SHOEI will add a new pattern, "SPARKLE," to its off-road helmet "VFX-WR" and release it in July 2025. The price is 78,100 yen (including consumption tax).
An aggressive off-road flagship
The VFX series has been highly popular with riders around the world for its aggressive and innovative styling and high level of safety. The new off-road helmet, the VFX-WR, is the flagship of SHOEI’s off-road helmets, retaining the styling of the VFX series while incorporating SHOEI’s latest technology and completely revamping the shock-absorbing liner, interior, nose cover, visor, etc.
The new pattern “SPARKLE” is named after the English word for sparkle or brilliance. The graphic is full-surface and exudes a sense of speed, like the sparkle of a flying landscape seen from the rider’s point of view while riding. The three-dimensionality of the distinctive helmet body is also emphasized, resulting in an excellent design that adds aggressiveness and sportiness. It is suitable not only for motocross and enduro racers who are purely aiming to win, but also for off-road adventure models equipped with a 21-inch front tire.
TC-10 (Red/Blue)
TC-10 (Red/Blue)
TC-10 (Red/Blue)
TC-1 (Red/Black)
TC-3 (Yellow/Black)
TC-8 (Orange/Gray)
Inheritance and evolution, opening up a new era of off-road helmets
The VFX-WR features a redesigned visor, nose cover, and shell from the previous model. It is a top-of-the-line model with improved ventilation. In addition, by adopting SHOEI’s unique impact absorption structure “MEDS,” it has succeeded in reducing not only vertical impacts to the helmet but also rotational impacts.
The distinctive helmet body inherits the bold and innovative design spirit of the VFX-W, while taking on a more aggressive form. The visor, nose cover, and other parts are integrated with the shell shape to create a powerful form. The rib shape at the back of the head extends to the sides, not only securing the goggles during vigorous riding, but also making it easier to find the optimal position when wearing the goggles. In addition, a continuous, flowing line runs from the visor to the top of the head, realizing an evolved three-dimensional form using new molding technology.
The shell is made of high-performance organic fiber with high elasticity and tensile strength. Its unique, effectively layered structure creates a high-strength shell. Its lightweight construction also reduces strain on the rider’s neck, helping them maintain concentration during races.
The aggressively designed visor is adjustable, but is set to the highest position that many riders consider to be the standard position. The mesh nose ventilation has been enlarged for greater comfort.
Ventilation is one of the most important features when riding off-road, where you move around a lot and sweat a lot. The VFX-WR has one more air intake and two more air outlets than the previous model. The air taken in passes through the air route in the impact absorbing liner, facilitating the expulsion of hot air from inside the helmet and improving comfort.
The impact absorption performance of a helmet is extremely important in off-road riding, including motocross racing, where falls are common during competition. The VFX-WR provides optimal impact absorption performance by varying the hardness of the impact absorbing liner in different areas.
Furthermore, it employs SHOEI’s unique impact absorption structure, MEDS (Motion Energy Distribution System). An evolution of the conventional dual liner, MEDS maintains the same impact absorption performance against linear acceleration while also reducing rotational acceleration. When an impact is applied to the helmet during a fall, the insert liner swings around a protrusion in the center of the insert liner, effectively reducing rotational acceleration. Compared to the previous model, the VFX-WR achieves a 15% reduction in rotational acceleration.
The interior features 3D urethane padding for a comfortable fit and a firm hold that supports the head even during intense riding. Moisture-wicking, quick-drying fabric is used on the cheeks and forehead, where sweat tends to build up, while soft, raised fabric is used on the top of the helmet. The hybrid interior fabric reduces discomfort caused by sticky sweat, allowing for both a comfortable fit while riding and smooth helmet removal.
<Main features>
・An aggressive form that adds further functionality to the “VFX” identity
・AIM+, a high-performance shell structure based on a composite laminated structure of organic fibers, with the addition of high-performance organic fibers with high elasticity, that is lightweight yet has excellent rigidity and elasticity ・
Highly efficient ventilation structure designed with off-road use in mind
・SHOEI’s unique shock-absorbing structure “MEDS” (Motion Energy Distribution System)
・Newly designed hybrid interior that combines a soft fit with riding comfort
・Newly designed V-470 visor
・New nose cover that accentuates the design of the VFX-WR
・EQRS, an emergency helmet removal system for use in the event of an accident
Overview of SHOEI "VFX-WR "SPARKLE"
■ Price: 78,100 yen (including consumption tax)
■ Colors: TC-1 (red/black), TC-3 (yellow/black), TC-8 (orange/gray), TC-10 (red/blue)
■ Sizes: S (55mm), M (57mm), L (59mm), XL (61mm), XXL (63mm)
■ Standards: JIS, MFJ approved
■ Structure: AIM+ (Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus Multi-Fiber)
■ Accessories: Visor, visor screws, cloth bag, mudguard, visor anti-reflective sheet
