Advice & Guides The internal sun visor on a sports-touring helmet delivers versatility for use in all conditions
Customers are generally impressed with the Shark Spartan RS helmet, praising its comfort, quietness, and stylish design. Many appreciate its snug fit, lightweight feel, and innovative features like the built-in sun visor and easy-to-remove liners. However, a few find the visor's locking mechanism fiddly, especially with bulky gloves, and mention minor issues such as limited airflow and adjustability. Despite this, the helmet is well-regarded for its quality, ventilation, and value, alongside its seamless compatibility with glasses and intercom systems.
I purchased a Shark helmet in White, but unfortunately with the hot weather, a week later the helmet was too tight. Sportsbikeshop happily accepted the return and unfortunately with no White helmets in large size available, I went for the black one instead. Excellent fit and definitely value for money given the quality of the materials used in manufacturing. As always, Sportsbikeshop was the best price comparison.
This is my first Shark helmet, so I wasn't sure what to expect, though I know one road racer who has worn them for years, so I knew they weren't rubbish.
When I first tried it on, I thought I had ordered the wrong size, it felt very tight, but once I got the chin curtain over my chin, the helmet somehow fitted me perfectly though it still seemed a bit tight, until I realised that's how a helmet is supposed to fit, my 4 year old helmet lining had relaxed that much, it was actually loose.
Great visor, nice free pinlock and lining is seriously plush.
Lovely helmet, highly recommended!
I understand that a motorcycle helmet fit is different for every person, but my review is for what suits me and the quality of this product. I find the quality of the liner, pinlock and the overall finish of the Shark Sparton RS to be of high quality, if one takes into account the price of the helmet. Sportsbikeshop as always generally have the best price available, and if for any reason you can find it cheaper, then Sportsbikeshop are always willing to meet that price. Great helmet at a good price.
Feels great, looks great
Fits great, looks great
Excellent built quality, providing you plenty of comfort and safety, yet hitting that sweet spot when it comes to cost of purchasing it.
Easy to strip it down from padding for cleaning or installing an intercom system as it comes with 40mm pre-manufactured holes, making it compatible with all, or at least systems.
The antifog visor included is a great touch and cannot be happier!
Always check for size and make sure it fits your head correctly and safely, not like the images below.
Firm on your head, doesn't move when shaking.
It's well built feels very solid.
Ventilation system works great too
Great helmet for the price. Coming from an AGV K1 the difference is night and day. Great sound dampening with good features and is lightweight .
Great helmet and price!
Helmet is perfect, so compliants
Sizing is accurate and it is a comfortable wear. Would recommend.
My Chaser X had hit its 5 year anniversary so time for a new lid. Having previously only had Arai for quality and fitment I was dubious about other brands but current budgets dictated otherwise.
Having previously tried on pretty much every helmet brand over the years this Shark Spartan RS is a breakthrough. The quality feels like it’s premium cousins but with a reduced price tag. The visor mechanism is solid and reassuring as are the vent catches. The interior is plush in all the right places and feels comfortable in the colder conditions we’ve had recently. Also stayed completely dry in the monsoon I rode through last week. I had read wind noise an issue for other riders but for me on my 790 duke its actually reduced the noise compared with my arai. Very pleased with my purchase and in this colour way Black and Orange (red) its an absolute bargain.
I really like this helmet. I'm used to a more classic look but this one it very quiet and comfortable
Comfortable, lighter than my old helmet, looks good
Shark Spartan RS
Bought as a track day helmet so wanted the mix of bang for buck without compromising coupled with peripheral vision and tint option built in, this ticked all boxes and in fact was closely matched to what I’d describe as the best helmets out there,
Great helmet fits well I like the look, but early days for a proper review only worn it a couple of times. Was delivered really quickly
Stunning helmet fits superb
Excellent product. True to size.
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