PARIS: Shark Helmets is celebrating the achievements of its sponsored rider and double Moto2 World Champion, Johann Zarco, with a replica design for its flagship model - the Race-R Pro.

Being made available in the UK from the second quarter, the new helmet design is to honour Zarco becoming the first two-time Moto2 World Champion and also the first French rider ever to take two World Championships.

This year, the Frenchman will embark on his maiden season in the MotoGP premier class while riding for Yamaha Tech 3 team.

The helmet has visible carbon fibre - specifically carbon aramid fibres, to give it an extremely strong outer shell.

It also features a double blade spoiler for high speed aerodynamic stability, optical class-one visor with variable density –  the visor is 2.8mm around the edges and 4.25mm in the centre.

The visor has a patented four anchor-point visor safety lock and is treated with an anti-scratch treatment outside and an anti-fog treatment inside.

It fastens securely using a double D-ring strap and tucks away using a magnet. The helmet features a quick release visor system and the interior is removable and washable.

The Race-R PRO Carbon Zarco replica will be available in sizes XS-XL at £589.99 (RM3,400) and each helmet is individually numbered with sponsor stickers included in the box.

The Race-R PRO is acknowledged as one of the safest helmets on the market with five stars in SHARP testing.



 

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