Rate this Helmet very highly (04.11.2022)
Anonymous41127334
Light and Quiet as advertised.
A long time Shoei user here (20+ years). Moving to a different brand was quite daunting. After a lot of research I settled on the Shark Race-R Pro Carbon.
First thing I noticed on the first ride was the optical quality of the visor. Very impressed. Second was the lightness of the helmet. On paper it doesn't seem like it is much lighter than standard (glass) helmets, but you really do notice it.
The only thing I don't like is the magnetic clasp. I wish is was a standard snap clasp. It can be hard to get 'clicked' on at times. I have also read other reviews that it can come loose at high speed. I hope not, since I plan to use the helmet on track days.
I also wish the stock visor supported pin-locks. You can buy a new visor that supports them, but I assume they are not the same thickness / optical quality as the stock item.
It is more of a track focused helmet so I understand it not intended for commuters in winter.
Overall, a recommended buy.