I would absolutely go for it! Especially if you already own one and you're happy with it now.
Scorpion used to make crap helmets, but have gotten quite a bit better in the past years. Motorcyclesuperstore has the Exo-400 for $65. And it's SNELL/DOT approved.

I like the Scorpion lids that have the built in slide-down visor. That thing is awesome!
Great features at a low price.

 

Will do

 

+1. Do it.

 

Save your money and buy a good helmet. I have an EXO-400 and I thought it was AWESOME... until I tried on a good quality helmet. How much is your head worth?

 

same deal here. i had a HJC, then a Scorpion. i hated both of them until i got my first Arai. unbelievable. i also now have a Suomy added to my Arai.

save your money for a better quality helmet :sing

 

I rode around with an HJC until I picked up a SHOEI. Night and day. No joke

 

Very true on this.
When I was helmet shopping just before I picked up my R6, I tried on every helmet... from HJC to Arai.
And there was huge, huge differences. I ended up getting a Shoei.

 

I say get a helmet that's DoT and Snell approved and the brand is of decent quality. Then after you save up money get a better helmet.

 

This one is DOT/SNELL approved (exo-400)

 

go for it! +2

 

Is your noggin worth $50?

 

Ok I own one exo-400 and I like the overall quality of the helmet but its a bit small so my idea is to buy the exo-400 scar from cycle gear.com it's only 49.99? Yes I know you get what you pay for but I'm short on cash. Just picked up my full gauntlets, and a Joe rocket full armored jacket and back protector. Do you guys think this is a good idea/deal? I dont have 3-400 bucks to drop on a lid saving up to pay my registration,tags,plates and sales tax on my new 07 charcoal-black R6. Ideas opinions?

:eek5

 

Get it, or sac up and spend 100 on the exo-700. They are good helmets, but are heavy and loud.

 

$100 gets you an EXO-1000 as well

 

Where are you seeing the EXO-1000's for 100 bucks? cheapest one I found was 299.99???

 

My wife has an EXO400 and loves it. She doesnt ride much though, or for very long at a time. They seems to be pretty well built, fit well and are comfortable. 50 bucks on a snell approved helmet is insane...do it.

 

I say go for it, I know how it is to be on a gear budget

 

Thanks Guy's, I will probally pick it up my options right now are use this exo-400 I currently own and it's a Large and I need a XL It presses on my head and cheeks and makes me feel light headed but I love the padding and it is DOT-Snell approved, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on it, my idea is ride with this helmet until I save up some cash and maybe get a high end lid?

 

I picked up an EXO 700. It's a solid helmet, was well worth the 150$ I spent on it. It's quiet, it has fog free visor, and the interior is very snug. It still smells new after several months of use. Edit: these are down to 99$ right now.

My co-worker picked up a Bell Star for 199$ on special closeout and it's very light. It is also very aerodynamic.

In addition, the new Scorpion EXO 500 has a sportier look, I think it's lighter (not sure) and it has a sunglasses like visor inside. For 199$.

Scorpion makes good products, IMO. Bell makes good products. In the end, it really doesn't matter on how much you spend. People have crashed in Scorpion helmets and they held up fine. My co-worker crashed in a Bell helmet and it held up great. Both are solid companies.

 

I got an EXO-400 and absolutely love it. I'd say go for it.

 

:werd I have one too... I also have a few high dollar helmets. As far as the EXO400, I don't see why all the hating.

 

Exo 400 is a great helmet.

 

+1 man. A lot of members here think paying a lot for a helmet is whats gna save your skull. Thats not true. You can pay 50 dollars for a DOT AND Snell approved helmet, thats a steal. I paid 170 for my exo-400 and love it.

 

while im not crazy about the graphics on that one, for $50, well worth it.

 

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Like I said I will continue to think ANY Snell and DOT approved helmets are JUST as safe until one of you "experienced" riders can get me legit statistics that its not.

I can care less what YOUR experience was like. I trust these companies/government more than what your word says.

 

Like I said I will continue to think ANY Snell and DOT approved helmets are JUST as safe until one of you "experienced" riders can get me legit statistics that its not.

I can care less what YOUR experience was like. I trust these companies/government more than what your word says.

I think we've found the main problem right here...

 

The EXO-400 is a perfectly viable lid. Saved my ass (or my head, rather) once. Just because they're cheap doesn't mean they're cheap. :fact

 

QFT

You were brain-damaged loooong before you went down. :laugh
















































:hug

 

Id say get it... im sure alot can argue that shoe,arai,etc are better helmet :fact but if you can get a $50 helmet on sale which is normally worth $150(dont know, not sure dont care) id say get it. or you can get the exo-400 retail and maybe the others will feel better.. :thumbdown . hopefully you will never find out if it's really less quality than shoei or something.

 

id say get it... Im sure alot can argue that shoe,arai,etc are better helmet :fact but if you can get a $50 helmet on sale which is normally worth $150(dont know, not sure dont care) id say get it. Or you can get the exo-400 retail and maybe the others will feel better.. :thumbdown . hopefully you will never find out if it's really less quality than shoei or something.

qft

 

Get the helmet bro. I don't know why people start telling u about arai's and stuff after u just said u don't have much cash. I rather u have a helmet than be the douche wearing only sunglasses saying he's saving for a $700 lid :sing

 

All you morons who pay 200+ for a helmet thats just as equal is a FAIL. I keep on asking for some facts that a 500 ****ing dollar helmet is just as safe as a 50dollar scorpion but none of you "amazing" know-it-alls can provide that.

 

All you morons who pay 200+ for a helmet thats just as equal is a FAIL. I keep on asking for some facts that a 500 ****ing dollar helmet is just as safe as a 50dollar scorpion but none of you "amazing" know-it-alls can provide that.

So because I like the quality of a 200+ $$$ helmet I'm a moron :nono

 

So much ignorance... :nono

 

My AGV is nice. Any DOT and SNELL approved helmets will do the job. When you are riding street your head will be safe from any decent helmet. It's your neck down thats going to be fcked up.

 

My AGV is nice. Any DOT and SNELL approved helmets will do the job. When you are riding street your head will be safe from any decent helmet. It's your neck down thats going to be fcked up.

Your statements are very over-generalized...