Shoei‘s flagship racing helmet, the X-Fourteen, garnered international acclaim due to its distinctive aerodynamic efficiency. Worn by among the world’s prime racers together with Marc Marquez, the X-Fourteen is without doubt one of the most sought-after lids within the sport and efficiency class, and for good purpose. It’s designed for racing, so it is decked out in all of the important security and luxury options you can think about. 

With all of the tech that is been stuffed into this helmet, it is arduous to think about how Shoei might make it even higher. Well apparently it has, or so it claims with the brand new X-Fifteen, the religious successor to the X-Fourteen. Indeed, we have talked about this new helmet in nice element prior to now, however in case you missed out on all of the specs and options, let’s gloss over them rapidly. 

The X-Fifteen race-replica helmet options many of the styling parts present in Marc Marquez’s helmet throughout the Thai spherical of the 2023 MotoGP.

Shoei’s racing line of helmets is all about aero, and the X-Fifteen is the embodiment of this. Through intensive wind tunnel testing, Shoei managed to cut back raise by 1.6 p.c and drag by 6.1 p.c in comparison with the X-Fourteen. This signifies that the helmet guarantees steady aerodynamic efficiency at speeds in extra of 350 kilometers per hour (219 miles per hour). While aero is unquestionably a significant side of any racing helmet, so too is consolation. The X-Fifteen guarantees ample air flow by way of strain evaluation testing.

The new lid is claimed to have an air route that is 1.5 instances deeper than its predecessor, which implies it is higher at conserving your head cool as you slice by way of the air. Meanwhile, a rear stabilizer tunnel with an outlet just under the spoiler pulls sizzling air out of the helmet, all whereas offering enhanced stability at excessive speeds. On the within of the helmet, Shoei has built-in enhanced cut up middle pads for an adjustable match. There’s additionally an expanded cheek pad space for a comfortable match at excessive speeds. Lastly, the X-Fifteen integrates a center-lock CWR-F2R defend full with an anti-fog visor for clear imaginative and prescient in all climate circumstances. 

The X-Fifteen race-replica helmet options many of the styling parts present in Marc Marquez’s helmet throughout the Thai spherical of the 2023 MotoGP.

Indeed the X-Fifteen goals to be a jack of all trades in the case of racing lids, and so Shoei has made it suitable with hydration techniques for longer touring rides and endurance races. There’s a port on the chin of the helmet that means that you can set up a suitable hydration gadget. Like earlier than, Shoei integrates an emergency helmet removing system for added security within the unlikely occasion of an accident. 

For 2024, Shoei has launched a particular version X-Fifteen impressed by Marc Marquez’s Thai GP helmet. Simply dubbed the X-Fifteen Marquez Thai, the restricted version helmet will probably be on supply in Japan for a restricted time solely: from April to June 2024. It carries fairly a hefty price ticket of 96,800 yen, or about $656 USD. For reference, the usual X-Fifteen carries an MSRP of 77,000 yen ($522 USD) in Japan. Over within the US, the Shoei X-Fifteen has a instructed retail value beginning at $899 USD.