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If you want a light full-face, these two are the benchmark. Neither has an internal sun visor: both go for minimum weight. Which one?
Head to head
| Spec | AGV K6 S | Shoei NXR2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Safety | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Comfort | 8.6 | 9.0 |
| Quietness | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Ventilation | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Value | 8.4 | 7.2 |
| Weight | 1,255 g | 1,390 g |
| Approval | ECE 22.06 | ECE 22.06 |
| Shell sizes | 4 | 4 |
| Shell material | Carbon-aramid fibre | Multi-composite fibre (AIM) |
| Internal sun visor | No | No |
| Pinlock anti-fog | Included | EVO included |
| Fastening | Double-D | Micrometric ratchet |
| Sizes | XS to XXL | XS to XXL |
Highlighted in orange: the winner of each measurable spec. Manufacturer data.
Weight: AGV wins
The K6 S claims 1,255 g and the NXR2 1,390 g, according to their makers. That is around 135 g in AGV’s favour, which calls it the lightest road full-face in the world.
Materials: two approaches
- AGV K6 S: carbon-aramid shell and five-density EPS.
- Shoei NXR2: Shoei’s AIM multi-composite fibre.
Both are ECE 22.06 approved and pass the same tests. Check both on SHARP before you buy.
Shell sizes: a draw
Both come in four shell sizes, so they stay well proportioned in small sizes too.
Details
- Pinlock: both include one (a Pinlock EVO on the NXR2).
- Fastening: the AGV uses a double-D, the racing standard; the Shoei a micro-ratchet, quicker to do up.
Verdict
More in our full-face helmet guide.
