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Shimano Miravel 2500 (JDM): 2500 vs 2500S vs 2500SHG – Weight, Line Capacity & Specs

Shimano Japan's Miravel spec table lists 3 sizes with 2500 in the code: 2500, 2500S and 2500SHG. By spool size and drag they form 2 groups: 2500 (46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke spool, 9 kg max drag, 200 g); 2500S and 2500SHG (46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke spool, 4 kg max drag, 200 g). The suffix mainly changes the gear ratio: 2500 5:1, 2500S 5:1, 2500SHG 6.2:1.

Shimano Japan spec table, checked 2026-10-13. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check

Shimano Miravel 2500 sizes side by side

The last column shows whether every 2500 size lists the same value. Size codes link to the full page for that size.

Item25002500S2500SHGSame in all?
Gear ratio5:15:16.2:1Differs
Weight200 g200 g200 gSame
Line capacity, PE (gō-m)1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-2200.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-1200.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120Differs
Line capacity, nylon (lb-m)Not confirmed5-110, 6-95, 8-705-110, 6-95, 8-70Differs
Line capacity, nylon (gō-m)2-170, 2.5-150, 3-120Not confirmedNot confirmedDiffers
Line capacity, nylon (mm-m)0.25-1600.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-950.16-150, 0.18-120, 0.20-95Differs
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m)2-140, 2.5-125, 3-100Not confirmedNot confirmedDiffers
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m)Not confirmed4-130, 5-100, 6-804-130, 5-100, 6-80Differs
Max drag9 kg4 kg4 kgDiffers
Practical drag (maker figure)3.5 kg2.5 kg2.5 kgDiffers
Bearings (ball/roller)5/15/15/1Same
Retrieve per crank73 cm73 cm91 cmDiffers
Handle length55 mm55 mm55 mmSame
Spool46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm stroke46.5 mm dia. / 14.5 mm strokeSame
Product code (品番)050076050083050090Differs
JAN code496936305007649693630500834969363050090Differs
Yumeya spool typeNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedDiffers
List price in Japan¥17,300 excl. tax¥17,300 excl. tax¥17,300 excl. taxSame
US SKU in our dataNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed

What is the difference between the Miravel 2500S and 2500SHG?

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 73 cm vs 91 cm. Same: weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.

How do the other Shimano Miravel 2500 sizes differ?

2500 vs 2500S

Differences in the official table: max drag 9 kg vs 4 kg; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220 vs 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120. Same: gear ratio, retrieve per crank, weight, spool, handle length, bearings.

These are differences in the printed figures only. We do not say which size is better for a given use: that is outside what a spec table shows.

Which Shimano Miravel 2500 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?

  • Lightest: 2500, 2500S and 2500SHG at 200 g (heaviest: 2500SHG, 200 g).
  • Highest max drag: 2500 at 9 kg.
  • Highest gear ratio: 2500SHG at 6.2:1.

How much line do the Shimano Miravel 2500 sizes hold?

PE capacity differs between these sizes: 2500 1-320, 1.2-270, 1.5-220; 2500S 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120; 2500SHG 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 (gō-m).

Line25002500S2500SHG
PE 0.6 gōNot printed200 m (219 yd)200 m (219 yd)
PE 0.8 gōNot printed150 m (164 yd)150 m (164 yd)
PE 1 gō320 m (350 yd)120 m (131 yd)120 m (131 yd)
PE 1.2 gō270 m (295 yd)Not printedNot printed
PE 1.5 gō220 m (241 yd)Not printedNot printed
Nylon 2 gō170 m (186 yd)Not printedNot printed
Nylon 2.5 gō150 m (164 yd)Not printedNot printed
Nylon 3 gō120 m (131 yd)Not printedNot printed
Fluorocarbon 2 gō140 m (153 yd)Not printedNot printed
Fluorocarbon 2.5 gō125 m (137 yd)Not printedNot printed
Fluorocarbon 3 gō100 m (109 yd)Not printedNot printed

Metres as printed in Shimano Japan's table; yards are our conversion. gō is not converted to lb test.

How much is the JDM Shimano Miravel 2500?

Shimano Japan lists the Miravel 2500 sizes at ¥17,300 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13): 2500 ¥17,300, 2500S ¥17,300, 2500SHG ¥17,300. Every size has the same list price.

Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices

Is there a US Miravel 2500?

Shimano North America's MIRAVEL A table (checked 2026-10-13) lists MIR2500HGA (size code 2500HG). It does not have the same size code as a Japanese Miravel 2500 size, so we do not treat it as the same reel.

Every Miravel size: Japan vs US MIRAVEL A → JDM-only sizes

Which spools fit the Shimano Miravel 2500 sizes?

Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: 2500 not confirmed, 2500S not confirmed and 2500SHG not confirmed. Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano lists for that size. A matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between sizes. Spool compatibility hub

2500 size in other series

Other Miravel sizes

All 11 Miravel sizes · All JDM Shimano reels

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Sources

US: Shimano North America MIRAVEL A (checked 2026-10-13)