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This week I received Shark's top of the line carbon fiber helmet, the Shark Race-R Pro GP FIM. It's a super lightweight carbon helmet and I'm excited to share this unboxing and track review of the Shark. I also compare it with my Shoei X-14 (Spirit III for EU riders) and AGV Pista GP RR. Hope you find it fun and helpful in choosing your next helmet!
#SharkHelmets #ShoeiX14 #AGVPista
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Hi mate, very nice content. I actually have a pista gp r in size ML wich fit perfectly and wanted to know wich size u are recommending to get in this helmet since u also own a pista. I can't decide between M or L. Thx
Very well done. I am actually in the market for 2 new helmets, one for my wife and myself. We both currently run x-fourteen’s, but we both have sizes too large and need to go down to be safe. I was going to stay with Shoei, but I have been eyeing this Shark for myself and was happy to see a review that compared the 2. For my wife, we are going Arai Corsa X, maybe you can grab one and add onto the review to compare the Arai as well? Good stuff, love your videos, especially the RC-8C.
Thanks so much Ryan! I found that the helmet fit is similar between the Shoei and Shark so it was an easy transition. I really like the Shark; you can always go with the Shark Race-R Pro and not the GP if you don’t want the giant spoiler/wing.
The Arai has a different shape and I wasn’t able to find the right fit for myself, but I hope it works well for your wife!
Thanks again for the comments, really appreciate it. Hoping the RC arrives soon then I’ll be able to share more of the bike with everyone :)
Great video very helpful!! I’m getting exact same helmet..thanks!
You’re gonna love it :)
I’m itching to get another in a different design hahaha
Thank you for watching 🙏
Amazing review man. Im looking at getting the Shark Lorenzo Winter Test replica or the x-fourteen. Got to wear a x-fourteen on a track day for the first time and was blown away by the difference between that and my current HJC RPHA-10. Im concerned about your review regarding the dark visor for the Shark. In your opinion would you say its un-rideable for the street, or is it manageable?
Thanks so much for watching, I think the Shark has that cool factor that the X14 lacks because the shape of the Shark is SO SHARP. It looks fast sitting still, if you get what I mean hahaha.
Concerns for street would be the giant spoiler, don’t hit it on anything. After this video I ordered the 30% tint for the Shark and it’s perfect, could definitely ride that on street.
Hope that helps :)
I know this comment is old as all hell but I got a Shark Race R pro gp carbon and it came with the darkest tinted visor in the world, that being said. Think riding 5% window tint in a car at night all the way around. It's very hard to see hut manageable if you're safe and have decent lighting with your headlight.
Just ordered one right after watch your video i do owned agv pista r and shoei x14
Really hope you enjoy it and thank you for watching! Hope you subscribed as well, lots of fun stuff coming soon 😁
Great review.
Thank you, much appreciated :)
Great video 👍🏼👍🏼 well put together 👌🏼👌🏼
Thanks so much for watching and for the comment. Really appreciate it, hope you subscribe, I have a lot of fun things coming up :)
@@vtranmoto i sure will 👊🏼👊🏼
beautiful helmet👍👍👍
Do those SHARK stickers come off?
Hi Viet, love your content. After your review, I gotta have the shark helmet. I have tinnitus so I need the quietest helmet for the track. Regarding sizing, i know you said the shark fits similar to the x14, but a vendor suggested I buy a size larger since it’s an aggressively tight fit. Is the shark much much tighter? I have a Shoei X14 in size L and he suggested XL.
thanks Steve! appreciate your watching and taking the time to leave a comment. I have a M Shoei X14 and went with a M Shark and its worked out really well for me, but the Shark definitely fits *snug* at first - but I don't find it uncomfortable. The first time putting it on I was surprised at how snug around the cheeks it was, but after just a few minutes I did not mind at all. Is this vendor able to order both sizes and let you keep the one that you prefer? I don't want to give you bad advice, so just sharing my own experience.
Thanks for the reply! The vendor is from Taiwan since their helmets come with a DOT sticker, so I would need to choose the correct size. Unfortunately my local cycle gear doesn’t stock Shark helmet in their store. I feel like I wouldn’t have an issue with the crown area, but the check and chin is what worries me. I’m afraid if I get an XL, it will fit loose so it won’t seal as well to prevent noise. Would you say the fit is slightly more snug than the X14 or very noticeable?
@@PhysiqueSteve hi Steve! just took out the X14 and Shark to wear back to back and the Shark is noticeably snugger; the crown area fills little bit more "filled out" on the Shark as well. Man you're in a tricky spot with an out-of-country vendor. Is there any motorcycle dealer in your area that might carry Shark? It would be worth it to see if you can try one out in person before buying without trying.
Very nice review, just curious about your head diameter, is it 57cm? Coz i am 57 suppose to get m size but at the end i took L with 40mm cheekpad instead of 35mm equipped.
And after few run, i just feel that my helmet looks “big” LoL
Thanks! :) I haven't done that measurement but I went with a M as I was most familiar with Shoei/AGV sizing and the Shark fits very similarly to the Shoei.
Don't worry about the "big" head hahaha, as long as it's comfortable and protects you well! :D
The Shark comes with 2 shell sizes so when you go with the L you’re on the bigger shell size the M size just uses the thinnest cheek pads in the smaller shell size. Doesn’t really make a difference as long as it’s nice and tight👍🏻
Yea that was a bad move. I'm. A 56cm and I got a small. It's wonderful
Hello and thank you for the informative and honest review. I have 1 question. --Does the rear spoiler appear to be removable via the 2 bracket/screws? Or is it 3m attached?
-thanks again ✌
Happy to help :) there are two little tiny screws and bracket, one on each side. I still would not hold it by the spoiler haha!
@@vtranmoto cool..so if you remove the screws and brakes, the spoiler will come off? Only asking because I plan on removing for street use..
@@floyd4826 I can’t say if that’ll work, it might also frustrate you if you see a little hole where a bracket and screw should be.
I think you could also consider the Shark Race-R Pro: us.shark-helmets.com/products/race-r-pro-carbon-skin-helmet. Just get the Non GP version as the helmets are extremely similar just without the giant spoiler. Additionally the Non GP version comes in a lot more variety of colors and styles.
@@vtranmoto thanks. I have the Race-r Pro Carbon Skin now, and I love it . Will be buying the Race-R Pro GP Redding Test version soon. I love the graphics which aren't available in the the non-GP version. ✌
@@floyd4826 they are such great helmets!
Awesome review. Where did you find the carbon edition race r pro in the u.s?
Thanks so much! It’s now my go-to helmet.
I had to order it through Chromeburner.com, a few of my track buddies used them in the past so I went with their experience. No issues on my end.
@@vtranmoto I was gonna ask the same thing because of the price you mentioned. Most places it's running around $1k. I just ordered the all black with white lettering from Revzilla for $999. I got my other Shark from Chromeburner [NL].
@@rkidlat hi there, my friend just ordered one Today from chrome burner and he said he paid $550. Check for their promotion codes as well 👍
Will go for the shark 🙏🙏agv is bulky and noisy same goes for the shoei thats why shark will be the best option for me thanks
Awesome!! I think you will enjoy it :) it’s now my favorite helmet that I reach for every time I ride!
Hey Viet! Hope you're fine, I wanted to ask you that I am going to start racing and I want a helmet and I am confused in HJC Rpha 1 Austin gp and Shark race r pro gp which one I should buy?
In my experience the way to go is the Shark, they are just a little nicer fit and finish compared to my friend's HJC. Very important though is to make sure that the helmet shape fits you comfortably. The Shark fits similar to a Shoei or AGV so if you are comfortable with those shapes you will like the Shark. Thank you!
What size are your helmets? I wear medium on x-14 and ML on AGV. Looking into the shark Lorenzo replica.
My X-14 is a M, MS on AGV Pista. I feel that the Shoei and Shark fit very similarly; the ML is a bit loose for for AGV. Of the 3 helmets, I prefer the Shark now and grab it most frequently. :)
I think you will be very pleased with the Lorenzo replica; looks *sharp*.
@@vtranmoto ok if I go with the shark I will get a medium. Did you sorted out the visor issues being too dark?
@@VictorRodriguez-gg6pb I ordered a 30% tinted visor from Chromeburner which works wonderfully. Make sure you get the visor for the Pro GP (says it in the name).
I have the same helmet and love it. Got use to the dark visor and now my arai corsair x dark visor is too light for my taste.
Such a great helmet. It must be really bright where you ride! Funny enough I just ordered a custom Arai, should be here in a week or two. Will compare with the Shark as well!
@@vtranmoto only i dont like on the shark is twice taking the check pads out they pulled the tap out that goes into the helmet
Looking into your list of videos, I see you have a Vircos suit. I do too. Aren’t they the incredible pure awesomeness ???
So awesome. Absolutely love them and I'm hooked, going to order more.
I hope more US riders learn about Vircos and their suits!!!
@@vtranmoto here in the Midwest there is more and more Vircos riders. Still a lot less than other companies, however, the few are extremely happy just as I am with the product.
@@VictorRodriguez-gg6pb that's great to hear. How did you guys do your measurements from the US?
@@vtranmoto we have a distributor/representative near by. He took the all the measurements and he was the contact person between Vircos and I. Btw, I have the Dainese Mugello R in black just like yours too (hilarious).
@@VictorRodriguez-gg6pb lol that’s too funny! Let’s get matching bikes :D Hahaha
Hey bro, Where did you order that shark helmet from? And how much? if you don't mind also does it have a DOT sticker ?
Hi Mazen, I ordered it from ChromeBurner and paid $788 shipped, prices seem to vary now based on color/design, but I still highly recommend the Shark. It has ECE rating which is the European equivalent (and has higher standards than DOT). It’s used at the highest levels of racing so I have no concerns from a safety perspective compared to any other big brand (Shoei/AGV/Arai).
@@vtranmoto have bought 2 helmets from them, pretty much buy all my gear from europe now......alot cheaper
@@kirkdunn1379 yep! About to get another one from Europe as well :D
Hey, does this helmet come with a Pinlock and did the dark visor come with a pinlock because I’m looking at buying one
They don't use pin lock. Anti fog coating only
does the shark helmet have speaker cut outs for a intercom system?
Hi there, yes it does, there is a cutout for speakers, then there is a liner layer that goes above it. I imagine if you want the speakers to be un-interfered you can remove the liner, though in my past experience, the speakers are pretty rough so the liner is a nice touch for comfort. Though I cannot say if it blocks out too much of the speaker volume.
Also something to note is that this is by far the quietest race helmet I've ever used. Thanks for watching!
So on both websites do u get the shark helmet bag and visors with it?
Yep, I’ve done for both sites. Fine on both, just go with the one that has the best price 👍
Hey 👋 great Video :) could you tell me your head circumference ?
I don’t have a measurement off top of my head (haha), but I’m a Medium in Shoei and it’s very comparable with the Shark, except the Shark is more snug on your cheeks.
@@vtranmoto That’s my problem. I got a Shoei Nxr and it’s Size L. It fits tight and perfect I would say. But I was able to try on the Shark also in Size L and it felt really loose. Unfortunately there is no dealership near with this helmet in size M… :( that’s why I asked about your head size
@@SC-sj5fu oh interesting...I'm on a work trip but when I get home I can use measuring tape to get specifics!
@@vtranmoto that would be awesome :D
Did you get it straight from the shark website?
I ordered mine from Chromeburner and my second one from FC-Moto.de (I have two of them now); those sites usually give you the best prices and ship quickly for US customers. I do recommend getting the lighter tint windshield, it comes with a clear and dark one - but the dark is *super* dark. Thanks for watching!
is the spolier strong or you must handle it with care and stuff.
It’s firm, but you wouldn’t want to grab it and carry the helmet around by the spoiler. It’s not shaky or anything, it just isn’t a handle. I just got another Shark to replace the one that I went down on. 😅
@@vtranmoto this vs the rpha 1
@@humbertovargas1211 I personally love Shark’s look more, the HJC has a more round shape. Also in my opinion the carbon quality is nicer on the Shark. And finally, some of my favorite MotoGP racers use a Shark. So it checks the boxes for me 👍
@@vtranmoto excelente , i just got a x lite , the gold edition one . i dont trust myself and that spoiler
@@humbertovargas1211 congratulations!! Xlite has awesome carbon helmets as well!
yoo but what trailer is that at 4:39? that black one?
That’s a Kendon trailer my buddy uses with his Lexus RX. You can get Kendons in various sizes to accommodate for 1-3 bikes. Super high quality trailer!
If you can only buy one helmet, which one would you choose?
right now, the Shark is my favorite helmet. I got a chance to see the new Alpinestars Supertech R10 that is being tested in MotoGP right now, so I am *very* excited to pick that one up and compare! But it won't likely be available until end of 2023.
Where did you buy this? every where I look online it’s sold out or not my size
They recently updated the Shark lineup and now they have the Shark Aeron GP. It’s a pretty cool update and I’ll be getting one soon!
@@vtranmotothey are definitely nice helmets I believe they don’t have speaker cut outs though
I see we have the same taste in helmets. 😆
Yessss! Great minds think alike!
Id like info on your suit
the suit I'm wearing in the video is a Dainese Mugello R (with the D-Air system). Let me know if you have other questions, thank you!
How did it hold up with your high side?
I need to make a video about it, but the short of it is that it did extremely well. I hit my head on impact and remember how much the head strike didn’t hurt…I’ll post a photo of the helmet. It’s done for but it did it’s job.
@vtranmoto how is the rest of your body? It look like nasty high side?
Which helmet is smaller between the shark and shoei ?
The Shark fits more snug, especially the first time you wear it. But if you fit a Shoei, your headshape should also be compatible with a Shark. I actually just bought another Shark Race-R Pro GP - it has been my go-to helmet and I choose it every time over the X14, which is now basically my minibike helmet.
@@vtranmoto im 5,4 and my head is really small, so basically I don’t want a helmet that looks too big over my body size. So I guess I will choose the shark helmet and the website you recommended here which was chromeburner, great channel btw and thanks for replying! Definitely worth the sub!!
@@vtranmoto btw do you have an Instagram account?
@@papichonight1787 thanks so much! My Instagram is @vtranmoto but tbh I haven’t posted much! Will try to do more there!
The Shark helmet just has been a really good helmet, especially when you consider it’s entirely carbon, ultra light, and it’s half the price of the AGV Pista GP RR that I also have.
The fin is big on the Pro GP, but it’s what gives it the super pro racer look. 😎
AGV are great helmets but Pista is way too much $$$.....have K6, RPHA11, SUOMY
Going to get a Shark but have to give a plug for SUOMY....very good aerodynamics and price is reasonable....though may nit be quietist
And they are super light...Suomy surprised me a bit
Europe has best deals on helmets for sure
Totally agree with you. Hope you enjoy the Shark. 👊
The shark is true to size?
It’s most similar to Shoei’s fit; I’m a Medium in both. The Shark does have a much more snug fit around your cheeks, so keep that in mind. It isn’t uncomfortable but just more snug. Around the skull, it fits similarly and is comfortable for me coming from a Shoei.
Best helm out there
100% agree!