SHOEI’s top-level racing full-face helmet X-Fifteen, which is known for its safety, is about to launch a commemorative painted model “X-Fifteen DAIJIRO” with the theme of the legendary Japanese MotoGP rider Daijiro Kato! Salute to the “eternal No. 74”!
Paying tribute to the spirit of drivers, the X-Fifteen series continues the classic
As early as 2003, SHOEI had tailored the X-Eleven DAIJIRO replica helmet for Daijiro Kato, which was originally intended to be released as a commercial model. However, just before the release, the driver himself died unexpectedly at the Japanese GP at the age of 26.
In order to respect Daijiro Kato’s wishes, SHOEI obtained the consent of his family and changed this hat model into a commemorative version, and officially released it on July 4 (Daijiro Kato’s birthday). Since then, SHOEI has continued to launch the X series of Kato Daijiro commemorative caps to continue the spirit of this legendary driver.
The latest generation remake! Yellow and blue color scheme pays tribute to the 2003 season
The upcoming “X-Fifteen DAIJIRO” continues this tradition. The X-Fifteen DAIJIRO uses the classic color scheme used by Daijiro Kato in the 2003 season, and is available in two color options: yellow and blue (TC-3) and red and blue (TC-1).
The X-Fifteen series of helmets inherit the safety protection and comfort of MotoGP competition specifications. The helmet body is made of multi-layer composite fiber material, which is lightweight, highly rigid and highly elastic. It has passed JIS standards, MFJ standards and FIM international competition certification. The X-Fifteen DAIJIRO is also equipped with a ventilation system to prevent fogging inside the helmet, a design that provides a wide field of view, and a drinking system that allows riders to replenish water while riding, etc., taking into account the needs of track riders in all aspects.
SHOEI X-Fifteen DAIJIRO
Price: 96,800 yen
Sizes: XS (53-54cm), S (55-56cm), M (57-58cm), L (59-60cm), XL (61-62cm), XXL (63-64cm)
Colors: Red and blue (TC-1), yellow and blue (TC-3)
Certification standards: JIS, FIM, MFJ
Cap material: AIM+ (Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus Multi-Fiber)
Release date: September 2024
