The unique 3-in-1 type Covert helmets from ScorpionEXO have all the time been crowd pleasers, providing the flexibility to remodel from a traditional half-helmet to a three-quarter design to full-face safety through a magnetic masks. Now ScorpionEXO has developed its first full-face-only model, the Covert FX, which the corporate says presents “the identical edgy type and performance.” I can agree on its cool type, however a few of its perform misses the mark for me.

The Covert FX is DOT and ECE 22.06 licensed and consists of a TCT-Extremely Composite shell that weighs 3.35 lb for the Massive measurement I examined. ScorpionEXO says the helmet’s CAD-refined aerodynamics decrease each raise and turbulence. I can attest to this, as I skilled little or no buffeting sporting the Covert FX whereas using a unadorned sportbike at velocity in a 20-mph headwind.

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On the within, the KwikWick III consolation liner contains a moisture-wicking cloth, and the liner is definitely detachable and washable. Thinner and thicker cheek pads can be found for additional customization. My helmet already match fairly comfortably…for the primary 60 miles or so. However I can’t fault ScorpionEXO on this one; it’s a head-compatibility difficulty. The corporate’s head form reference chart on its web site says the Covert fashions are designed for spherical heads. I’m nearer to an intermediate oval, which resulted in annoying stress on my brow after some time.

The Covert FX’s air flow is the place I take probably the most difficulty. There are two small vents on the highest and an exhaust on the rear, however the airflow up there wasn’t very noticeable – and I’m a man who retains my head principally shaved, so I discover. The temps have been within the 60s whereas I used to be testing it, and the within of the helmet would’ve gotten uncomfortably stuffy if the climate was a lot hotter. The twin-position mouth vent offered good airflow when it was totally open. Nevertheless, the slider is situated contained in the chinbar, which may be very near my face, making it tough to regulate the slider with out taking the helmet off. Hiding the vent slider contained in the chinbar helps keep that “edgy type,” however an exterior slider could be extra user-friendly.

My favourite a part of the Covert FX is the visibility. The EverClear faceshield has a fog-resistant coating, it blocks 95% of UV-A and UV-B radiation, and a good-sized tab makes it straightforward to open. However what I recognize probably the most is that, at its tallest level, the eyeport is about 4 inches, which is wherever from a half inch to virtually an inch taller than many different helmets I’ve tried. It positively feels extra like being within the motion versus being in a helmet.

The ScorpionEXO Covert FX comes with built-in speaker pockets, a strong neoprene chin curtain, and each clear and Darkish Smoke faceshields. It’s priced beginning at $249.95 in 5 totally different colours in sizes XS-3XL.