ALEIX-JAPAN LIMITED
F-17 GP Mips® - ALEIX-JAPAN LIMITED
Readiness: Pinlock® Insert Included, Tear-Off Ready.
- Free shipping over $150
- Handcrafted in Japan
- Manufacturer's warranty
- 7-day returns on new, unused items
Description
OGK Kabuto F‑17 GP Mips – ALEIX‑JAPAN
Experience MotoGP™‑inspired performance on the road or track with the OGK Kabuto F‑17 GP Mips – ALEIX‑JAPAN, a premium full‑face motorcycle helmet crafted in collaboration with professional rider Aleix Espargaró. This exclusive edition combines race‑inspired design, advanced safety technology, and superior aerodynamics.
Handcrafted in Japan, the F‑17 GP Mips ALEIX‑JAPAN delivers top‑tier protection, comfort, and performance for riders who demand the best.
- All‑directional aerodynamic design — meticulously tested in wind tunnels to provide maximum stability and reduced drag at high speeds.
- Mips® Safety System — reduces rotational forces during angled impacts for enhanced head protection.
- Lightweight, durable shell — engineered for comfort and performance, ideal for long rides and track use.
- Exclusive ALEIX‑JAPAN livery — inspired by the Japanese Olympic bicycle team helmet graphics and worn by Aleix Espargaró at the 2024 Japanese GP at Motegi.
- Limited edition — only 102 units available for North and South America; once sold out, this graphic will not be reissued.
Every F‑17 GP Mips – ALEIX‑JAPAN helmet meets the highest international safety standards, giving riders confidence wherever they ride.
- DOT FMVSS 218 — U.S. Department of Transportation certification for road use.
- ECE 22.06 — European standard for full-face helmets.
- FIM Helmet Standard — certification by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme for circuit racing use.
Combining precision Japanese craftsmanship, cutting‑edge safety technology, and bold race‑inspired graphics, the F‑17 GP Mips – ALEIX‑JAPAN is a helmet designed for riders who refuse to compromise on style or performance.
Key Features
Included in the box
ALEIX-JAPAN LIMITED
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Comparison
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Fits this helmet
Compatible shields
Every shield below fits the F-17 GP Mips®. Swap one in for a different tint or a mirror finish.
DAF-1R shields $89.95 Pinlock® & Tear Off Ready
- Included with your helmet
DAF‑1R Shield - Clear
Pinlock® & Tear Off Ready
$89.95 Compatible helmets: Aeroblade-F Mips®, F-17 GP Mips® -
DAF‑1R Shield - Dark Smoke
Pinlock® & Tear Off Ready
$89.95 Compatible helmets: Aeroblade-F Mips®, F-17 GP Mips® -
DAF‑1R Shield - Medium Smoke
Pinlock® & Tear Off Ready
$89.95 Compatible helmets: Aeroblade-F Mips®, F-17 GP Mips® -
DAF‑1R Shield - Yellow
Pinlock® & Tear Off Ready
$89.95 Compatible helmets: Aeroblade-F Mips®, F-17 GP Mips®
DAF-1 shields $119.95 Pinlock® Ready
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DAF-1 Shield Mirror Blue Smoke
Pinlock® Ready
$119.95 Compatible helmets: Aeroblade-F Mips®, F-17 GP Mips® -
DAF-1 Shield Mirror Dark Silver
Pinlock® Ready
$119.95 Compatible helmets: Aeroblade-F Mips®, F-17 GP Mips® -
DAF-1 Shield Mirror Gold Medium Smoke
Pinlock® Ready
$119.95 Compatible helmets: Aeroblade-F Mips®, F-17 GP Mips®
Pinlock® anti-fog
Fog-free vision
Every F-17 GP Mips® comes with a Pinlock® 120XLT insert in the box, so your view stays clear in rain, cold and humid air from the first ride.
Pinlock® 120XLT insert
- Fog performance level
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- Technology
- Lens colour
- Clear
- Suitable pins
- Three component pin
- Product code
- DKS206
Install, adjust & clean your lens
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Play video: Install your Pinlock® lens
01Install your Pinlock® lens
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Play video: Adjust your Three Component Pins
02Adjust your Three Component Pins
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Play video: Clean your Pinlock® lens
03Clean your Pinlock® lens
Step-by-step guide (PDF) : Clean your Pinlock® lens (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Pinlock® lens warranty
Pinlock® warrants the lens to the original owner against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, and will repair, replace or refund a defective lens at its discretion. The warranty doesn't cover damage from misuse, neglect, alterations, normal wear, incorrect installation or cleaning, or accidents (including racing and stunts), and it doesn't cover the Pinlock®-ready shield itself. To make a claim, bring the lens and a dated proof of purchase to an authorised Pinlock® dealer.
Helmet description
Know your F-17
Every part of the helmet, named.
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Crest SpoilerPAT.P.
Suppresses the force that lifts the helmet.
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Shell
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Rear ventilation
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Wake StabilizerPAT.
Controls the airflow around the helmet and reduces loads while riding.
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Shield ratchet
Controls how the shield opens and closes.
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Emergency SystemPAT.
Lets a rescuer pull out the cheek-pad sponge to remove the helmet.
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Helmet interior
Chinstrap, cheek pads, inner pad and chinstrap covers.
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Center ventilation
Open or close it before you ride.
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Side ventilation
Open or close it before you ride.
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Shield
Release button on the side.
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Breath guard
Removable.
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Center lock
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Chin ventilation
Full open, half open or closed.
Part names from the Kabuto F-17 instruction manual.
Aerodynamics
Wake Stabilizer and Crest Spoiler
Two patented parts that manage the air flowing over the helmet.

Wake StabilizerPAT.
Kabuto's own system. It controls the airflow around the helmet and reduces loads while riding.

Crest SpoilerPAT.P.
This device suppresses the force that lifts the helmet.
Steps and figures from the Kabuto instruction manual.
Ventilation
Ventilation
Where the air goes, and how to open and close each vent.
How the air moves
The ventilation system
Outer air comes in through the center, side and chin ventilation (white dots). Humid air from inside the helmet leaves through the rear ventilation (red dots).
Open and close

Center ventilation
Open or close the center ventilation as the arrows show.

Side ventilation
Open or close the side ventilation as the arrows show.

Chin ventilation
Three positions: full open, half open and closed. The cover stays in the half-open position.
Steps and figures from the Kabuto instruction manual.
Comfort
COOLMAX® interior
The inside of your Kabuto is lined with COOLMAX® fabric, built to move sweat away from your skin so it dries fast and stays comfortable.
The fiber
COOLMAX® is a polyester fiber. Its performance comes from the shape of the fiber, not from a coating.
Grooves that move sweat
A standard round fiber holds on to sweat. A COOLMAX® fiber has tiny grooves along its surface. They carry sweat away from your skin toward the outer surface of the fabric, where it spreads over a larger area and evaporates faster.
In your helmet
What Kabuto says about the COOLMAX® interior in its instruction manuals.
Moves moisture out
When you sweat, COOLMAX® discharges the moisture to the outside.
Brings air in
It takes in air from the outside to cool and dry your body.
Lowers skin temperature
The temperature on the body surface drops, and the fabric keeps moisture in balance as you ride.
Built into the fiber
Because the effect comes from the fiber's structure, COOLMAX® says its benefits do not wash out.
Fabric information from the Kabuto instruction manuals and coolmax.com.
Shield system
Shield
How to take the shield off, put it back, and look after it.
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How to remove the shield

Open the shield and press the release button
Fully open the shield. Pull it in the direction of the arrow while pressing down the release button.
How to attach the shield

Align and insert
Align the angle of the shield release button with part A on the shield ratchet. Insert the claws of B into C until it stops, then push in the shield.
GC-01 shield lubricant

Apply to the window rubber
GC-01 maintains the lubricity and adhesiveness of the shield. Use the supplied cloth or a soft cloth to apply a small amount to the window rubber, periodically, and wipe it off.
Steps and figures from the Kabuto instruction manual.
How to
Change your shield
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Tutorial
Kabuto Helmet Shield Change | Step-by-Step Tutorial
From Kabuto Helmets
Watch on YouTube : Kabuto Helmet Shield Change | Step-by-Step Tutorial (opens YouTube in a new tab)
Race ready
Add tear-offs to your F-17
Tear-offs are sold separately and only fit the DAF-1R shield, which has tear-off posts. Fit a DAF-1R shield to your F-17 GP Mips®, slide on a set, and when the track throws mud or rain at you, tear off a layer and carry on.
5 layers on the shield
Illustration, not to scale. A set holds 5 sheets.
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Quick vision reset
Tear off the dirty top layer and the clean one under it is ready. Made for muddy, wet and dusty conditions.
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Made for the DAF-1R shield
Sold separately and only for DAF-1R shields: the film slides onto the tear-off posts already on the shield, for fast setup.
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Tear-resistant film
OEM film from OGK Kabuto, made from high-quality, tear-resistant material.
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Track, dirt and bad weather
For racing, dirt riding and anyone who wants clear, unobstructed vision when conditions turn.
A set holds 5 tear-offs. Sold separately; fits DAF-1R shields only.
Safety
Kabuto Emergency SystemPAT.
By pulling out the sponge inside the cheek pad, a rescuer can remove the helmet smoothly after an accident.
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Pull the zipper tab
Pull out the pull tab on the zipper and open the zipper.

Pull out the red strap
Pull out the red strap, then pull the sponge out of the cheek pads.
Steps and figures from the Kabuto instruction manual.



































