{"product_id":"ls2-ff811-vector-ii-tropical-black-white-helmet","title":"LS2 FF811 Vector II Helmet – Tropical Black\/White","description":"\u003cp\u003eTropical is the most decorative graphic in this range and the only one built around a botanical pattern, carried in pink and white over a black ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA four-star shell in six sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposite construction is why this helmet sits at 220 € rather than 130 €. Laying fibre and resin is slower than injection moulding and produces a stronger shell for the same mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔵 At \u003cstrong\u003e1500 g\u003c\/strong\u003e including a drop-down sun visor, it is a good weight for a composite full-face at this money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo independent results — including the criticisms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟢 The SHARP test was carried out in \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e against ECE 22.06 — a current result on the current standard, not a legacy score carried over from an earlier Vector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔵 Where a rating belongs to a predecessor or a different shell we say so and leave it out. Here it belongs to this helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAirflow that reaches your head\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVentilation is the specification most exaggerated in helmet marketing, because it is the hardest for a buyer to verify and the easiest to describe impressively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔵 Ours is deliberately flat: chin intake, top intake, ducted EPS, rear exhaust — and no independent measurement of any of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Tropical graphic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a serious point buried in an unserious-looking design. An eye scanning a busy junction is not measuring brightness; it is looking for whatever does not fit the pattern it expects to find. A traffic scene contains grey, black, white, silver, red, blue and some green — and no pink at all, on any vehicle, any sign or any part of the roadside. A colour that appears nowhere else in the scene registers as an anomaly, and anomalies are what the visual system is built to catch. Motorcycle conspicuity research has consistently found that contrast against the surroundings does more work than raw brightness. The white elements add value on top of that, so this is doing two things at once. 🔵 Two practical notes: pale and pink pigments are more UV-sensitive than the inorganic colours, so store it out of direct sunlight, and a printed graphic of this complexity cannot be touched in after a deep scratch. A note on how this is usually read: floral and pink graphics are routinely assumed to be a women's colourway, and there is nothing in the design or the sizing that makes that true — the Vector II runs XXS to 4XL in every finish. If you like it, buy it; the conspicuity argument behind it holds regardless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo visors in the box, a third inside the shell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟢 Check what a helmet includes before comparing prices. This box contains the \u003cstrong\u003ePinlock 120 MaxVision\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete tinted visor\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflective stickers and a \u003cstrong\u003ecarrying backpack\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔵 On many rivals the first two are accessories that quietly move the real price by 70 €.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHolding on, and letting go\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟢 A micrometric closure gives you fine adjustment rather than a choice between two positions: you set the strap to the millimetre and return to the same place every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔵 The strap it sits on is reinforced where it meets the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe part you actually touch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔵 The hypoallergenic treatment slows rather than prevents the smell every used helmet eventually develops. What actually prevents it is washing the lining, which takes two minutes here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo it a few times a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it sits in LS2's range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🟢 Against rivals from other brands at this money, the Vector II's arguments are unusual: \u003cstrong\u003esix shell sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etwo independent test results\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a box containing both a Pinlock 120 and a complete tinted visor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔵 Add those two accessories to a cheaper helmet before comparing sticker prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and replacement parts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheek pads in other thicknesses are the most useful spare available and the least often bought. A fit that has loosened over two seasons is usually corrected with thicker pads rather than a new helmet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔵 The complete lining is listed separately too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLS2 FF811 Vector II helmet — Tropical, Black, white and pink (HPFC composite shell)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear hardcoated visor, fitted, with tool-free change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinlock® 120 MaxVision™\u003c\/strong\u003e anti-fog insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA complete tinted visor\u003c\/strong\u003e — 🔵 daylight use only in most European jurisdictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated drop-down sun visor, fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrying backpack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflective stickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔵 No intercom — the lining has pre-moulded pockets for LS2's Bluetooth system; the system itself is a separate purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSize guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔵 Fit matters more than any specification on this page, including the four SHARP stars. The liner protects you where it is in contact with your head, and a loose helmet moves before it begins working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure, try, and keep it on for ten minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead circumference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51–52 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e53–54 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55–56 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57–58 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59–60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61–62 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63–64 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65–66 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e67–68 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eModel\u003c\/em\u003e — LS2 FF811 Vector II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePart number\u003c\/em\u003e — 168112112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eColour\u003c\/em\u003e — Tropical — Black, white and pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHomologation\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eECE 22.06\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e🟢 Safety rating\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eSHARP 4 stars of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e, tested February 2025. SHARP records \u003cstrong\u003ecomposite fibre, 1.5 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e — this HPFC version, \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e the Vector II Carbon at 1.4 kg, which carries no rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e🟢 Second opinion\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eCertimoov (University of Strasbourg): 3.5 of 5\u003c\/strong\u003e, on an FF811 \u003cem\u003eSplitter\u003c\/em\u003e in fibreglass. Praised: compactness („6 shell sizes!\"), field of vision, equipment, road performance, price. 🔵 \u003cstrong\u003eCriticised: getting the helmet on, and the sun visor mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eShell\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eHPFC\u003c\/strong\u003e high-performance fibreglass composite; \u003cstrong\u003esix\u003c\/strong\u003e shell sizes (2XS–XS \/ S \/ M \/ L \/ XL \/ 2XL–3XL–4XL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eImpact liner\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003emulti-density EPS\u003c\/strong\u003e with ducted ventilation channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWeight\u003c\/em\u003e — approx. \u003cstrong\u003e1500 g\u003c\/strong\u003e (±50 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSizes\u003c\/em\u003e — XXS to 4XL (nine sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eVisor\u003c\/em\u003e — wide, \u003cstrong\u003ehardcoated\u003c\/strong\u003e, UV-stable, tool-free change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSun visor\u003c\/em\u003e — integrated drop-down shield, stowing fully inside the shell. 🔵 Certimoov named the mechanism as a point LS2 could improve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e🟢 Included\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003ePinlock® 120 MaxVision™ insert, a complete tinted visor, a carrying backpack\u003c\/strong\u003e and reflective stickers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e🔴 Tinted visor\u003c\/em\u003e — daylight only — most European jurisdictions bar tinted visors at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e🔴 Ventilation\u003c\/em\u003e — chin and top intakes, ducted EPS, rear exhaust. \u003cstrong\u003eLeft unrated\u003c\/strong\u003e — neither SHARP nor Certimoov measures airflow and no independent road test publishes figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e🔴 Wind noise\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eleft unrated\u003c\/strong\u003e — no independent measurement is published for this model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRetention\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003emicrometric metal buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e on a reinforced strap, with \u003cstrong\u003eemergency release\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eInterior\u003c\/em\u003e — washable, removable and hypoallergenic, with \u003cstrong\u003epre-moulded intercom pockets\u003c\/strong\u003e for LS2's Bluetooth system. 🔵 The fit is deliberately close — good for stability, awkward on the way on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e🔴 FIM homologation\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003enone\u003c\/strong\u003e — a road helmet, not eligible for FIM-sanctioned competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eServiceability\u003c\/em\u003e — both visors, sun visor, Pinlock insert, cheek pads (several thicknesses), lining and vent covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eReplacement guidance\u003c\/em\u003e — after about five years, and immediately after any impact — composite can look undamaged over crushed EPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LS2","offers":[{"title":"XXS \/ Tropical – Black\/White Gloss","offer_id":53515806310666,"sku":"168112112_XXS","price":1808.03,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"XS \/ Tropical – Black\/White Gloss","offer_id":53515806343434,"sku":"168112112_XS","price":1808.03,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"S \/ Tropical – Black\/White Gloss","offer_id":53515806376202,"sku":"168112112_S","price":1808.03,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"M \/ Tropical – Black\/White Gloss","offer_id":53515806408970,"sku":"168112112_M","price":1808.03,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"L \/ Tropical – Black\/White Gloss","offer_id":53515806441738,"sku":"168112112_L","price":1808.03,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL \/ Tropical – Black\/White Gloss","offer_id":53515806474506,"sku":"168112112_XL","price":1808.03,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL \/ Tropical – Black\/White Gloss","offer_id":53515806507274,"sku":"168112112_XXL","price":1808.03,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXXL \/ Tropical – Black\/White Gloss","offer_id":53515806540042,"sku":"168112112_XXXL","price":1808.03,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXXXL \/ Tropical – Black\/White Gloss","offer_id":53515806572810,"sku":"168112112_XXXXL","price":1808.03,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7831\/0410\/files\/168112112__00.png?v=1786692350","url":"https:\/\/inter-pace.com\/en-dk\/products\/ls2-ff811-vector-ii-tropical-black-white-helmet","provider":"Inter-Pace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}