Shoei Hornet DS Review
Shoei with the introduction of the all-new Shoei DS Hornet, specifically designed for the adventure touring and dual sport market works as well as possible over the widest range of dual-sporting conditions. Shoei in effect offers two helmets for the price of one without sacrificing capability under any scenario making it the best of both worlds.
The Shoei Hornet DS offers both maximum head protection and maximum comfort and it looks cool. The helmet is extremely comfortable on your head; and you seriously look the part. Both the shield and visor can be removed to further enhance dirt or street riding.
The shield can be adjusted from fully closed to full open under the visor using 4 separate detente positions. Ventilation is handled by 4 adjustable intake and 3 exhaust vents. Some of the intake air coming in through the nose piece is deflected upward to help prevent fogging of the shield when fully closed. The best ventilation feature is the adjustable mouthpiece; it closes and opens at the flick of a finger and flows serious air.
The three-dimensionally curved face shield has four-position opening so you can toggle from fully closed to fully open. A chin curtain is prevents drafts — both decreasing noise and adding warmth on the coldest of rides.
In stage one the Shoei DS Hornet comes complete with a moto-style visor and street-style shield (clear is included, and light smoke tint is available and recommended for sunny days and maximum cool points). The visor is designed short and stout to block enough sun and roost without buffeting too much in higher-speed runs.
In stage two (or full-dirt) you can remove the shield and rock your goggles, albeit smaller-framed goggles as the eyeport isn’t as big as those of full-on moto buckets. In stage three (full-street), you can ditch the visor and cue-ball down the fast lane.One of four intake vents is designed into the visor where a channel forces air through a gasketed seal and into the vent – pretty high-tech until you remove the visor and are left with a gaping hole. The vent is closeable as are the other three. A pair is located on the forehead, while the third is through the mouthpiece. Though located traditionally, the mouthpiece vent is unique to the Hornet because of the face shield.
A “just wear it” attitude is where the Shoei DS Hornet excels. We hope our Shoei DS Hornet Review has helped you in your decision to buy a dual sports helmet.
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