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Hornet DS Sonora Helmet
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Product Description
Shoei Hornet DS Sonora Helmet

  • Designed for the adventure touring and dual sport market, the Shoei Hornet DS Sonora
  • Helmet can be used in three configurations: with visor and shield, with just shield, or with just visor
  • A wide, 3-dimensionally curved shield completely seals against the eyeport beading
  • Lightweight, Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus (AIM+) shell
  • Visor includes a front air intake to channel air into top of helmet
  • Shutter behind nose cover directs air flow to clear shield fogging
  • Fully removable 3-D interior, with 5-layer cheekpads that are channeled for eyeglasses
  • Breath guard and chin curtain included
  • DOT and Snell 2005 Approved
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating -  Based on 4 Review(s)
Fit   5.0
Appearance   5.0

Features   4.8
Cost Benefit   3.5

Air flow   5.0
Overall   4.7
Latest Reviews
Fit   5.0
Features   4.0
Air flow   5.0
Appearance   5.0
Cost Benefit   3.0
Overall   4.4
Chuck Houston,  TX Hornet DS Helmet The helmet looks awesome, no doubt about that. The helmet has good airflow, fogging only on the dampest of cool mornings. The airflow contributes to the fact that the helmet is LOUD. Nothing earplugs can't mitigate though. The sun visor does well up to about 60-65 mph. 70 and above turning your head is kind of a pain. The plastic screws holding the sun visor in place are understandable as they should break should you hit face first. The plastic screws holding the face shield was a horrible idea, they basically shatter as you replace the face shield with a smoked one. Overall a good helmet if you are not far from the dirt and don't have too much highway ahead of you. Too much highway and the buffeting and the loudness can get tiresome. But it looks so freaking cool!
Fit   5.0
Features   5.0
Air flow   5.0
Appearance   5.0
Cost Benefit   3.0
Overall   4.6
Shaman Hughes Clovis,  NM You get what you pay for, and this isn't cheap I can't fault anything about this helmet except the price. You can get a similar design for half of what you pay for the Shoei, but I wanted the peace of mind knowing I paid for quality. Now I can demand it. No reason to return this one; the air flow is excellent, and it's the most comfortable full-face I've ever worn. Ouch, my wallet hurts, but alas, peace of mind.
Fit   5.0
Features   5.0
Air flow   5.0
Appearance   5.0
Cost Benefit   5.0
Overall   5.0
Steven Frank Sea Cliff,  NY Shoei - Hornet DS Sonora Helmet Nice helmet, great fit and finish. A little noisier than a typical road helmet but comfortable up to highway speeds.
Fit   5.0
Features   5.0
Air flow   5.0
Appearance   5.0
Cost Benefit   3.0
Overall   4.6
darrell ryan tehachapi,  CA shoie- hornet DS Sonora helmet My friend had one on one of our rides. I checked it out and was impressed. I bought one and have been very pleased!! I like the dual use of the shield!
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