Security is not up for debate. At SHARK, each helmet is designed to push the limits... but not those of safety. The ECE 22.06 standard is the new European benchmark for protection. More demanding, more realistic, closer to real conditions. Here's everything you need to know before choosing your next helmet.
ECE 22.06: what exactly is it?
Since July 2022, the ECE 22.06 standard has gradually replaced 22.05. It defines the approval rules for motorcycle helmets sold in Europe. It's not a technical detail: it's a guarantee of proven performance.
In concrete terms, an ECE 22.06 helmet is tested under more varied, more realistic, and more stringent conditions than before. It must withstand impacts on multiple zones, at different speeds, with different angles to simulate the accident that can occur to the rider on road or track.
What are the other approval standards worldwide?
Motorcyclists ride on all continents, and regulations change from one country to another. If the ECE 22.06 is the European reference, other standards exist around the world.
|
Zone |
Main Standard |
|
Europe |
ECE 22.06 |
|
USA |
DOT |
|
Japan |
JIS T8133 |
|
China |
CCC / GB811 |
|
Australia / NZ |
AS/NZS 1698 |
What changes compared to the old standard?
1. More demanding impact tests
No more “standard” zones only. ECE 22.06 tests include:
- additional impact points (more than 12 zones instead of 6)
- more realistic drop speeds
- oblique impacts, simulating slides and angles
2. Tests with accessories
Visors, visors sunshields, intercoms... everything is tested with the complete helmet, as in real conditions. No detail left to chance.
3. Considering weight and kinetics
The ECE 22.06 also includes the effects of skull rotation, often neglected in old standards. Result: helmets better optimized against brain trauma.
Why is it important for you?
Because on two wheels, every detail counts. Adopting an ECE 22.06 helmet means:
- Betting on a new generation of protection
- Being compliant with regulations for the years to come
- Gaining confidence, even at high speed
All helmets SHARK switch to 22.06
At SHARK, we don't follow standards, we anticipate them. Our goal: to equip every rider with the best available. All our models currently being launched are designed to meet tomorrow's standards today.
How to spot an ECE 22.06 helmet?
It's simple. Check:
- The label inside the helmet
- The indication “ECE 22.06” or “UN ECE R22.06” on the manual
- On our website, all models are clearly identified
And above all: avoid second-hand or non-certified helmets. Safety is never a playground.
At SHARK, every curve, every fiber strand, every design choice answers one ambition: to protect you without hindering your passion. The ECE 22.06 standard is the assurance that your helmet is ready to face the asphalt, the speed, the wind... and the unexpected.
