SHOEI X SPIRIT III vs X-LITE X903

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X SPIRIT III
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SHOEI

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X903
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X-LITE

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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 X SPIRIT III Front
X SPIRIT III
X-LITE X903 Front
X903
Right side
SHOEI X SPIRIT III Right side
X SPIRIT III
X-LITE X903 Right side
X903
Rear
SHOEI X SPIRIT III Rear
X SPIRIT III
X-LITE X903 Rear
X903
Left side
SHOEI X SPIRIT III Left side
X SPIRIT III
X-LITE X903 Left side
X903

Technical specifications

Feature X SPIRIT III X903
Brand SHOEI X-LITE
Model X SPIRIT III X903
Product / model code — —
Safety summary — —
Helmet type Full face Full face
Durability
Weight 1.4 kg 1.6 kg
Size XS S M L XL XXL XXS XS S M L XL XXL XXXL
Listed price (reference) $550 $350
Material Carbon Composite fiber
Retention system Double D-Ring Double D-Ring
Certification UN ECE REG 22.05 UN ECE REG 22.05
Shell sizes Multi size Multi size
Pinlock ready
Scratch-resistant visor
Quick-release visor
Removable cheek pads
Intercom ready
Ventilation channels
Internal sun visor
Removable liner

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Helmet comparison FAQ

SHOEI X SPIRIT III vs X-LITE X903: 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. X SPIRIT III is the lightest listed at 1.4 kg; the heaviest is X903 at 1.6 kg (about 0.20 kg apart; weight can vary by size). An internal sun visor is listed for X903. 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?

X SPIRIT III is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. X903 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.

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. The safety-source field is empty or not set to SHARP for at least one model here, so we do not claim these zone colours were officially verified by SHARP for every helmet on the page.

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

Comparing the stored legacy zone codes: at the right side, X SPIRIT III maps stronger while X903 maps mid. 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: X SPIRIT III: 1.4 kg; X903: 1.6 kg. X SPIRIT III 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 X SPIRIT III and X903 (ready/compatible in our catalogue — not “insert included in the box” unless the retailer says so); an internal sun visor is marked for X903; no internal sun visor flag for X SPIRIT III.