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Nolan N100-6 vs LS2 Strobe II: mid-range P/J flip-fronts compared

Two mid-range P/J flip-fronts head to head: weight, shell sizes, sun visor, Pinlock, integrated intercom and sizes. Which to choose for touring.

By the Riders Emotion team · Updated

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If you want a P/J-approved flip-front without going premium, these two are among the first to look at. They weigh almost the same; the differences are in the details.

Head to head

Nolan N100-6 vs LS2 FF908 Strobe II
SpecNolan N100-6LS2 FF908 Strobe II
Overall score8.27.9
Safety8.27.8
Comfort8.67.8
Quietness7.87.2
Ventilation8.07.8
Value8.49.0
Weight1,690 g1,700 g
ApprovalECE 22.06 P/JECE 22.06 P/J
Shell sizes23
Shell materialPolycarbonateKPA thermoplastic
Internal sun visorYesYes
Pinlock anti-fogReadyReady (Max Vision)
FasteningMicrolock2Metal micrometric ratchet
SizesXXS to XXXL—

Highlighted in orange: the winner of each measurable spec. Manufacturer data.

What they share

  • ECE 22.06 P/J approval: you can ride with the chin bar open.
  • Internal sun visor.
  • Pinlock-ready visor.
  • Very similar weight: around 1,690 g for the Nolan and 1,700 g for the LS2.

Shell sizes: LS2 wins

The Strobe II comes in three shell sizes; the N100-6 in two. In small sizes, the LS2 is better proportioned.

Intercom and visor: advantage Nolan

  • The N100-6 is N-Com ready, Nolan’s intercom that fits inside the helmet.
  • Its sun visor adjusts to four positions.
  • Sizes from XXS to XXXL.

Verdict

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