De Scorpion EXO-1500 Air has proven itself convincingly in de the comprehensive MOTORRAD full-face helmet test of 2026. With a total score of 85 out of de 100 points, de the EXO-1500 Air received a “very good” rating en and finished at the top de of the test.
En Perhaps even more importantly: de Scorpion The EXO-1500 Air doesn’t owe its top ranking to a single standout feature. De In fact, this helmet scores exceptionally well in virtually every category that matters when riding a motorcycle. With 19/20 points for fit en and comfort, 9/10 for aerodynamics, 9/10 for ease of use en , and a remarkable 24/25 for impact absorption en and rotational stability Scorpion , it delivers an exceptionally well-rounded overall package.
For anyone looking for a comfortable, safe en versatile full-face helmet for street use, commuting en and longer tours, this test is a strong confirmation of what de Scorpion the EXO-1500 Air has to offer.
For de its 2026 helmet test, MOTORRAD focused on mid-range full-face helmets. Not pure racing helmets, adventure helmets, or modular helmets, but models that are particularly appealing to de everyday riders on naked bikes, sport-tourers, or touring bikes.
A total of ten helmets were compared:
De Scorpion So the EXO-1500 Air ties for first place with the de Shark Skwal i3. What’s particularly interesting to us is how Scorpion arrived at that score of 85 points. Because as soon as you look at the individual test results at de , it becomes clear just how well-rounded the de EXO-1500 Air performs.
De Full review of the de Scorpion EXO-1500 Air:
This breakdown of points clearly shows why de the EXO-1500 Air is such a strong helmet. There isn’t a single component that de artificially inflates the overall score. De Instead, the helmet excels in several key areas.
Comfort? Almost the best it gets.
Aerodynamics? 9 out of de 10.
Controls? Also 9 out of de 10.
en 's shock absorption during rotation? A whopping 24 out of de 25 points.
That makes the de Scorpion EXO-1500 Air, above all, an exceptionally sturdy all-around full-face helmet.
One of de the greatest strengths of de Scorpion the EXO-1500 Air is, without a doubt, its comfort.
MOTORRAD awards de helmet a whopping 19 out of de 20 points for fit en and comfort. That's nearly de the maximum possible score.
De Testers have had positive things to say about de the fit, the comfort en , and how easy it is to put on en and take off de the helmet.
That may sound obvious, but fit is one of de the most important characteristics of a good motorcycle helmet. Especially on longer rides, you’ll notice the difference between a helmet that simply fits on your head en and one in which the shape, inner lining en , and support are well-coordinated.
A pressure point that’s barely noticeable during a short test ride can become quite uncomfortable after two hours of riding. The same goes for a helmet that’s too loose en and therefore moves around more at higher speeds.
It is precisely in this crucial area that the de EXO-1500 Air leaves almost nothing to be desired.
In addition, de Scorpion the EXO-1500 Air features the well-known AirFit system.
With AirFit, de the cheek cushions can be further inflated with air. This allows you to de adjust the fit around de your cheeks more precisely.
This has several practical advantages.
For example, you can adjust the de helmet to fit a little more snugly around de your cheeks if you need to. In addition, de the inner lining of virtually every motorcycle helmet becomes slightly more flexible after intensive use. AirFit gives you de the ability to de then tighten the fit around de your cheeks again.
The result is a system that allows you to further customize the fit of the de from de EXO-1500 Air.
Combined witha score of 19/20 for fit de and en for comfort, AirFit is much more than just a nice extra.
de 'sScorpion EXO-1500 Air is also among de the strongest helmets in de the test, in terms of aerodynamics.
De The EXO-1500 Air receives a score of 9 out of de 10 for this.
That's especially interesting if you regularly drive at higher speeds.
With a helmet that isn’t as aerodynamic, the wind can cause turbulence, lift, en , and movement of de the helmet. Your neck has to constantly compensate for these movements. You might not notice it much during a short ride, but on long highway trips, this can become quite tiring.
De According to a test by de , the EXO-1500 Air actually performs largely neutrally.
That makes de Scorpion particularly interesting for motorcyclists who regularly:
It is precisely de combination of a 19/20 rating for comfort en and a 9/10 rating for aerodynamics that makes de the EXO-1500 Air a very strong touring helmet both on paper and in de practice.
de , the EXO-1500 Air really stands out in de additional laboratory tests.
De Scorpion en 's rotation scores a whopping 24 out of a maximum of 25 points for shock absorption de .
That's a particularly high score.
All helmets in the de test are modern, certified motorcycle helmets. However, in its comparison, MOTORRAD goes beyond simply checking whether a helmet meets the applicable standard at de .
In collaboration with TÜV Rheinland, additional impact tests are being conducted to ensure that de the performance of de various helmets can be accurately compared.
En That's exactly where the de Scorpion EXO-1500 Air delivers outstanding results.
de 's MOTORRAD test examines, among other things, de the so-called HIC value.
HIC stands for Head Injury Criterion. This value is used to de assess the force exerted on the head during an impact. This assessment considers not only de the measured acceleration, but also de the duration of that force.
De Scorpion The EXO-1500 Air recorded an HIC value of 972 during the MOTORRAD test at the " de ."
That's a strong result.
In its own testing procedure, MOTORRAD uses an HIC value of approximately 1,000 as an ambitious target. The De EXO-1500 Air falls short of that at 972.
For comparison, the following values were measured de :
De The EXO-1500 Air is thus one of only three helmets in this test to score below 1,000 on the " de ."
An HIC score must always be interpreted within the context of de test method used. You cannot predict, based on a single number, how a helmet will perform in every possible accident scenario. What de test does show, however, is that de EXO-1500 Air performs exceptionally well within the same controlled comparison.
In an accident, the impact doesn't always occur perfectly straight.
When a helmet strikes the pavement or another object at an angle, the head can also undergo a rotational movement. That is why more and more attention is being paid these days to what is known as rotational stress.
MOTORRAD also includes this in its " de " lab test.
De Scorpion The EXO-1500 Air records a maximum rotational peak of 2,594 rad/s² en s a BrIC value of 0.44.
Combined with de other impact measurements, this results in de an impressive score of 24 out of de 25 points for shock absorption en and rotation.
Once again, the strength of this product lies in the big picture. De The EXO-1500 Air combines this lab performance with a near-perfect score for comfort en and excellent aerodynamics.
De Scorpion The EXO-1500 Air complies with de the modern ECE 22.06 certification.
ECE 22.06 imposes more stringent requirements on motorcycle helmets than de the older ECE 22.05 standard. Among other things, testing is conducted at multiple impact points en under various conditions.
De The MOTORRAD test is separate from this; en continues to use its own testing methods for certain components, and en provides additional measurements.
That makes the results from de even more interesting: de The EXO-1500 Air not only meets the homologation requirements at de , but also achieved exceptionally high scores in an independent comparison.
De Scorpion The EXO-1500 Air also features EQRS, or the Emergency Quick Release System.
With EQRS, de cheek pads can be removed in an emergency. This creates more space to remove a helmet from the head in a controlled manner.
MOTORRAD had this component evaluated separately from the perspective of first responders. On the de EXO-1500 Air, de EQRS elements were clearly marked, en and the visor was also found to be easy to open.
It doesn't earn you any extra points in the final results at de , but it is a valuable feature of the de EXO-1500 Air.
A motorcycle helmet shouldn't just fit well. Everything should also work as intended while riding.
De Scorpion The EXO-1500 Air therefore also scores an exceptionally high 9 out of de 10 points for ease of use.
The visor is easy to open, and the en features a practical ventilation setting.
It’s precisely during everyday use that these features come in handy all the time. Controls that feel intuitive mean you don’t have to fumble around as much when, for example, you want to adjust the visor or sun visor while riding.
There is one minor criticism, though. According to de , the controls for the sun visor on the De should have been positioned a bit more conveniently, and en should have been larger.
It says a lot about the overall package that such details ultimately rank among the main points of critic de .
For a touring-oriented en full-face helmet designed for everyday use, an integrated sun visor is almost indispensable.
Scorpion has thought of that, too.
De The EXO-1500 Air features an internal sun visor that can be quickly deployed when de lighting conditions change. De The sun visor’s coverage was also rated as “very good” in the de MOTORRAD test.
This is useful, for example, when you're dealing with:
That way, you don't have to keep putting on a dark outer visor or carrying sunglasses with you.
A Pinlock 70 MaxVision is also part of the de gear from de Scorpion EXO-1500 Air.
A Pinlock lens creates an insulating layer on de the inside of the visor en , thereby helping to prevent fogging.
This is especially nice in cold or wet conditions. Think of a cold morning, riding in de rain, or at a traffic light where there’s temporarily hardly any airflow past the visor.
For someone who doesn't just ride their motorcycle on perfect summer days, Pinlock is therefore a particularly valuable addition.
de Scorpion gives the EXO-1500 Air 7 from de a score of 10 for acoustics.
During de test, a total sound pressure level of 93.4 dB(A) was measured. The noise level was ultimately rated as adequate to good.
That said, acoustics aren't the area where the de EXO-1500 Air de comes out on top in our test, but the de helmet does deliver a solid performance.
When it comes to wind noise, it’s also important to note that de the motorcycle you’re riding has a huge impact.
For example, a helmet can sound completely different on a naked bike than behind de the large windshield of a touring motorcycle. Body height, riding position, wind speed en de , and the position of the windshield also play a role.
For long rides, good motorcycle earplugs are therefore still recommended, regardless of which motorcycle helmet you use.
No motorcycle helmet is perfect. Not even the test winner fr de .
The most obvious area for improvement on the de EXO-1500 Air is de ventilation. For this, de the helmet receives a score of 5 out of de 10 points.
According to de , testers felt that the airflow from de via de and the ventilation at the top of de helmet could have been stronger.
That doesn't mean that the de EXO-1500 Air lacks ventilation. It mainly means that, compared to its exceptionally strong performance in terms of comfort, aerodynamics, handling en , and impact tests, this aspect scores lower.
Anyone looking exclusively for maximum airflow—for example, for extremely hot conditions—can take this into account when making their choice.
For de the average Dutch street en touring rider, we believe the de strong all-around capabilities of the de EXO-1500 Air are particularly important.
When we compare all the results side by side, it becomes clear why de Scorpion the EXO-1500 Air tops the de MOTORRAD test.
De The EXO-1500 Air combines, among other things:
En It is precisely that combination that makes the de EXO-1500 Air so interesting.
There are helmets that perform even better in one specific area. But if you're looking for a motorcycle helmet for everyday street use, you're not buying just a safety rating, a separate sun visor, or just good aerodynamics.
You're wearing a de -coverage helmet.
En As a complete package, the de Scorpion EXO-1500 Air leavesvery little to be desired.
De The EXO-1500 Air is particularly appealing to motorcyclists looking for a single, high-quality full-face helmet for a variety of rides.
Take, for example, a motorcyclist who commutes to work during the week, rides along back roads on the weekends en , and en occasionally takes a longer highway ride.
de 's EXO-1500 Air is particularly appealing to the following riders de :
De The combination of comfort en , and aerodynamics is perhaps the strongest argument in this regard. A helmet that fits comfortably and stays stable at higher speeds can make a big difference on long rides.
Despite de 's excellent test results, de the EXO-1500 Air isn't automatically the best choice for every motorcyclist de .
If you mainly ride on the track en and are looking for a pure racing helmet, you’re better off choosing a model that was specifically developed for sporty en track use.
Even if maximum ventilation is at the very top of your wish list, it’s a good idea to take into account the 5/10 rating that the de EXO-1500 Air receives in this category. de
En There is one rule that remains more important than any test result:
A motorcycle helmet must fit properly.
Even a top-rated helmet with 85 points isn' de n the right helmet if de the fit doesn't suit your head.
De The value of the de test lies not only in the de final score, but above all in the de way in which MOTORRAD de evaluates helmets.
Six units of each model were used. Various sizes were evaluated at en , and two additional units in size M were made available at de for destructive laboratory testing at TÜV Rheinland.
As a result, this comparison goes far beyond just a product specification or a short test drive.
De Helmets were evaluated based on the following criteria, among others:
In addition, practical driving tests were conducted, including tests at higher speeds.
Precisely because it takes into account both laboratory performance and real-world use, de 's final score provides a much more comprehensive picture of a motorcycle helmet.
An interesting conclusion from de MOTORRAD test is that the difference between a cheap helmet en and a good mid-range helmet isn't solely about protection in the event of an impact.
You really notice the difference while driving.
Consider characteristics such as:
Those might not always be de the first features you look at when you compare two helmets side by side online.
But these are exactly the de features you use every kilometer.
En That is precisely where the de EXO-1500 Air excels.
De The Shark Skwal i3 also finished with 85 points en and, along with de Scorpion , can therefore call itself the test winner. De The Caberg Drift Evo II en and the HJC i72 follow with 82 points.
Still, we find the way de de EXO-1500 Air earns its points particularly impressive.
Take another look at de 's top scores:
Fit en ; comfort: 19/20
Aerodynamics: 9/10
Usability: 9/10
en 's shock absorption: 24/25
These are all features that directly influence how comfortable en and how trustworthy a helmet feels during everyday use.
This means that de Scorpion is not just a helmet that has won a test. Above all, it is a helmet for which de the individual test results logically align with the purpose for which it was developed: comfortable en versatile use on the street en during longer rides.
Perhaps that is, after all, de the most important conclusion of de MOTORRAD's 2026 helmet test.
De The EXO-1500 Air does not have an extremely high overall score because one component offsets all the other results.
The big picture makes sense.
De The fit is excellent.
It is extremely comfortable to wear.
De The aerodynamics are excellent.
De The controls are very good.
De The equipment is complete.
En In the shock absorption test en , the de helmet scored a whopping 24 out of de 25 points.
On the other hand, there are really only a few minor criticisms, the most obvious of which is de overhead ventilation.
For an all-around full-face helmet, that’s a particularly impressive balance.
With 85 out of de 100 points en and a “very good” rating de Scorpion , the EXO-1500 Air achieved an impressive result in de the 2026 MOTORRAD full-face helmet test.
De The numbers really speak for themselves:
19/20 for fit en and comfort.
9/10 for aerodynamics.
9/10 for service.
24/25 for shock absorption en rotation.
In addition, it features AirFit, an integrated sun visor, Pinlock 70 MaxVision, EQRS en , and preparation for a communication system.
De Scorpion The EXO-1500 Air is therefore interesting for more than just the “test winner” label attached to its name. De The underlying results show why it deserves that distinction.
Especially for de motorcyclists looking for a comfortable en full-face helmet for everyday use, commuting, touring en and longer rides, Scorpion offers an exceptionally strong overall package with the de EXO-1500 Air.
At Vespucci, we therefore see the MOTORRAD test at de as primarily a confirmation of de the position of de the EXO-1500 Air within the current lineup of full-face helmets: a highly versatile all-rounder that performs impressively both in the lab and during actual motorcycle riding.
Yes. De Scorpion The EXO-1500 Air scored 85 out of de 100 points en in the 2026 MOTORRAD full-face helmet test at de , earning a “very good” rating. This puts de the helmet in a tie for de first place.
De de The EXO-1500 Air earned a total score of 85 out of 100. Notable scores include 19 out of 20 for fit en and comfort, 9 out of 10 for aerodynamics, 9 out of 10 for handling en , and 24 out of 25 for shock absorption en and rotation.
De Scorpion The EXO-1500 Air scored 24 out of de 25 points for shock absorption en and rotation in de the MOTORRAD test. In addition, an HIC value of 972 was measured during de the test procedure used.
During de MOTORRAD/TÜV test, an HIC value of 972 was measured for de Scorpion EXO-1500 Air. This means that de helmet remains below de value of 1,000, which MOTORRAD uses as an ambitious target value within its own testing methodology.
Yes. Comfort is actually one of de the biggest strengths of de the EXO-1500 Air. De This helmet scores 19 out of de a maximum of 20 points for fit en and comfort.
Yes. Especially de combination of superior comfort en and strong aerodynamics makes de the EXO-1500 Air an attractive choice for longer touring rides en and highway riding. De The helmet scores 19/20 for fit en and comfort en and 9/10 for aerodynamics.
Yes. De The EXO-1500 Air features an integrated sun visor. De The sun visor's coverage was rated "very good" in the de MOTORRAD test.
The most important area for improvement identified in the MOTORRAD test at de is de ventilation. De The EXO-1500 Air scores 5 out of 10 points in this regard, with de the top-of-head ventilation in particular needing improvement. In addition, de the sun visor control could have been slightly larger en and positioned more conveniently.
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