Full face helmet Touring Shark Vision-R

The French manufacturer of motorcycle and scooter helmets Shark has just unveiled a new integral called "Vision-R".

The French manufacturer of motorcycle and scooter helmets Shark has just unveiled a new integral called "Vision-R".

The Shark company

Created in 1986 by Andre and Robert Teston 1000 points of sale in more than 35 countries N ° 1 on the French market (according to Shark) A Shark helmet sold every 2 minutes (!) 400,000 helmets sold per year worldwide Two production units 170 sponsored pilots More than 40 world championship titles

Behind this play on words hides the care taken by Shark on the field of vision of this Touring-oriented equipment: "25% additional in vertical overall vision and 10% additional in horizontal vision", assure its designers..

According to the famous Marseille brand (see box opposite), this new Vision-R helmet would combine "a field of vision close to that of a jet on the one hand and the safety of a last generation fiber shell on the other. go". A construction that further allows it to claim a weight of 1.45 kg.

In addition to its "wide angle" view which is of great benefit to riding, the screen of this new helmet has an Autoseal mechanism which allows it to press perfectly against the seal in the closed position.

Treated against scratches, the visor has a practical "air mesh" type opening and its anti-fog treatment, which can be reactivated by simply cleaning with soapy water, inaugurates a reassuring four-year warranty.

The Vision-R full-face helmet also has a 1.5mm UV 400-labeled sun visor. This sunscreen, responsible for protecting the cornea from UV rays, helps prevent glare from sudden changes in light.

In terms of practicality, the helmet has a removable and washable interior, a removable anti-fog mask, an anti-swirl bib, a buckle with micrometric closure and three front vents.

Available in three shell sizes from XS to XL, the Vision-R is available in solid colors or with the Blank, Becool, Myth, Lotus, Pixy decorations and can receive the Big Bang Lite photo-luminescent ink discovered on the S900 Fost Lumi at the JPMS 2010 (read). This new full Touring will be available during the month of October 2010 at a price between € 299 and € 330 including tax depending on the version..

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