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LS2 makes two very popular P/J-approved flip-fronts. The big difference is how the chin bar opens.
Head to head
| Spec | LS2 FF901 Advant X | LS2 FF908 Strobe II |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Safety | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Comfort | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| Quietness | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Ventilation | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Value | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Weight | 1,600 g | 1,700 g |
| Approval | ECE 22.06 P/J | ECE 22.06 P/J |
| Shell sizes | 2 | 3 |
| Shell material | HPFC composite fibre | KPA thermoplastic |
| Internal sun visor | Yes | Yes |
| Pinlock anti-fog | Included (120 Max Vision) | Ready (Max Vision) |
| Fastening | Metal micro-ratchet | Metal micrometric ratchet |
| Sizes | XS to 3XL | — |
Highlighted in orange: the winner of each measurable spec. Manufacturer data.
The chin bar: 180° vs flip-up
- Advant X: the chin bar rotates 180° to the back of your head. Open, the helmet works as a proper open-face, with no raised chin bar catching the wind.
- Strobe II: a classic flip-up chin bar that lifts and sits above your forehead.
If you will often ride with it open, the Advant X is more comfortable.
Weight: the Advant X wins
1,600 g for the Advant X against 1,700 g for the Strobe II, according to LS2.
Shell and materials
- Advant X: HPFC composite, two shell sizes.
- Strobe II: KPA thermoplastic, three shell sizes. Better proportioned in small sizes.
Pinlock: the Advant X wins
The Advant X comes with a Pinlock 120 Max Vision in the box; the Strobe II is Pinlock ready.
Price: the Strobe II wins
The Strobe II is the more affordable of the two.
Verdict
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