Set to be showcased at EICMA, the SKWAL iCUP features an active brake light system with an integrated accelerometer. It joins the SKWAL i3 and SKWAL i3 JET in the range.
Set to be showcased at EICMA, the SKWAL iCUP features an active brake light system with an integrated accelerometer. It joins the SKWAL i3 and SKWAL i3 JET in the range.SHARK is expanding its LED helmet range with the SKWAL iCUP full-face helmet, which combines racing-inspired design with active visibility technology. Inspired by Formula 1, it stands out with a vertical LED signature built into the rear spoiler and a smart brake light that activates automatically under deceleration.
Already in stores, the SKWAL iCUP will also be showcased at EICMA in Milan in November. It uses the same LED technology as the SKWAL i3 and SKWAL i3 JET: a self-contained system with no wiring and no connection to the motorcycle, improving rider visibility while reinforcing their visual identity.
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All three models are approved to ECE 22.06 standard.
LED Innovation That Began in 2015
SHARK was a pioneer in bringing LED lighting to motorcycle helmets. Launched in 2015, the first SKWAL introduced the technology with light strips integrated into the shell, chin guard, and rear spoiler. The aim was to improve rider visibility while establishing a distinctive aesthetic signature.
In 2023, the launch of the SKWAL i3 took SHARK a step further. It introduced the active LED brake light: an integrated accelerometer detects deceleration and automatically activates the rear brake light, requiring no wiring or Bluetooth connection to the motorcycle.
This development turns LED technology into an active safety and visibility system.
SKWAL iCUP: A Light Signature Inspired by Motorsport
Inspired by racing and Formula 1, the SKWAL iCUP pairs the sporty design of the SKWAL CUP with SHARK’s LED technology.
Its vertical signature is built directly into the rear spoiler. When the system is off, the LED remains clear and discreet. Once activated, it lights up red, creating a strong visual marker at the rear of the helmet.
The brake light activates automatically under deceleration thanks to the integrated accelerometer, designed to make the rider more visible to other road users.
With the SKWAL iCUP, LED technology becomes a true signature. It does more than complement the helmet’s design: it expresses the rider’s character and their affinity with the racing world.
One LED Technology Across Three Models: SKWAL iCUP, SKWAL i3, and SKWAL i3 JET
Self-contained LED system: No wired or Bluetooth connection required
Integrated accelerometer: Detects deceleration and activates the brake light
Three lighting modes: Position Lights, Smart Brake Lights, and Flashing Lights
Battery life: Up to approximately 12 hours in flashing mode
Charging time: Approximately 3 hours
SKWAL iCUP
Technical Specifications
Type: Full-face helmet approved to ECE 22.06 standard
Shell & Liner: High-Impact Lexan polycarbonate shell in two shell sizes; multi-density EPS liner
Visibility Tech: Active LED system with integrated accelerometer and brake light; three lighting modes
Power: Up to approximately 12 hours of battery life in flashing mode; charging time of approximately 3 hours
Ventilation: Four air inlets and two air extractors
Visors: Optical Class 1 visor with scratch-resistant coating; Pinlock® 70 included with patented quick-release visor system; scratch-resistant, anti-fog sun visor
Comfort & Fit: Removable inner lining, Easy Fit System (glasses-friendly), and Double D-ring fastening
Comms: SENA for SHARK intercom ready
Sizing & Weight: Sizes XS to XXL; weight approximately 1,555 g in size M (+/- 50 g)
Colour Option: Single colour option in Dark Shadow matte black, supplied with a second dark smoke visor in the box
SKWAL i3 and SKWAL i3 JET: The Same Technology, Two Formats
The SKWAL i3 is the next-generation full-face helmet that introduced the smart brake light with accelerometer. It keeps the visual DNA of the SKWAL family and delivers a complete experience for both road and sport riding.
The SKWAL i3 JET brings the same technology to an open-face jet helmet, ideal for urban riding and everyday commutes.
All three models share the same philosophy: making visibility a technological, functional, and identity-defining feature.
Prices are as follows:
SKWAL iCUP £299.99
SKWAL i3 £309.99
SKWAL i3 JET £299.99
For a list of Shark Helmets UK stockists, please visit Nevis Marketing.
For more Shark Helmets, check out our dedicated page Shark Helmets
You can purchase Shark Helmets in the UK via sportsbikeshop.co.uk
Who are Shark Helmets
Shark Helmets is a French company founded in 1986, renowned for designing and manufacturing high-performance motorcycle helmets, blending innovative safety features, sleek French design, and racing technology for both professional racers and everyday riders, offering full-face, modular, and open-face options with strong emphasis on aerodynamics, comfort, and high safety ratings.
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Original post on modernclassicbikes.co.uk and published by Frank Duggan. Frank is the Founder and Editor of Modern Classic Motorcycle News, an independent motorcycle publication covering modern classic motorcycles, roadsters, scramblers, cruisers, electric motorcycles and the wider motorcycle industry.
