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Bob (Coweta, OK)
Shoei Hornet
Great looks, comfortable fit.
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Juan (Miami, FL)
Good aerodynamic
Very good looking helment (bought the matte black one). The fit is correct. This helmet has great peripheral vision and the drag at 120kph is very low. It is noticed a good aerodynamic work was performed on it. I haven´t used it a lot of times so I can´t say too much about durability.
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Jose S (Calexico, CA, CA)
Excellent Helmet
The ratio value is higher than the cost price. It is a very comfortable helmet with a vision greater than 180 degrees.
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Gary (Silverado, CA)
Great Helmet
This is a great helmet if you are a Dual Sported and/or Super Motard renegade. I have used others and this by far kicks the competitions (in this price range) butt. Not much drag from the Visor at speeds and the vents are well placed. Can't really call the durability as I have only had it for a month. Motorcycle Superstore has the best price around. I only wish that for the price you could get some kind of graphic choices in addition to a slick helmet. I have never found solid helmets attractive. This one will get some stickers to make it my own.
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Kip (Anchorage, AK)
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My second helmet. Had a shoei dirt before. It had no face shield. This one does and I just love it. The visor is a little short but still able to block out the sun when needed. Only thing I have a complaint about is the the fit. My head is between sizes. Went with the smaller of the two. Face smash!!! Hope it will break in sooner than later! Other wise great solid Helmet.
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Captain Kirk (Mission Viejo, CA)
Shoei - Hornet DS Helmet
This is an excellent dual sport helmet. Set up with Roko straps it works great. Like all helmets with peaks, you do get some drag at 55 mph plus, but since you can remove it for longer high speed rides, all is good. Motorcycle Superstores gets the nod on the cost benefit with the best pricing.
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Phillip M (Huntsville, AL)
Hornet DS
I've been riding with this helmet for about 2 months and I'm COMPLETELY happy with it. Another killer product from Shoei. Very impressed with the ventilation, I can feel the air flowing all the way around my head (which is a huge plus in the Alabama humidity). I also got the smoked shield and its perfect for riding at night and taking the glare off oncoming headlights, yet still being able to see the road in front of you. The visor design is perfect, doesn't drag at speed (75-80mph so far) and blocks the setting sun just right. Costs more than some other brands, but you definitely get your money's worth (how much do you think your head is worth???)
I also have the X11, but already planning on selling it, since I know the DS is going to be my full-time helmet. Perfect dual sport helmet, waiting to see how many more KLR riders I spot wearing one!
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Glenn (Moab, UT)
Great helmet
This is a great helmet, a little expensive, but it is quiet, and fits me well.
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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.
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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!
