Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 vs Sidi NUCLEUS
Which is cheaper to actually own? A live landed-cost comparison for Canada: item price plus shipping, import duty and brokerage, built from the 31 retailer listings ALLR tracks across both models. Every figure below is current tracker data, identical to what each product's own page shows.
Delivered to Canada, the Sidi NUCLEUS is CA$70 cheaper than the Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 at their cheapest in-stock retailers: CA$161 at FC-Moto against CA$231 at Alpinestars CA (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST) — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
Side by side
| Metric | Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 | Sidi NUCLEUS |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest landed cost (Canada) | CA$231 | CA$161 |
| Cheapest in-stock retailer | Alpinestars CA | FC-Moto |
| In-stock offers shipping to Canada | 17 | 10 |
| Retailers carrying it | 18 | 13 |
| Landed price range (in stock) | CA$231 – CA$794 | CA$161 – CA$425 |
| Savings potential (cheapest vs priciest) | CA$244 (51%) | CA$264 (62%) |
| MSRP (highest listed) | — | CA$320 |
| Cheapest offer vs MSRP | — | 50% below |
| Certifications listed | EN 13634 | EN 13634, EN 13634 L1 |
| Colorways tracked | 4 | 3 |
| Category | Boots | Boots |
What each retailer charges, delivered to Canada
Every in-stock retailer that ships to Canada, with its cheapest offer broken into item price, shipping, import duty and customs brokerage. The landed total is the sum of the four; GST/HST is not included, the same basis as each product's own page.
| Retailer | Ships from | Item | Shipping | Duty | Brokerage | Landed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpinestars CA | CA · 2–5 days | CA$221 | CA$10 | None | None | CA$231 |
| FortNine | CA · 1–4 days | CA$300 | Free | None | None | CA$300 |
| GPbikes | CA · 1–4 days | CA$300 | Free | None | None | CA$300 |
| Rider's Choice | CA · 1–3 days | CA$300 | Free | None | None | CA$300 |
| TripleClamp Moto | CA · 2–5 days | CA$300 | Free | None | None | CA$300 |
| SportsBikeShop | UK · 6–9 days | CA$321 | Free | CA$0 | CA$0 | CA$321 |
| ChromeBurner | NL · 7–14 days | CA$222 | CA$46 | CA$48 | CA$25 | CA$341 |
| Atomic-Moto | US · 3-5 days | CA$266 | CA$14 | CA$50 | CA$25 | CA$355 |
| Motardinn | ES · 7–15 days | CA$265 | CA$24 | CA$52 | CA$25 | CA$366 |
| Motostorm | IT · 10–15 days | CA$243 | CA$61 | CA$55 | CA$25 | CA$384 |
| Motocard | ES · 8–12 days | CA$237 | CA$94 | CA$59 | CA$25 | CA$415 |
| Moto Central | UK · 7–12 days | CA$246 | CA$105 | CA$63 | CA$25 | CA$439 |
| Cycle Gear | US · 3–14 days | CA$308 | CA$49 | CA$64 | CA$25 | CA$446 |
| MotoSport | US · 3–6 days | CA$308 | CA$49 | CA$64 | CA$25 | CA$446 |
| RevZilla | US · 3–5 days | CA$308 | CA$49 | CA$64 | CA$25 | CA$446 |
| SportbikeTrackGear | US · 3–5 days | CA$308 | CA$73 | CA$69 | CA$25 | CA$475 |
| Infinity Motorcycles | UK · 5–10 days | CA$306 | CA$346 | CA$117 | CA$25 | CA$794 |
| Retailer | Ships from | Item | Shipping | Duty | Brokerage | Landed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC-Moto | DE · 7–10 days | CA$72 | CA$43 | CA$21 | CA$25 | CA$161 |
| Motardinn | ES · 7–15 days | CA$185 | CA$24 | CA$38 | CA$25 | CA$272 |
| FortNine | CA · 1–4 days | CA$272 | Free | None | None | CA$272 |
| ChromeBurner | NL · 7–14 days | CA$181 | CA$46 | CA$41 | CA$25 | CA$293 |
| Motostorm | IT · 10–15 days | CA$170 | CA$61 | CA$42 | CA$25 | CA$298 |
| Bayside Perf. | CA · 2–5 days | CA$314 | Free | None | None | CA$314 |
| MotorcycleGear | US · 3–5 days | CA$271 | CA$14 | CA$51 | CA$25 | CA$361 |
| Cycle Gear | US · 3–14 days | CA$266 | CA$49 | CA$57 | CA$25 | CA$397 |
| RevZilla | US · 3–5 days | CA$266 | CA$49 | CA$57 | CA$25 | CA$397 |
| SportbikeTrackGear | US · 3–5 days | CA$266 | CA$73 | CA$61 | CA$25 | CA$425 |
Same retailer, both models
7 retailers stock both models for Canada. Shop for shop, the Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 is cheaper at 0 and the Sidi NUCLEUS at 7.
| Retailer | Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 | Sidi NUCLEUS | Cheaper here | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motardinn | CA$366 | CA$272 | Sidi NUCLEUS | CA$94 |
| Motostorm | CA$384 | CA$298 | Sidi NUCLEUS | CA$86 |
| SportbikeTrackGear | CA$475 | CA$425 | Sidi NUCLEUS | CA$50 |
| Cycle Gear | CA$446 | CA$397 | Sidi NUCLEUS | CA$49 |
| RevZilla | CA$446 | CA$397 | Sidi NUCLEUS | CA$49 |
| ChromeBurner | CA$341 | CA$293 | Sidi NUCLEUS | CA$48 |
| FortNine | CA$300 | CA$272 | Sidi NUCLEUS | CA$28 |
How much of the price is duty and shipping
The Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2's cheapest offer (Alpinestars CA, CA$231) ships from within Canada, so no import duty or brokerage applies; shipping is CA$10. Across the 12 retailers shipping it from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 19% of the delivered price. 5 of 17 in-stock retailers ship it from within Canada.
At its cheapest offer (FC-Moto, CA$161) the Sidi NUCLEUS's delivered price includes CA$46 of import duty and brokerage (29% of the total) and CA$43 shipping. Across the 8 retailers shipping it from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 23% of the delivered price. 2 of 10 in-stock retailers ship it from within Canada.
Duty and brokerage apply to retailers shipping from outside Canada; GST/HST is not included in any figure on this page.
Certifications listed in ALLR's catalog
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2: EN 13634. Sidi NUCLEUS: EN 13634, EN 13634 L1. Only the Sidi NUCLEUS lists EN 13634 L1. “Not listed” means the retailer data ALLR tracks does not state it, not that the product lacks it; confirm on the retailer's page for the exact variant you buy.
Lowest delivered price by market
| Delivered to | Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 | Sidi NUCLEUS |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | CA$231 | CA$161 |
| USA | US$190 | US$101 |
| UK | £132 | £64 |
| EU | €162 | €85 |
Canada is live; the US, UK and EU figures come from ALLR's per-market price aggregate and can trail the live Canada figure by hours.
How the prices compare
Across the 24 in-stock listings tracked for the Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2, landed prices to Canada run from CA$231 at Alpinestars CA up to CA$794 — choosing the cheapest retailer over the priciest saves up to CA$244 (51%).
Across the 17 in-stock listings tracked for the Sidi NUCLEUS, landed prices to Canada run from CA$161 at FC-Moto up to CA$425 — choosing the cheapest retailer over the priciest saves up to CA$264 (62%).
On list price, the Sidi NUCLEUS carries a CA$320 MSRP and its cheapest current offer is 50% below it.
Offers & stock, per model
Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 Boots
Delivered to Canada from CA$231 at Alpinestars CA (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST), across 17 offers from 17 retailers — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
18 stores carry it, 17 in stock. Landed cost includes shipping, duty and brokerage, before GST/HST.
Price summary
Sidi NUCLEUS
Delivered to Canada from CA$161 at FC-Moto (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST), across 10 offers from 10 retailers — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
13 stores carry it, 10 in stock. Landed cost includes shipping, duty and brokerage, before GST/HST.
Price summary
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper in Canada, the Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 or the Sidi NUCLEUS?
Delivered to Canada, the Sidi NUCLEUS is CA$70 cheaper than the Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 at their cheapest in-stock retailers: CA$161 at FC-Moto against CA$231 at Alpinestars CA (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST) — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
How many retailers sell the Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 and the Sidi NUCLEUS to Canada?
Shipping to Canada, ALLR tracks 17 in-stock offers for the Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 from 17 retailers and 10 in-stock offers for the Sidi NUCLEUS from 10 retailers. Retailers tracking each model in total, including some out of stock today: the Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 18, the Sidi NUCLEUS 13.
How much of the delivered price is import duty and brokerage?
The Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2's cheapest offer (Alpinestars CA, CA$231) ships from within Canada, so no import duty or brokerage applies; shipping is CA$10. At its cheapest offer (FC-Moto, CA$161) the Sidi NUCLEUS's delivered price includes CA$46 of import duty and brokerage (29% of the total) and CA$43 shipping. Across the 12 retailers shipping the Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 19% of the delivered price. Across the 8 retailers shipping the Sidi NUCLEUS from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 23% of the delivered price.
Which retailers sell both the Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 and the Sidi NUCLEUS, and where is each cheaper?
7 retailers stock both models in Canada-shippable stock. The Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 is cheaper at 0 of them and the Sidi NUCLEUS at 7; the widest same-shop gap is CA$94 at Motardinn, where the Sidi NUCLEUS is cheaper.
Do the Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 and the Sidi NUCLEUS carry the same safety certifications?
ALLR's catalog lists EN 13634 for the Alpinestars SMX-1 R V2 and EN 13634, EN 13634 L1 for the Sidi NUCLEUS. Only the Sidi NUCLEUS lists EN 13634 L1. "Not listed" means the retailer data ALLR tracks does not state it, not that the product lacks it; confirm on the retailer's page for the exact variant.
Do these prices include GST/HST?
No. Prices are landed costs to Canada: item price plus shipping, import duty and customs brokerage. Destination sales tax (GST/HST) is not included, so the retailer's checkout total can be higher; the figures here use the same basis as each product's own ALLR page.
Where these numbers come from
Every figure on this page is live tracker data, prices checked Oct 24, 2026, the same numbers shown on each product's ALLR page. Landed cost means item price + shipping + import duty + customs brokerage to Canada, converted to CAD; retailers are ranked by that all-in figure, not the sticker price. Read the full methodology. Prices and stock move daily, and the retailer's own checkout is always the final source of truth. This comparison covers price, availability and catalog data only — it makes no claim about fit, comfort or performance.