Scorpion make helmets that are tested and approved by the FIM for use in MotoGPs as well as helmets that are Snell approved – so you can definitely buy a Scorpion helmet that’ll give excellent protection in an accident. Take a look at these Scorpions – they’re the pick of the crop if you’re looking to maximize safety.

The main production facility in Qingdao boasts a state-of-the-art, 810,000 sq. ft. (95,381㎡) campus, staffed by as many as 500 skilled technicians, each dedicated to craft the world’s best protective headgear.

Scorpion Exo-930 helmet, a very comfortable helmet They are antiallergic, detachable and washable padding, as well as comfortable and soft. Scorpion is characterized by making very comfortable interiors and this Scorpion Exo-930 could not be different. Obviously, they are easily removable and washable.

Scorpion Exo Motorbike Helmet Reviews Scorpion – or ScorpionExo as they’re also known – are a Chinese motorcycle crash helmet manufacturer. Their aim is to produce good quality, high-performance helmets and sell them at a competitive price point.

Helmets will fit snug when new and have a break in period. The helmet should not fit so tight as to cause discomfort or pain. If your measurement is at the upper number of any size range start at that range then move up as needed.

The Scorpion EXO-R710 is a street helmet that features a dual-density EPS liner. It’s a sturdy and durable model that provides excellent protection on the road and reduces the chances of injuries. Thanks to the aero-tuned ventilation, it’s also very comfortable. The ventilation is good but not extraordinary.

In general, they aren’t as good as the premium brand (Arai, Shoei, etc) but they offer similar features at a lower cost. I had some minor issues with my EXO-900 helmet, but I still got a lot of use out of it. I recently bought the EXO-R2000 and absolutely love it.

EXO-R420 Solid – ScorpionExo. The EXO-R420 helmet continues to set a new standard for Scorpion EXO®’s full face street helmets at a very competitive price point. An all new advanced polycarbonate shell is more aerodynamic and smaller resulting in an ultra lightweight SNELL-approved helmet.

These materials should offer a theoretically lower weight helmet, but the EXO-700 in size XL is slightly on the porky side at 1733 grams (3 lbs., 13 oz.). It’s been said that motorcycle helmets designed to pass the Snell penetration test are heavier than their ECE 22.05 counterparts, so this may be part of the reason why the EXO-700 is heavy.

The new Scorpion EXO-700 “Neon” motorcycle helmet was announced one month ago, in October of 2008. The original press release from Scorpion is included below. Scorpion recently sent us a production Neon so we could take a closer look, and this is our report.

The Scorpion EXO-700 is both DOT and Snell certified. For those looking for Snell certification, this is important. It’s also important to note that you can’t always believe what you read – we’ve found several motorcycle helmets with claimed Snell certification that don’t show up on the official Snell list of certified helmets.

The EXO-700 actually does flow a decent amount of air, but some of the vents suffer from the “blowing air over the Coke bottle” effect as the wind passes over them.