
The facts.
| Brand | Shark |
|---|---|
| Model | Skwal Cup Speed-Tech WRK |
| Part Number | HE6512 |
| Shell Material | Polycarbonate |
| Weight | 1,587 g (±50 g) |
| Certification | ECE 22.06 |
| Visor | Optical Class 1, scratch-resistant, UV-stabilised, Pinlock included |
| Inner Lining | Alveotec — antibacterial, removable and washable |
| Colour | White / Red — Speed-Tech WRK |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
Hour-five comfort is where most helmets start making compromises — the Shark Skwal Cup Speed-Tech WRK is engineered precisely for those moments. Its removable, washable Alveotec inner lining moulds softly to your head, the two-shell sizing keeps the profile compact for every head circumference, and at 1,587 g (±50 g) the polycarbonate shell sits lightly on your shoulders whether you're threading city traffic or settling into a long motorway cruise.
Key Features
- Alveotec inner lining — soft, breathable, antibacterial and fully removable for machine washing, keeping the interior fresh on long-haul rides
- Two shell sizes deliver a genuinely close, natural fit across XS to XXL rather than padding out one oversized shell
- ECE 22.06 certified — meets the latest and most stringent European homologation standard for road and track use
- Optical Class 1 visor with scratch-resistant, UV-stabilised coating and Pinlock insert included for fog-free vision in all weathers
- Integrated drop-down sun visor operated by a smooth slider — no need to stop or swap visors when the light changes
- Speaker pockets and glasses-friendly cheek pads make the Skwal Cup a natural fit for communication systems and spectacle wearers
All-Day Wearability
The interior of the Skwal Cup Speed-Tech WRK has been tailored for riders who cover real distances. The chin curtain and breath deflector cut wind noise and cold air ingress, while the speaker recesses are sized to accept most popular intercom units without uncomfortable pressure points. Glasses wearers will appreciate the shaped cheek pads that allow the arms of spectacle frames to pass without digging in — a small detail that makes an enormous difference over several hours in the saddle.
Aerodynamics and Ventilation
Shark developed the Skwal Cup shell in a wind tunnel, and the result is a helmet that sits quietly on your head at motorway speeds rather than fighting you. The integrated rear spoiler damps lift and reduces buffeting, letting you concentrate on the road ahead. Ventilation runs in a logical circuit: crown intakes draw in fresh air, EPS-moulded internal channels distribute it evenly across the head, chin vents direct airflow across the inside of the visor to prevent misting, and rear exhaust ports expel warm air continuously. Open or close the vents with gloved hands without taking your eyes off the road.
Visor Technology
The wide-aperture Optical Class 1 visor gives an undistorted panoramic view — critical when reading a corner at pace or checking mirrors in heavy traffic. The included Pinlock insert creates a sealed air gap that eliminates condensation in cold or wet conditions. The visor seal is designed to reduce wind noise at the edges, and the scratch-resistant, UV-blocking coating keeps the optics clear through years of daily use.
Speed-Tech WRK Design
The Speed-Tech WRK graphic is a study in contrast: white base panels intersected by bold red lines that follow the aerodynamic contours of the shell. The result reads as fast even at rest, and suits everything from a naked roadster to a full-fairing supersport machine. This is a helmet that earns a second look without sacrificing the refined finish you expect from a French premium manufacturer.
Size Guide
| Size | Head Circumference |
|---|---|
| XS | 53–54 cm |
| S | 55–56 cm |
| M | 57–58 cm |
| L | 59–60 cm |
| XL | 61–62 cm |
| XXL | 63–64 cm |
Measure your head approximately 1 cm above your ears at the widest point to find your correct size. If you are between sizes, choose the larger size for touring use or the smaller for a sportier, more secure fit.
Specifications
- Shell material: polycarbonate
- Weight: 1,587 g (±50 g)
- Certification: ECE 22.06
- Shell sizes: 2 (XS–M / L–XXL)
- Visor: Optical Class 1, scratch-resistant, UV-stabilised, Pinlock included
- Sun visor: integrated, slider-operated
- Inner lining: Alveotec, antibacterial, removable and washable
- Ventilation: crown, chin and rear exhaust system with EPS channels
- Fastening: double-D ring
- Spoiler: integrated
- Colour: white/red — Speed-Tech WRK
- Collection: 2025–2026
FitmentBy head size — not by bike▼
Rated. Certified. Lit.
“The only helmet on this page with LED running and brake lights, backed by four SHARP stars. Two honest weaknesses come with it: MCN call the ventilation the weakest attribute, and reviewers report the visor whistling irritatingly at speed.”
— the Inter-Pace crewECE 22.06.
Four SHARP stars on a thermoplastic shell.
SHARP four stars.
Not the quietest; the visor whistles at speed.
Adequate.
The weakest part — two small chin and two top intakes.
1,570 g.
Two shell sizes.
The only helmet here with integrated lighting.
239 € — Basic. Hover the bar for each range. Value is scored against the street field, not in the abstract.
Skwal vs —
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| Inter-Pace Rating | 83/100 | 76/100 | 72/100 | 72/100 | 71/100 | 70/100 | 70/100 | 69/100 | 69/100 | 69/100 | 68/100 | 68/100 | 68/100 | 68/100 | 68/100 | 67/100 | 67/100 | 66/100 | 66/100 | 66/100 | 65/100 | 65/100 | 64/100 | 64/100 | 64/100 | 64/100 | 63/100 | 63/100 | 63/100 | 63/100 | 62/100 | 62/100 | 62/100 | 61/100 | 59/100 | 58/100 | 58/100 | 58/100 | 57/100 | 53/100 |
| Level | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid | Solid |
| Price | 359,20 € | 143,99 € | 143,10 € | 114,71 € | 175,99 € | 339,15 € | 152,15 € | 398,65 € | 669,00 € | 397,09 € | 181,55 € | 407,15 € | 220,15 € | 279,65 € | 114,71 € | 599,00 € | 649,00 € | 120,20 € | 322,15 € | 286,01 € | 152,96 € | 118,96 € | 169,15 € | 84,15 € | 254,15 € | 118,15 € | 269,96 € | 84,96 € | 114,71 € | 367,99 € | 223,20 € | 367,99 € | 495,99 € | 109,65 € | 503,99 € | 157,21 € | 399,99 € | 215,99 € | 519,99 € | €283,50 |
| Weight | 1,298 kg | 1,575 kg | 1,52 kg | 1,55 kg | 1,575 kg | 1,6 kg | 1,75 kg | 1,55 kg | 1,715 kg | 1,35 kg | 1,5 kg | 1,45 kg | 1,5 kg | 1,5 kg | 1,65 kg | 1,7 kg | 1,775 kg | 1,55 kg | 1,391 kg | 1,35 kg | 1,7 kg | 1,55 kg | 1,55 kg | 1,35 kg | 1,75 kg | 1,7 kg | 1,38 kg | 1,6 kg | 1,4 kg | 1,675 kg | 1,448 kg | 1,657 kg | 1,55 kg | 1,6 kg | 1,7 kg | 1,5 kg | 1,86 kg | 1,47 kg | 1,75 kg | 1,57 kg |
| ECE 22.06 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Pinlock incl. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shell | Carbon and aramid fibre | Polyfusion shell | ABS | HIRP high impact resistant polymer | Polyfusion shell | HPFC composite fibre | KPA thermoplastic | Carbon fibre | AIM shell | Tricarboco (carbon, fibreglass, aramid) | Thermoplastic shell | 6K carbon fibre | Composite fibre | fibreglass | HIRP high impact resistant polymer | AIM shell | AIM shell | Thermoplastic shell | Carbon fibre | Tricarboco (carbon, aramid, fibreglass) | Polycarbonate | HIRP high impact resistant polymer | KPA thermoplastic | KPA thermoplastic | KPA thermoplastic | KPA thermoplastic | FRC (fibre reinforced composite) | HIRP high impact resistant polymer | HIRP high impact resistant polymer | X-Matrix composite | Thermoplastic resin | X-Matrix 2 multi-composite | X-Pro Carbon | polycarbonate | X-Pro Carbon | HIRP high impact resistant polymer | X-Matrix 2 multi-composite | Lexan polycarbonate | X-Pro Carbon | Thermoplastic shell with LED lighting |
| Ventilation | 9/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 10/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 3/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 4/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 4/10 | 4/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Comfort | 6/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 7/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | 5/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | 5/10 |
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