ScorpionEXO R420 Full Face Polycarbonate Street Motorcycle Helmet Bluetooth Ready Speaker Pockets DOT Snell Approved Adult

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In terms of how well the lid sits on your head, we’re quite satisfied with the overall feel and fit, I’ve got an oval head and I had no weird pressure points straight out of the box, and the cheek pads fit very nicely too. All expectable stuff, but hey not every helmet delivers! Squeezing and pulling on the shell does demonstrate some flexibility but it is well controlled as would be expected for an M2015 Snell helmet. When testing this out the shell made very little noise in the way of creaks and squeaks Paint, Graphics, And Overall Quality Riding around on secondary roads the heavy feel doesn’t really intrude on the joy that that is motorcycle riding. Getting up to speed on the highway can be a different story. I found that once I reached about 60 mph I could feel the helmet wanting to lift. I tried all three windshield height settings the Ninja 1000 offers and none of them changed this behavior.

The 400 series helmets from Scorpion should be well served by the EXO R420. While it departs a bit from the more simple shell shape of the previous versions, it remains true to the spirit of providing good value and protection. The EXO-R420 has a lot to live up to with the EXO-400 series helmets offering very good value as well as fit and finish that bests many helmets costing significantly more. My initial impression when handling and examining the helmet out of the box is that the EXO-R420 might very well be a worthy successor.At 1750 grams (3 lbs 13.7oz) this size large R420 lands on the heavier side of the scale and it feels it when wearing. It’s well balanced enough but it’s a bit surprising to have a new helmet weigh so much. One might assume the polycarbonate shell is responsible but this is likely due instead to the Snell M2015 rating the helmet was designed to meet. Aero tuned ventilation system uses a large top vent and mouth vents engineered to allow more airflow to the riders head while maintaining low noise levels

Pulling the red tabs will remove the cheek pads without the need to unsnap the connections. The plastic pins in the liner are set in a sliding holder that “pulls” the pins out of their connection when pulled in the removal direction.SHELL: Advanced Polycarbonate shell specifically engineered to maximize impact dispersal. Aero-tuned shell sculpture reduces aerodynamic drag and improves balance to minimize fatigue. Advanced multi-layer EPS provides superior energy absorption and channels for increased airflow.

Still, there are other helmets out there that are much heavier, so in reality the weight on this could be much worse. And the good news? Polycarbonate is extremely strong, which helps give this helmet such a high safety rating. So, what you’re missing out on one, you’re gaining on the other. Like other helmets in the 400 series, the 420 is a bit on the ovular side, but not so much that it makes for an uncomfortable fit. If you’ve had a 400 series in the past then you might find it to be slightly different, but you’ll have a good idea of what to expect. Some users – especially on first buying the helmet – say that the cheek pads can be a bit tight, but they generally loosen up and break after a few rides, and after that there are very few problems with the fit.This forces the shield up against the gasket which helps maintain a good seal even after the gasket material ages. Testing the shield by running water over the eyeport confirms that the seal is strong and complete.