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.
Best helmet I've had in 35yrs of riding. I've been using Shark helmets since 2001 and in terms of quality , optical clarity and ventilation, this one is in a league of it's own. To say I'm impressed is an understatement!! Top notch service and price from Sportsbike shop has been exemplary as usual.
Bought as a replacement helmet for a Shark D-Skwal. This is a very nice helmet and has a quality feel. Not used as yet and not sure about d ring fasteners- time will tell. All in all, very nice helmet and a great deal through SBS.
For me there is nothing to dislike about this helmet it has everything I need, it blocks out the wind noise offering me peace, it has space for my glasses which others do not, the pin lock is also a good addition. The D ring took some getting used to thought but nothing difficult mind you
Helmet fits well. Slightly quieter than my previous Shark helmet. Very happy with it.
Good fit. Good specification. Good appearance
Really nice helmet, materials feel good quality.
Comfortable good visor, but I get a lot of whistling noise if riding with visor open.
Very impressed with this helmet looks very stylish the finish is very good, lining is very comfortable during short and long rides, vision is excellent, I do get a little fogging on my glasses easily sorted, no fogging at all with visor and unlock - very impressive helmet and especially at price from Sportsbikeshop!!
Great all round helmet for the money it's got all the features I wanted and looks great
I bought this as a winter helmet, as my old Shark Spartan was good, albeit noisy. I wore this on the bike for the first time yesterday. The chin vent was pretty much useless. The visor fogged up immediately, so much so, it was virtually opaque (even breathing through my nose). I had to ride with it cracked open at anything under 40mph. The only solution I've found was to remove the chin curtain and the breath guard, but it still fogs up a good bit at lower speeds. If I could return it I would but I've used it now, so I guess I'll have to put up with it, until I can find a decent winter helmet.
The visor clip is very fiddly too, when having to constantly crack it, which takes your mind off the road slightly. All in all, I'm not happy with this helmet compared to my old Shark Spartan which has aged out. The helmet itself is comfortable enough and the sun visor is handy, but I'd rather be able to see where I'm going without constantly fiddling with the visor. This is my fourth helmet (mixture of Shoei and Shark) over the years and the only one I have this issue with.
Comfortable and secure fit. Love the sun visor feature
Probably the most comfortable helmet Ive owned in 40 years, I have nothing bad to say about this helmet. Great fit, quiet, easily removed liner. I would highly recommend.
Fits well with easy to use sun visor etc. Does what I would expect for the price.
I went in store to try this on, I would always recommend to do so as the sizes aren't the same across all brands. For example in a shark I'm a large and in agv I'm a medium. Staff were brilliant at helping me pick the right helmet.
I then looked at the options online and ordered this helmet to my house. Perfect for fit for me. Good price especially on sale. And I love the integrated sun glasses.
When I bought the helmet as a new rider I thought I was a bit expensive but now having it for a while it was whore money spent. The inside cushioning is amazing, very comfortable and I know when I do have a crash I m well protected.
I love this helmet! Feels quality when wearing it, the built in slide down tinted visor is great and easy to use. I was worried about the double D-Ring strap having not used one before but I actually prefer it now you can the tension absolutely perfect. The shiny outside was also a concern but again, is better because it cleans down so easily and really looks the part compared to the Matt finish of the other models and side by side to a Matt helmet is what convinced me to pay the extra for this model.
This is my first ever helmet, bought for my upcoming CBT. I wanted one that met the latest EU regs and had also been through the UK SHAPRS test, but also didn't cost the earth.
I wear glasses and having the internal sun visor was a big plus as well.
I can't comment yet on the ventilation as I've only been riding around in circles at the training centre so far.
Only point to note is even though I just bought it, the helmet has 2022 inside, so I assume it's been sitting on a shelf for some time.
I’ve been wearing this helmet for a month now and it’s a real step up in quality from my previous Shark helmet. It’s a close fit but suits me and after trying many of the helmets in the shop I stuck with Shark. It comes with a removable breath guard, chin dam and a pin lock visor. The main visor is friction adjustable and has a satisfying movement. This visor locks and has a central latch in a groove which is frankly fiddly and I haven’t yet got used to it. It’s relatively quiet but not special. I got a good deal and a paint job which I guess was not popular so I’m satisfied.
Purchased to replace my 7 year old Arai. Very satisfied with the helmet it’s light, has great features and very comfy from the start. Visor easy to remove, drop down sun visor is great and the helmet looks good in this colour (silver). Only slight issue is visor mists up easily in cold weather when riding on a faired bike as front vent doesn’t get as much air flow cured with anti fog treatment. Overall though great helmet and prefer to my Arai. Great price and service from Sportsbike shop.
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