In order to get the FIM sticker, you would have to go with the Race R Pro GP FIM - it's available in Europe at least - and it has a full carbon shell with close to 1430gr. It is indeed a great helmet though even if it's not the FIM version. Inner lining is also one of the best you'll get in Racing Helmets.
I picked up the FIM version online from a site in Europe roughly 6 months ago for about $650. I’ve used it for street use for both commuting and long weekend rides logging at least 5,000 miles, and I’ll say it’s probably the most street-able track helmet available. Great fogging protection on colder rainy days. Great airflow on hot days. At least as quiet as my old RF-1200, though I went 100% earplugs a few years ago. Fits my Cardo unit just fine. It’s definitely snug, but I was a medium in Shoei and got a medium for the Shark, and I think it’s fine. I like a snug fit, though I do feel it in my cheeks getting sore after a 4 to 5 hour ride. I used its predecessor, the Race-R Pro on a 2-week trip in the same sizing, and it worked just fine for me, including on some off road sections on my ADV bike. Only reason I replaced that Race-R Pro (for the GP FIM) was because I took a decent donk to the head off road and knew I had compromised EPS foam’s protection from a future impact. That said, the Race-R Pro handled the impact perfectly. Slight stars, but no headache or concussion signs, letting me finish the day’s ride with zero concerns. It’s your head, so treat it right!
I ride a superduke do you think it’d be any good? I know it’s more designed for the tuck position. I tried the pista and liked it but no cut out for intercom is a deal breaker for me. Always found shark’s comfortable. I’d be grateful for any input!
@@Smashwell1 I think you will be fine even on the Superduke. If you watch any of the motovlogs on my channel from the past several months, they were all filmed in a Shark Race R Pro GP. You will see that I am rarely in a full tuck!
@@themotoseoul wow thanks for the quick reply, I'll be sure to check them out! Gonna order one to the store and try it on, only one way to find out. Thanks again!
Hey man, nice review. Just a question on sizing. Do they run smaller or Is this true to fit? I measure 55cm which is S (55/56) in shark. Would you go a size up? Like M(57cm)
Thanks! It's a very tight fit. I measure size small and that is what I wear in this helmet. I typically size down and wear an extra small in all of my helmets. So I would say it's true to size.
Thank you for such a detailed review. I ride a MT-10 and was looking for a more aerodynamic helmet. I measure at around 60.5cm would a large or xl fit better? Once again thank you for making the review and ride safe.
No problem! What size do you normally wear? I measure a small and I currently have a size small helmet. Fits just fine. I usually wear a size down because I like my helmets to fit really snug. However, the XS in this helmet is too small so I am wearing my standard size I am measured for.
I normally wear a xl since I’m right on the cusp between L and Xl I’m wearing an xl in a agv corsa and it fits snug. Since I’m right on the cusp if a helmet fits smaller I’m xl and if it’s on the larger side I go down to a large. But it seems like this one has a tighter fit. Seeing how aerodynamic the helmet is and quiet makes me really interested in using this on a naked bike. Honestly the best review I’ve seen and very detailed and in depth. Thank you again and I appreciate the fast reply!
Just a heads up I was able to get the carbon fiber version of the helmet that is FIM rated and in an xl it’s lighter then the small you have in this video. Thank you again for the detailed review and this absolutely is the quietest and most aerodynamic helmet I’ve ever owned. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more reviews on this channel.
i just bought this helmet and the left side of the visor keeps coming loose. i don’t know what it is. i’ve tried tightened the twisting lock, taking it apart, tightening it at angles but no matter what whenever i open and close it it comes off the red hinge
@@itsmeericb Yeah the black part that comes on the visors and locks it into place i’ve tried tightening it. no matter what it slides out with repeated raises and and lowering i can’t figure out it sucks because i thought this would be a good helmet
I bought race r pro carbon 2 years ago and it didn't impress me, I sold it. too many people says this one is quiet but some says it is super loud. I afraid to buy it again, it is basically the same helmet with ugly spoiler add on.
Really? Well out of the Pista GP rr, xlite 803, ls2 thunder and x-14 it’s the quietest I’ve worn. I don’t think it’s going to completely be as quiet as being in a car but it’s not bad. I still recommend wearing ear plugs.
@@itsmeericb I always wear them. but they loose perfect sealing position after lets say 30 mins or some riding and chin movement so 30 db nr rating become like 15 or something and wind noise start to annoy me. bike, screen, sitting position or how tall are you all these are very important factors for the noise level.
@@itsmeericb all above are racing helmets, noise isolation is not their priority, however we still want to buy them coz their look, venting and stability. I like too many thing on this helmet. visor, visor closure, weight, neck curtain, chin curtain, dense padding. when I look those things in isolation, they seems like the best. but it didnt work for me altogether as whole. if you wait on some red light, antifog treatment not working on a brand new helmet (consider the coating wear out later) winter breath guard needs some speed to work. tight helmet started to feel a little loose very quick. but puting on and of was still difficult. noise and stability wise it didnt satisfy me but if it worked for you, it is cool, I m happy for you. at the and, this is a racing helmet, we dont need to expect touring strenghts from it, productors should do better products. this is an old helmet, and adding stabilizer will not save the sells, they need more touch for road use
Thx, now it's the hard choice between this one and the hjc rpha 1,, 😂😭 Iforgot to say thx allot for the vídeo! Best review I found and I also like to see how they feet on someone's with gear dressed! 👍
As far as which one is better, they are both fantastic helmets but I feel the Shark offers more features for the price. The Pista really just belongs on the track. When it comes to looks that is a subjective. The Shark is by far more quiet than the Pista. The Pista comes with ear plugs.
Personal experience. Have two pistas, one with a cardo black and one with a cardo edge. Always use earplugs that reduce about 20db. Even with 44mm speakers of cardo black, listening to the music is fine, but carrying a conversation is nearly impossible. With an edge, it's not that the volume that is louder, but somehow, the quality of the voice is much clear. Full exhaust with stage 2 brentune is far from quiet, but after your review, I want to try this helmet. Solely for the quietness of it.
Yeah i had 2 of these, the carbon gloss ones… lacquer cracked by itself after 6 months or so for the both of them - got a refund and bought a PISTA GPRR. 1.5 year no problems at all
Really? Yeah I had two Pista helmets before. The RR model was uncomfortable after about 30 min of wearing in on my forehead. All great helmets but nothing is perfect.
@@itsmeericb i agree that nothing is perfect when its not customized. But Pista comes with added pads to adjust the perfect fit and it sure works great
All I hear is how quiet and aerodynamic shark race r pro helmets are...... They also engineer and manufacturer their helmets....nothing is farmed out its all done in house....while others do as well a ton of em arent Will get 2019 version as i dont like huge spoiler......Europe is alot cheaper though no DOT sticker...
Is this your next helmet?
hi, do you think it will be dificult to ear my stock exhaust from my mt07?
In order to get the FIM sticker, you would have to go with the Race R Pro GP FIM - it's available in Europe at least - and it has a full carbon shell with close to 1430gr. It is indeed a great helmet though even if it's not the FIM version. Inner lining is also one of the best you'll get in Racing Helmets.
Ahh okay, thanks for the insight on the FIM rating! 👍👍
@@itsmeericb thx now its hard choice between this one and the hjc rpha 1... 😂😭
I picked up the FIM version online from a site in Europe roughly 6 months ago for about $650. I’ve used it for street use for both commuting and long weekend rides logging at least 5,000 miles, and I’ll say it’s probably the most street-able track helmet available.
Great fogging protection on colder rainy days. Great airflow on hot days. At least as quiet as my old RF-1200, though I went 100% earplugs a few years ago. Fits my Cardo unit just fine. It’s definitely snug, but I was a medium in Shoei and got a medium for the Shark, and I think it’s fine. I like a snug fit, though I do feel it in my cheeks getting sore after a 4 to 5 hour ride.
I used its predecessor, the Race-R Pro on a 2-week trip in the same sizing, and it worked just fine for me, including on some off road sections on my ADV bike. Only reason I replaced that Race-R Pro (for the GP FIM) was because I took a decent donk to the head off road and knew I had compromised EPS foam’s protection from a future impact. That said, the Race-R Pro handled the impact perfectly. Slight stars, but no headache or concussion signs, letting me finish the day’s ride with zero concerns.
It’s your head, so treat it right!
Thanks for watching and thanks for your input! 👍👍
Buy almost all my gear from Europe, so much cheaper.....
Been looking at this fr my next helmet. If you could do a vlog in it to see what the audio quality would be, that would be great.
Been running the Shark Race R Pro GP FIM for close to a year now... Best helmet on the market. Quiet. Comfortable. Aggressive.
Yes I think it may be better than the Pista GP RR but I’m sure the loyal AGV owners will come in and argue against that. 😂
@@itsmeericb Let them come...
I ride a superduke do you think it’d be any good? I know it’s more designed for the tuck position. I tried the pista and liked it but no cut out for intercom is a deal breaker for me. Always found shark’s comfortable. I’d be grateful for any input!
@@Smashwell1 I think you will be fine even on the Superduke.
If you watch any of the motovlogs on my channel from the past several months, they were all filmed in a Shark Race R Pro GP.
You will see that I am rarely in a full tuck!
@@themotoseoul wow thanks for the quick reply, I'll be sure to check them out!
Gonna order one to the store and try it on, only one way to find out. Thanks again!
Hey man, nice review. Just a question on sizing. Do they run smaller or Is this true to fit? I measure 55cm which is S (55/56) in shark. Would you go a size up? Like M(57cm)
Thanks! It's a very tight fit. I measure size small and that is what I wear in this helmet. I typically size down and wear an extra small in all of my helmets. So I would say it's true to size.
Is the fit comparable to the AGV Pista GP RR?
No, much more comfortable. The Shark does fit on the small side though.
@ got it, I am right in between M and L in the pista and I size down. Would you suggest sizing down on this one as well?
@ no wear the size your head is measured for with this helmet
Hey, thanks for the video, just wondered, this helmet has pin lock ready shield or not?
Oh I can remember if it’s pinlock ready. I believe it’s not as it has a special coating to prevent fogging
@@itsmeericb Thank you man, for answering so fast haha. Isn’t that coating is reliable? How long it’ll last?
@@sehokim83 no problem! That I’m not sure of
Thank you for such a detailed review. I ride a MT-10 and was looking for a more aerodynamic helmet. I measure at around 60.5cm would a large or xl fit better? Once again thank you for making the review and ride safe.
No problem! What size do you normally wear? I measure a small and I currently have a size small helmet. Fits just fine. I usually wear a size down because I like my helmets to fit really snug. However, the XS in this helmet is too small so I am wearing my standard size I am measured for.
I normally wear a xl since I’m right on the cusp between L and Xl I’m wearing an xl in a agv corsa and it fits snug. Since I’m right on the cusp if a helmet fits smaller I’m xl and if it’s on the larger side I go down to a large. But it seems like this one has a tighter fit. Seeing how aerodynamic the helmet is and quiet makes me really interested in using this on a naked bike. Honestly the best review I’ve seen and very detailed and in depth. Thank you again and I appreciate the fast reply!
@@iansampayo3527 No problem! I appreciate it! I honestly have not had to wear earplugs with this helmet.
Just a heads up I was able to get the carbon fiber version of the helmet that is FIM rated and in an xl it’s lighter then the small you have in this video. Thank you again for the detailed review and this absolutely is the quietest and most aerodynamic helmet I’ve ever owned. Keep up the good work and I look forward to seeing more reviews on this channel.
I just bought one, Its way louder than
I thought it would be. I don't have the extra wind guard though, does that make a big difference in wind noise?
It can, also I’ve owed other race helmets and it’s by far the quietest when you close the visor.
I’ve been looking for this all around and i can’t seem to find it in black or pretty much at all. Any suggestions where i could pick one up from?
They probably don’t make it anymore. You can try somewhere like Motocard to see if they still sell them.
What is a reliable site to purchase this ?
@@bankc8 Revzilla
My size in agv is Ms. What size do u think would fit me in this helmet, small or medium?
Probably a Large. If at all possible I would go and try one on if you can. Will save time having to go through returning it if it’s the wrong size.
MS or M in the new AGV PISTA is like M on these
I wear medium small in AGV and will go medium in shark....good source says same
great info on the helmet
The shark compared to the x lite which one do you think is better
Shark. X-lite just lighter in weight. Still a good helmet, but Shark offers more features, seems more premium, better visor.
i just bought this helmet and the left side of the visor keeps coming loose. i don’t know what it is. i’ve tried tightened the twisting lock, taking it apart, tightening it at angles but no matter what whenever i open and close it it comes off the red hinge
Hmm that’s odd. 🤔 You said you’ve tried tightening the Allen key screw on the side?
@@itsmeericb Yeah the black part that comes on the visors and locks it into place i’ve tried tightening it. no matter what it slides out with repeated raises and and lowering i can’t figure out it sucks because i thought this would be a good helmet
Thoughts on hjc rpha 1n?
I’ve read it’s a great helmet and FIM as well. I have never worn it but I have a friend who say they love theirs.
I bought race r pro carbon 2 years ago and it didn't impress me, I sold it. too many people says this one is quiet but some says it is super loud. I afraid to buy it again, it is basically the same helmet with ugly spoiler add on.
Really? Well out of the Pista GP rr, xlite 803, ls2 thunder and x-14 it’s the quietest I’ve worn. I don’t think it’s going to completely be as quiet as being in a car but it’s not bad. I still recommend wearing ear plugs.
@@itsmeericb I always wear them. but they loose perfect sealing position after lets say 30 mins or some riding and chin movement so 30 db nr rating become like 15 or something and wind noise start to annoy me. bike, screen, sitting position or how tall are you all these are very important factors for the noise level.
@@itsmeericb all above are racing helmets, noise isolation is not their priority, however we still want to buy them coz their look, venting and stability. I like too many thing on this helmet. visor, visor closure, weight, neck curtain, chin curtain, dense padding. when I look those things in isolation, they seems like the best. but it didnt work for me altogether as whole. if you wait on some red light, antifog treatment not working on a brand new helmet (consider the coating wear out later) winter breath guard needs some speed to work. tight helmet started to feel a little loose very quick. but puting on and of was still difficult. noise and stability wise it didnt satisfy me but if it worked for you, it is cool, I m happy for you. at the and, this is a racing helmet, we dont need to expect touring strenghts from it, productors should do better products. this is an old helmet, and adding stabilizer will not save the sells, they need more touch for road use
Hi, I saw one with 1200g weith, is yours made of carbon fiber?
No mine is not carbon fiber
Thx, now it's the hard choice between this one and the hjc rpha 1,, 😂😭 Iforgot to say thx allot for the vídeo! Best review I found and I also like to see how they feet on someone's with gear dressed! 👍
So what helmet is better this or AGV GP RR?
And which one more quiet
As far as which one is better, they are both fantastic helmets but I feel the Shark offers more features for the price. The Pista really just belongs on the track. When it comes to looks that is a subjective. The Shark is by far more quiet than the Pista. The Pista comes with ear plugs.
Personal experience. Have two pistas, one with a cardo black and one with a cardo edge. Always use earplugs that reduce about 20db. Even with 44mm speakers of cardo black, listening to the music is fine, but carrying a conversation is nearly impossible. With an edge, it's not that the volume that is louder, but somehow, the quality of the voice is much clear. Full exhaust with stage 2 brentune is far from quiet, but after your review, I want to try this helmet. Solely for the quietness of it.
I ended buying both , and I love both of them but shark is definitely way more quiet lol
@@stunner1501 carbon shark?
Yes i got both carbon , not sure if the foam inside the shark just feels more snug .
Yeah i had 2 of these, the carbon gloss ones… lacquer cracked by itself after 6 months or so for the both of them - got a refund and bought a PISTA GPRR. 1.5 year no problems at all
Really? Yeah I had two Pista helmets before. The RR model was uncomfortable after about 30 min of wearing in on my forehead. All great helmets but nothing is perfect.
@@itsmeericb i agree that nothing is perfect when its not customized. But Pista comes with added pads to adjust the perfect fit and it sure works great
No pin locks??
Forgot to mention it in the video but the visor does not utilize pinlocks. The visor has an anti-fog coating.
Pinlock visor must be purchased separately. If you purchase it separately, you can use the pinlock film exclusively for shark.
@@itsmeericb pin lock coating disappears after a single wash. Absolutely shitty helmet and customer service
All I hear is how quiet and aerodynamic shark race r pro helmets are......
They also engineer and manufacturer their helmets....nothing is farmed out its all done in house....while others do as well a ton of em arent
Will get 2019 version as i dont like huge spoiler......Europe is alot cheaper though no DOT sticker...
I’m a fan of the big spoiler. Just my taste though.
What is your head measurement?....size in AGV and Shoei for you?
@@kirkdunn1379 55 cm
@@itsmeericb thanks!
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