The 2023 Shark Skwal i3 helmet with integrated brake lights improves motorcycle rider safety. The Skwal I3 does not require a hardwired connection to the motorcycle or Bluetooth pairing with a bike-mounted module, which are both common connection methods for helmet mounted brake lights.

Instead, the Skwal i3 helmet contains a triaxial accelerometer, a sensor that measures movement in three axes. When this sensor detects sudden deceleration, it sends a signal to two LEDs mounted in the helmet's back.

Under steady braking conditions, the system will flash the helmet-mounted brake lights three times per second, and five times per second under hard braking conditions. During an emergency, this increases the rider's visibility to other road users.

A set of front-mounted LEDs on the brow and chin bar of the helmet is also part of the Skwal i3's lighting system. The front LEDs can be set to one of three different light modes, but the rear brake lights cannot.

The Skwal i3 has an internal battery that charges via USB and lasts 12 hours on a three-hour charge. Sleep mode activates after two minutes of no movement and after 24 hours the unit will turn off completely to preserve battery life.

The Skwal i3 is a step forward in motorcycle safety because it meets the new ECE 22.06 safety standard for Europe. "We started from scratch for this project," said Christophe Fontana, Shark's Research and Development Manager, "and we left room for innovation throughout the 30 months of development."

According to a Shark Helmets Malaysia spokesperson, the 2023 Skwal i3 will be available in the local market in July.