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Shoei J-Cruise II

8.2
Excellent
Shoei J-Cruise II

The premium open-face: a proper sealed shield, sun visor and comms integration give the J-Cruise II full-face refinement with open-face airflow and visibility.

Score consolidated from: RevZilla · Webbikeworld · MCN

Pros

  • Sealed shield keeps weather out
  • Light and quiet for an open-face
  • Sun visor + Pinlock included

Cons

  • No chin protection by design
  • Expensive for partial coverage

Specifications

Price (MSRP)
$549 · €529
Type
Open-Face
Shell
Multi-Ply Matrix AIM
Shell sizes
3
Weight
1397 g
Certifications
DOT, ECE 22.05
SHARP rating
,
Internal sun visor
Yes
Pinlock included
Yes
Comms-ready
Yes
  • · Long full-coverage face shield
  • · Internal sun visor
  • · SRL2 comms integration

Where to buy

These open the Shoei J-Cruise II at major gear retailers. Prices move constantly, compare before you buy.

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