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Scorpion EXO R1 Air Helmet Product Description

The Scorpion EXO R1 Air is the latest sports helmet for riders looking for that aggressive look without having to go all out on price. It is coming at the top of the Scorpion line with it’s Ultra TCT composite shell and the EXO-R1 Air was designed, engineered, and tested to meet the demands of Moto GP and world standards. It’s hardly a surprise that it’s the helmet that was used by MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo.

The helmet is coming with a strong race-ready look, but it will also pair well with more everyday street riders who want a helmet with that extra level of safety and style.

So, with a recommended retail price of about 370 Euros or 440 USD, the Scorpion R1 Air will be competing with the Shoei X-Spirit 3, AGV Pista GP RR, X-Lite X-803 RS Ultra Carbon, HJC RPHA 1, Icon Airframe Pro, and the Shark Race-R Pro Carbon.

Material

The Scorpion EXO R1Air uses an Ultra TCT outer shell, which is a combination of fiberglass, aramid, and poly-resin to minimize weight while still keeping a strong outer shell. However, for those looking for the best racing performance, Scorpion also offers the Scorpion EXO R1 Carbon Air, the carbon fiber variant of the helmet.

The racing helmet’s shell has been aerodynamically designed for reducing wind noise and lift and it comes with a multi-layer EPS interior. The helmet is intermediate oval and comes in 3 outer shell sizes, the first spanning XS to M, then one for L, and one for XL and XXL. For comfort, the cheek pads are also prepared for glasses.

Though the Moto GP race version of the helmet is FIM homologated for only size S, the commercially available version is currently only carrying DOT and ECE 22.05 certifications for the respective market, and It has not yet been tested by SHARP. Lastly, the helmet weighs about 1310 grams, or 2lbs and 14 oz, which is also exceptionally light.

Ventilation

For ventilation, the Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Helmet is bringing you two main vents. The first will be in the chin, which you can open and close to reveal two metal grille air intakes. On the inside of the chin, you get an additional switch that will let you vent air either onto the visor to prevent fogging or into the helmet for a cool breeze.

On top, there is an adjustable brow vent that feeds into the EPS grooves and the back of the helmet comes with two exhausts under both spoilers.

Visor

The Visor of the Scorpion EXO R 1 Air Motorcycle Helmet is coming Pinlock prepared with the Pinlock anti fog insert lens in the box and, of course, it is Optical Class 1. But, if things do get too sunny while you’re out riding, then Scorpion have also provided an additional Pinlock prepared dark smoke visor in the box. In addition to the Pinlock prepared visors, both are also anti-scratch treated and tear off prepared.

The visor uses a locking mechanism, which is also great, to make sure that it stays shut. Nonetheless, the visor seals well, and you can achieve a cracked city position, which means you’re getting fantastic value for money already.

To remove the visor, Scorpion have also made it easy, you just raise the visor into the fully open position and you push both triggers up. The visor then snaps out and too put the visor back in is also fairly easy, all you do is line it up in the open position and it will snap back in.

Interior

For the interior, Scorpion have also not left you wanting. First off, you get a titanium double D-ring chin strap and Scorpion’s Kwik-wik 3 liner, which is antimicrobial, removable, washable, and moisture wicking. The cheek pads come with glasses cutaways and there are even emergency release cheek pads that will also come out with the neck roll, not to mention speaker pockets for your choice of Bluetooth system.

To remove the interior of the Scorpion EXO R-1 Air, you first need to detach the cheek pads, which are held on by snaps, and then pull out the neck roll and cheek pads all in one large piece. The liner is comfortable, and the neck roll will do a lot in making sure the helmet stays quiet and comfortable.

To remove the comfort liner, you have two snaps at the back and forehead inserts, which mean you won’t have any forehead pressure points and you have plenty of open spaces in the liner for airflow.

The EPS liner of the helmet comes with a set of very deep grooves, which will do a lot for ventilation. For making sure you get a better fit while riding, the helmet is also prepared with Scorpion’s Airfit system. This means that if the cheek pads are sitting slightly too loose, then you can use a red button in the chin bar to pump up a set of air bladders on either side.

To deflate them, Scorpion have also added a small button next to the pump to release the air.

Summary

In the end, the Scorpion EXO R1 Air is a very strong helmet. Not only does it come at a very competitive price, but it ticks all the boxes as far as safety features, and more. Considering the helmet’s price, it definitely provides strong performance, which is to be expected from a Moto GP ready helmet.

If you’d like to learn more about the Scorpion EXO R1 Air, then make sure to check out our Scorpion EXO R1 Air Review and Road Test on our YouTube Channel. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on more data driven road tests like this one too.