NEXX XR2 vs CABERG DRIFT EVO

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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
NEXX XR2 Front
XR2
CABERG DRIFT EVO Front
DRIFT EVO
Right side
NEXX XR2 Right side
XR2
CABERG DRIFT EVO Right side
DRIFT EVO
Rear
NEXX XR2 Rear
XR2
CABERG DRIFT EVO Rear
DRIFT EVO
Left side
NEXX XR2 Left side
XR2
CABERG DRIFT EVO Left side
DRIFT EVO

Technical specifications

Feature XR2 DRIFT EVO
Brand NEXX CABERG
Model XR2 DRIFT EVO
Product / model code — —
Safety summary SHARP: 3.0 stars SHARP: 4.0 stars
Helmet type Full face Full face
Durability
Weight 1.4 kg 1.4 kg
Size XS S M L XL XXL XS S M L XL
Listed price (reference) $300 $200
Material Composite fiber Composite fiber
Retention system Double D-Ring Double D-Ring
Certification UN ECE REG 22.05 UN ECE REG 22.05
Shell sizes Multi size Multi size
Pinlock ready No Yes
Scratch-resistant visor Yes Yes
Quick-release visor Yes Yes
Removable cheek pads Yes Yes
Intercom ready Yes Yes
Ventilation channels Yes Yes
Internal sun visor No Yes
Removable liner Yes Yes

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Helmet comparison FAQ

NEXX XR2 vs CABERG DRIFT EVO: 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. Pinlock-ready anti-fog visor support is listed for DRIFT EVO (not all models). An internal sun visor is listed for DRIFT EVO. 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?

XR2 is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. DRIFT EVO 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: XR2: 3.0 stars; DRIFT EVO: 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 XR2 and DRIFT EVO. 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: XR2: 1.4 kg; DRIFT EVO: 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 DRIFT EVO (ready/compatible in our catalogue — not “insert included in the box” unless the retailer says so); not marked for XR2; an internal sun visor is marked for DRIFT EVO; no internal sun visor flag for XR2.