Are Shoei about to launch an updated version of the Hornet ADV helmet as I can’t find an XL sized Sovereign TC-1 version anywhere in the U.K. on the net.
Why no XL Shoei Hornet ADV helmets for sale
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yes, I was in sportsbike shop last week, think the shop sales person said launch was February next year, not 100 percent on that though
There is a comprehensive video on the Motolegends website about Shoei's "2025" helmets.
Updated impact testing regs were announced 2 years ago. New stock has to meet them. Old stock can still be sold. All manufacturers have run down stocks of old models. Most already have the new ones in place e.g. Neotec 3, new Tour-X, Nolan N80-8. The most popular model/colour/size combinations will sell out first.
I was looking for a TC10 (the red/white/blue one) a month or two back and had the same issue. Fortunately, after much keyboard action I found possibly the last size L in that colourway in the UK. Just over £300 delivered. Happy days.
The Shoei hornet ADV helmet is technically discontinued is the reason. Also from 1st January 2024 no ECE R2205 approved motorcycle helmets may be imported into the country by distributors to phase them all our and bring in the newer 22.06 standard onto shelves. That being said, Shoei haven't yet launched a replacement for the Hornet ADV yet, we're desperate for it to be completely honest as it's been one of the top 3 ADV helmets on the market for years. I can't see it being any later than 2025 as most other models have already been replaced with a 22.06 approved version. We sign NDA's on new Shoei models months before they come out and there's nothing announced as of yet! We only have one XL hornet ADV left in the building which is the TC3 (yellow) option. The new Arai Tour X5 / Nexx Xwed 3 are the only other real good viable options on the market I'd say at the moment.
I was originally also looking for an Shoei Hornet in XL but with no joy so decided on this combination and I’m well pleased. Like the Shoei it comes in 3 she’ll sizes and the sizes match the Shoei.
The service was spot on, ordered on a Thursday evening and it arrived on the Monday morning and fits perfectly.
The service was spot on, ordered on a Thursday evening and it arrived on the Monday morning and fits perfectly.
Not that we do the same colour but it'd be cheaper to buy it from ourselves and not having to deal with the French
I did look for this colour way in the UK but with no luck so went with the French. 
I have Neotec 3 for touring in all weathers , but my Hornet is still my go to favourite; I do hope there’s a new model.
