MotoGP riders Marc Marquez, Alex, Marquez, and Fabio Di Giannantonio have worn Shoei’s flagship X-Spirit 3 helmet for years. However, the sponsored riders started the 2022 MotoGP season with Shoei’s latest top-tier lid, the X-SPR Pro. With the mid-season break on the horizon, it seems the brand is happy with the new model’s performance on the race track, launching the X-SPR Pro for the European market.
Shoei constructs the X-SPR Pro’s shock-absorbent shell with its AIM+ (Advanced Integrated Matrix) technique, which combines structured layers of fiberglass, organic/glass fibers, and a polyester resin for both strength and lightness. The firm shaped the shell with an improved integrated rear spoiler, lower air spoiler, and rear stabilizer flaps. Along with the vortex generator found on the new Pinlock-compatible CWR-F2R shield, the helmet’s fine-tuned form now reduces drag by 3 percent.
