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Scorpion EXO-R1 Air vs Shark Spartan GT Pro Carbon

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 Scorpion EXO-R1 Air or Shark Spartan GT Pro Carbon?

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 Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Shark Spartan GT Pro Carbon
US price $399.95 $514.85
BrandScorpionShark
Released
Safety certification DOT FMVSS 218; ECE 22.05 ECE 22.06
Helmet type full-face modular
Shell material Ultra-TCT (fiberglass, aramid, poly-resin composite) Carbon fiber
Weight grams 1465
Visor type Pinlock-ready shield with clear anti-fog insert; dark-smoke shield also included VZ300 anti-scratch shield with Pinlock 120 Max Vision lens included
Internal sun visor No Yes
Ventilation ports 4
Bluetooth ready Yes
Removable liner Yes Yes
Shell sizes 3 2

Sources — Scorpion EXO-R1 Air: webbikeworld.com (verified 2026-08-01). Shark Spartan GT Pro Carbon: championhelmets.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Scorpion EXO-R1 Air and Shark Spartan GT Pro Carbon?

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 Shark Spartan GT Pro Carbon ECE 22.06
  • Helmet type: Scorpion EXO-R1 Air full-face vs Shark Spartan GT Pro Carbon modular
  • Shell material: Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Ultra-TCT (fiberglass, aramid, poly-resin composite) vs Shark Spartan GT Pro Carbon Carbon fiber
  • Visor type: Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Pinlock-ready shield with clear anti-fog insert; dark-smoke shield also included vs Shark Spartan GT Pro Carbon VZ300 anti-scratch shield with Pinlock 120 Max Vision lens included
  • Internal sun visor: Scorpion EXO-R1 Air false vs Shark Spartan GT Pro Carbon true
  • Shell sizes: Scorpion EXO-R1 Air 3 vs Shark Spartan GT Pro Carbon 2

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