SHOEI NXR2 vs SHOEI X SPIRIT II

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NXR2
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X SPIRIT II
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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
SHOEI NXR2 Front
NXR2
SHOEI X SPIRIT II Front
X SPIRIT II
Right side
SHOEI NXR2 Right side
NXR2
SHOEI X SPIRIT II Right side
X SPIRIT II
Rear
SHOEI NXR2 Rear
NXR2
SHOEI X SPIRIT II Rear
X SPIRIT II
Left side
SHOEI NXR2 Left side
NXR2
SHOEI X SPIRIT II Left side
X SPIRIT II

Technical specifications

Feature NXR2 X SPIRIT II
Brand SHOEI SHOEI
Model NXR2 X SPIRIT II
Product / model code — —
Safety summary SHARP: 5.0 stars SHARP: 5.0 stars
Helmet type Full face Full face
Durability
Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Size XS S M L XL XXL XXXL XS S M L XL XXL
Listed price (reference) $430 $480
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
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

SHOEI NXR2 vs SHOEI X SPIRIT II: 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. Verified SHARP star ratings in our data: NXR2: 5.0 SHARP stars; X SPIRIT II: 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?

NXR2 is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. X SPIRIT II 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: NXR2: 5.0 stars; X SPIRIT II: 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?

Front, rear, right-side and left-side codes are available for NXR2 and X SPIRIT II. 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: NXR2: 1.5 kg; X SPIRIT II: 1.5 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 NXR2 and X SPIRIT II (ready/compatible in our catalogue — not “insert included in the box” unless the retailer says so).