MARUSHIN RS2 Carbon vs SCORPION EXO 490

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RS2 Carbon
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MARUSHIN

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490
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SCORPION EXO

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Impact resistance map (legacy four zones)

No verified 6 / 7.5 / 8.5 m/s point data for these records. Legacy four zones are not placed into the three-speed map without a verified speed.

Front
MARUSHIN RS2 Carbon Front
RS2 Carbon
SCORPION EXO 490 Front
490
Right side
MARUSHIN RS2 Carbon Right side
RS2 Carbon
SCORPION EXO 490 Right side
490
Rear
MARUSHIN RS2 Carbon Rear
RS2 Carbon
SCORPION EXO 490 Rear
490
Left side
MARUSHIN RS2 Carbon Left side
RS2 Carbon
SCORPION EXO 490 Left side
490

Technical specifications

Feature RS2 Carbon 490
Brand MARUSHIN SCORPION EXO
Model RS2 Carbon 490
Product / model code — —
Safety summary SHARP: 5.0 stars SHARP: 3.0 stars
Helmet type Full face Full face
Durability
Weight 1.1 kg 1.5 kg
Size XS S M L XL XXL XS S M L XL
Listed price (reference) $230 $100
Material Carbon Polycarbonate
Retention system Double D-Ring Micrometric
Certification UN ECE REG 22.05 UN ECE REG 22.05
Shell sizes Single size Multi size
Pinlock ready
Scratch-resistant visor
Quick-release visor
Removable cheek pads
Intercom ready
Ventilation channels
Internal sun visor
Removable liner

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Helmet comparison FAQ

MARUSHIN RS2 Carbon vs SCORPION EXO 490: what are the main differences?

Looking at the selected models side by side: All listed helmets share the same certification entry: UN ECE REG 22.05. RS2 Carbon is the lightest listed at 1.1 kg; the heaviest is 490 at 1.5 kg (about 0.40 kg apart; weight can vary by size). Pinlock-ready anti-fog visor support is listed for RS2 Carbon (not all models). These points summarise measurable catalogue fields; fit and real-world comfort still depend on trying the correct size.

Do these helmets have the same safety certification?

RS2 Carbon is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. 490 is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. On paper they share the same certification entry. ECE 22.05, ECE 22.06 and DOT are legal approval standards; a SHARP star rating (when present) is a separate independent lab assessment and must not be read as the same kind of result. We do not infer SHARP stars from an ECE mark alone. Verified SHARP ratings on this page: RS2 Carbon: 5.0 stars; 490: 3.0 stars.

What do the colours on the impact zone map mean?

Our map stores regional codes on a 1–6 scale (greener ≈ stronger on this page; brown ≈ weaker). When verified multi-speed SHARP point data is present, you can switch 6 / 7.5 / 8.5 m/s and see front-top, front-lower, rear, left and right separately — missing speeds or points show “no data” and are never filled from another speed. Older records may only have the legacy four zones (front/rear/sides) without a verified speed label; those are not placed into the three-speed map. Zone colours are not the same thing as a SHARP star rating. For the models on this page where the safety source is marked SHARP, zone codes are treated as SHARP-linked map data.

How do these helmets compare in front, rear and side impact tests?

Comparing the stored legacy zone codes: at the right side, RS2 Carbon maps stronger while 490 maps mid; at the left side, RS2 Carbon maps stronger while 490 maps mid. These comparisons use the legacy four-zone fields only; impact speed was not verified for the three-speed map.

Which helmet is lighter, and by how much?

Listed weights: RS2 Carbon: 1.1 kg; 490: 1.5 kg. RS2 Carbon is the lightest in this set, about 0.40 kg below the heaviest. Treat this as catalogue data for a typical size — exact mass can change with size and lining.

Which helmets support Pinlock or have an internal sun visor?

Pinlock-ready anti-fog visor support is marked for RS2 Carbon (ready/compatible in our catalogue — not “insert included in the box” unless the retailer says so); not marked for 490; an internal sun visor is marked for 490; no internal sun visor flag for RS2 Carbon.