Scorpion EXO Covert X Helmet Review: Modularity and Features

Scorpion EXO Covert X Helmet Overview

• 🏍️ The Scorpion EXO Covert X is a new modular helmet designed for cruiser riders, replacing the original Covert X.
• 💰 It is priced between $330 and $340, depending on color and size.
• 💡 The helmet features a modular design allowing it to be configured as a full-face, 3/4, or half-shell helmet.

Construction and Materials

• 🛡️ The shell is constructed using Ultra TCT (Thermodynamically Composite Technology), a fiberglass, aramid, and poly mixture, making it lightweight and rigid.
• 💨 The front chin shield is a polycarbonate debris guard, primarily for wind and bug protection, not impact resistance.
• 📏 The helmet is available in two shell sizes (S-M and L-2XL) and has an intermediate oval shell shape.

Fit and Sizing

• ⚠️ Important: The helmet fits about a half size small, so it's recommended to go up one size if you are between sizes or at the upper end of a size range.
• 👂 The interior liner uses snaps at the front and rear, which can create pressure points and hot spots if the fit is too tight.

Modularity and Configuration

• 🛠️ The front debris guard can be easily removed by pressing buttons on the side, transforming it into a 3/4 helmet.
• ⚙️ Further disassembly allows for conversion into a half-shell helmet by removing the base shell using a red tab mechanism.
• 🔌 The helmet includes areas for speaker installation within the cheek pad area of the 3/4 shell configuration.

Interior and Features

• ☀️ It comes with both a clear and a dark smoke drop-down sun visor, with the dark smoke visor pre-installed and measuring 80mm in length.
• 🌬️ The helmet has passive front vents but lacks rear exhaust vents, with airflow exiting from the bottom rear.
• 🔗 A double D-ring system is used for the chin strap, a preferred method for many riders.
• 🔌 Plugs are included to cover the ports when the face guard is removed, preventing debris entry.