Great writeup Max. Scorpion is saying that many of the things You listed, have been addressed in the EXO 1100. I watched revzilla's video about the features. Quietness, and ease of changing the drop down visor specifically mentioned, along with the new model being lighter by several ounces.
- Unfortunately, it looks like they still include the useless "light smoke" drop-down visor, which is a ploy to force the user to immediately turn around and have to purchase the dark one for $20.
- The drop down visor is identical, so it is still too short and still has the unnecessary nose cut out.
- It appears the chin vent, forehead and top vents are exactly the same so I doubt the noise or venting is improved at all.
- Looks like it still lacks a cracked/open detent for the shield.
- They don't have the nice, muted graphics offerings as in the 1000 line.
-/+ They did change the cheek vents some, but I think it is probably just cosmetic.
+ Being lighter is always a plus (as long as it is still as safe).
+ I don't see anything they did that might be a NEW negative.
+ Perhaps a better liner material (Quick-Wick II). If it matters much, that MIGHT be swappable into the 1000.
+ They added more deep channels in the inner top helmet crown, and that MIGHT help with cooling.
I don't think they have addressed my primary complaints: shield failure, noise, ventilation, detent, except maybe the cooling. Don't get me wrong, I think the 1000 is a great helmet, it just needs some significant improvements before I would say it is really great. From what I can see on the 'net about the 1100, it isn't that much improved. I will note that perhaps the ventilation even in the 1000 works fine in the EXO-1000/1100 but just not with the Concours and my body position and my windshield, etc. Helmet vent designs rely very heavily on how air is flowing over the helmet, and that can vary wildly from bike to bike and rider to rider.
Scorpion EXO-1100 Review
