Shark Spartan RS motorcycle helmet review - Sportsbikeshop
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Aggressive design signifies Shark’s Spartan RS helmet. Find out all about this cool new-for-2022 helmet, which is Shark’s first to meet the new ECE 22.06 safety standard.
UPDATE: A SHARP rating was issued for the Shark Spartan RS helmet in September 2024. It scored four stars out of five.
I've managed to squeeze the 40mm ear pieces from the Cardo Packtalk Edge into the helmet for anyone else wondering if you can get them in the pre-created spaces in the helmet.
Did you use the flip mount or adhesive mount?
@@banger3008 You mean for the mic?
How did you manage to do it? could u send a picture of the fitment somehow?
@@helmax7153 I just pushed them in quite hard and they went in OK and stayed flush. Didn't use the extra padded cushions for the earphone pieces either.
Not a single word about the aucostics and noise in helmet....
For me its going to be either this Shark or Schuberth S3.
Both looks great and have nice materials but i would like to have some more info about that noise in Spartan.
Cheers from Croatia 👍🏼
It has really bad wind noise on the top of your head when you open the face shield more than half way. You have to adjust your head to a weird angle to make the noise go away. There might be a way to make it go away but I just don’t know yet. Overall it’s a good helmet.
Would the chin vent fit the Spartan gt?
It looks like it may direct more air to the visor than the one on the gt.
The one on the gt has the vent at the very top meaning you have to tilt the helmet as though you're looking downwards to get anything through.
Utterly terrible design. Without a pinlock the visor mists quicker than my cheap shark s900 the gt replaced.
I doubt it would help, even if it would fit. The only holes in the Spartan GT chinbar are those at the top, so air could only come through there anyway. It's often the case with Pinlock-equipped helmets that the visors mist up if the Pinlock is left out. The designers are happy to have a more secure air seal as they rely on the Pinlock to stop the visor misting up. Helmets were very different before the Pinlock came along, with a lot more air flowing around the face, as manufacturers knew it was needed to keep mist at bay. Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony
Best most detailed review great job
When you say that Cardo Speakers didn't fit right, what do you mean ?
The recesses inside the helmet are too small for the Cardo Packtalk Bold speakers to sit in neatly. You'd need to put boosters in the recesses for the speakers to stick to, which might mean there isn't room for them between the helmet and your ears. I hope that helps. Cheers, Tony
I managed to get them to fit fine with a bit of pressure.
Agv k3 2206 or hjc i71 or shark spartan rs/gt?
We're currently working on our reviews of the K3, i71 and new Spartan GT Pro, so we'll have a better idea once we've completed them. Cheers, Tony
Is spartan rs carbon better then spartan gt carbon?
There's not much in it, but having worn both I think the RS is a bit better than the GT Carbon, yes. Cheers, Tony
Hi Tony, does the Spartan RS have Emergency release liner?
I've just tried the Nolan N80-8 and found it quite noisy at motorway speeds so am looking for something quieter (bikes are Sports Tourers and like you I do a daily commute).
Thanks
Hi Alex, no - this helmet doesn't have emergency release for the cheekpads. Have you considered an HJC RPHA-70? This has emergency cheekpads, a good reputation for noise (4 references to 'noisy' in the customer reviews and 96 references to 'quiet') and I found it a good helmet for the commute. There's an RPHA-71 coming soon to replace it, but I've not had chance yet to try one. Cheers, Tony
How do you put back visor in place? I've managed to take it off but it won't go back in because hinges on sides won't turn. It's terrible 👎
Hi, we've just published a video tutorial for the visor and sun visor on this helmet, which you can watch here... th-cam.com/video/5zLZs2zu0rw/w-d-xo.html
How is this compare to the skwal i3? Is it worth the extra money going for the rs? Thanks
The Spartan RS has a composite-fibre shell, D-ring strap fastener and a plusher liner. The Skwal i3 has a plastic shell, quick-release strap and the headline item - the LEDs. There's a £30 difference between them at the minute. Taken as straight helmets, I'd say the Spartan RS is worth the extra (unless you want lights, obviously). Cheers, Tony
I have a Shark Ridill, which fits me well so when looking to upgrade this helmet would be the first one I'd try. However as an all year round rider in Scotland I find the Ridill let's in too much air so is a bit cold and drafty for winter how does the Spartan RS compare in that respect?
I found this one pretty good. There's a close fit around the neck and the vents don't seem to leak air through when they're shut. I've only used this helmet in winter and it's not been an issue for me. Hopefully that would still be the case on your bike, with the way the lid fits you and the conditions you ride in. Thanks for getting in touch and I hope that helps. Cheers, Tony
Hello. Can you advise, Shark Spartan 1.2 or Nolan N80-8?
Hi. I've not worn the Spartan 1.2, but I have tried the Spartan GT and Spartan RS. Based on my experience of those I would place the Shark above the Nolan. As ever, much will come down to your own personal needs and preferences, and also the way the helmet fits your head. Thanks for getting in touch. Cheers, Tony
I have to change my helmet, I am currently using the Shark Race-R, on a sports touring bike (Triumph Sprint ST 1050). The current helmet is too loud, it has worn out (it is already 7-8 years old), the visor is already scratched ... it's just time for it. I am thinking about 4 more "touristy" helmets (integral, with Dropdown sun-visor ), I measured all of them and they are OK, the paintwork is completely irrelevant to me, but I couldn't ride a motorcycle in any of them.
Helmets that interest me:
- X-Lite 903
- Shark Spartan RS
- Scorpion EXO 1400 AIR
- HJC F70.
All of these helmets have at least 4 stars in SHARP tests, but which one should I choose? Is there something that a person without much experience in this field like me (I had two helmets in my life) could miss? Which one is the best made and has the best quality / price ratio? It depends for me that the helmet lasts for years.
Please help.
Interesting selection of decent helmets there. The fact you've had a Shark before and got on with the shape of it for so long counts in the Spartan RS's favour. It's also the only helmet in your selection with ECE 22.06 safety approval (the SHARP ratings for the others suggest they may pass if submitted, but we can't know that). I feel the Shark and X-Lite stand above the other two with regards to build quality and expected lifespan. The X-Lite has an anti-mist sun visor, so if riding in damp conditions (including chilly mornings) that is a plus point. The Scorpion and HJC have fog-free sun visors as well. I hope that helps you reach a decision. Cheers, Tony
@@sportsbikeshop
Tony,
Thank you very much for your answer!
I tried on all the helmets again and decided on the Shark Spartan RS - it fit my head best. Quality at a high level, although I think that the X-Lite X-903 is a bit better finished, but it may be a matter of the fact that I tried the carbon version and the Shark was a multi-composite version. The HJC offered the best visibility and specially torn intercom cable space, but the quality of the finish felt worse than in the Shark or X-lite. Scorpion was OK, but no fireworks. The only drawback of Shark is the lack of a prepared place in the EPS for intercom cables and the part surrounding the neck could be a bit "bigger". Besides, I am very pleased and hope to enjoy this helmet for thousands of kilometers. Thank you for your advice, she was very helpful and I think she influenced my decision quite significantly.
@@Loberpl Really interesting to read your experience. Can I ask what size you chose and if you are happy with how noisy the shark RS is at speeds? I will be buying a large but as this is the smallest of the sizes which uses the larger shell, am wondering if it looks or feels big when worn. Thanks.
What's the difference between the Spartan GT and Spartan RS apart from safety rating? Struggling to find much online
The GT is a little more touring-focused than the RS, which is more of a sporty road helmet. The aero, venting and the lining are a bit more distance-focused on the GT. If you're looking at the Spartan GT V2/GT V2 Carbon then that has a micrometric strap fastener rather than the D-rings on the RS. However the original Spartan GT/GT Carbon had D-rings. There's also a new Spartan GT Pro/GT Pro Carbon. This has gone back to D-rings, has an anti-mist sun visor and is rated to ECE 22.06. I hope that's not made things even more complicated for you! Cheers, Tony
Went with the RS in the end, thanks
@@neilferguson1601 Have you gotten the RS, are you satisfied? Just wanted to get GT carbon, but only M and XL are left, so can get RS in L instead, but the GT looks smoother and more premium like inner.
@@pruzylo I tried them all in the shop and my favourite was the RS. Still happy with it, my only gripe is the limited choice of tinted visors.
Do you know when the rs carbon is going on sale ?
I don't have any information on that at the moment, sorry. Cheers, Tony
On sale now (not much though).
Do you have an opinion on how the fit compares to the original Spartan and the Race R Pro (which I have both of)?
I can't help but think that the cheek pads don't seem to extend as far on the older models, which is a big shame as I bought Shark helmets as they seemed to cover more than the other brands. But I haven't gotten the chance to try it on.
I've just tried on a Spartan 1.2 (we no longer have stock of the original), a Spartan RS and a Race-R Pro. The first two feel pretty much the same to me, especially in terms of coverage on the cheeks. They both feel quite reassuring in their coverage around this area. The Race-R Pro feels more close-fitting as I had expected from a race lid, and maybe has a bit more contact around the cheekbones, but I find them all pretty similar. I hope that helps in some way, but the best way to be sure for you is to try one on. Cheers, Tony
@@sportsbikeshop Thanks Tony. Interesting though not all that reassuring, as I've tried on the 1.2 as well and in my opinion it's not as well covering as the original, as the ends are now rounded rather than square, meaning they contact further back and don't press in so much.
It'll be a while before I can try the RS on as supply in Australia is very bad, I'm not even sure the distributor is still importing Shark.