Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Helmet Review

Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Helmet Review

The EXO-R1 Air is Scorpion's new top-of-the-line sport helmet. Featuring aggressive styling, aerodynamic optimization, and a multi-layered Ultra-TCT shell (fiberglass, aramid and poly-resin fibers), the EXO-R1 Air is a serious helmet for serious riders. Additional features include a multi-layer EPS liner, ram-air intake, KwikWick III anti-microbial interior material, and a DOT/ECE rating.

[RevZilla]

Edit: Spurgeon mentions during the video that the R1 Air comes w/ one PinLock insert and 2 Pinlock Ready Shields in the box and that you cannot swap the Insert between the two shields and you would need to get a second Insert. According to Pinlock you CAN swap the Insert between the two shields, although we usually recommend getting a second insert to avoid damaging the air tight during the removal/install process. Thanks and Ride safe, -Pat

[Machinegunauggy]

This is my first helmet. Ever. Never ridden, never used one prior to this year. My coworker who’s grown up around bikes his entire life is who recommended this at the shop as I was buying my first bike. And to be completely honest I’m glad he did. Helmet is very light weight. Very comfortable. I love it. I have no other helmets to compare it to but to be completely honest If I go with a different helmet it’ll be this same helmet m a different color. I’m happy I was recommended this. Will by another

[InfectedByZanza]

Scorpion: 1 Logo on their entire helmet,
Bell: YO YO YO LETS SEE WHERE I HAVENT PUT MY LOGO YET

[Rourke-Slimer]

I really miss this old RevZilla gear reviews. They were quick, to the point and honest. Spurg and the gang have turned it into a lengthy advertisement. He says a lot of words, but not much that really helps me make a decision on buying a piece of gear. How about you go ride in the gear, and then tell us about how it performed? How did it fit? How did it last? Compare it to other gear. Is it average, or is it above or below average?

[DB-sozc]

I replaced my aging out of date Scorpion R2000 with the R1, Loved the r2000 but the R1 is lighter, the shield port is higher up so ya don't have to crane your neck back in a tuck to see forward and peripheral vision is vastly improved due to the shell design. It is also more aero whether in a tuck or upright seating position or while doing head checks.

It flows just as much air as the R2000 if not a little more. The interior is plush and the new neck roll design helps seal out most of the unwanted wind and road noise(I do wear earplugs). The detents for the visor mechanism are solid. I can leave the visor cracked open on the last detent at the bottom and it doesn't close or blow open even at 80+ mph, This adds to the already great airflow. I love the locking tab system for the visor.

About the only nit pick is that the controls for the top vent and chin bar vent feel a little cheap. Time will tell.

Great helmet at the price point. Good job Scorpion!

[dedelabinouze]

Scorpion's cheek pads are so comfortable it realy puts Shoei to shame, the only other brand that has this amount of comfort is Arai, and that's saying something.
Great bucket from Scorpion once again, i had a 1200 before and i just bought a carbon R1 a week ago, extremely satisfied.

[bullhead]

I just bought the carbon version of this helmet in size medium and am very happy with my purchase. I’m coming from an AGV K3. I’ll say the quality on the AGV K3 is second to none at their price point. The scorpion in size medium is tighter than the AGV, but after wearing it for an hour it seems to be fitting more comfortably. My only gripe is the air pump touches the hair on my chin which is slightly annoying but it’s one of those things I’ll get used to.

[ruimonteiro]

Very nice review and a very good helmet, i have one, Halley blue grafic. Confortable, good ventilation and aerodynamic, stable at high speed, lightweight. The halley grafic is beautiful, i love it. Sorry if my english is not correct. Motorcycle greetings from Portugal.

[Teh-Penguin]

This is a product showcase, how can you call it a review?

[darthnatas]

1:48 A "price match guarantee" doesn't "guarantee you get the lowest price". Only if you shop every place on the planet to find the lowest price first.

[muhammadfirdaus]

Love this helmet, those who are considering it should definitely get it

[CoachFullRomPhil]

Outstanding review-quality as always. Greetings from a rider in Germany.

[GeauxGillespie]

Really wish they had more shell sizes. 4 should be the minimum for a top of the line helmet.

[roscoefunnydog]

Love the helmet, just sucks that XL-3XL is one shell size, I’m an XL and it looks like a bobble head on me. Still amazing road noise blocking and very comfortable

[joshuabalcon]

I just bought one about 2 weeks ago love it

[MrBlindbird]

2:45 ? i've been swapping my pinlock insert back and forth between my smoked and clear screen almost every day since i bought it 2 years ago...either it's perfectly interchangeble OR i'm doing something very wrong without knowing it...

[kylenieb]

Got the helmet, center scorpion logo off center, paint chipping by the visor on the right side, came with a paint bubble/scratch on the chin. Other small pieces off center. Dont know if I just got a *really* bad one or not but I havent had a great experience so far. Expected more from a 400 dollar helmet when it has 60 dollar quality

[aleyvaa]

This looks sick, and I loved my r2000, but Sm / xs not having their own shell size it's a deal breaker

[chrishavill]

They have cut outs for speakers, would this helmet work with a packtalk slim?

[josh_ari]

“It is mine, I tell you. My own. My precious. Yes, my precious.”