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Shoei RF-1400 vs AGV K6 S

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. AGV K6 S is cheaper at $549.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Shoei RF-1400 or AGV K6 S?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The AGV K6 S is the cheaper at $549.95.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Shoei RF-1400 AGV K6 S
US price $679.99 $549.95
BrandShoeiAGV
Released
Safety certification Snell M2025D; DOT FMVSS 218 ECE 22.06; DOT FMVSS 218
Helmet type full-face full-face
Shell material Multi-Ply Matrix AIM+ (fiberglass composite) Carbon-aramid fiber (90% carbon / 10% aramid)
Weight grams 1651 1255
Visor type CWR-F2 shield, Pinlock EVO lens included Optical Class 1 shield up to 4.3mm thick, Pinlock 120XLT MaxVision included
Internal sun visor No No
Ventilation ports 4 5
Bluetooth ready Yes
Removable liner Yes Yes
Shell sizes 4

Sources — Shoei RF-1400: shoei-helmets.com (verified 2026-08-01). AGV K6 S: agv.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Shoei RF-1400 and AGV K6 S?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Safety certification: Shoei RF-1400 Snell M2025D; DOT FMVSS 218 vs AGV K6 S ECE 22.06; DOT FMVSS 218
  • Shell material: Shoei RF-1400 Multi-Ply Matrix AIM+ (fiberglass composite) vs AGV K6 S Carbon-aramid fiber (90% carbon / 10% aramid)
  • Weight grams: Shoei RF-1400 1651 vs AGV K6 S 1255
  • Visor type: Shoei RF-1400 CWR-F2 shield, Pinlock EVO lens included vs AGV K6 S Optical Class 1 shield up to 4.3mm thick, Pinlock 120XLT MaxVision included
  • Ventilation ports: Shoei RF-1400 4 vs AGV K6 S 5

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