Good review. Good point to remember with the cheek pads on the scorpion, as a helmet wears in, some helmets that where once a tight fit may become loose, scorpions pump up cheeks stops that problem
I am wearing scorpion helmet 3 yers and cheeck pads are in great condition, i don't need to pump them up. My next helmet definitely wil be made by Scorpion!
I just got this helmet a couple weeks ago. Not the carbon one, but the matte black R1 Air. And I absolutely LOVE it. Had the Scorpion EXO ST1400 Carbon Fiber helmet before that. This one is a hundred times better. The last one was good too, but I REALLY love this one. Much happier with it. Would highly recommend this helmet to anyone. Scorpion in general makes good stuff. But I think their helmets are their best product.
How would you say the R1 compares to the Exo 1400? I'm debating purchasing one or the other. I ride a cafe racer, so I am usually in between a slightly upright position. More leaned than upright, but not as tucked in as on a sports bike Also, I cant find one in my city to try on first, at 56.3cm, would you recommend I round up and get a medium (57/58), or round down and get a small (55/56)? I don;t want to relay on the air pump to make it fit... Did you get any sun visors?
@@ZeAmine Its overall more comfortable. Lighter. Standard R1 is surprisingly lighter than the 1400 Carbon and its noticeable. Material feels better. Build quality feels better. If I had to choose between R1 and 1400 I'd hands down go with the R1. Rode around in that 1400 for around a year and this R1 for a couple months and its just such a huge improvement overall. It also more aerodynamic than the 1400. I have a Versys 650 that I ride, and I go between tucked when I'm really pushing it to speed up, or sitting mostly upright overall riding in town and on the highway. You get less drag with the R1 in general. And it's quieter. As far as size goes I'm a about where you are with 56cm and the small fits pretty well. This helmet will be snug. The cushioning is firm, but it will break in. I found I had some very minor hot spots at the tops of my cheekbones and along my jaw, but as I've worn it, those have gone away. I also have chubby cheeks though so you may not have any issues with that lol. It is well worth the investment IMO. Maybe you could order it through a dealership, or a gear shop so you could try it on at the store? If not, and those are your two top picks, I'd still recommend the R1. There is no sun visor for this helmet. Not like in the 1400. Which, admittedly, is my one complaint about it. It would have been nice having that extra level to block out sunlight. But the shape of it does allow for some sun blockage if you tilt your head down a little. It does come with a pinlock, and two visors that are pinlock ready which is heck'n cool! One of which is a dark shade. I'm guessing to make up for the lack of the dropdown visor. Hope that helps :)
@@lunar-firefly thanks so much for this. I found a deal through a German shop for an R1 Carbon Matt, where shipped will come just under $400, so I'm going ahead with it. As for the snug fit, my current helmet is an icon airflite, which is very snug and took time to even slightly break, so I'm used to that. I ride on a husqvarna 701 vitpilen, so the stand is constantly leaner forwarded, with occasional tucking, which makes shoulder checks a bit tricky with the airflite as it has a rather long jaw line that bounces against my shoulder when I turn. I'm getting the R1 now, and will later this year get the Bell bullitt for some rétro styling and more confort at slower speeds. For the visors, I meant just the regular visor & pin lock, not the internal sun visor. I'm usually not a huge fan, hardly use mine on my icon helmet, and I'd rather have a lighter helmet as the integrated visor adds weight. I was thinking of buying an Addl fire iridium visor for the R1 and wondered if you bought any and had thoughts on quality and visibility
@@ZeAmine Is the Airflite an intermediate oval head shape? I thought it was long oval, but could be mistaken. The R1 definitely is Intermediate oval. If it differs, you may find it doesn't quite fit your head right. I'd suggest wearing the helmet while in the shop if you can, for about half an hour to ensure there's no pressure spots due to the shape. I did buy one of the mirrored visors and they're what you'd expect. Pretty good quality. They can look smudgy if you handle them with bare hands since the oil from your fingers tends to show up more easily. But if you wipe them off after installing them and don't smear fingers all over them, it really isn't anything to deter using them. Actually just swapped mine to the R1 when I got rid of the 1400 because they both fit the same visors. Not familiar with the visor you mentioned. I only know of the mirrored ones that fit the R1 and ST1400. And I like them :) I've never had the helmet bounce off my shoulder when doing head checks. It's always been really easy to turn my head even at high speed. Those bikes are super cool btw! Very nice! And grats on finding one for a good deal! I hope it all works out for you :) Since you're not a fan of the drop down visor, I think you'll be even more happy with your decision.
The fact that your channel is growing because of an honest review that the community needed is a just reward. You earned a subscriber with your Ruroc review. I had my eye on the Ruroc, but no longer. This was what I am looking at now, and was very pleasantly surprised to see that you had a review on it. I can buy with confidence, and your input has a huge part to play in that. Thank you and good luck growing this awesome channel.
I was looking at getting a new helmet and was considering a ruroc when your ruroc video came out and changed my mind. After that the R-1 air became my front runner. Now you drop this video and I’m sold. Thanks for the review!
I've own multiple scorpion helmets and they make really good helmets for a good price. I don't know why they get so much slack. I've been thinking about buying this helmet next so thanks for the review.
I’ve put about 10,000 km with this helmet so far and I like it, overall quality is very good, I find it kind of loud but maybe that’s because I’ve never had a loud helmet. It is very light and feels good doing shoulder checks at high speeds, would definitely buy it again, I think it’s great value for the money.
I dont have a Scorpion R1, but if you are having fog issues, then install the pin-lock asap! its not hard to install, just make sure you take your time lining it up, etc. They just flat out work! Scorpions "fog free" coating works ok, but the pin-lock is the real deal! I currently wear on the street an older Scorpion T1200 model. pump up cheek pads still work and back when brand new, I felt the pads deflate alil bit between 2-3 hours after pumping them up on my long highway rides up north!
I just got the matte black version yesterday, I love the way it fits and feels but I thought as well that the visor and the pinlock feel cheap and I took out the rubber nose piece because it blocks my air when you aren't moving. I like this helmet a lot it feels great.
I JUST LOVE SCORPION EVEN MORE after they've sent you the helmet because of that ruroc review. I am using a scorpion exo 1400 and decided to get a new one, exactly this one was my decision. Thanks for the review
This is my favorite helmet in my collection. So happy you got your hands on one! Been riding with it for a year and it’s always the one I choose! The really important thing to remember about this helmet is that this is the exact helmet Fabio Quartararo wears in Moto GP which means it is FIM homologated which wipes the floor with DOT, Snell, and ECE safety ratings. They currently only have his size (size S) homologated but I’m sure all the other sizes would be homologated if other riders started wearing them on track. Scorpion won me over with this product and I will be a lifelong customer as a result! Keep up the great work!
The pump padding has been used by a few manufacturers over the years. My old Shark helmet has it though many now appear to have dropped it. Many manufacturers can supply different padding sizing though here in the UK you normally have to order it. The ability to remove sections of the padding for a better fit is something that only a few manufacturers appear to offer though I wish more would.
I went with the Evo St-1400 carbon and love it. I am so glad I didn't go with the Ruroc. The one thing I did notice is they run a bit small I had to go up one size with the helmet compared to other ones I tried on. But that on no thing.
I just received my Scorpion R1 Air Halley edition and love it! Interestingly, I tried buying a Ruroc 3.0 Inferno last week but their website wouldn’t accept my ApplePay for some reason. After numerous tries, I gave up trying to buy the Ruroc and went shopping for another helmet amd came across the R1 air. So far I really like the R1 and based on your prior video and another YT’ber’s video, I’m glad Ruroc had trouble processing my payment as it appears I got a better helmet (my R1 was actually less expensive than the Ruroc). I agree with what you said in this video, and especially love the airbladder. Helps to know that the small size of the R1 was sent for FIM certification and is worn by moto gp rider Quantararo, further reinforcing the safety aspect. Good luck with your channel and great honest reviews. Keep it up. You have a new subscriber 👍🏼
I’ve had icon and hjc helmets. Was getting ready to buy a ruroc 3.0 but couldn’t get a straight answer on a few questions I had. Then they started filtering what I was asking the fb page. Then saw ur review and was so glad I didn’t buy the helmet. Awesome that you do an actual honest review. Haven’t really looked at scorpion helmets but that thing looks awesome, might have to check them out
HA! This is a great reversal of fortune after the Ruroc debacle! After talking to you before, it seems like wasting money on the Ruroc was well worth it when you think about it. Now you have a killer helmet and your channel blew up nicely. And much respect to Scorpion. They pretty much dared you to give the honest review and they built a tank of a helmet. Carbon, titanium, air pads, pin lock, yeah...they weren't messing around here. Anyway, congrats on the helmet and increased channel metrics. Cheers and look forward to more of your videos! :-)
Hey, thanks! I get the sense that they were pretty confident in their helmet (rightly so) to risk another possible firestorm. I respect their attitude so much and it stands in stark contrast to the way some other manufacturers act. I think it’s also a good sign that manufacturers who aren’t as aggressive on social media are still engaging with customers meaningfully. It proves that you don’t need to engineer “exclusivity” or branded clubs to build a community of customers who will go out and do good things for your brand- and represent it positively, not as bullies. Appreciate your continued support!
@@mototigress It'll be fun to say 'Hey, I remember when she didn't even have a 100 subs and look at her now!' Great channel start, so keep up the great work!
I got one as well, and it is really worth the price. This is my forth full face helmet, and I've been using for almost half a year now. I'm almost completely agree with you. It does everything great and decent, but for me it is still not the best one in any certain way. - It's not as comfy as Arai or Shoei. - The wind noise is not as quiet as Shark. - The weight is probably one of the lightest, but when it's on your head it does not feel as light as when you are holding it. - It provides decent amount of air, but (just like you've said) it is a bit too hot when you need to park up the bike. - I need to go up a size by using a normal size chart. (I'm 59cm around the head, but I need to get an XL to fit properly) - For my head shape, the Air Pump is just good. It provides tighter fit, but not so significant and does not help that much. However, I really dig the dark visor that comes with. It provides decent amount of sun protection during the sunny day and it is not too dark in the evening or at dawn. Oh, as a glasses wearer, this helmet is also a bless. If the Arai or Shoei gets 9/10, I would like to give this lid 7-8/10.
I'm riding with the EXO-1400 Air. It's basically this helmet, but cheaper and with a different spoiler. It has an internal sun visor as well. It's like.... £300~ ish. I'm sure it's a bit cheaper in dollars too than the R1. But every much as good. So for people looking for the R1 level helmet, but a bit cheaper, the 1400 Air is the one to go for. I love my scorpion. The R1 is a possible next one for me.
I bought Scorpion Exo-h1 matte black, which has been amazing helmet for the 250€ pricetag. I drive a cafe racer and for that the looks is 10/10. Ventilation is freaking amazing and can be shut off when going into higher speeds. When you find good size for yourself, wind noise is acceptable. That Exo-R1 looks fantastic.
I have the Scorpion exo 1400 air. What a helmet I rave about it, It's the best helmet I have ever owned or tried. I paid £300 for mind but see theyr'e selling for around £250 now. I believe it was under priced at what I paid. When I next upgrade it will without doubt be a Scorpion they offer such quality of build at an absolute bargain price.
I've been riding in scorpion helmets for over 11 years. They can easily go toe to toe with Shoei & Arai. The Shoei fanboys always hate on it simply because it's a lower price and I honestly think they are just trying to justify their more expensive purchase. Scorpions are extremely comfortable, stylish, feature-rich, have fantastic airflow, and have an exceptional build quality at a very competitive price. What many people don't know is that Scorpion owns their own helmet factory. As such, they are able to cut out the middle-man and therefore make their helmets cheaper. This can't be said for most other brands. So if you just judge it by the price, you will be sadly mistaken if you pass up Scorpion based on that alone. It's a brand that has been many rider's choice in Moto GP and track day enthusiasts alike. Once you dig a little deeper into the company and bite the bullet and try one for yourself, you will be pleasantly suprised and will probably never go to another brand.
I have the R1400 Air and my visors arent that flinchy... they dont move or feel too tin. Other helmets I have owned had that problem too were the visor is sort off vibrating when riding at cruise speeds or highway speeds. The R1400 is pretty loud actually, so maybe in the future you can do a comparison between the R1 and the R1400 :). The R1400 is very nice imo, very light, much comfort, and next to no drag at all. Shoulder checks with +-120mph are allright to do, at normal cruise speeds its just like doing a shoulder check at slow speeds. Padding is the same I think with the R1. By the way, great review!!! Just like the ruroc very detailed and honest!
I love my exo R1 air Bautista lid. The only negative thing I can say about Scorpion 🦂 is the can't take a picture to save their lives lol. These lids look dope once in hand
Nice review. I actually finally gave up on Ruroc, and cancelled my order last week. I ended up going with a Bell. Same brand i've worn for years, and the helmet is what i wanted originally anyway. It's the Star DLX MIPS. In black, with high vis Fast House graphics. I loooooooove it! Thanks for the honest reviews.
I'm actually glad I came across this as I'm looking for a new helmet to replace my AGV K1 and the biggest concern for me is wind noise. Glad to know it's a quiet helmet! Definitely going to pick one up to try it out.
Hi there! Good review on the Scorpion. Quick suggestion. You should use a helmet donut when filming, for more flexible and convenient way on moving the helmet side to side. Keep it up!
Love the review, I cancelled my ruroc 3.0 order yesterday because of your video. After watching Ryan Fortnine's video on this helmet it's been at the top of my list. I think I'm sold now
I have the Scorpion ST1400 Caffeine Carbonfiber which uses the same exact shield & AirFit cheekpads & it is an awesome product, it's my 3rd Scorpion & they make great products
Bought my first street legal bike recently and I managed to pick scorpion exo r1 as my first helmet for 280€, i think it was a super cheap price. It's not the carbon one, but still weight only around 1300grams.
sent here through yammienoobs podcast :D wanted to see someone rip the ruroc for what they are ... ofc i wanted to see this video cause i got the EXO R1 Air Fabio Quartararo replica model ;) also subbed !
Texan too? Very cool. I am in the DFW area. Already own the Shoei X-14 and the Arai Corsair-X but was really eyeing this Scorpio EXO-R1. It offers great features plus that low price tag.
I own this helmet, ( matte black version ), and actually did a review myself on my channel. Our reviews are bit different. Let me say I really like this helmet but...I find the size runs small. I ordered my size based on the chart and unfortunately I should have gone up a size. Also, compared to the other helmets I've owned, this is the loudest helmet yet. One last thing. Neither of my visors seal properly. So either I always hear a whistle or have a stream of air blowing directly into my eye. Again, I really like this helmet, but due to some these issues, I've had to modify my helmet, which I shouldn't have had to do.
Thanks for your report! I'm surprised you found that it fit a bit small, but for your reference I am just shy of 56 cm and wearing a small (I probably should have included that in the video). What kind of bike are you riding? Maybe we are experiencing different levels of boundary airflow due to riding position. Interesting data points!
@@mototigress A sport bike. ( 2018 CBR 650F ). The loudness may be due to the fact that my visors don't seal. My head size is close to the limit of the shell size ( large ), but still should have fit fine. I had to modify the crown lining or I would get terrible headaches after an hour of riding. Also the air pump sat directly on my lips. I had to remove the pump completely.
I’m with you on pretty much everything you say except the sizing. I bought a medium in gloss black and probably should’ve gotten a small. But the inflatable cheek pads help with that a bit. I do find the helmet loud and image whistling if I leave the chin vent open. If I close it, it goes away. I did reach out to Scorpion and they said that it’s loud because of all the venting the helmet has. I disagree with that. I have a Biltwell Lanesplitter that has three large (always open) vents on the chin and my Lanesplitter is quieter than the EXO R1 Air. And maybe, if I got a smaller size it would be a tad quieter. I don’t know. I like the design of the helmet but for the price, I’ll probably go with a Shoei next. I will say, the helmet is ridiculously comfortable and I do think it’s a really good helmet. Would I buy again? I don’t know. But I do still wear it for long rides as it is way more comfortable than my lanesplitter. Also, I ride a Harley. Not sure if that makes a difference 🤷🏼♂️
Excellent review, veey informative and to the point. I was really considering the ruroc 4.0 but after watching a few scorpion reviews im starting to believe the scorpion exo air is by far the better product
I just ordered an AGV K6, hoping it will make a great daily lid. I've used Scorpion gloves and riding shirt, both have been relatively decent priced and super functional. That helmet seems like a winner!
I've heard great things about the K6 and was stunned by its light weight when I tried one on in store. I'm obsessed with the "Secret" graphic. Let me know how you like it! And yes, the Scorpion is definitely a winner in my book.
I’ve had many brands of helmets over the years. I use the R1-air for track because I find that it is very stable at 170+ and I believe that is in part from the cheek pads being able to be fitted well for that use. This was a great review and I look forward to finding the gloss carbon version available soon.
How would you say the R1 compares to the Exo 1400? I'm debating purchasing one or the other. I ride a cafe racer, so I am usually in between a slightly upright position. More leaned than upright, but not as tucked in as on a sports bike Also, I cant find one in my city to try on first, at 56.3cm, would you recommend I round up and get a medium (57/58), or round down and get a small (55/56)? I don;t want to relay on the air pump to make it fit... Did you get any sun visors?
Ya I have a scorpion Rx 420. I bought one for my wife too. I love mine. My wife hated hers. It was too heavy and large for her. Also scorpion does Snell. Watch fortnine's video why that's a problem. My wife got a Shoei and loves it. I'm still rocking my scorpion. I love how it looks. I'm going to get a Shoei next or maybe a scorpion that is lighter weight and FIM. I heard they made an FIM one. Scorpions are the best for anti fog. I had so many fog problems with my HJC.
I was choosing between ruroc and scorpion now i know what to order thanks for the honest review i own a scorpion exo before now im going back to that brand.
Great review! I purchased this helmet after a very dissapointing experience with my atlas 3.0 Im freaking loving it and feeling like its such a huge upgrade from the atlas, however i encourage anyone intrested in buying the exo r1 to get a size bigger than what the chart says. I was lucky to have mine fit well even though its really snug. But the air pump in this helmet helps anyone to get the perfect fit even though they order a size up. I meassure 57-58 cm so the chart says im a medium, but if i could go back i probably would order a size L.
You said that the dark visor fits tight. So you could adjust that. There are screws to hold the mechanism, get em loos and push the mechanism slightly forward to the front of the helmet. Tighten down the screws and put the visor back on. At least at my Scorpion Exo 1200 it works that way.
great review once again i own the helmet (my first and only one) very happy so far but i thought the wind noise is quite a lot (have to use earplugs for more comfort) but good to see that it could be worse I also thought about getting the ruroc as a second helmet to change things up a bit..but i‘m happy that i found your review on that one as well
I’m enamored with this particular helmet!!! This does not happen often, maybe it’s the safety, adjustable fit, and weight combination?….I absolutely LOVE LOVE your reviews and not because we live in the same metroplex…we also share a matching base base flower arm tattoo!!!!🙃 mine is orangish shading with no ribbon or letters through the middle😊 you have great taste keep at it
Hi, thank u for the review, also 4 the ruroc one! I'd like to ask u if u think that the silent characteristic you detected is manly thanks to the one-piece neck pads that block air, or instead is thanks the correct fit on your face specifically. Thank u!
Hi there! I do think the one piece neck roll has some influence on the reduction of wind noise as it isn’t seeping through all kinds of weird places like on some other helmets where this area is more open or has multiple pad seams.
@@mototigress thank youu! I confirm then: i created something like this with velcro on my noisy nolan n87 and improved a lot. I'm curious now if will be more silent the scorpion exoR1 or the exo1400 (that have not that neck roll but technically is much more designed 4 touring than the R1)
That's actually so funny! Today i bought a new 2021 Kawasaki Z900. A few weeks back i was looking for a helmet and was seriously considering buying a Ruroc helmet because i thought they looked bad ass. Also i was seeing a lot of "good" reviews of them not knowing most of these wer sponsored and paid reviews. The day i almost ordered it, i saw your video and didn't buy it and started seeing more and mote bad stuff about it. Then i went to a local motorcycle gear store, tried some helmets and evantually bought a matt black Scorpion Exo R1 Air and i absolutely love it! Both for the quality and the looks. I think it looks awesome and it fits very well. I was so close to pay almost the same amount of money for a $h*te helmet lol. Thanks for saving me the troubles! Very good review. I would definitly recommend this helmet to anybody!
Haha. I also have a 2021 Z900 (black with red frame) and a Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Carbon helmet. Great combo. Even with my full SC Project titanium exhaust, the helmet isn’t too loud, even at high speed. I’ve also used the helmet on the track on my Daytona and it does get a bit noisy at 230km/h but still does the job.
Great review. I was torn between this and the more affordable Scorpion exo T-520 but I think I might just bite the bullet on this. As much as I want to save a couple hundred bucks, this seems like the best bang for you buck.
Very good looking helmet, and with your review I just purchase me the EXP-R1 air phantom helmet, well done on the review. What kind sena Bluetooth u have on??
I hope you love it! I have a Sena 50s. Works great for my daily use, which is mostly taking calls and chatting with my riding buddy. Speakers can get VERY loud!
Hello, Nice review . You asked what I thought [13:01] 🪖I've just bought this helmet and was glad you giving positive vibes on it as have just got it out of the box. As you say , looks and feels very plush and light . Soon as it stops raining I'll try it out
I have exo R1 carbon 2021 model. and it’s GREAT! quite, light, headphone cut out perfect. Visor change out easy. 🤘⚡️🤘✨ oh I forgot the venting is really good also.
@@mototigress from what I understand ls2 doesn't spend money in marketing instead the put it toward the quality of the helmet with out having to sell them at $600-800
Hi do you know if this helmet takes the scorpion intercom system? I have a sena but the scorpion one looks really slick. Fantastic review saved me from the ruroc! 😀👍
Hi Jude, I would love to get my hands on one of these some day to review since it’s such a popular lid. It would be a great challenger to the EXO-R1 I think!
Nice review, subbed. I just bought one and waiting for it to arrive, I tried it on in store to find my size, I'll let you know what I think after I've ridden a few 100 miles with it.
I’ve got the same model but in a different colour way (it’s called the EXO-R1 Air Carbon MG). My other main helmet is a Shoei X-Spirit 3 (also known as the X-Fourteen) and I would have to say the Scorpion is very close to the Shoei in terms of quality, even though it was several hundred dollars cheaper. I wouldn’t even consider a Ruroc. They are junk and only for non-serious riders who value looks over every other consideration.
How did you feel about the interior shape. I think my head is on the oval side so overly round helmets tend to fit terribly. Currently rocking the icon air-flight.
I'm a solid intermediate oval shape, and I find it to be perfectly compatible with this helmet. Icon Air Flight feels just a tad narrow to me in the equivalent size.
I have the predecessor to this one the EXO R 2000 which I feel was a great helmet it also has the inflatable cheek pads. I've been thinking about picking one of these helmets up I feel it punches way above it's price point.
Hi there! I am running a Sena. It was extremely easy to install. The helmet leaves plenty of space for the "clamp" install method, and the speakers and wires route fine around the padding.
Dunno why you'd be surprised by Scorpion, they've ALWAYS been the best bang for your buck. Their helmets are so amazing, and for the price they're no brainers.
Being a newer rider they just didn’t initially grab my attention like the other big brands. But I agree, they are clearly delivering some of the best bang for your buck in the industry!
Most motorcycle helmet manufacturers use titanium d rings not for the weight sake but for safety you see titanium is ultra strong and the weight saving is a by product other than that it was a great video
Ps in 07 I was riding the roads like a race track like a dumbass lol and I had grown very confident with my tires sliding in corners well one afternoon it all caught up to me sliding out on a low side at above 130s hit a 8inch round fence post and I'm still here today thanks to God and my gear and my scorpion helmet lol me and my kids used that scorpion helmet that I was wearing on that day after I got out the hospital we continued to use it as a yard cart helmet it saved my head that's for sure
Good review.
Good point to remember with the cheek pads on the scorpion, as a helmet wears in, some helmets that where once a tight fit may become loose, scorpions pump up cheeks stops that problem
That’s a great point and definitely an advantage for the long-term user (which we all hope to be when we buy helmets)!
I am wearing scorpion helmet 3 yers and cheeck pads are in great condition, i don't need to pump them up. My next helmet definitely wil be made by Scorpion!
I just got this helmet a couple weeks ago. Not the carbon one, but the matte black R1 Air. And I absolutely LOVE it. Had the Scorpion EXO ST1400 Carbon Fiber helmet before that. This one is a hundred times better. The last one was good too, but I REALLY love this one. Much happier with it. Would highly recommend this helmet to anyone. Scorpion in general makes good stuff. But I think their helmets are their best product.
How would you say the R1 compares to the Exo 1400? I'm debating purchasing one or the other. I ride a cafe racer, so I am usually in between a slightly upright position. More leaned than upright, but not as tucked in as on a sports bike
Also, I cant find one in my city to try on first, at 56.3cm, would you recommend I round up and get a medium (57/58), or round down and get a small (55/56)? I don;t want to relay on the air pump to make it fit...
Did you get any sun visors?
@@ZeAmine Its overall more comfortable. Lighter. Standard R1 is surprisingly lighter than the 1400 Carbon and its noticeable. Material feels better. Build quality feels better. If I had to choose between R1 and 1400 I'd hands down go with the R1. Rode around in that 1400 for around a year and this R1 for a couple months and its just such a huge improvement overall. It also more aerodynamic than the 1400. I have a Versys 650 that I ride, and I go between tucked when I'm really pushing it to speed up, or sitting mostly upright overall riding in town and on the highway. You get less drag with the R1 in general. And it's quieter.
As far as size goes I'm a about where you are with 56cm and the small fits pretty well. This helmet will be snug. The cushioning is firm, but it will break in. I found I had some very minor hot spots at the tops of my cheekbones and along my jaw, but as I've worn it, those have gone away. I also have chubby cheeks though so you may not have any issues with that lol.
It is well worth the investment IMO. Maybe you could order it through a dealership, or a gear shop so you could try it on at the store? If not, and those are your two top picks, I'd still recommend the R1.
There is no sun visor for this helmet. Not like in the 1400. Which, admittedly, is my one complaint about it. It would have been nice having that extra level to block out sunlight. But the shape of it does allow for some sun blockage if you tilt your head down a little. It does come with a pinlock, and two visors that are pinlock ready which is heck'n cool! One of which is a dark shade. I'm guessing to make up for the lack of the dropdown visor. Hope that helps :)
@@lunar-firefly thanks so much for this. I found a deal through a German shop for an R1 Carbon Matt, where shipped will come just under $400, so I'm going ahead with it. As for the snug fit, my current helmet is an icon airflite, which is very snug and took time to even slightly break, so I'm used to that. I ride on a husqvarna 701 vitpilen, so the stand is constantly leaner forwarded, with occasional tucking, which makes shoulder checks a bit tricky with the airflite as it has a rather long jaw line that bounces against my shoulder when I turn. I'm getting the R1 now, and will later this year get the Bell bullitt for some rétro styling and more confort at slower speeds.
For the visors, I meant just the regular visor & pin lock, not the internal sun visor. I'm usually not a huge fan, hardly use mine on my icon helmet, and I'd rather have a lighter helmet as the integrated visor adds weight. I was thinking of buying an Addl fire iridium visor for the R1 and wondered if you bought any and had thoughts on quality and visibility
@@ZeAmine Is the Airflite an intermediate oval head shape? I thought it was long oval, but could be mistaken. The R1 definitely is Intermediate oval. If it differs, you may find it doesn't quite fit your head right. I'd suggest wearing the helmet while in the shop if you can, for about half an hour to ensure there's no pressure spots due to the shape.
I did buy one of the mirrored visors and they're what you'd expect. Pretty good quality. They can look smudgy if you handle them with bare hands since the oil from your fingers tends to show up more easily. But if you wipe them off after installing them and don't smear fingers all over them, it really isn't anything to deter using them. Actually just swapped mine to the R1 when I got rid of the 1400 because they both fit the same visors. Not familiar with the visor you mentioned. I only know of the mirrored ones that fit the R1 and ST1400. And I like them :)
I've never had the helmet bounce off my shoulder when doing head checks. It's always been really easy to turn my head even at high speed. Those bikes are super cool btw! Very nice! And grats on finding one for a good deal! I hope it all works out for you :) Since you're not a fan of the drop down visor, I think you'll be even more happy with your decision.
The fact that your channel is growing because of an honest review that the community needed is a just reward. You earned a subscriber with your Ruroc review. I had my eye on the Ruroc, but no longer. This was what I am looking at now, and was very pleasantly surprised to see that you had a review on it. I can buy with confidence, and your input has a huge part to play in that. Thank you and good luck growing this awesome channel.
Hey, thanks for your kind words. You can’t go wrong with this helmet and it’s certainly going to be worlds better than the Ruroc!
I was looking at getting a new helmet and was considering a ruroc when your ruroc video came out and changed my mind. After that the R-1 air became my front runner. Now you drop this video and I’m sold. Thanks for the review!
I've own multiple scorpion helmets and they make really good helmets for a good price. I don't know why they get so much slack. I've been thinking about buying this helmet next so thanks for the review.
Let us know how you like it! 😊
I’ve put about 10,000 km with this helmet so far and I like it, overall quality is very good, I find it kind of loud but maybe that’s because I’ve never had a loud helmet. It is very light and feels good doing shoulder checks at high speeds, would definitely buy it again, I think it’s great value for the money.
Arai Corsair X review is upcoming, and we will do a shootout between the Arai and the Scorpion!
Yesss! Unfortunately I can't afford the corsair yet but hopefully soon 🤞🏽
Imagine the helmet cost more than your bike...
@@charlietube7165 1000$ helmet more or less. How much your head worth? You can't get that back and you can get good helmets for cheaper
Class review. It made my mind up thank you.
I dont have a Scorpion R1, but if you are having fog issues, then install the pin-lock asap! its not hard to install, just make sure you take your time lining it up, etc. They just flat out work! Scorpions "fog free" coating works ok, but the pin-lock is the real deal! I currently wear on the street an older Scorpion T1200 model. pump up cheek pads still work and back when brand new, I felt the pads deflate alil bit between 2-3 hours after pumping them up on my long highway rides up north!
I just got the matte black version yesterday, I love the way it fits and feels but I thought as well that the visor and the pinlock feel cheap and I took out the rubber nose piece because it blocks my air when you aren't moving. I like this helmet a lot it feels great.
I JUST LOVE SCORPION EVEN MORE after they've sent you the helmet because of that ruroc review. I am using a scorpion exo 1400 and decided to get a new one, exactly this one was my decision. Thanks for the review
This is my favorite helmet in my collection. So happy you got your hands on one! Been riding with it for a year and it’s always the one I choose! The really important thing to remember about this helmet is that this is the exact helmet Fabio Quartararo wears in Moto GP which means it is FIM homologated which wipes the floor with DOT, Snell, and ECE safety ratings. They currently only have his size (size S) homologated but I’m sure all the other sizes would be homologated if other riders started wearing them on track. Scorpion won me over with this product and I will be a lifelong customer as a result! Keep up the great work!
Race helmet is FIM tested, I don’t think we should assume that commercially available helmet is FIM certified too.
I have multiple Scorpions and love them all. The R1 Air is mine and my girlfriends primary helmet, it's absolutely amazing!
I've raced in Scorpion Helmets for years! I love them and they have saved me many times.
The pump padding has been used by a few manufacturers over the years. My old Shark helmet has it though many now appear to have dropped it. Many manufacturers can supply different padding sizing though here in the UK you normally have to order it. The ability to remove sections of the padding for a better fit is something that only a few manufacturers appear to offer though I wish more would.
I went with the Evo St-1400 carbon and love it. I am so glad I didn't go with the Ruroc. The one thing I did notice is they run a bit small I had to go up one size with the helmet compared to other ones I tried on. But that on no thing.
I just received my Scorpion R1 Air Halley edition and love it!
Interestingly, I tried buying a Ruroc 3.0 Inferno last week but their website wouldn’t accept my ApplePay for some reason. After numerous tries, I gave up trying to buy the Ruroc and went shopping for another helmet amd came across the R1 air.
So far I really like the R1 and based on your prior video and another YT’ber’s video, I’m glad Ruroc had trouble processing my payment as it appears I got a better helmet (my R1 was actually less expensive than the Ruroc).
I agree with what you said in this video, and especially love the airbladder. Helps to know that the small size of the R1 was sent for FIM certification and is worn by moto gp rider Quantararo, further reinforcing the safety aspect.
Good luck with your channel and great honest reviews. Keep it up. You have a new subscriber 👍🏼
I’ve had icon and hjc helmets. Was getting ready to buy a ruroc 3.0 but couldn’t get a straight answer on a few questions I had. Then they started filtering what I was asking the fb page. Then saw ur review and was so glad I didn’t buy the helmet. Awesome that you do an actual honest review. Haven’t really looked at scorpion helmets but that thing looks awesome, might have to check them out
HA! This is a great reversal of fortune after the Ruroc debacle! After talking to you before, it seems like wasting money on the Ruroc was well worth it when you think about it. Now you have a killer helmet and your channel blew up nicely. And much respect to Scorpion. They pretty much dared you to give the honest review and they built a tank of a helmet. Carbon, titanium, air pads, pin lock, yeah...they weren't messing around here.
Anyway, congrats on the helmet and increased channel metrics. Cheers and look forward to more of your videos! :-)
Hey, thanks! I get the sense that they were pretty confident in their helmet (rightly so) to risk another possible firestorm. I respect their attitude so much and it stands in stark contrast to the way some other manufacturers act.
I think it’s also a good sign that manufacturers who aren’t as aggressive on social media are still engaging with customers meaningfully. It proves that you don’t need to engineer “exclusivity” or branded clubs to build a community of customers who will go out and do good things for your brand- and represent it positively, not as bullies.
Appreciate your continued support!
@@mototigress It'll be fun to say 'Hey, I remember when she didn't even have a 100 subs and look at her now!' Great channel start, so keep up the great work!
I got one as well, and it is really worth the price. This is my forth full face helmet, and I've been using for almost half a year now.
I'm almost completely agree with you. It does everything great and decent, but for me it is still not the best one in any certain way.
- It's not as comfy as Arai or Shoei.
- The wind noise is not as quiet as Shark.
- The weight is probably one of the lightest, but when it's on your head it does not feel as light as when you are holding it.
- It provides decent amount of air, but (just like you've said) it is a bit too hot when you need to park up the bike.
- I need to go up a size by using a normal size chart. (I'm 59cm around the head, but I need to get an XL to fit properly)
- For my head shape, the Air Pump is just good. It provides tighter fit, but not so significant and does not help that much.
However, I really dig the dark visor that comes with. It provides decent amount of sun protection during the sunny day and it is not too dark in the evening or at dawn. Oh, as a glasses wearer, this helmet is also a bless.
If the Arai or Shoei gets 9/10, I would like to give this lid 7-8/10.
Hey, thanks for your feedback!
I'm riding with the EXO-1400 Air. It's basically this helmet, but cheaper and with a different spoiler. It has an internal sun visor as well. It's like.... £300~ ish. I'm sure it's a bit cheaper in dollars too than the R1. But every much as good. So for people looking for the R1 level helmet, but a bit cheaper, the 1400 Air is the one to go for. I love my scorpion. The R1 is a possible next one for me.
Awesome insight!
Super review! Thank you for your time. I ordered one today! Can't ride at the moment due to the chill of winter in the north!:)
I bought Scorpion Exo-h1 matte black, which has been amazing helmet for the 250€ pricetag. I drive a cafe racer and for that the looks is 10/10. Ventilation is freaking amazing and can be shut off when going into higher speeds. When you find good size for yourself, wind noise is acceptable. That Exo-R1 looks fantastic.
I have the Scorpion exo 1400 air. What a helmet I rave about it, It's the best helmet I have ever owned or tried. I paid £300 for mind but see theyr'e selling for around £250 now. I believe it was under priced at what I paid. When I next upgrade it will without doubt be a Scorpion they offer such quality of build at an absolute bargain price.
I've been riding in scorpion helmets for over 11 years. They can easily go toe to toe with Shoei & Arai. The Shoei fanboys always hate on it simply because it's a lower price and I honestly think they are just trying to justify their more expensive purchase. Scorpions are extremely comfortable, stylish, feature-rich, have fantastic airflow, and have an exceptional build quality at a very competitive price. What many people don't know is that Scorpion owns their own helmet factory. As such, they are able to cut out the middle-man and therefore make their helmets cheaper. This can't be said for most other brands. So if you just judge it by the price, you will be sadly mistaken if you pass up Scorpion based on that alone. It's a brand that has been many rider's choice in Moto GP and track day enthusiasts alike. Once you dig a little deeper into the company and bite the bullet and try one for yourself, you will be pleasantly suprised and will probably never go to another brand.
I have the R1400 Air and my visors arent that flinchy... they dont move or feel too tin. Other helmets I have owned had that problem too were the visor is sort off vibrating when riding at cruise speeds or highway speeds.
The R1400 is pretty loud actually, so maybe in the future you can do a comparison between the R1 and the R1400 :). The R1400 is very nice imo, very light, much comfort, and next to no drag at all. Shoulder checks with +-120mph are allright to do, at normal cruise speeds its just like doing a shoulder check at slow speeds. Padding is the same I think with the R1.
By the way, great review!!! Just like the ruroc very detailed and honest!
I love my exo R1 air Bautista lid. The only negative thing I can say about Scorpion 🦂 is the can't take a picture to save their lives lol. These lids look dope once in hand
Nice review. I actually finally gave up on Ruroc, and cancelled my order last week. I ended up going with a Bell. Same brand i've worn for years, and the helmet is what i wanted originally anyway. It's the Star DLX MIPS. In black, with high vis Fast House graphics. I loooooooove it! Thanks for the honest reviews.
Scorpion ST1400 Carbonfiber is a great helmet too at $429 for the Caffeine
I'm actually glad I came across this as I'm looking for a new helmet to replace my AGV K1 and the biggest concern for me is wind noise. Glad to know it's a quiet helmet! Definitely going to pick one up to try it out.
Hi there! Good review on the Scorpion. Quick suggestion. You should use a helmet donut when filming, for more flexible and convenient way on moving the helmet side to side. Keep it up!
Great job! Keep posting you're on a roll! Eric
great review, very well put together. maybe add a link to the helmet in your description for people to click on to find out more on the helmet
Love the review, I cancelled my ruroc 3.0 order yesterday because of your video. After watching Ryan Fortnine's video on this helmet it's been at the top of my list. I think I'm sold now
Definitely take Ryan’s word for it. :) It is a great helmet!
where is this Fortnine video on the EXO R1? Been looking for it but can't fine it
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I have the Scorpion ST1400 Caffeine Carbonfiber which uses the same exact shield & AirFit cheekpads & it is an awesome product, it's my 3rd Scorpion & they make great products
Great review. Congrats on the growing channel.
Bought my first street legal bike recently and I managed to pick scorpion exo r1 as my first helmet for 280€, i think it was a super cheap price. It's not the carbon one, but still weight only around 1300grams.
sent here through yammienoobs podcast :D
wanted to see someone rip the ruroc for what they are ...
ofc i wanted to see this video cause i got the EXO R1 Air Fabio Quartararo replica model ;)
also subbed !
Texan too? Very cool. I am in the DFW area. Already own the Shoei X-14 and the Arai Corsair-X but was really eyeing this Scorpio EXO-R1. It offers great features plus that low price tag.
I own this helmet, ( matte black version ), and actually did a review myself on my channel. Our reviews are bit different. Let me say I really like this helmet but...I find the size runs small. I ordered my size based on the chart and unfortunately I should have gone up a size. Also, compared to the other helmets I've owned, this is the loudest helmet yet. One last thing. Neither of my visors seal properly. So either I always hear a whistle or have a stream of air blowing directly into my eye. Again, I really like this helmet, but due to some these issues, I've had to modify my helmet, which I shouldn't have had to do.
Thanks for your report! I'm surprised you found that it fit a bit small, but for your reference I am just shy of 56 cm and wearing a small (I probably should have included that in the video). What kind of bike are you riding? Maybe we are experiencing different levels of boundary airflow due to riding position. Interesting data points!
@@mototigress A sport bike. ( 2018 CBR 650F ). The loudness may be due to the fact that my visors don't seal. My head size is close to the limit of the shell size ( large ), but still should have fit fine. I had to modify the crown lining or I would get terrible headaches after an hour of riding. Also the air pump sat directly on my lips. I had to remove the pump completely.
I need to go up a size as well. I normally wear a size large, but for this one I need to wear an XL.
I’m with you on pretty much everything you say except the sizing. I bought a medium in gloss black and probably should’ve gotten a small. But the inflatable cheek pads help with that a bit. I do find the helmet loud and image whistling if I leave the chin vent open. If I close it, it goes away. I did reach out to Scorpion and they said that it’s loud because of all the venting the helmet has. I disagree with that. I have a Biltwell Lanesplitter that has three large (always open) vents on the chin and my Lanesplitter is quieter than the EXO R1 Air. And maybe, if I got a smaller size it would be a tad quieter. I don’t know. I like the design of the helmet but for the price, I’ll probably go with a Shoei next. I will say, the helmet is ridiculously comfortable and I do think it’s a really good helmet. Would I buy again? I don’t know. But I do still wear it for long rides as it is way more comfortable than my lanesplitter. Also, I ride a Harley. Not sure if that makes a difference 🤷🏼♂️
Good review. Informative and unbiased.
Excellent review, veey informative and to the point. I was really considering the ruroc 4.0 but after watching a few scorpion reviews im starting to believe the scorpion exo air is by far the better product
I just ordered an AGV K6, hoping it will make a great daily lid. I've used Scorpion gloves and riding shirt, both have been relatively decent priced and super functional. That helmet seems like a winner!
I've heard great things about the K6 and was stunned by its light weight when I tried one on in store. I'm obsessed with the "Secret" graphic. Let me know how you like it!
And yes, the Scorpion is definitely a winner in my book.
Great review. I do like the scorpion. Great helmet. Very cool of them to let you have free rein of the review also.
That titanium d-rings means no corrosion even under extreme weather! That's actually genius!!
Very true!
I’ve had many brands of helmets over the years. I use the R1-air for track because I find that it is very stable at 170+ and I believe that is in part from the cheek pads being able to be fitted well for that use.
This was a great review and I look forward to finding the gloss carbon version available soon.
Damn! What tracks you hitting 170+ at??
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@@petecastiglione9710 Nice man!
How would you say the R1 compares to the Exo 1400? I'm debating purchasing one or the other. I ride a cafe racer, so I am usually in between a slightly upright position. More leaned than upright, but not as tucked in as on a sports bike
Also, I cant find one in my city to try on first, at 56.3cm, would you recommend I round up and get a medium (57/58), or round down and get a small (55/56)? I don;t want to relay on the air pump to make it fit...
Did you get any sun visors?
Ya I have a scorpion Rx 420. I bought one for my wife too.
I love mine. My wife hated hers. It was too heavy and large for her.
Also scorpion does Snell. Watch fortnine's video why that's a problem.
My wife got a Shoei and loves it. I'm still rocking my scorpion. I love how it looks. I'm going to get a Shoei next or maybe a scorpion that is lighter weight and FIM. I heard they made an FIM one.
Scorpions are the best for anti fog. I had so many fog problems with my HJC.
Been really enjoying my LS2 Arrow. Amazing bang for buck in the race helmet category, but this R1 is definitely next on my list!
I have a ls2 storm love that helmet one of the most comfortable helmets I've ever worn
I was choosing between ruroc and scorpion now i know what to order thanks for the honest review i own a scorpion exo before now im going back to that brand.
I hope you love it as much as I love mine. :)
Great review!
I purchased this helmet after a very dissapointing experience with my atlas 3.0
Im freaking loving it and feeling like its such a huge upgrade from the atlas, however i encourage anyone intrested in buying the exo r1 to get a size bigger than what the chart says. I was lucky to have mine fit well even though its really snug. But the air pump in this helmet helps anyone to get the perfect fit even though they order a size up.
I meassure 57-58 cm so the chart says im a medium, but if i could go back i probably would order a size L.
Appreciate the feedback!
this is the same helmet i bought after i returned my Atlas 3.0, absolutely love it
Hot off the tails of your Ruroc Atlas review! Nice job!
You said that the dark visor fits tight. So you could adjust that. There are screws to hold the mechanism, get em loos and push the mechanism slightly forward to the front of the helmet. Tighten down the screws and put the visor back on. At least at my Scorpion Exo 1200 it works that way.
It’s funny , I was between buying this helmet and the ruroc one , finally decided the r1 air is the best thanks
I decided a long time ago by the way 🤣
Glad you made this choice!
Keep up these great reviews!
Thanks for the video! I did purchased scorpion helmet but gave it to a friend because his helmet was stolen at count house!
great review once again
i own the helmet (my first and only one)
very happy so far but i thought the wind noise is quite a lot (have to use earplugs for more comfort) but good to see that it could be worse
I also thought about getting the ruroc as a second helmet to change things up a bit..but i‘m happy that i found your review on that one as well
I don't have this helmet but I have an armored jacket from scorpion and I love it a lot! Might check out this helmet too!
Very nice job! Helpful, as I need to replace my 2016 Bell Star. Which I LOVE but is heavy and big.
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I’m enamored with this particular helmet!!! This does not happen often, maybe it’s the safety, adjustable fit, and weight combination?….I absolutely LOVE LOVE your reviews and not because we live in the same metroplex…we also share a matching base base flower arm tattoo!!!!🙃 mine is orangish shading with no ribbon or letters through the middle😊 you have great taste keep at it
Hi, thank u for the review, also 4 the ruroc one! I'd like to ask u if u think that the silent characteristic you detected is manly thanks to the one-piece neck pads that block air, or instead is thanks the correct fit on your face specifically. Thank u!
Hi there! I do think the one piece neck roll has some influence on the reduction of wind noise as it isn’t seeping through all kinds of weird places like on some other helmets where this area is more open or has multiple pad seams.
@@mototigress thank youu! I confirm then: i created something like this with velcro on my noisy nolan n87 and improved a lot. I'm curious now if will be more silent the scorpion exoR1 or the exo1400 (that have not that neck roll but technically is much more designed 4 touring than the R1)
That's actually so funny! Today i bought a new 2021 Kawasaki Z900. A few weeks back i was looking for a helmet and was seriously considering buying a Ruroc helmet because i thought they looked bad ass. Also i was seeing a lot of "good" reviews of them not knowing most of these wer sponsored and paid reviews. The day i almost ordered it, i saw your video and didn't buy it and started seeing more and mote bad stuff about it. Then i went to a local motorcycle gear store, tried some helmets and evantually bought a matt black Scorpion Exo R1 Air and i absolutely love it! Both for the quality and the looks. I think it looks awesome and it fits very well. I was so close to pay almost the same amount of money for a $h*te helmet lol. Thanks for saving me the troubles! Very good review. I would definitly recommend this helmet to anybody!
So glad it worked out for you! I love the R1 too and it’s my daily helmet now. Safe riding!
Haha. I also have a 2021 Z900 (black with red frame) and a Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Carbon helmet. Great combo. Even with my full SC Project titanium exhaust, the helmet isn’t too loud, even at high speed. I’ve also used the helmet on the track on my Daytona and it does get a bit noisy at 230km/h but still does the job.
very detailed review,thanks for sharing, now I am more expecting mine to shipped to me sooner.
You’ll love it!
Great review I just bought it earlier very excited
Great review. I was torn between this and the more affordable Scorpion exo T-520 but I think I might just bite the bullet on this. As much as I want to save a couple hundred bucks, this seems like the best bang for you buck.
Excellent review, I love the regular Exo R1 and might be fully convinced now that I need to upgrade to the carbon version. Cheers
Very good looking helmet, and with your review I just purchase me the EXP-R1 air phantom helmet, well done on the review. What kind sena Bluetooth u have on??
I hope you love it! I have a Sena 50s. Works great for my daily use, which is mostly taking calls and chatting with my riding buddy. Speakers can get VERY loud!
Awesome review... I love my R1 Air helmet!
Hey thanks for the great review! How would you say this compares to the Shoei RF-1400?
I agree the visor does feel flimsy and cheap, pity it lets the helmet down a bit.
I have blackletter version. Lovin it. ❤
Hello, Nice review . You asked what I thought [13:01] 🪖I've just bought this helmet and was glad you giving positive vibes on it as have just got it out of the box. As you say , looks and feels very plush and light . Soon as it stops raining I'll try it out
I have exo R1 carbon 2021 model. and it’s GREAT! quite, light, headphone cut out perfect. Visor change out easy. 🤘⚡️🤘✨ oh I forgot the venting is really good also.
Can u do one on ls2 helmets I've yet to see an actual review about them
I’ve heard lots of positive reviews of these helmets, but I don’t have one myself. Maybe in the future!
@@mototigress from what I understand ls2 doesn't spend money in marketing instead the put it toward the quality of the helmet with out having to sell them at $600-800
Hi do you know if this helmet takes the scorpion intercom system? I have a sena but the scorpion one looks really slick.
Fantastic review saved me from the ruroc! 😀👍
I’m not sure, honestly, but a cursory glance at Revzilla suggests it is intended to be used with the T520 and GT930.
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Cheers I'll look into it 👍
FYI Scorpion and LS2 are the only companies that make a 3xl helmet that has ECC rating .THE HJC i10=great helmet but has only dot rating
Great info!
That's the helmet I've been looking at, don't plan to buy anything ATM, but got my eye on it as #1 choice at.
When you are ready to buy, the R1 is it! :)
Very informative. Great video.
Can you please review the Shoei RF-1400
Hi Jude, I would love to get my hands on one of these some day to review since it’s such a popular lid. It would be a great challenger to the EXO-R1 I think!
Your views are so detailed ❤️🙏🏽🔥☝️💯👍💪
I've had this for the last year , good helmet
I have a 1400 carbon and love it!
Just saved me spending $700 on a Ruroc! Looks like Scorpion is the way to go.
Nice review, subbed. I just bought one and waiting for it to arrive, I tried it on in store to find my size, I'll let you know what I think after I've ridden a few 100 miles with it.
I’ve got the same model but in a different colour way (it’s called the EXO-R1 Air Carbon MG). My other main helmet is a Shoei X-Spirit 3 (also known as the X-Fourteen) and I would have to say the Scorpion is very close to the Shoei in terms of quality, even though it was several hundred dollars cheaper. I wouldn’t even consider a Ruroc. They are junk and only for non-serious riders who value looks over every other consideration.
I have the last modle about 1 to 2 years it's the full carbon it's my go to helmet love it. I have 3 scorpion helmets great helmets 👍
Thats slick looking helmet
How did you feel about the interior shape. I think my head is on the oval side so overly round helmets tend to fit terribly. Currently rocking the icon air-flight.
I'm a solid intermediate oval shape, and I find it to be perfectly compatible with this helmet. Icon Air Flight feels just a tad narrow to me in the equivalent size.
Has anyone tried taking the emblem off of the middle and is it as easy as peeling it off leaving no marks?
Is there any “play” or movability between the carbon shell and the “plastic”, that’s between the outer carbon shell and inner liner?
Are you looking for MIPS technology? This helmet does not incorporate MIPS.
i looked at the exo r1 and i think im gonna go with the hjc rhpa 11 instead
Hear a lot of positive things about the RHPA 11 as well. Let us know how you like it!
Thanks!
I've been on fence about getting this helmet as my next helmet. I like the air bladder system
Definitely consider it!
I have the predecessor to this one the EXO R 2000 which I feel was a great helmet it also has the inflatable cheek pads. I've been thinking about picking one of these helmets up I feel it punches way above it's price point.
Do you ever ride with the visor partway up and are the detents strong enough to keep it there without it falling down?
I do not. I’m always riding closed and locked. The detents might hold though, but I can’t say I’ve tested it.
I have that exo as well!!
Good choice better then ruroc !!
How was installing the cardo? And any tips for when installing the unit into the helmet?
Hi there! I am running a Sena. It was extremely easy to install. The helmet leaves plenty of space for the "clamp" install method, and the speakers and wires route fine around the padding.
Dunno why you'd be surprised by Scorpion, they've ALWAYS been the best bang for your buck. Their helmets are so amazing, and for the price they're no brainers.
Being a newer rider they just didn’t initially grab my attention like the other big brands. But I agree, they are clearly delivering some of the best bang for your buck in the industry!
If it's good enough for FQ20, it's good enough for all of us.
Most motorcycle helmet manufacturers use titanium d rings not for the weight sake but for safety you see titanium is ultra strong and the weight saving is a by product other than that it was a great video
Ps in 07 I was riding the roads like a race track like a dumbass lol and I had grown very confident with my tires sliding in corners well one afternoon it all caught up to me sliding out on a low side at above 130s hit a 8inch round fence post and I'm still here today thanks to God and my gear and my scorpion helmet lol me and my kids used that scorpion helmet that I was wearing on that day after I got out the hospital we continued to use it as a yard cart helmet it saved my head that's for sure