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For the Shoei, the shell is Shoei’s AIM material and comes in 3 shell sizes, so that’s another 4 stars. For weight, since the Arai is a light helmet weighing at 1350 grams that’s 5 stars and since the J-Cruise 2 is coming in at 1370 that also another 5. For the visor, since both the Arai and the Shoei feature a pinlock prepared visor but no insert in the box, that’s 3 stars. For ventilation, since the Arai helmet was 1 degree cooler than the outside, which is an excellent result, that’s a full 5 stars.
Ventilation & Noise Levels
And in the case of the J-Cruise II the vast majority of owners we found say they’re more than happy with the noise levels on the move, and that it’s super quiet for an open face helmet. It’s not their most technologically advanced shell construction – that’s their AIM+ shells. And because it’s an open face helmet, it’s going to drop points on the safety rating too. Please click below to visit the Shoei J-Cruise II helmets pages at two of our recommended stores – both checked for great online ratings. And if you buy from either store, we get a small sum from the sale at no extra cost to you – a massive THANKS!
Shoei J-Cruise 2 Helmet
So too is the addition of a cracked-open city riding position for the shield – usually there to let more air in and help with defogging. That shouldn’t be a particular problem on the J-Cruise II as Shoei has made the shield Pinlock ready. Bizarrely, they haven’t included a Pinlock insert free in the box (like AGV has with their $200 AGV K3 for example – ahem) which is taking the piss a little on such an expensive lid. It’s an optically correct shield too, which is useful with the shield being so large. And it’s quick change too, so you can pull it off quickly simply by opening the shield then pushing a lever either side and pulling it free. Ventilation is one of the key areas Shoei has worked on with the J-Cruise II.
JET HELMET
The original Shoei JCruise was already one of the most advanced jet helmets available. With the Shoei JCruise 2 jet helmet, Shoei have outdone themselves. Helmet is made for city riders who are looking for a high-quality Jet Touring helmet for daily use, and who do not want to lose any comfort and safety. This helmet is also coming in at about 480 Euros, and this means it’ll be competing with the Schuberth M1 Pro and the Arai SZ-R VAS. With a longer sun visor, the distance from the wearer's nose when using the sun visor is closer than on the QSV-1, so the shape of the nose part has been cut deeper than the QSV-1 to avoid contact. The J-Cruise II uses the CJ-2 shield/visor, with a minimum of distortion and a clear field of view.
Face Shield & Sun Visor
These seem to us to be valid questions because helmets like this and the Schuberth M1 are hybrids that are difficult to categorise and pigeon hole. Clearly, a helmet like the J-Cruise falls short when it comes to considerations of safety and protection. In fact, there’s a scenario in which a broken visor could even exacerbate injuries.
The Shoei JCruise 2 has plenty of EPS channels to help with ventilation and you can see the cutouts in the ears for the SRL2. Ventilation channels are already integrated into the helmet shell for excellent air circulation, so the rider can stay less fatigued for longer. In addition, the helmet’s wind tunnel-developed aerodynamics gives it directional stability with no uplift and no buffeting. The integrated sun visor is freely adjustable in seconds, with great visibility offered by the optical class-1 visor.
Like other premium helmet makers, you can also buy different thicknesses of cheekpads to help tailor the fit if you find it’s not quite right or loosens off over time. Still, Max Dry liners are highly regarded and Shoei does make a nice and comfortable liner. Making a Pinlock Evo available for the J-Cruise II is arguably tacit admittance that it is prone to some fogging.
The original Shoei J-Cruise in Large weighed in at 1610gr or 56.8oz (3.5lbs) about the same as many full-face helmets of the time. In seeing posted media weights between 1250 to 1350gr for the J-Cruise II it seemed the new model carried less weight than the original. Clearance between the SRL2 speakers and the ears is just about right for great audio with some airflow clearance. As such, the provided spacers were not needed, and I have not added any thin liner material over the speakers as discussed above. It isn’t unusual to see molded plastic or silicone trim parts on helmets, although most are not meant to be removed unless a limited replacement of minor parts is needed (where helmet shell or integrity is not involved).
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Pursuit of Aerodynamics which may Contribute to Reduction of Wind Noise
With a J-Cruise II, you’ll get pin-lock mounts for CJ-2 Pinlock Evo Insert. Also, there’s an inner sun-visor (QSV-2) which is retractable and protects you from the halo effect. When it comes to lining, Shoei J-Cruise II completely justifies the premium price. The J-Cruise II comes with an easily removable skull cap and cheek pads. Also, you’ll find press studs used for positioning and hidden tabs that allow a clean and snug fit around the neck.
It’s because when you lock the full-face visor, very little air enters the helmet. With a 59-60cm (Large) intermediate to long oval-shaped head, Arai has been my helmet and fit of choice for decades; and in trying on earlier rounder profile Shoei helmets I just couldn’t (literally) get my head wrapped comfortably inside them. For those who may have specific head fitment issues, Shoei offers an experimental service – the Personal Fitting System (PFS), by appointment only at their California HQ. The objective of this service is to not address helmet size, but rather to enable fine-tuning regarding overall helmet fitment. With continued use, I have gained even more appreciation for the updated face shield with its excellent coverage, the great eye port seal and a simple to use face shield mechanism, along with the smooth-running sun visor; everything works.
The edge seal is changed from a double-lipped shape to an airtight-sealed window style – this change is claimed to offer superior performance and durability and, a watertight seal along the top and sides of the helmet. In the event a better seal is needed, a light application of the provided silicone oil along the window seal beading can help. Opening any or all, of the three front top intakes can increase noise levels depending on cockpit and ambient environments, so the ability to adjust each frontal intake is a great feature, something always appreciated with my Arai helmets. Time and use hasn’t resulted in the J-Cruise II losing weight…but it has validated the assessment that the helmet is well-balanced on the head and, that it doesn’t become a burden on the head, neck and shoulders after hours of riding.
Aerodynamics of the face shield keeps a lot of oncoming moisture cleared and angling left or right also works with some airflow. Air flow into, through and out the J-Cruise II helmet is very good related to the top intakes and rear exhaust for over and around the head air flow. And with three quarter helmets open when it comes to the lower area, coverage provided by the face shield and helmet aerodynamics is critical in considering protection, ventilation and noise.
Fit and finish are nice and clean, with dozens of shield and visor accessories available (sold separately). There’s a padded chin strap with a D-ring closure and strap keeper to make sure the strap stays closed and out of the way. Nothing beats the convenience of an open-face helmet for cruising, light touring, or just commuting through your town. If you happen to be riding a scooter while wearing an open-face helmet, you’re just living in the lap of convenience and pragmatism. Like any other helmet, open-face helmets come in all shapes and sizes (though not a whole lot of colors), so here we’ve gathered a few to tell you about.
The visor locks down into position when riding, but you simply push on the lower left edge to release it. Historically, Shoei has often used a double-lip construction to seal the visor to the helmet, but on the J-Cruise 2, they have introduced an airtight window beading, which they claim is far more effective. There weren’t really many problems on the original J-Cruise, but let’s not be difficult; better is better.
It’s far from being the lightest open face helmet out there but it’s OK – and a few owners reckon the weight adds to its sense of quality too. Other than that, the quality and overall feel of the comfort liner is spot on. What also good to know is that Shoei says their polycarb shield cuts out 99% of UV rays.
It’s constructed from a polycarbonate shell with a dual-density EPS liner. Ventilation channels are built into the liner, also, for unobstructed airflow. Two drop-down sun visors are included (one dark, one clear) and both feature Scorpion’s Ever Clear fog-free coating on both sides so you can see even in cool conditions.
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