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Shoei RF-1400 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 Shoei RF-1400 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 Shoei RF-1400 Scorpion EXO-R1 Air
US price $679.99 $399.95
BrandShoeiScorpion
Released
Safety certification Snell M2025D; DOT FMVSS 218 DOT FMVSS 218; ECE 22.05
Helmet type full-face full-face
Shell material Multi-Ply Matrix AIM+ (fiberglass composite) Ultra-TCT (fiberglass, aramid, poly-resin composite)
Weight grams 1651
Visor type CWR-F2 shield, Pinlock EVO lens included Pinlock-ready shield with clear anti-fog insert; dark-smoke shield also included
Internal sun visor No No
Ventilation ports 4
Bluetooth ready
Removable liner Yes Yes
Shell sizes 3

Sources — Shoei RF-1400: shoei-helmets.com (verified 2026-08-01). Scorpion EXO-R1 Air: webbikeworld.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Shoei RF-1400 and Scorpion EXO-R1 Air?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Safety certification: Shoei RF-1400 Snell M2025D; DOT FMVSS 218 vs Scorpion EXO-R1 Air DOT FMVSS 218; ECE 22.05
  • Shell material: Shoei RF-1400 Multi-Ply Matrix AIM+ (fiberglass composite) vs Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Ultra-TCT (fiberglass, aramid, poly-resin composite)
  • Visor type: Shoei RF-1400 CWR-F2 shield, Pinlock EVO lens included vs Scorpion EXO-R1 Air Pinlock-ready shield with clear anti-fog insert; dark-smoke shield also included

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