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Scorpion EXO-R1 Air
$399.95Cheaper
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Scorpion EXO-R1 Air vs Schuberth C5
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Scorpion EXO-R1 Air is cheaper at $399.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Schuberth
Schuberth C5
$1099
Which is better: the Scorpion EXO-R1 Air or Schuberth C5?
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
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| Spec | Scorpion EXO-R1 Air | Schuberth C5 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $399.95 | $1099 |
| Brand | Scorpion | Schuberth |
| Released | — | — |
| Safety certification | DOT FMVSS 218; ECE 22.05 | ECE-R 22.06 with P/J homologation |
| Helmet type | full-face | modular |
| Shell material | Ultra-TCT (fiberglass, aramid, poly-resin composite) | DFP fiberglass reinforced with basalt fiber |
| Weight grams | — | 1790 |
| Visor type | Pinlock-ready shield with clear anti-fog insert; dark-smoke shield also included | P/J-homologated shield; anti-fog Pinlock 120 lens available |
| Internal sun visor | No | Yes |
| Ventilation ports | — | — |
| Bluetooth ready | — | Yes |
| Removable liner | Yes | Yes |
| Shell sizes | 3 | 4 |
Sources — Scorpion EXO-R1 Air: webbikeworld.com (verified 2026-08-01). Schuberth C5: content.schuberth.com (verified 2026-08-01).
What's the difference between the Scorpion EXO-R1 Air and Schuberth C5?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Safety certification: Scorpion EXO-R1 Air DOT FMVSS 218; ECE 22.05 vs Schuberth C5 ECE-R 22.06 with P/J homologation
- Helmet type: Scorpion EXO-R1 Air full-face vs Schuberth C5 modular
- Shell material: Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Ultra-TCT (fiberglass, aramid, poly-resin composite) vs Schuberth C5 DFP fiberglass reinforced with basalt fiber
- Visor type: Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Pinlock-ready shield with clear anti-fog insert; dark-smoke shield also included vs Schuberth C5 P/J-homologated shield; anti-fog Pinlock 120 lens available
- Internal sun visor: Scorpion EXO-R1 Air false vs Schuberth C5 true
- Shell sizes: Scorpion EXO-R1 Air 3 vs Schuberth C5 4