Helmet manufacturer Scorpion has been hard at work in revamping its model lineup. We recently talked about its newest adventure helmet, the ADX-2. This time around, it’s catering to street riders. The company’s entry-level helmet has long been the EXO-490, a barebones, no-frills, full-face helmet. For 2022, Scorpion is taking what was great about this helmet, and making it even better with the EXO-491.
Just like the EXO-490 before it, the EXO-491 is built around the same ethos—to offer the bare essentials in protection, comfort, and practicality, all within a contained price point. Speaking about pricing, the EXO-491 is possibly the most affordable helmet from a manufacturer worn by a MotoGP World Champion, at just 139.90 Euros, adding up to around $158 USD. Refinements on the EXO-491 include a restyled polycarbonate shell, which ultimately results in its compliance with the newest ECE 22.06 standard. Scorpion makes use of three shell sizes spread across six helmet sizes, ensuring a comfortable fit that prioritizes safety.
