
The facts.
| Brand | Shark |
|---|---|
| Model | Aeron |
| Graphic | Mekarium DBS |
| Type | Full-face racing helmet |
| Shell material | Carbon and aramid fibre |
| Certification | ECE 22.06 |
| Shell sizes | 2 |
| EPS sizes | 4 |
| Retention system | Double-D ring |
DescriptionThe whole story▼
When lap times are measured in tenths, your helmet needs to work as hard as you do. The Shark Aeron Mekarium DBS is a full-face carbon racing helmet built without compromise — combining a featherweight carbon-aramid shell with ECE 22.06 certification, tear-off-ready visor system, and an aerodynamic silhouette engineered to cut through air cleanly at any speed.
Key Features
- Carbon and aramid fibre shell delivers exceptional impact resistance with minimal mass, keeping your neck fresh lap after lap
- ECE 22.06 certified for both road and circuit use — meets the latest European safety standard
- Four EPS density zones for precise, graduated impact absorption across different impact energies
- Two shell sizes maintain correct proportions across the full size range, avoiding the oversized look common to single-shell designs
- Tear-off ready anti-fog, anti-scratch visor with a locking mechanism that resists wind pressure and vibration at high speed
- Double-D retention ring — the benchmark fastener for circuit use, trusted by riders who demand nothing less
Built for the Circuit, Refined for the Road
The Aeron's carbon-aramid construction is the starting point, not the selling point. Shark have engineered two shell sizes into the Aeron range so that every head circumference receives a correctly proportioned lid — a detail that separates serious racing helmets from the rest. Four EPS liner densities mean energy is managed progressively, whether the impact is at slow corner speeds or a high-side at the far end of a straight.
The visor locking system is particularly relevant on track. At motorway or circuit speeds, a visor that creeps open becomes a distraction and a safety concern. The Aeron's compact latch mechanism holds the screen firmly in place, and the tear-off posts mean you can strip away grime mid-session without losing a moment of concentration.
Ventilation and Comfort Over Distance
Racing rarely means short stints. The Aeron's ventilation architecture features five air inlets and seven exhaust ports, creating a through-flow that keeps internal temperature manageable even in the heat of competition. Morpho-Pads inside the liner adapt to your individual head shape, eliminating pressure points during extended sessions. The antimicrobial inner lining stays hygienic across race weekends and back-to-back days on track, and the full liner is removable for washing between events. An emergency quick-release system allows first responders to remove the helmet safely without moving the rider's neck — a considered safety detail that carries real weight.
Aerodynamics and Mekarium Design
The Mekarium DBS graphic in silver and blue is not simply a visual statement — the Aeron's shell profile and integrated rear spoiler are aerodynamically tuned to reduce drag and buffeting at speed. At elevated velocities the helmet feels planted and stable, reducing rider fatigue during long circuit stints or fast road riding. The sporty, compact silhouette betrays the Aeron's racing DNA from every angle.
Fitment and Compatibility
The Shark Aeron Mekarium DBS is a universal full-face helmet with no vehicle-specific fitment requirement. It is available in sizes XS through XXL. Use the head circumference guide below to select your correct size, measuring approximately 1 cm above the ears at the widest point of your head.
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 |
Specifications
- Shell material: carbon and aramid fibre
- Certification: ECE 22.06
- Shell sizes: 2
- EPS sizes: 4
- Visor: anti-fog, anti-scratch, tear-off ready with locking mechanism
- Retention system: double-D ring
- Ventilation: 5 inlets, 7 exhaust ports
- Liner: removable and washable, antimicrobial, Morpho-Pads
- Safety: emergency quick-release system
- Graphic: Mekarium DBS — silver and blue
FitmentBy head size — not by bike▼
The kit studio.
Rated. Certified. Lit.
“This is the road Aeron, not the GP. Same family, different shell, and no FIM homologation — it will not pass race scrutineering. For open track days the airflow alone makes it worth the look.”
— the Inter-Pace crewECE 22.06 only — the racing homologation is the GP's.
Double-D and multi-density EPS; two shell sizes.
Five inlets, seven extractors — outstanding for a road helmet.
Rear spoiler inherited from the GP, stable at speed.
1,410 g of COVA carbon and aramid.
Average; you hear the venting doing its work.
Comfortable, and reviewers call the finish premium.
Only two shell sizes across the range.
The MotoGP shape, built for the road.
Light carbon and huge airflow, at a road-helmet price.
672 € — Premium. Hover the bar for each range. Value is scored against the racing field, not in the abstract.
Aeron vs —
Compare the grid.
| Shoei X-SPR PRO FIM90 | Shoei X-SPR PRO FIM 289 | Shark Aeron GP FIM 287 | Suomy S1-XR GP86 | MT-Helmets KRE 2 PLUS FIM Racing #285 | Arai RX-7V FIM84 | Shark Aeron GP FIM84 | Arai RX-7V FIM 283 | Airoh GP 800 FIM82 | NHK Helmet GP-R Tech82 | Alpinestars Supertech R1081 | Just1 J-GPR81 | LS2 FF805 Thunder FIM81 | Nexx X.R3R Pro FIM Evo81 | KYT KX-180 | Nolan X-804 RS Ultra80 | Nexx X.R3R79 | MT-Helmets KRE 2 PLUS78 | MT-Helmets KRE+ S78 | Airoh GP 800 ECE only77 | LS2 FF805 Thunder ECE only77 | Arai RX-7V ECE only75 | Shark Aeron74 | |
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| Inter-Pace Rating | 90/100 | 89/100 | 87/100 | 86/100 | 85/100 | 84/100 | 84/100 | 83/100 | 82/100 | 82/100 | 81/100 | 81/100 | 81/100 | 81/100 | 80/100 | 80/100 | 79/100 | 78/100 | 78/100 | 77/100 | 77/100 | 75/100 | 74/100 |
| Level | Benchmark | Benchmark | Benchmark | Benchmark | Benchmark | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended | Recommended |
| Price | 799,00 € | 949,00 € | 899,25 € | 579,47 € | 629,96 € | 759,20 € | 965,99 € | 919,95 € | 639,20 € | 619,75 € | 999,00 € | 440,10 € | 679,15 € | 630,79 € | 579,47 € | 527,99 € | 509,00 € | 449,96 € | 359,96 € | 431,20 € | 509,15 € | 879,20 € | €730,79 |
| Weight | 1,45 kg | 1,45 kg | 1,41 kg | 1,4 kg | 1,25 kg | 1,568 kg | 1,41 kg | 1,568 kg | 1,435 kg | 1,5 kg | 1,54 kg | 1,42 kg | 1,341 kg | 1,35 kg | 1,45 kg | 1,42 kg | 1,35 kg | 1,3 kg | 1,7 kg | 1,435 kg | 1,341 kg | 1,568 kg | 1,41 kg |
| ECE 22.06 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FIM racing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Pinlock incl. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shell | AIM+ fibre matrix | AIM+ fibre matrix | COVA carbon and aramid (80 % / 20 %) | Tricarboco (carbon, fibreglass, aramid) | Carbon (MT-ULCS) | PB-SNC2 fibreglass composite | COVA carbon and aramid (80 % / 20 %) | PB-SNC2 fibreglass composite | HPC carbon | AFRC composite | Carbon multi-composite | 3K carbon | Carbon fibre with aramid | X-PRO carbon fibre composite | Tricomposite (carbon, fibreglass, aramid) | Ultra Carbon | X-PRO carbon (>60 % carbon fibre) | TRIC (tricomposite, MT-ULCS) | Carbon fibre | HPC carbon | Carbon fibre with aramid | PB-SNC2 fibreglass composite | COVA carbon and aramid (80 % / 20 %) |
| Ventilation | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 | 9/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Comfort | 10/10 | 10/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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Measure your head circumference about one centimetre above your eyebrows and compare it with the size chart on this page. Between sizes? Choose the smaller one — the padding beds in with use.
Yes — it’s tested and approved to the current ECE 22.06 standard and road-legal across the EU.
Most of our touring and sport helmets are Pinlock-ready and many include the insert. Check the ‘What’s in the box’ section on this page for this model.
Yes — the cheek pads are channelled so the arms of your glasses slide in comfortably.
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