Shark Skwal Cup full-face helmet matte black KMA HE6503
ECE 22.06
360° — drag me
1,587 gECE 22.06
02 · Data & docs

The facts.

Technical data
BrandShark
ModelSkwal Cup
Part NumberHE6503
ColourMatte Black (KMA)
Shell MaterialPolycarbonate
Weight1,587 g (±50 g)
CertificationECE 22.06
VisorOptical Class 1, scratch-resistant, UV-resistant, Pinlock included
Collection2025–2026
DescriptionThe whole story

Built for riders who demand track-level aerodynamics and race-proven protection in everyday use, the Shark Skwal Cup in matte black KMA is a wind-tunnel-refined full-face helmet that refuses to compromise. With its integrated rear spoiler, ECE 22.06 certification, and Optical Class 1 visor with Pinlock included, this is the helmet that bridges the gap between circuit performance and road versatility.

Key Features

  • ECE 22.06 certified — meets the latest and most demanding European homologation standard
  • Wind-tunnel-developed shell with integrated rear spoiler for high-speed stability and reduced turbulence
  • Optical Class 1 visor — distortion-free, scratch-resistant, UV-protective, supplied with Pinlock insert
  • Integrated drop-down sun visor operated by a smooth thumb slider for instant glare management
  • Alveotec antibacterial liner — fully removable and washable for lasting freshness on long stints
  • Speaker recesses and spectacle-friendly cutouts for seamless integration with comms systems
  • Double-D ring fastening — the gold standard for retention on track and road alike

Aerodynamics and Ventilation

The Shark Skwal Cup shell was shaped in the wind tunnel to cut drag and suppress the buffeting that saps concentration at speed. The integrated spoiler generates meaningful downforce at motorway and track velocities, keeping the helmet planted and your neck relaxed mile after mile. Three-stage ventilation — a crown intake, chin intake, and rear exhaust ports — drives a continuous channel of fresh air through the helmet, reducing visor fogging and keeping your core temperature in check when pace rises.

Vision and Visor System

The Optical Class 1 main visor delivers an undistorted, wide-angle view of the road or circuit ahead. It is scratch-resistant and UV-protected as standard, so bright-sun sessions do not degrade your sightline. The included Pinlock insert creates an anti-fog inner lens that remains clear through rain, cold mornings, and rapid temperature changes — exactly the conditions where a misting visor becomes dangerous. When the sun drops below the treeline or you emerge from a tunnel, the integrated tinted sun visor slides down instantly, eliminating the need to stop and change lenses.

Fit, Comfort, and Rider Ergonomics

Two shell sizes are used across the six head sizes, ensuring the proportions of the helmet remain correct for every wearer rather than scaling a single shape to extremes. The Alveotec inner lining is soft, highly breathable, and carries an antibacterial treatment that actively suppresses odour — essential after hard riding. The liner removes completely for machine washing. Chin curtain and breath guard minimise wind noise at pace, while the spectacle grooves and speaker pockets mean the Skwal Cup integrates cleanly with prescription glasses and Bluetooth intercoms alike.

Matte Black KMA — Finish and Design

The KMA colourway is pure matte black: no graphics, no distractions. The finish is deliberately understated, letting the aerodynamic lines of the Skwal Cup speak for themselves. It pairs equally well with a track-day suit, a city leather jacket, or a touring setup — a versatile choice that does not date. Shark's 2025–2026 collection brings this colourway to the Skwal Cup shell with the same build quality the brand has maintained in international circuit environments.

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. When in doubt between two sizes, choose the smaller for a secure, performance-oriented fit.

Specifications

  • Shell material: polycarbonate
  • Weight: 1,587 g (±50 g)
  • Certification: ECE 22.06
  • Visor: Optical Class 1, scratch-resistant, UV-resistant, Pinlock included
  • Sun visor: integrated, manually operated
  • Liner: Alveotec, antibacterial, removable and washable
  • Ventilation: crown intake, chin intake, rear exhaust ports
  • Fastening: double-D ring
  • Spoiler: integrated aerodynamic rear spoiler
  • Colour: matte black (KMA)
  • Collection: 2025–2026
  • Part number: HE6503
FitmentBy head size — not by bike
04 · The Inter-Pace Rating

Rated. Certified. Lit.

All 85 points of the street matrix were assessable
iP53/100SOLID Drag to spin
The Inter-Pace Rating
0/100
0507085100
SolidLights on, visor whistling
P40 on our street grid · 39 rivals in scrutineering · rated 2026-09-02
Entry 0–49 · Solid 50–69 · Recommended 70–84 · Benchmark 85–100
ECE 22.06 · SHARP 4/5 · DOUBLE-D · 6 VENTS · 1,570 G · PINLOCK · SUN VISOR · THERMOPLASTIC SHELL WITH LED LIGHTING · ECE 22.06 · SHARP 4/5 · DOUBLE-D · 6 VENTS · 1,570 G · PINLOCK · SUN VISOR · THERMOPLASTIC SHELL WITH LED LIGHTING ·

“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 crew
Homologation8/10
ECE 22.06 homologation8/8
FIM racing homologation — not listed0/2

ECE 22.06.

Safety equipment3/10
Multi-density EPS liner — not listed0/2
EQRS emergency release system — not listed0/2
double-d closure2/2
2 shell sizes1/2
Rotational-impact system (MIPS or equivalent) — not listed0/2

Four SHARP stars on a thermoplastic shell.

Independent tests6/8
SHARP 4/5 stars6/8

SHARP four stars.

Wind noise2/9
Wind noise at motorway speed2/9

Not the quietest; the visor whistles at speed.

Interior comfort4/8
Fully removable lining — not listed0/2
Washable lining1/1
Comfort in independent reviews3/5

Adequate.

Vision & visor5/9
Pinlock anti-fog lens included3/3
Tear-off posts — not listed0/2
Photochromic visor available — not listed0/1
standard eyeport2/3

Ventilation4/8
6 vent ports2/3
Vents operable with gloves on1/1
Airflow in independent reviews1/4

The weakest part — two small chin and two top intakes.

Weight2/5
1,570 g measured2/5

1,570 g.

Fit range4/5
6 sizes2/2
2 shell sizes across the range1/2
intermediate head shape1/1

Two shell sizes.

Price positioning6/11
Delivered quality against its price in this class6/11
239 € — Basic

The only helmet here with integrated lighting.

Certification
ECE 22.06 street homologation
Price-class
EntryCFA136,700BasicMid-rangePremiumHigh classHigh-endFlagship

239 € — Basic. Hover the bar for each range. Value is scored against the street field, not in the abstract.

Safety & tests
SHARP impact rating4/5 stars
CERTIMOOV protocolawaiting · not counted
Crew scrutineering
How this rating is made: crew scrutineering, cross-checked against Honest John webBikeWorld RideApart TheBikeMarket SHARP Tests count only when a result exists — never a penalty
The race-helmet gridmint = this helmet
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