Shoei rival for a Tour X; Hornet DS

Looks s'allright - just like the Tour X, but then what did I expect? :blast

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I did read on teh blurb: "Breath guard and chin curtain included" - which is nice.

Might be at the show...

Mike
 
Availability in UK?

Did I read somewhere that these lids are not available in the UK?:nenau
Looks a nice piece of kit though, especially in white.:augie
Timpo.
 
ok but might be interested if they had a few decent paint jobs available :nenau

Until then i'll stick with my oh so cool Tour X :aidan
 

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Ian916 said:
bought MCN last week for the first times in ages and saw a new helmet from Shoei, - Hornet DS, a Tour X rival, looked really good and as I find Aria helmets too deep for my shallow skull I am looking forward to this hitting the shops. Anybody know anything about it? Looks like it is for sale in the US.

http://www.helmetshop.com/items.asp?Cc=HORNET&iTpStatus=0&Tp=&Bc=
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If it's for sale in the US, it's only just available there. Judging by the posts on Adventure Rider, the Merkins who've previously bought one have been importing them from Japan. I also note that the ads in that link make no mention of Snell or DOT approval on those helmets.

Timpo said:
Did I read somewhere that these lids are not available in the UK?:nenau
Looks a nice piece of kit though, especially in white.:augie
Timpo.
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According to this week's MCN, they'll soon be available from Shoei dealers in the UK.

Italian Trev said:
ok but might be interested if they had a few decent paint jobs available :nenau

Until then i'll stick with my oh so cool Tour X :aidan
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Happy now.......?

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The Shoei Hornet is a good helmet,but the Tour X is better,in my opinion.

And I'm normally a 'Shoei head'.

The Tour X is alot quieter at speed and the lining is more substantial.
 
I agree with Mr Fagnet.

They have been out for a few years now, I tried one when I was over in Japan but preferred the Arai. The field of vision from the Arai is much better - I can't give an opinion on wind noise as they didn't have a hair drier in the shop to simulate:rolleyes:

Have Fun

AndyT
 
AndyT said:
I agree with Mr Fagnet.

They have been out for a few years now, I tried one when I was over in Japan but preferred the Arai. The field of vision from the Arai is much better - I can't give an opinion on wind noise as they didn't have a hair drier in the shop to simulate:rolleyes:

Have Fun

AndyT
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Well I bought mine in Tokyo in 2003 and used it quite a bit including on 2 long trips to Spain when I had my KTM 950 Adv S.


The 'new' model looks unchanged and my old one is now in the attic,as it can't compare with the Tour X.
 
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