The KEP Smart Nova is the entry to KEP Italia: the KEP look, fit and five-point chinstrap at the most accessible price in the range. The Cromo 2.0 costs more but is lighter, built from interchangeable parts and fully customisable, even after purchase. If you want to personalise or upgrade your helmet later, choose the Cromo 2.0. If you want a KEP at the lowest price, choose the Nova. Both carry the same safety certifications.
| Smart Nova | Cromo 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| From €374.50 including liner | From €510 (Matt); the final price depends on the finish, inserts and custom details you choose |
| Shell | |
| Painted ABS with EPS inner shell | Polycarbonate, in-moulding |
| Weight | |
| 560 g (M) / 600 g (L) | 500 g (M) / 535 g (L) |
| Certification | |
| Both: EN 1384:2023 and ASTM F1163-23 (SEI) | |
| Colours | |
| Black, blue, brown and pink | A wide range of colours, from black, blue and brown to burgundy, taupe, golden sand, green, grey, pink, turquoise and white, in several finishes |
| Grid and details | |
| Choose with or without the Star glitter insert | Choose the frame colour (with or without Swarovski crystals), grid, subgrid, KEP logo and logo button, each in several finishes |
| Inserts | |
| Fixed design | Front and rear inserts in many materials and designs, interchangeable after purchase |
| Visor | |
| Both: flexible and interchangeable (standard, polo, jockey) | |
| Chinstrap | |
| Eco-leather, five-point | Eco-leather (Matt, Shine) or full leather (top range), five-point |
| Liner | |
| Both: the same Cromo 2.0 liner, sizes 51 - 62, Oval and Oval Narrow | |
| NFC chip | |
| Both: integrated chip for medical data via the KEP App | |
Same safety, different build
The Nova and the Cromo 2.0 are certified to the same standards: EN 1384:2023 and ASTM F1163-23. That means both already meet the FEI helmet rules that apply from 2028. The difference is in the construction. The Cromo 2.0 uses an in-moulded polycarbonate shell, which makes it about 60 g lighter in the M shell. The Nova uses a painted ABS shell, which keeps the price down.
Same sizes, same liners
Both helmets use the same sizing: the Medium shell for sizes 51 to 58 and the Large shell for 59 to 62, with an Oval or Oval Narrow liner. The Nova uses the Cromo 2.0 liner, so a spare liner fits both helmets. Already have a Cromo 2.0 liner in the right size? You can order the Nova without a liner. Not sure about your size? See the KEP Italia size guide.
Choose the Smart Nova if
- you want a KEP Italia helmet at the lowest price;
- you like one of the ready-made designs as it is;
- it is a helmet for a growing rider who will move on to a Cromo 2.0 later.
Choose the Cromo 2.0 if
- you want to design your own helmet in the KEP Configurator;
- you want to change the front and rear inserts later instead of buying a new helmet;
- a lighter helmet matters to you for long days in the saddle.
FAQ
Is the Smart Nova as safe as the Cromo 2.0?
Both are certified to EN 1384:2023 and ASTM F1163-23. The Cromo 2.0 is lighter and more customisable, but it does not carry a higher safety certification.
Can I use my Cromo 2.0 liner in a Smart Nova?
Yes. The Smart Nova uses the Cromo 2.0 liner, as long as the shell size matches.
Can I change the visor on a Smart Nova?
Yes. Like the Cromo 2.0, the Nova has a flexible visor that you can swap yourself. The inserts on the Nova are fixed.
Shop the Smart Nova or the Cromo 2.0.
