Shark Spartan RS is the first helmet with ECE 22-06 homologation
The The main difference between the two homologations lies in the amount of impact points that are taken into consideration during the so-called anvil test: during this test, an anvil is dropped onto the helmet from a predetermined height, so as to be able to study the resistance to bumps. In the case of the ECE 22-05 homologation, the contact points provided were 5, while with the ECE 22-06 it goes to 9 or in some cases to 11, depending on the type of helmet, plus an additional sample point that it can be different for each helmet model.
This is a really important news for the world of road motorcycling, and even if the manufacturers will be able to continue selling ECE 22-05 homologated helmets for another 3 years, there are already those who have moved forward by presenting the first helmet 100% compatible with the new homologation process: we are talking about Shark, the French company that has been producing high quality helmets since 1989, which a couple of days ago presented the new ECE 22-06 approved Shark Spartan RS helmet.
Among the prominent features of the new Spartan RS, expected on the market in 2022, there is undoubtedly the ultra-resistant VZ 300 visor which can boast a 4-point locking system, and EPS - expanded polystyrene - a multiden sity, so as to absorb the impacts in the event of an accident in the best possible way.
Shark Spartan RS will be released on the market at a price of € 355.99 and will be offered with caps of 2 sizes declined in sizes ranging from XS to XXL; a cheap choice in this case, it would have been more interesting to see at least 3 caps of different sizes.
