Scorpion EXO-XT9000 DeepDive Review

A little more in-depth review of the Scorpion EXO-XT9000 helmet after a full day's ride. I went from cloudy, cool to Sunny and Hot and back.
Overall, I'm happy with the helmet, but I do have a couple gripes / concerns.

[@lyubengeorgiev1751]

Many thanks for the video! This so far is the most comprehensive real-world review that I found on the net. I am torn between this model and LS2 Explorer but honestly I think the Scorpion has everything better except the ventilation as I am worried what would it be above 90-100 degrees. Btw, there is no point of comparing the air flow even in a single helmet just because it would be different on every rider and every bike. My current Bell MX9 Adventure has so so different air flow between my V-Strom 650 and other bikes, between siting and standing up, etc.

[@ShutterRev]

Good review, thanks for putting this together. Mine should be here in a few days :)

[@tomnoe4182]

Great review. Got the same exact helmet in XL. I have a 2023 T7 and that blue doesn't match my bike either. Haha definitely closer to your bikes color than mine.

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

Yeah - I think I actually could have gone with an XL. The L on me is pretty snug - not like uncomfortably snug, but I really think I could have gone XL. I can see the color being a little closer if your T7 is the same as the ones I've seen around here. If I remember correctly the T7 is a darker shade

[@tomnoe4182]

@@twowheelsandathrottle going to find a vinyl camo wrap for the blue on my bike anyway. Probably get extra for the helmet as this is my shtf/prepper bike. Haha

[@ionutd84]

How happy are you with this helmet on t7? Noise, head vibration? Thanx!

[@trailrideadventures]

Nothing beats Top Of the helmet camera mount for scenic landscapes.

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

Couple other things I forgot to mention: 1. This helmet is very light - can be worn for long periods without fatigue. 2. I haven't noticed any wind resistance in the visor even at high speed. Air flows easily through it.

[@tigerrider007]

So at highway speed could you rate the drag/pull/lift on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being it's dangerous? I've got an XD4 and when I look to make a lane change, the helmet does grab some wind where it pulls but not extreme, it's just noticeable. I wonder if this is similar. Thanks for the video.

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

@@tigerrider007 This is obvisously just my opinion but I'd give it a 3. I'm comparing it to my Biltwell that is a street helmet with no visor and then on the other end my Fly helmet which is a Moto helmet and drag is extreme. Really, the only think I notice ever is the visor flapping a bit - but honestly even up to 80 mph I don't feel much drag at all. I've never even considered pulling over and removing the visor even though it's super-easy to do.

[@tigerrider007]

@@twowheelsandathrottle okay, thanks. Yes, when it comes to videos, opinions are all we have to go on as an audience for some new or unpopular products. I appreciate it.

[@SuperCheesyMan]

i ordered mine today, woot ! thanks for your review

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

For sure - you'll love it. I think I gave too much time to the "action cam" mount - there's so many other options for mounting, it's really not that big of a deal.

[@SuperCheesyMan]

@@twowheelsandathrottle I have the EXO AT-950, it's great but the extra weight gets really exhausting after a while...

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

@@SuperCheesyMan Ahh okay - yeah, I'm very happy with the lightness of this helmet. It's the first Carbon Fiber I've had and it definitely makes a difference.

[@mardoxmark]

Thank you for the review!

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

Thank you for the comment - much appreciated.

[@paulcook5233]

The biggest things for me is weight and air flow, especially when riding off road. I'm trying to decide between this helmet and the Klim krios pro. Any thoughts?

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

It's hard for me to give an informed opinion since I've never been able to use the Klim. That was what I was looking at before I heard about this helmet, but never was able to try it. If you're not in a hurry, might be good to wait to see if a comparison comes out or a review by somebody that has had the Klim before.

[@AdventureGlide]

Thanks so much for the review. New Sub good job.

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

Thanks so much!

[@Speedytrip]

Great review thanks. That GoPro mount is clearly an after thought. A cool concept poorly executed. The rest of the helmet looks like really good value for money and even lighter than my RF1200.

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

I agree - great helmet with the "action cam" mount maybe more of a marketing point rather than a real feature. But, other than that I'm very happy with the helmet.

[@flippy66]

Might be marginally more hassle with the action cam mount, bug not a big deal, and there are flat mounts. That aside it looks great, it seems to be called the ADF9000 in Europe. I've just bought one and waiting for it to arrive, every review seems very positive. A bargain with smoke visor and pinlock included - something Arai could learn from!

[@red.riot.2280]

I want a photochromic shield for it and it would be perfect

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

Absolutely - I have that on my Biltwell Lane Splitter and I love it!

[@marcoleon8515]

Hi, I'm curious to know what your thoughts are on the Puig clip on visor? People don't seem to like it but I wonder if it's user error

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

I absolutely LOVE mine. It works so well, I usually leave it all the way down. On long rides or when I know it's going to be extra "buggie" I'll raise it up. But yeah, not sure why other people aren't liking it. I'd immediately buy another one if this one was to break or get stolen.

[@marcoleon8515]

​@@twowheelsandathrottlethanks for the quick reply. Good to know it's held up all this time. I think the old style clip on is getting harder to find, so the 2.0 version will be my only option if I lose mine.

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

@@marcoleon8515 Hmm - the clip-on still seems to be available (here in the U.S. at least). Honestly, the was the only part I had to tweak. It had really thin clear pieces that rested against the main windshield. But those fell off really easy. So, now I've got basically some cut-out inner-tube rubber pieces I'm using that have lasted well over a year with no issue. I don't take it on and off though. It stays on 24/7.

[@adysmith2760]

How is the eye port seal for keeping water from running down inside from the top. I pointed out to a shop the seal was inconsistent as there was 2 inches of it missing in the middle from incorrect manufacture so it allowed a piece of paper to pass between the seal and visor with room to spare.

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

I can't say I've ever tested it in rain. I don't have any part of the seal missing. In about 60% I can slip a sheet of paper in-between. But I can also do that with the BiltWell Lanesplitter I have. So not sure how uncommon that is. The seal does protrude about 1/8 to 3/16 (inches) so I'm hoping that's enough to act as a gutter and draw any water down to the sides.

[@KairyuRider]

Here in Japan, over 100f and humid 3 months a year. Is this the right helmet to import?

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

Hmm - I really couldn't say since I've never used it in those type of conditions.

[@NathanKull]

GoPro has both curved and flat mounts ... but the covering of the screw is kind of an issue...

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

Ahh - thanks Nate. Yeah, the curve part I figured there was an alternative - but the covering of the screws is not good for me. Of course if it's somebody that films a lot it might not be a problem at all - so it's really just a personal thing for me.

[@paulcook5233]

@@twowheelsandathrottle Could you possibly, drill a hole through the go-pro mount to access the screw. The screw looked pretty small. Careful consideration here might work?

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

@@paulcook5233 that could be a possibility. It might be a little tricky because I think you'd have to make the hole go through the arm of the goPro mount. The ones I have use like a three-ply arm. But maybe if I try to offset it into one of the open areas might work.

[@flippy66]

Is it really an issue? Seems a very easy thing to do and quite secure.

[@csmanul]

does it accommodate glasses(prescription)? can you try?

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

Absolutely - matter of fact, I tried putting on Moto goggles and I could still close the face shield with no problem (other than it kind of squished the goggle strap where it intersected the face shield) but as far as room, definitely.

[@csmanul]

@@twowheelsandathrottle spectacles that people with vision deficiencies wear not enduro motorcycle goggles

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

@@csmanul right - no, I understood. I was just saying if a large set of goggles can fit under the shield, I wouldn't see why even the largest pair of glasses wouldn't

[@csmanul]

@@twowheelsandathrottle ok thanks

[@CallowayVisuals]

For the GoPro mount I use the flat mount then I used a reamer to make a hole that lines up with the screw hole. Problem solved.

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

Thanks I'll definitely give that a try

[@krisholt8390]

Have the same helmet and it’s quite good and is decent value for money. What’s strange is the EU version is nearly $200 less and comes with a drop down visor. My biggest gripes are the distortion of shield’s lower section with its super wide first opening notch, and not as good of ventilation as I would have expected unless the shield is open. The distortion with the bottom portion of the shield happens to fall either where my phone is on the handlebar clamp or the gauge cluster in the first notch. The chin vent was a disappointment in actually allowing air in unless it was removed. Despite all that I do like the helmet, it fits well, is light weight with decent aero, and strikes a nice balance between good build quality and price compared to its competition (XD4, Hornet, or Krios Pro).

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

It's my understanding that the EU version is not carbon fiber - hence the cost difference. I guess the drop-down visor was also a weight savings thing.

[@krisholt8390]

I wouldn’t doubt the EU version omitted carbon since all models have full paint. That being said the weight between them is very close so the carbon is likely only the outer layer for looks. When I inquired with Scorpion USA the guy eluded to the EU retailers not having an minimum advertised price. When asked about the minor weight differences he mentioned the titanium buckles were a USA only option which isn’t correct and at best would only be a few grams. It’s not a surprise to see those in the US sourcing from the EU, particularly when the exchange rate was even better last year and still reasonable today. Freight prices vary but the big name retailers still have great rates to the US.

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

@@krisholt8390 Hmm - interesting information.

[@andy.m7274]

@@krisholt8390 pretty sure the EU version isn’t DOT rated so technically not street legal in the US. Something to consider

[@krisholt8390]

Correct. EU is only ECE 22.06. But let's face it, any EU certification is exponentially better than DOT. In my 30 years riding I've never had a cop question my helmet's certification. Hell, they never questioned my non-DOT skull cap when I lived in NY and NJ. Thankfully I've moved on from those days to a real helmet.

[@BrianMiller-rb2zn]

What top case do you have?

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

It's a Hepco Becker (I think the specific model is Junior 55)

[@Ironhawx]

How is the wind noise at highway speeds?

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

It's not bad. It's hard to compare because the helmet I had before had no vents whatsoever - so it was pretty quiet but that's probably why. What's amazing to me is the visor is so aerodynamic that even at 80mph there's no pull back.

[@BiglumpADV]

Dude, buy a flat gopro mount and drill the middle of it to allow you to access the screw for the chin mount. Job done.... 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

I'll have to try that - thanks. My only concern is the screw mount is plastic and we all know what happens to plastic when you continuously drive in and out screws; it eventually strips out. But yeah - I'll have to try that. Thanks

[@andreoviking]

Can you use this helmet with mx goggles?

[@twowheelsandathrottle]

Yes - I have a pair of 100% I tried and they work no problem. You can even close the shield even though that does kind of mess with the straps a bit