SCORPION EXO 490 vs MT Thunder

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490
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SCORPION EXO

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Thunder
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MT

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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
SCORPION EXO 490 Front
490
MT Thunder Front
Thunder
Right side
SCORPION EXO 490 Right side
490
MT Thunder Right side
Thunder
Rear
SCORPION EXO 490 Rear
490
MT Thunder Rear
Thunder
Left side
SCORPION EXO 490 Left side
490
MT Thunder Left side
Thunder

Technical specifications

Feature 490 Thunder
Brand SCORPION EXO MT
Model 490 Thunder
Product / model code — —
Safety summary SHARP: 3.0 stars SHARP: 4.0 stars
Helmet type Full face Full face
Durability
Weight 1.5 kg Not specified
Size XS S M L XL 50
Listed price (reference) $100 $1.40
Material Polycarbonate Polycarbonate
Retention system Micrometric Micrometric
Certification UN ECE REG 22.05 UN ECE REG 22.05
Shell sizes Multi 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

SCORPION EXO 490 vs MT Thunder: 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. An internal sun visor is listed for 490. Verified SHARP star ratings in our data: 490: 3.0 SHARP stars; Thunder: 4.0 SHARP stars. SHARP is an independent assessment, not a legal certification. 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?

490 is listed with UN ECE REG 22.05. Thunder 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: 490: 3.0 stars; Thunder: 4.0 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?

Front, rear, right-side and left-side codes are available for 490 and Thunder. Across those zones the stored codes look broadly similar. These comparisons use the legacy four-zone fields only; impact speed was not verified for the three-speed map.

Which helmets support Pinlock or have an internal sun visor?

An internal sun visor is marked for 490; no internal sun visor flag for Thunder.

Which of these helmets better fits my needs?

It depends on what you prioritise. Conditional cues from the data: need a built-in sun visor → 490. Correct size and head shape matter more than any single catalogue field — we cannot know your fit, noise level or ventilation comfort from the database alone, and a single impact-map colour does not crown an “safest” helmet.