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AGV K6 S vs Scorpion EXO-R1 Air

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Scorpion EXO-R1 Air is cheaper at $399.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the AGV K6 S or Scorpion EXO-R1 Air?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Scorpion EXO-R1 Air is the cheaper at $399.95.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec AGV K6 S Scorpion EXO-R1 Air
US price $549.95 $399.95
BrandAGVScorpion
Released
Safety certification ECE 22.06; DOT FMVSS 218 DOT FMVSS 218; ECE 22.05
Helmet type full-face full-face
Shell material Carbon-aramid fiber (90% carbon / 10% aramid) Ultra-TCT (fiberglass, aramid, poly-resin composite)
Weight grams 1255
Visor type Optical Class 1 shield up to 4.3mm thick, Pinlock 120XLT MaxVision included Pinlock-ready shield with clear anti-fog insert; dark-smoke shield also included
Internal sun visor No No
Ventilation ports 5
Bluetooth ready Yes
Removable liner Yes Yes
Shell sizes 4 3

Sources — AGV K6 S: agv.com (verified 2026-08-01). Scorpion EXO-R1 Air: webbikeworld.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the AGV K6 S and Scorpion EXO-R1 Air?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Safety certification: AGV K6 S ECE 22.06; DOT FMVSS 218 vs Scorpion EXO-R1 Air DOT FMVSS 218; ECE 22.05
  • Shell material: AGV K6 S Carbon-aramid fiber (90% carbon / 10% aramid) vs Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Ultra-TCT (fiberglass, aramid, poly-resin composite)
  • Visor type: AGV K6 S Optical Class 1 shield up to 4.3mm thick, Pinlock 120XLT MaxVision included vs Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Pinlock-ready shield with clear anti-fog insert; dark-smoke shield also included
  • Shell sizes: AGV K6 S 4 vs Scorpion EXO-R1 Air 3

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