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Hornet DS Helmet
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Product Description
Shoei Hornet DS (Dual-Sport) Helmet

  • Designed for the adventure touring and dual sport market, the Shoei Hornet DS
  • 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 16 Review(s)
Fit   4.1
Features   4.8

Finish   4.6
Cost Benefit   4.6

Durability   4.6
Overall   4.5
Latest Reviews
Fit   5.0
Finish   4.0
Durability   4.0
Features   4.0
Cost Benefit   3.0
Overall   4.0
Glenn Moab,  UT Great helmet This is a great helmet, a little expensive, but it is quiet, and fits me well.
Fit   5.0
Finish   5.0
Durability   5.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   4.0
Overall   4.8
Graven Somerset,  PA Hornet DS This is one of the best, if not the best helmet that I have ever owned (definitely the most expensive). The fit is the best for sure. Order it on size, not one size larger as some say. I sent one back and got the size that Shoei recommended in the first place. It feels tight out of the box and still does when you try it on in the house. Start your engine and go for a ride and it is near perfect. The wind does blow it around if you get side winds over about 15 MPH. If it is a calm day, you would never notice the visor or anything. I had it up to around 90 in calm winds and was amazed with it, as it is stable. I would buy this again for sure. This is my first Shoei and I don't think I could go back to anything less now.
Fit   5.0
Finish   5.0
Durability   5.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   5.0
Overall   5.0
Bee Hall Helena,  MT Great Helmet I have worn this helmet for about 400 miles now and I really like it. The ventilation really works and you can feel the air circulating over and around your head. I ride with ear plugs so it's kind of hard to judge the noise level but seems acceptable to me. I have ridden in some pretty good crosswinds (25mph) and the peak doesn't seem to grab the air too bad when riding around 55mph. Haven't taken it up to 75 yet so don't know how it might handle there. If I'm going to be running at those speeds I would probably take the peak off if caused any problem. I really like the feel of this helmet on my head it is snug but not so snug as to give me a headache. It just feels solid with no wiggle. I know the price is high but I figure my head is worth it!
Fit   4.0
Finish   5.0
Durability   5.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   5.0
Overall   4.8
Scott Los Angeles,  CA I Feel Safe With It My background has been dirt riding only, but I just bought my first dual-sport bike. My helmet was a $79 KBC until a co-worker convinced me to spare no expense on a helmet. Also, being used to goggles, the face shield intrigued me. I love being able to flip it up, rather than pulling the goggles down. Also, in the Winter, it's MUCH warmer and far more convenient than the MX setup, where I would have to wear something over my nose and mouth to stay warm. As far as comfort, it's about the same as the cheap helmet... but the style is no comparison. The minute I put it on, I noticed that people just respect me more. The features and look are just great, even though it makes me look very much like a bug. Even the ladies are friendlier. Boy would they be shocked if they knew that under the helmet is a 50 year-old bald guy. In any case, the bottom line is safety... and I feel safe with this helmet.
Fit   4.0
Finish   5.0
Durability   5.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   4.0
Overall   4.6
Brent Manhattan,  KS Great Unique helmet! When looking at purchasing one of these, and your head measurements are close to the top definitely go with the next size up. The helmet fits a little tight at first but you break it in after a while. Great look, feel, and features. Would definitely purchase again in the future.
Fit   5.0
Finish   5.0
Durability   5.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   4.0
Overall   4.8
DD Anchorage,  AK Awesome This is my second Hornet DS. I liked the first so much, I bought another. Expensive yes. A fantastic helmet though. The interior can be swapped for smaller/larger cheekpads and such...makes for perfect fit.
Fit   5.0
Finish   5.0
Durability   5.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   5.0
Overall   5.0
david mcclure atenas costa rica,  TX great helmet shoi hornet ds Love the helmet, have had nothing but Shoei top of the line street and motocross helmets in the past and being a guide. This helmet does the job a true dual sport helmet. also helps prevent fogging of goggles as I wear prescription glasses.
Fit   4.0
Finish   4.0
Durability   5.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   5.0
Overall   4.6
Bud Vista,  CA Shoei - Hornet DS Helmet Awesome fitting helmet! It is the snug and very comfortable, as well as very light. I love it and would recommend it to all the half cap folks!
Fit   3.0
Finish   5.0
Durability   5.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   5.0
Overall   4.6
Rob Elizabethville,  PA High end helmet, worth the $$$ ??? Well, as soon as I opened up the box for this helmet, I could see a quality item inside. The finish and attention to detail was very good. Now time for a fitting. I orded this helmet with the shoei size configurations, and I noticed that it fit as expected, very comfortable and easy to put on (following the directions in the manual very helpful). The chin strap is perfect, and I like the snap button that holds the excess strap. The clear sheild has a good view from inside, very clear and no noticable distortion. The venting on the helmet seems to work , I tried both open and closing vents and you can notice a difference in either direction. The visor is nice, and not too large (like a true motocross style helmet) so at speed , you don't notice the resistance so much, mind you there is some noticable noise from the visor and depending on your speed, (i noticed at 65 mph) you can get a slight vibrating coming somewhere between the helmet and visor. This is especially noticable if there is a good crosswind while riding. BUT it wasn't there all the time, so I call it a non issue. Under 60 mph, no noticable vibration at all. I've been in the rain and the seal between the helmet and lens is excellent, it keeps out the rain and no wind enters. The helpful thumb tab on the lens is well thought out, very easy to work. I think the price is alittle steep for a helmet, and it took a few years to step up to this price in a helmet, but now I notice there is a real difference in quality. I can go out and know I've taken that extra step towards providing the best protection for my head and be comfortable knowing that it may help me from having to learn the ABC's again.
Fit   3.0
Finish   3.0
Durability   4.0
Features   5.0
Cost Benefit   4.0
Overall   3.8
Russell Stacy Henderson,  NV Shoei Hornet DS Helmet The helmet is good looking with lots of vents that open and shut and probably one of the best or maybe the best for its purpose. It will probably scratch easy and I could not find a matt black that I wanted so settled on Gloss Black. The helmet is very pricey and I think $250 is more reasonable but I'd buy it again at the $392 I paid there's just not a lot of competition out there for this type of helmet.
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