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The Shark EVO GT Modular Helmet is the latest new addition in the EVO line. The Shark Helmet is coming as a completely reworked successor to the Evo One 2 while the Shark EVO ES remains a budget option. And in design alone, Shark have made this patently clear. No more will rider’s have to struggle with a sticky flip up mechanism or scratched Pinlock inserts, since the rotating chin bar has been redesigned, and you will no longer have to search for a set of small switches at the top thanks to new, glove friendly vents that will also flow more air.

So, in a nutshell, the Shark EvoGT really does cement this helmet’s place among premium 180 degree flip up helmets thanks to a lot of hard work from Shark. It will be competing with the Shoei Neotec 2, AGV Sportmodular, X-Lite X-1005 Ultra Carbon, Roof BoXXer Carbon, Schuberth C5, AGV Tourmodular, Scorpion EXO-TECH EVO Carbon and the HJC RPHA 91.

Material

As usual for the Evo series, the Shark EVO G T is made from an injected thermoplastic shell with multi-density EPS for impact protection. Also unchanged is the fact that the helmet comes in 2 outer shell sizes, with the first spanning XS to M and the second L to XL. Shell sizes are an important factor to consider when looking at a helmet since they affect how proportional the fit is as well as weight, safety, and comfort. Nonetheless, the Shark helmet is ECE 22.05 certified. For weight, the EVO GT is coming in at about 1680 grams, or 3 lbs 11 oz, in a size M, which is an improvement over the previous Evo One 2 and a little heavier than the Shark EvoES.

Ventilation

For ventilation, Shark have made massive changes to improve performance and aerodynamics. In the chin, there is the same classic venturi vent that will suck air into the helmet and there is a slider just inside the chin bar that will let you direct the airflow. A nice change up top is that Shark have completely redesigned the vents to make them much more glove friendly. While on the previous EVO One 2 and the EVO ES you had very small switches that were easy to miss, the new adjustable vents use large textured sliders that will make things much easier, and they’ll bring in plenty of air. All this hot air will then escape out the rear spoiler of the helmet.

While considering the vents, Shark have also refocused the helmet for performance, leaving out some of the chrome of past Evo helmets.

Visor

The visor of the Shark EVO GT Motorcycle Helmet is also going to be bringing a lot of the well known features of the EVO series alongside some major improvements. As usual, it offers a good field of view and the mechanism pulls the visor into the helmet for a strong seal. The VZ 250 visor is Pinlock prepared with the insert in the box Pinlock 120 insert in the box and it is Optical Class 1 to prevent visual distortion. A new change we’re seeing for this helmet is that Shark have also started rolling out colored visors with the VZ250 being offered in dark and medium smoke and there is a chrome visor as well, which is exciting to see.

The EVO GT does also include an internal sun visor that is operated by a slider in the top of the helmet, which makes it an ambidextrous mechanism. To raise the chin bar, you get the same clever Auto Up / Auto Down system as the other Evo helmets and the completely redesigned mechanism seems to finally offer that higher clearance that would prevent the helmet from scratching the Pinlock insert.

The chin bar is opened with a single central button in the chin and the visor automatically lifts to allow the chin bar to clear the helmet. Once up, you get a much more aerodynamic profile than standard flip up helmets since the chin bar is effectively out of the way. Shark have also improved the mechanism to make it easier to flip closed as well.

To remove the visor though, you’re still going to need to keep a small narrow object on you, which in this case is a screwdriver. With your screwdriver ready, you first lift the visor into the open position, cover the screwdriver with a cloth to prevent any scratching, and push in on the small triangular notch on the bottom of the visor. Once free of the catch, you simply pull the visor forward. To put it back in again, you just line it up and move it back in until the triangle notch goes into the helmet.

Liner

Besides the new visor mechanism, Shark have also upgraded the interior since you’re now getting a microtech fabric liner. The benefit of this liner is that it will be more comfortable than the previous liner of the EVO One 2 while also offering improved moisture wicking, noise isolation, and ventilation properties. It is also removable, washable, fits glasses, and is antimicrobial which keeps up its premium quality and features, not to mention it is made from recycled polyester for environmental friendliness.

What really stands out though is that Shark are now also allowing you to get a more customized fit out of the box since the helmet comes with a custom fit. So, out of the box, you already get 2 different thickness sizes of the cheek pads to get an optimum fit, and it’s great to see Shark also start offering this feature since fit is so crucial.

Inside, the helmet is prepared for the Shark Sharktooth Prime Bluetooth Intercom System with speaker pockets and that the EPS grooves are numerous to allow for better internal ventilation. The helmet uses a micrometric buckle system, and the comfort liner is well finished as usual and does come with a decent number of cutouts for airflow.

Summary

The Shark EVO GT is coming with some substantial changes to it that are definitely appreciated and clearly reflected in its stellar performance and features. Not only will it justify its place as sitting above both the EVO ES and the older Evo One 2, but it is bringing some new features from Shark as well that make it much more user friendly.

If you’re curious to learn more about the Shark helmet, then make sure to check out and subscribe to our YouTube channel where we have our Shark EVO GT Video Review and Road Test where we actually measured the helmet’s performance out on the road to bring you the facts.