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Blue, white and a flash of red: Lean Angle TC-10 dresses the Shoei NXR3 in a racing graphic built from angular panels of deep metallic-flake blue, lighter sky-blue strips and thin red lines, all set on a crisp white shell with a large SHOEI logo on each side of the chin. It is the blue counterpart to the green TC-4. The helmet beneath is the newest member of Shoei's sporty street family and replaces the NXR 2. It keeps the things owners liked, the compact shape, the CWR-F2 visor family and the Double-D strap, and changes the parts that matter for everyday riding: a new AIM+ shell made in five sizes, more air and a cleverer visor. ECE 22.06 approval and a Pinlock EVO lens in the box are standard.

What changed from the NXR 2

Three things stand out. First, the shell is now AIM+, Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus, and comes in five outer sizes. Second, the ventilation was redesigned; the stand-alone front intake of the NXR 2 is gone and replaced by an upper intake, lower intakes at the chin and a dedicated defogger vent, and the specialist press reports Shoei wind tunnel data of roughly 1.9 times the air at the top and about forty per cent more at the chin. Third, the visor gained a slightly-open detent for de-misting and a bigger lock.

What stayed the same

The CWR-F2 and CWR-F2R visors carry over, so any spare visor you already own for an NXR 2 fits. The Pinlock EVO DKS304 lens is the same part. Cheek pads are offered in the familiar 31, 35, 39 and 43 mm, sizes still run from XXS to XXXL, and E.Q.R.S. remains on board. For existing NXR 2 riders that means the upgrade is easy, and accessories do not end up in a drawer.

About the Lean Angle TC-10 finish

Look closely at the dark blue panels and you see a fine metallic sparkle in the paint, which gives the colour depth when the sun hits it. Light blue strips outline the main shapes, red pinstripes add contrast along the upper edges, and black accents mark the vents and the chin area. The rest of the shell stays white, which keeps the overall look light and clean. Everything sits under a gloss clear coat. Gloss is forgiving to clean, but treat it gently: rinse first, then wipe with a damp microfibre cloth, and never scrub dried insects off dry. TC is Shoei's colour code; TC-10 is the blue edition of Lean Angle and a natural match for blue and white bikes.

Visor details that make a difference

The pre-fitted CWR-F2 visor is clear and anti-fog treated, and the Pinlock EVO DKS304 insert is packed in the box with a spare pin. A new detent holds the visor just ajar, so air flows over the inside without letting rain straight in. A lever at the base plate sets how hard the visor seals. Changing visors needs no tools. Tinted, mirrored, HD Yellow and photochromic versions exist in the same family.

Communication

The NXR3 is prepared for intercom use, with ear recesses and cable channels for the SENA SRL3 Plus. Mounting is possible only with the NXR3 Intercom Adapter Kit, part number 19.03.023.0, which keeps the system homologation-compliant as a Special Accessory (SA) under ECE 22.06. Neither the communication system nor the adapter is part of the delivery.

Sizes and shells

Five outer shells cover eight sizes: XXS–S, M, L, XL–XXL and XXXL. That is a finer split than most sports helmets offer, and it keeps the helmet in proportion to the head. Lean Angle TC-10 is produced from XXS to XXL; the XXXL shell is reserved for plain White and Matt Black. If you are between sizes, cheek pad thickness can fine-tune the fit.

Approval and protection

The NXR3 meets ECE 22.06, mandatory for new helmets in the EU since January 2024. That regulation tests 18 impact points instead of five, at several speeds, adds an oblique impact against an abrasive anvil to capture rotational acceleration, rates the outcome with a brain injury criterion and checks the manufacturer's accessories while fitted. Inside the AIM+ shell sits a multi-density EPS liner. The Double-D ring strap and the E.Q.R.S. emergency release complete the safety picture. There is no FIM homologation.

Weight and noise

Shoei Europe has not published a weight for the NXR3 yet. Shoei describes the helmet as remarkably quiet at speed thanks to wind tunnel development and the integrated spoiler; that is the manufacturer's word, and no independent dB measurement exists so far.

Living with it day to day

Shoei positions the NXR3 as a sporty street helmet and shows sport, touring and city riding as its territory. That fits a rider who takes the same bike to work on Tuesday and over a mountain pass on Saturday. The 3D-shaped centre pad, cheek pads, ear pads and chin strap covers all come out for washing, which keeps the lining fresh through a hot summer of commuting. The breath guard and chin curtain in the box help in cold weather, when warm breath would otherwise rise onto the visor and draughts would come up from under the chin bar. The gloss white base of TC-10 also keeps the helmet a little cooler standing in the sun than a dark one.

Things it is not

It is not a touring helmet with a sun visor; there is no drop-down shade, so bring a tinted visor or sunglasses for low sun. It is not a race helmet with FIM approval. It does not have a SHARP rating yet, and the NXR 2's rating does not apply to the new shell. And Lean Angle TC-10 is not available in XXXL.

Quick answers

Does an NXR 2 visor fit? Yes, the CWR-F2 family is shared. Is a Pinlock lens included? Yes, a Pinlock EVO DKS304 lens is in the box. Can the pads be washed? Yes, the centre pad, cheek pads, ear pads and strap covers are all removable and washable. How long is the warranty? Shoei gives five years, and spare parts are listed in Shoei Europe's parts shop.

In the box

• 1x helmet
• 1x clear CWR-F2 visor (pre-fitted)
• 1x Pinlock EVO DKS304 anti-fog lens
• 1x spare anti-fog lens pin
• 1x breath guard
• 1x chin curtain
• 1x Shoei helmet bag
• Shoei logo stickers, silicone oil and reflective stickers (France/Chile)

Specification

• Model — NXR3
• SKU / Article number — 11.23.104
• Colour / Finish — Lean Angle TC-10 (white / dark blue / light blue / red) / gloss
• Homologation — ECE 22.06
• Helmet type / Intended use — Full-face sport street helmet / road use (sport, touring, city)
• Sizes — XXS–XXL
• Shell construction — AIM+ (Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus) — 5 outer shell sizes (XXS–S | M | L | XL–XXL | XXXL); multi-density EPS liner
• Visor — CWR-F2 clear visor, Pinlock EVO DKS304 anti-fog lens included; tool-free quick change; extra slightly-open position
• Ventilation — 6 intakes (brow & chin), 4 outlets at the rear; shutters operable with thick gloves; integrated rear spoiler
• Retention / Emergency system — Double-D ring chin strap with E.Q.R.S. (Emergency Quick Release System) cheek pad release

• 1x helmet
• 1x clear CWR-F2 visor (pre-fitted)
• 1x Pinlock EVO DKS304 anti-fog lens
• 1x spare anti-fog lens pin
• 1x breath guard
• 1x chin curtain