SHOEI Glamster vs SHARK SPARTAN

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Impact resistance map (legacy four zones)

No verified 6 / 7.5 / 8.5 m/s point data for these records. Legacy four zones are not placed into the three-speed map without a verified speed.

Front
SHOEI Glamster Front
Glamster
SHARK SPARTAN Front
SPARTAN
Right side
SHOEI Glamster Right side
Glamster
SHARK SPARTAN Right side
SPARTAN
Rear
SHOEI Glamster Rear
Glamster
SHARK SPARTAN Rear
SPARTAN
Left side
SHOEI Glamster Left side
Glamster
SHARK SPARTAN Left side
SPARTAN

Technical specifications

Feature Glamster SPARTAN
Brand SHOEI SHARK
Model Glamster SPARTAN
Product / model code — —
Safety summary SHARP: 4.0 stars SHARP: 4.0 stars
Helmet type Full face Full face
Durability
Weight 1.3 kg 1.5 kg
Size XS S M L XL XXL XS S M L XL
Listed price (reference) $348 $170
Material Fiberglass Fiberglass
Retention system Double D-Ring Double D-Ring
Certification UN ECE REG 22.05 UN ECE REG 22.05
Shell sizes Multi size Single size
Pinlock ready Yes No
Scratch-resistant visor Yes No
Quick-release visor Yes Yes
Removable cheek pads Yes Yes
Intercom ready No Yes
Ventilation channels Yes No
Internal sun visor Yes Yes
Removable liner Yes Yes

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Helmet comparison FAQ

SHOEI Glamster vs SHARK SPARTAN: what are the main differences?

Looking at the selected models side by side: All listed helmets share the same certification entry: UN ECE REG 22.05. Glamster is the lightest listed at 1.3 kg; the heaviest is SPARTAN at 1.5 kg (about 0.20 kg apart; weight can vary by size). Pinlock-ready anti-fog visor support is listed for Glamster (not all models). These points summarise measurable catalogue fields; fit and real-world comfort still depend on trying the correct size.

Do these helmets have the same safety certification?

Glamster is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. SPARTAN is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. On paper they share the same certification entry. ECE 22.05, ECE 22.06 and DOT are legal approval standards; a SHARP star rating (when present) is a separate independent lab assessment and must not be read as the same kind of result. We do not infer SHARP stars from an ECE mark alone. Verified SHARP ratings on this page: Glamster: 4.0 stars; SPARTAN: 4.0 stars.

What do the colours on the impact zone map mean?

Our map stores regional codes on a 1–6 scale (greener ≈ stronger on this page; brown ≈ weaker). When verified multi-speed SHARP point data is present, you can switch 6 / 7.5 / 8.5 m/s and see front-top, front-lower, rear, left and right separately — missing speeds or points show “no data” and are never filled from another speed. Older records may only have the legacy four zones (front/rear/sides) without a verified speed label; those are not placed into the three-speed map. Zone colours are not the same thing as a SHARP star rating. For the models on this page where the safety source is marked SHARP, zone codes are treated as SHARP-linked map data.

How do these helmets compare in front, rear and side impact tests?

Front, rear, right-side and left-side codes are available for Glamster and SPARTAN. Across those zones the stored codes look broadly similar. These comparisons use the legacy four-zone fields only; impact speed was not verified for the three-speed map.

Which helmet is lighter, and by how much?

Listed weights: Glamster: 1.3 kg; SPARTAN: 1.5 kg. Glamster is the lightest in this set, about 0.20 kg below the heaviest. Treat this as catalogue data for a typical size — exact mass can change with size and lining.

Which helmets support Pinlock or have an internal sun visor?

Pinlock-ready anti-fog visor support is marked for Glamster (ready/compatible in our catalogue — not “insert included in the box” unless the retailer says so); not marked for SPARTAN; an internal sun visor is marked for Glamster and SPARTAN.