X-Lite X-803 Ultra Carbon Ultra Carbon – same rear spoiler as the composite fibre X803 In fact, most of the features of the most expensive UC and RS versions, just at a cheaper price and with slightly lower spec composite shell. Having said that, it still features most of the race innovations of the more expensive models – including EQRS, Racing Air Flow ventilation system, their Carbon Fitting Race liner and Adjustable Stability Device rear spoiler. The standard X-803 is the entry level, composite fibre race helmet. X-Lite X-803 – Composite Fibre standard model Plain gloss white composite fibre X-803 OK, first up, there’s a few different versions of the X-803 to choose from. So, if you’re after a new sportsbike/track helmet, like to get good value for money yet don’t want to compromise on quality and performance, then the X-Lite X-803 range may well hit the sweet spot. One of the great things about the X-803 range though, is that it’s a MotoGP-developed helmet yet it’s available for a much lower price than pretty well all the premium competition. The only real fly in the ointment is that it’s loud too… but then most proper track helmets are. It has an excellent visor system – including a Pinlock in the box and generous field of view for good all-round vision – vertical and horizontal – along with improved aero and internals and the addition of EQRS the X-Lite X-803 may well have everything you need from a track helmet.Īnd owners say it’s really comfy, has excellent ventilation and feels super light weight when you’re wearing it. However it hasn’t yet been independently SHARP (or Snell) tested, though we’d be surprised if it doesn’t score either four or five stars in the SHARP helmet test (see safety section above) Side view of the Ultra Carbon RS ‘Hot Lap’ showing racing spoiler In terms of impact protection, it is ECE certified and there’s even an FIM Racing tested/homologated version so it looks like it should offer great protection in an accident. The X-803 range has built on the solid base created by the outgoing X-Lite X-802R, adding a few sensible improvements to make a great helmet even better. And if you buy from one, we get a small sum from the sale at no extra cost to you – a massive THANKS! (it’s how we finance the site). Please click below to visit the X-Lite X-803 helmets pages at our recommended stores. Racetrack Setup FIM Homologated version*.Composite fibre or full carbon fibre versions.So, the X-803’s got its work cut out to really bring anything new, different or better to the party. Having said that, if you’re after a new sportsbike or track helmet, then there’s lots of choice out there because this is where most of the top makers put most of their R&D effort meaning there’s some fantastic helmets available. In which case you might wanna click through to our top 10 best track helmets. But in all other respects, it was a stonking sportsbike helmet. So, X-Lite sportsbike helmets have certainly got plenty of racing and design know-how poured into them!Īs we noted in our review of the outgoing helmet, the only thing the old X-802 was really missing was some of the latest features such as EQRS. Well, now the X-802s have been shelved, replaced by the X-803s that’ve been developed alongside X-Lite’s current crop of MotoGP and WSBK riders including Danilo, Chaz and Ducati test rider Casey Stoner. They were great track helmets that were well liked, gave good protection and worked well on the track where riders from Chas Davies to Danillo Petrucci used them in anger in WSBK and MotoGP. The X-803 is the successor to X-Lite’s X-802 and 802RR. X-Lite’s top dog racing helmet: full review of the X-803 (Composite, Ultra Carbon and RS). Other stuff – aero & buffeting, glasses, weight, breath guard, bluetooth, warranty.X-Lite X-803 – Composite Fibre standard model.X-Lite’s top dog racing helmet: full review of the X-803 (Composite, Ultra Carbon and RS).
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