Shoei VFX-WR Sparkle, motocross helmet

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Professional off-road helmet

With the VFX-WR 06, SHOEI pushes the radical construction and design of its predecessor model even further. State-of-the-art shell construction technology enables the shaping for a highly stable and at the same time lightweight helmet shell with a futuristic-aggressive look. Continuous contours from the visor across the helmet shell to the back of the head ensure stability of the shell, perfect guidance of the goggle strap and an incomparable look. The new, integrated safety system M.E.D.S. (Motion Energy Distribution System) ensures the best possible reduction of rotational energy in the event of a crash.

Features

• Shock-absorbing outer shell made of AIM+ (Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus)
• Helmet outer shells in 4 sizes (XS-S / M / L / XL-XXL)
• Specially developed, aerodynamic helmet shell
• Fully integrated helmet peak
• Reliable goggle strap guide
• Aggressively shaped, enlarged nose cover
• Mud guard included
• Low helmet weight
• 3-part, modular polystyrene core system with different levels of impact absorption
• Multiple ventilation openings
• 7 inlets on the forehead, top of the head, and chin
• 8 outlets on the back of the head and neck
• 3D Max Dry cheek pads in different thicknesses (31, 35, 39, 43 mm)
• 3D Max Dry center pad
• All padding removable and washable
• Double D-lock
• M.E.D.S. (Motion Energy Distribution System)
• E.Q.R.S. safety system (Emergency Quick Release System)
• Approved in accordance with ECE 22.06
• Weight 1250 gr. (+/- 50 gr.)

Scope of delivery

• VFX-WR 06 helmet
• Helmet peak
• Replacement screws for attaching the helmet peak
• Mud guard
• Anti-reflective sticker (for helmets with white helmet peak)
• SHOEI logo sticker
• Original SHOEI helmet bag for safe storage of the helmet
• Helmet manual and brochure “How to use your helmet properly,” which contains valuable information on the use, maintenance, and care of the SHOEI VFX-WR 06

Accessories

• Cheek pads and head pads in various sizes and thicknesses are available to replace the original pads or to customize the fit of the helmet
• Filter inserts for the mouthpiece
• Helmet visors and chin guards in a wide range of colors and designs allow the SHOEI VFX-WR 06 to be customized
• Chin strap pads, mud guard, an anti-glare sticker, and mounting screws for the helmet visor

Safety

A 6-layer composition of glass fibres, organic fibres and high-performance fibre materials forms the basis of the AIM+ outer shell (Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus) of the SHOEI VFX-WR 06. Together with a polystyrene inner liner composed of several elements with different absorption capacities and the new Motion Energy Distribution System (M.E.D.S), the helmet shell offers optimum impact protection, while keeping the overall weight of the helmet relatively low. In the multi-part EPS core of the SHOEI VFX-WR 06, flexibly connected inner shell elements reduce the risk of injury in the event of an impact by reducing rotational energy.

The chin strap with double-d-lock is easily adjustable and keeps the helmet safely in place.

The EQRS system (Emergency Quick Release System) facilitates the removal of the cheek pads in an emergency and thus enables gentle helmet removal.

The SHOEI VFX-WR 06 meets the requirements of the new test standard for motorbike helmets ECE-R 22.06.

Comfort

With 4 different outer shell sizes (XS-S | M | L | XL-XXL), the SHOEI VFX-WR 06 offers a wide range of sizes for adult or youth riders and the optimum mix of lowest possible helmet weight and maximum stability. With its mass centralization, it makes a noticeable contribution to relieving the neck muscles and enables a concentrated, focused ride hard on the limit, but still easy on the neck muscles, over many laps on the motocross track.

The center pad, which is contoured for highly effective ventilation, and the three-dimensionally pre-shaped cheek pads with their quick-drying and skin-friendly covers made of Max-Dry material, as well as the chin strap padding, are completely removable and washable.

For individual adjustment of the SHOEI VFX-WR 06, head and cheek pads are available in different thicknesses.

Ventilation

7 air inlets provide the wearer with sufficient fresh air for maximum athletic performance. 8 air outlets transport used air to the outside.

The large nose cover of the SHOEI VFX-WR 06 is equipped with a metal grid and a replaceable filter insert to prevent dust, dirt and stones from entering.

Aerodynamics

The radically designed, three-dimensionally shaped outer shell of the SHOEI VFX-WR 06 is highly dimensionally stable thanks to its ribbed structure and offers reliable goggle strap guidance.

The helmet shield, seamlessly integrated into the contour of the helmet shell, corresponds with its ventilation openings.

AIM outer shell (Advanced Integrated Matrix)

The Shoei helmet shell is a three-dimensional structure made of several layers of glass fibers and organic fibers - the so-called Advanced Integrated Matrix. The organic fibers reinforce the glass fibers and optimize weight.

The structure is bonded by an unsaturated, thermosetting polyester resin. This resin acquires its desired properties during heat curing: high elasticity and resistance. This technology allows a helmet shell characterized by high strength with low weight.

The AIM helmet shell is designed to distribute the forces acting during an impact over the helmet shell. The outer shell and inner core may show damage, but the rider's head is afforded the greatest possible protection.

Heavy, hard outer shells do not have this property and transfer the energy of an impact to the inside of the helmet without reduction. The outer shell may be undamaged, but the rider suffers head injuries. This is especially true of helmets designed to resist penetration by sharp objects.

Two factors determine the perceived weight of a helmet: the real weight of the helmet and the dynamic weight caused by wind pressure and acceleration.

In the event of an impact, the real weight is decisive for the acceleration forces acting on the neck.

The heaviest part of a helmet is the helmet shell. Because the helmet shell is also the part that is subjected to the most stress during a fall, the requirements for a lightweight helmet shell are complex.

Shoei's vast experience in processing fiber composites has enabled it to develop the extremely strong yet lightweight AIM and AIM+ helmet shells.

Polystyrene core with different densities

Every Shoei helmet sold in Europe has an inner shell adapted to the European head shape.

The combination of several styrofoam elements in different densities provides effective impact absorption.

• The upper part of the inner shell is softer than the outer part.
• The relatively hard outer part of the inner shell increases the absorption capacity in the event of an impact.

This technology was developed and patented by Shoei.

Styrofoam has very good shock absorption properties. However, there is one drawback: if the Styrofoam core is compressed by an impact, it will expand back to its original size after a considerable amount of time. It looks intact, but by no means achieves the same shock absorption properties as before.

This is also the reason why Shoei does not test helmets after an accident. It is impossible to judge whether the helmet is still safe.

Wearing comfort and fit

The shape and material of the pads play an important role in the comfort and fit of the helmet.

• The material that touches the rider's skin is critical to comfort.
• The fit of the helmet affects how well the helmet holds the rider, especially at high speeds.

In the past, these requirements often played against each other. Thick, soft pads provided good comfort, but the helmet did not have a good grip at high speeds.

Shoei has taken its own approach to designing the padding. The helmet's styrofoam core is molded close around the rider's head. This allows thinner pads to be used. These are produced in a complex process from several layers of polyurethane foam in different hardnesses or by a three-dimensional cut from a block.

The result offers high comfort and a perfect fit, even at high speeds.

The closure system

Currently, Shoei offers two different closure systems for the chin strap, depending on the helmet model.

The double-D system is mainly used in Shoei's "sporty" helmets. This system is mandatory for racing helmets. It offers the greatest reserves in the event of a fall.

Shoei's more comfort-oriented helmet models are equipped with a Microrat system. Unlike most other systems, the Shoei micro-ratchet system has a stainless steel locking mechanism. This ensures maximum safety in addition to comfort.

Note

• All helmets will be delivered only with the ECE certification by default