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Arai Corsair-X 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 Arai Corsair-X 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 Arai Corsair-X Scorpion EXO-R1 Air
US price $979.95 $399.95
BrandAraiScorpion
Released
Safety certification Snell M2020D; DOT FMVSS 218 DOT FMVSS 218; ECE 22.05
Helmet type full-face full-face
Shell material PB-SNC² (Super Fiber + synthetic-fiber composite) Ultra-TCT (fiberglass, aramid, poly-resin composite)
Weight grams 1610
Visor type VAS Max-V (BV) shield, clear Pinlock insert standard Pinlock-ready shield with clear anti-fog insert; dark-smoke shield also included
Internal sun visor No No
Ventilation ports
Bluetooth ready
Removable liner Yes Yes
Shell sizes 5 3

Sources — Arai Corsair-X: araiamericas.com (verified 2026-08-01). Scorpion EXO-R1 Air: webbikeworld.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Arai Corsair-X and Scorpion EXO-R1 Air?

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

  • Safety certification: Arai Corsair-X Snell M2020D; DOT FMVSS 218 vs Scorpion EXO-R1 Air DOT FMVSS 218; ECE 22.05
  • Shell material: Arai Corsair-X PB-SNC² (Super Fiber + synthetic-fiber composite) vs Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Ultra-TCT (fiberglass, aramid, poly-resin composite)
  • Visor type: Arai Corsair-X VAS Max-V (BV) shield, clear Pinlock insert standard vs Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Pinlock-ready shield with clear anti-fog insert; dark-smoke shield also included
  • Shell sizes: Arai Corsair-X 5 vs Scorpion EXO-R1 Air 3

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