You're testing a helmet on an adventure bike with a wind screen that was made to stay stable and comfortable when coming out of tuck at 200mph in a canted forward position. Doesn't make much sense to me but thanks for the review
Though it is true the X-Lite can be expected to offer stronger ventilation performance in an agressive sport position (which it is designed for), the reason we use our test bike is to keep as many variables as possible controlled. In this way, we can keep our results and helmets comparable while also remaining objective. Thanks for the comment! What are your thoughts on the X-803 RS Ultra Carbon?
Great to hear! We'd love to hear how you find it on the road once you have a chance. Did you find any of our road test results for the helmet stand out to you?
@@Championhelmets I did it very informative, but i would like to have seen it on an actuall sportsbike because of the exhaust is much louder. Also i have a SENA i had to dig around to find if it would accommodate it. I guess i will find that out soon. Very good videos.
Thanks for the feedback! A sportbike would definitely have been the ideal way to test the helmet. However, with this method we can ensure that our results are comparable with others. We'll keep our fingers crossed for your Sena, and if you find you have any questions, we're always happy to help
If you think about buying this helmet let me give you my opinion: I have used it for 2 months and compared to my previous helmet ICON Airmada, it's very comfortable and much lighter. however, if you do a lot of highway riding this helmet is not for you because the wind noise is crazy and you must wear earplugs with it which is annoying.
I found that my X-803 is a fair amount tighter in the same size (M) as all my other helmets. My head is 58.5cm though, so right inbetween everyone's Medium and Large sizing. So it's kind of a crapshoot for me each time I buy a helmet.
same, I have about the same head measurement as you and it is snug, but the large was just too big. I think it'll conform to my head a little after some wear though.
Hi, i have shoei x14 and bought this xlite x803rs for a week, i think the vents work better than shoei x14, esspecialy with sportbike riding position, maybe the test should be on a sportbike bcs its a racetrack helmet?
Hi Rick, thanks for letting us know how you found the X803 RS! It would definitely be best if we could test these helmets out on a sport bike, since that's what their ventilation and aerodynamics have been designed for. We're currently using this bike to keep our results between helmets comparable, but we'll make sure to remember your suggestion! How did you find the X803RS' liner adjustment system?
Hey there! While the X-803 RS Ultra Carbon isn't built to integrate with a specific system, it should still be possible. One thing to be aware of though is that there are no speaker pockets in the helmet so it may be a tight fit
Hi, could you consider this helmet to be suitable for a gs ADV? Does the ventilation works properly? With what other helmets you could compare apart of the x-spirit iii?
How is the sizing on those. I wear agv pista and rx7v size small 55-56 . Are they true in size and get me a small? As where i come from we dont have any shop for nolan available to try one. Thank you
Though fit is always hard to say, since it is particular to each person, the X-803 RS is intermediate oval and is true to size. Nonetheless, it would be best to measure once more and compare the measurement with X-Lite's size chart for the helmet as 55 and 56 are different sizes. Thanks for the question! What are your thoughts on the X-Lite helmet?
Thanks for the question! While both helmets score 4 stars overall, they do perform a bit differently across our scoring. The X-Lite mainly improves over the Shark with 5 stars for material rather than 4, and 4 stars for the visor instead of 3.5. In comparison, the Shark did better for ventilation with 4 stars and it also did better for aerodynamics with 5 stars. For value for money though, the X-Lite still beat the Shark with 29 Euros per star compared to 35
Nolan and X-Lite are owned by the same parent company. As a result, the X-803 RS helmet has wholly been transferred to X-Lite (as it is a more premium helmet) while the regular X-803 Ultra Carbon is now sold under the X-Lite brand. Nonetheless, the X-803 Ultra Carbon from Nolan will be the same as that from X-Lite. Thanks for the question! What are your thoughts on the X-803 RS helmet?
As far as the GT Air 2 vs the X-803 RS, the GT Air 2 will be much quieter. When we tested the Shoei helmet out on the road, it came in with a result of about 97 dB while the X-Lite came out with 105 dB. You can also check out how the GT Air 2 did on the road here: th-cam.com/video/FftDwIyy72o/w-d-xo.html Thanks for the question!
Our pleasure! Unfortunately, due to different certification rules and restrictions from Shoei, no European retailer is allowed to sell Shoei helmets in North America. If you have any further questions, we're always happy to help
Champion Helmets I just do daily commute to work, I don’t track or race. Is x803rs good? Is drive highway often, quietness is important, any recommend?
Does the helmet come with a smoked spoiler? On your website for the x803 ultra carbon rs hot lap, the pictures show the spoiler to be a darker tint however on videos it appears as a clear spoiler.
Currently the X-803 RS is only ECE 22.05 certified, so it doesn't yet have a DOT sticker. In contrast, the normal X-803 does have the DOT. Besides the stickers, the main difference between the two is the new detachable spoiler and the adjustable liner. What do you think of the X-Lite?
Champion Helmets the 803 in Nuance Red is absolutely stunning. It’ll probably be my next helmet if the RS doesn’t make it to American shores anytime soon
The faded red on the Nuance highlights the rest of the helmet beautifully. If you find you have any further questions, just let us know and we're happy to help!
Hello, Yes you can install a communication kit on this helmet. We have also a package deal with the cardo comms you can check at our website. www.championhelmets.com/us/x-lite-x-803-rs-ultra-carbon-darko-036.html
I live in overseas, can I order from your website? How much total with tax? Does it comes with a pinlock anti-fog? Can you buy dark lenses and darker pinlocks for sunny weather? Thank you.🙏
Hi there! You certainly can order from the US! Please kindly send an email to info@championhelmets.com, my colleagues will help you with the stock update and placing an order, and help you further with any questions.
How is going us, europe. This helmet is 17.000€ here yes you can buy 2 supersport motorbike with this price. So enjoy your life. Make true decisions for your life and also for your country. Loves from in huge economic crisis country Türkiye)
With all the trouble you guys go through to measure temperatures and noise levels to make a good review, it makes me laugh when you test it on an upright bike with a giant windscreen.
We mainly test our helmets this way to keep the results comparable. We recognize that it's not ideal for testing out racing helmets, but it's still gives a good idea of how the different helmets perform for noise and ventilation. What do you think of X-803 RS Ultra Carbon?
@@Championhelmets You still should test helmets without windscreen. That would give much more realistic values, as would unify the results and remove the factor of windshield buffeting, rider height etc.
Hello, This helmet is ECE certified. If you are looking for a DOT racing helmet you can check: www.championhelmets.com/us/agv-pista-gp-rr-matt-carbon.html
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I bought it yesterday. It’s a beautifully crafted safety helmet with a fair price tag. Love it!
Great to hear! What are your thoughts on the X-803 RS so far?
You're testing a helmet on an adventure bike with a wind screen that was made to stay stable and comfortable when coming out of tuck at 200mph in a canted forward position. Doesn't make much sense to me but thanks for the review
Though it is true the X-Lite can be expected to offer stronger ventilation performance in an agressive sport position (which it is designed for), the reason we use our test bike is to keep as many variables as possible controlled. In this way, we can keep our results and helmets comparable while also remaining objective. Thanks for the comment!
What are your thoughts on the X-803 RS Ultra Carbon?
@@Championhelmets just ordered one. I receive it tomorrow. Very excited
@@nickaguado7 Great to hear! If you have a chance, we'd love to hear how you find the helmet
I think that a naked bike would be better as a baseline.
The rs carbon hotlap red is savage🔥 cant wait for my helmet... thanks champ!
Love the testing methodology here! Great video
Thank you for leaving a comment, we appreciate it ❤
I just order this helmet, very excited for it.
Great to hear! We'd love to hear how you find it on the road once you have a chance.
Did you find any of our road test results for the helmet stand out to you?
@@Championhelmets I did it very informative, but i would like to have seen it on an actuall sportsbike because of the exhaust is much louder. Also i have a SENA i had to dig around to find if it would accommodate it. I guess i will find that out soon. Very good videos.
Thanks for the feedback! A sportbike would definitely have been the ideal way to test the helmet. However, with this method we can ensure that our results are comparable with others. We'll keep our fingers crossed for your Sena, and if you find you have any questions, we're always happy to help
If you think about buying this helmet let me give you my opinion: I have used it for 2 months and compared to my previous helmet ICON Airmada, it's very comfortable and much lighter. however, if you do a lot of highway riding this helmet is not for you because the wind noise is crazy and you must wear earplugs with it which is annoying.
Thank you for sharing your experience ❤
got my own gold edition, its great!
I bought it yesterday. I m so happy, because very beatiful helmet. But it has not intercom home
Just bought mine. I had an hjc rpha 11 crutchlow before this one.
I found that my X-803 is a fair amount tighter in the same size (M) as all my other helmets. My head is 58.5cm though, so right inbetween everyone's Medium and Large sizing. So it's kind of a crapshoot for me each time I buy a helmet.
same, I have about the same head measurement as you and it is snug, but the large was just too big. I think it'll conform to my head a little after some wear though.
Sucks. I'm a 57 so its perfect
@@SuburbanWarfare69 I went with the next size down with the cheek pads and it's perfect
@@CORZER0 where did you get the cheek pads separately?
Hi, i have shoei x14 and bought this xlite x803rs for a week, i think the vents work better than shoei x14, esspecialy with sportbike riding position, maybe the test should be on a sportbike bcs its a racetrack helmet?
Hi Rick, thanks for letting us know how you found the X803 RS! It would definitely be best if we could test these helmets out on a sport bike, since that's what their ventilation and aerodynamics have been designed for. We're currently using this bike to keep our results between helmets comparable, but we'll make sure to remember your suggestion!
How did you find the X803RS' liner adjustment system?
Wich is more noise ?
@@merjful from my experience, shoei x14 is little more quiet than x803rs, but i prefer the build quality on x803rs 👍
@@RIckFreedomVIP thanks cause iam about to buy one
Great review. Is there a communication which i can use for this helmet?
Hey there! While the X-803 RS Ultra Carbon isn't built to integrate with a specific system, it should still be possible. One thing to be aware of though is that there are no speaker pockets in the helmet so it may be a tight fit
Hi, could you consider this helmet to be suitable for a gs ADV? Does the ventilation works properly? With what other helmets you could compare apart of the x-spirit iii?
How is the sizing on those. I wear agv pista and rx7v size small 55-56 . Are they true in size and get me a small? As where i come from we dont have any shop for nolan available to try one.
Thank you
Though fit is always hard to say, since it is particular to each person, the X-803 RS is intermediate oval and is true to size. Nonetheless, it would be best to measure once more and compare the measurement with X-Lite's size chart for the helmet as 55 and 56 are different sizes.
Thanks for the question!
What are your thoughts on the X-Lite helmet?
Do you need to remove the lining first to adjust it or is it adjustable without removing it?
does this have speaker pockets?
Great video! How does it compare to the Shark Race RPro GP?
Thanks for the question! While both helmets score 4 stars overall, they do perform a bit differently across our scoring. The X-Lite mainly improves over the Shark with 5 stars for material rather than 4, and 4 stars for the visor instead of 3.5. In comparison, the Shark did better for ventilation with 4 stars and it also did better for aerodynamics with 5 stars. For value for money though, the X-Lite still beat the Shark with 29 Euros per star compared to 35
Does this have speaker cut outs
Can you put in a communication system in this helmet?
Good review
is this the same with nolan? im confuse 😅
Nolan and X-Lite are owned by the same parent company. As a result, the X-803 RS helmet has wholly been transferred to X-Lite (as it is a more premium helmet) while the regular X-803 Ultra Carbon is now sold under the X-Lite brand. Nonetheless, the X-803 Ultra Carbon from Nolan will be the same as that from X-Lite.
Thanks for the question!
What are your thoughts on the X-803 RS helmet?
I have one this but to easy broken spoiler
Nice video, I’m looking to buy a helmet so which one would you recommend me Agv pista Gp Rr or X lite helmet 803 Rs?
Ofc the 803 rs Pista is double the price and not worth that money
These helmets are real yes no replica yes?
Does a intercom fit in this helmet?
I try get a new helmet , I like light weight and quiet.. tell me which to pick 803rs or gt air 2 ?
As far as the GT Air 2 vs the X-803 RS, the GT Air 2 will be much quieter. When we tested the Shoei helmet out on the road, it came in with a result of about 97 dB while the X-Lite came out with 105 dB. You can also check out how the GT Air 2 did on the road here: th-cam.com/video/FftDwIyy72o/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the question!
Champion Helmets thank you
Champion Helmets do you ship Sheoi to USA?
Our pleasure! Unfortunately, due to different certification rules and restrictions from Shoei, no European retailer is allowed to sell Shoei helmets in North America.
If you have any further questions, we're always happy to help
Champion Helmets I just do daily commute to work, I don’t track or race. Is x803rs good? Is drive highway often, quietness is important, any recommend?
Does the helmet come with a smoked spoiler? On your website for the x803 ultra carbon rs hot lap, the pictures show the spoiler to be a darker tint however on videos it appears as a clear spoiler.
I have a 50th Anniversary edition and the spoiler is definitely smoked
Alright so I'm confused, there is the 803 and the 803 RS... is the 803RS Ultra Carbon available in the US now with the DOT sticker?
Currently the X-803 RS is only ECE 22.05 certified, so it doesn't yet have a DOT sticker. In contrast, the normal X-803 does have the DOT. Besides the stickers, the main difference between the two is the new detachable spoiler and the adjustable liner.
What do you think of the X-Lite?
Champion Helmets the 803 in Nuance Red is absolutely stunning. It’ll probably be my next helmet if the RS doesn’t make it to American shores anytime soon
The faded red on the Nuance highlights the rest of the helmet beautifully.
If you find you have any further questions, just let us know and we're happy to help!
Can you do a Bluetooth with this helmet?
Hello, Yes you can install a communication kit on this helmet. We have also a package deal with the cardo comms you can check at our website. www.championhelmets.com/us/x-lite-x-803-rs-ultra-carbon-darko-036.html
@@Championhelmets would you pick this or the Exo Scorpion r1?
I live in overseas, can I order from your website? How much total with tax? Does it comes with a pinlock anti-fog? Can you buy dark lenses and darker pinlocks for sunny weather? Thank you.🙏
Hi there! You certainly can order from the US! Please kindly send an email to info@championhelmets.com, my colleagues will help you with the stock update and placing an order, and help you further with any questions.
@@Championhelmets
Thank you very much!🙏
1400 gram is light???
I want to know the weight and not only the stars
Thank you, your comment makes total sense. We weighed it at 1390 gram in a size M, we should've incorporated this in the video as well.
@@Championhelmets Thank you! and Great Videos! I am subscribed, when comparing helmets or items, show the weight in grams : )
Thumbs up! Thumbs up!
How is going us, europe. This helmet is 17.000€ here yes you can buy 2 supersport motorbike with this price. So enjoy your life. Make true decisions for your life and also for your country. Loves from in huge economic crisis country Türkiye)
With all the trouble you guys go through to measure temperatures and noise levels to make a good review, it makes me laugh when you test it on an upright bike with a giant windscreen.
We mainly test our helmets this way to keep the results comparable. We recognize that it's not ideal for testing out racing helmets, but it's still gives a good idea of how the different helmets perform for noise and ventilation.
What do you think of X-803 RS Ultra Carbon?
@@Championhelmets You still should test helmets without windscreen. That would give much more realistic values, as would unify the results and remove the factor of windshield buffeting, rider height etc.
Things i dont like the buckle safety strap not quick release rubbish so expensive helmet.
It's a racing helmet. Quick release buckles aren't allowed on the race track
I’m here in the Us so if I order this is it Dot/ EcE?
Hello, This helmet is ECE certified. If you are looking for a DOT racing helmet you can check: www.championhelmets.com/us/agv-pista-gp-rr-matt-carbon.html
Does it have speaker pockets ?