI NXR 2

Mark your favourite helmet and vote — results update instantly, no account needed. Sharing your pick helps others deciding between these models.

Astro
0

ARAI

Full specs page
NXR 2
0

SHOEI

Full specs page

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
ARAI Astro Front
Astro
SHOEI NXR 2 Front
NXR 2
Right side
ARAI Astro Right side
Astro
SHOEI NXR 2 Right side
NXR 2
Rear
ARAI Astro Rear
Astro
SHOEI NXR 2 Rear
NXR 2
Left side
ARAI Astro Left side
Astro
SHOEI NXR 2 Left side
NXR 2

Technical specifications

Feature Astro NXR 2
Brand ARAI SHOEI
Model Astro NXR 2
Product / model code — —
Safety summary SHARP: 3.0 stars SHARP: 5.0 stars
Helmet type Full face Full face
Durability
Weight 1.4 kg 1.4 kg
Size XS S M L XL XS S M L XL XXL XXXL
Listed price (reference) $330 $429.99
Material Composite fiber Composite fiber
Retention system Double D-Ring Double D-Ring
Certification UN ECE REG 22.05 UN ECE REG 22.06
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

Change helmets

Build your helmet comparison

Pick the first two helmets (required). Use Add 3rd helmet for more models, then Add 4th helmet if needed.

More comparisons with these helmets

Browse other rider comparisons, or start a new one with up to four helmets.

All comparisons

Helmet comparison FAQ

ARAI Astro vs SHOEI NXR 2: what are the main differences?

Looking at the selected models side by side: Safety certifications differ — Astro: UN ECE REG 22.05; NXR 2: UN ECE REG 22.06. Verified SHARP star ratings in our data: Astro: 3.0 SHARP stars; NXR 2: 5.0 SHARP stars. SHARP is an independent assessment, not a legal certification. 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?

Astro is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. NXR 2 is listed with UN ECE REG 22.06. So the certification entries are not identical across every model. 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: Astro: 3.0 stars; NXR 2: 5.0 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?

Comparing the stored legacy zone codes: at the right side, NXR 2 maps stronger while Astro maps weaker; at the left side, NXR 2 maps stronger while Astro maps weaker. 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: Astro: 1.4 kg; NXR 2: 1.4 kg. They are within about 50 g of each other in our data, so none is meaningfully lighter. Manufacturer weight often varies by shell size.

Which helmets support Pinlock or have an internal sun visor?

Pinlock-ready anti-fog visor support is marked for Astro and NXR 2 (ready/compatible in our catalogue — not “insert included in the box” unless the retailer says so).