SHOEI Hornet ADV Motorcycle Helmet Review

SHOEI Hornet ADV motorcycle helmet, also called Hornet X2 in the US, is designed for allroad and adventure touring with or without offroad goggles. The Hornet ADV helmet configuration is a dual sport hybrid for both high speed road and offroad riding. An aerodynamic V460 peak with 8 vents provides sun cover and allows an efficient air flow over the helmet reducing a typical lift effect. 3 mounting points improve stability and quick release 1/4 turn screws make Hornet ADV maintenance easier and most of all tool free. In addition a rear spoiler cuts the air stream minimizing the turbulence. A distortion free visor shield provides a wider view and a better functionality in versatile touring conditions. The SHOEI Hornet ADV motorcycle helmet chin bar provides more room inside for a boom MIC and a hydration system valve which are both relevant factors in adventure touring. The shell construction is made of organic fiberglass and polyester resin placed in 6 layers which improves the physical rigidity and impact performance.

The SHOEI Hornet ADV motorcycle helmet has a Defogging Ventilation System with several intake, exhaust vents and 4 air channel grooves from the forehead down to the neck area. The Hornet ADV has 4 intake vents on the front and 3 exhausts at the back of the helmet. A chin bar vent directs the air flow both on the visor and in front of the mouth. A removable breath guard minimizes visor fogging from the rider`s own breath and a PINLOCK® ready structure allows to form a fog free double layer for most challenging conditions. Visor closed 2 intake vents on the forehead and a 10 mm. peak vent on top of the head bring fresh air inside. The deep grooves in the EPS channel the streams down to the Hornet ADV rear exhausts. The rear exhaust is wide and rather deep extending up to the neck liner. The SHOEI Hornet ADV motorcycle helmet comes with a removable chin curtain which reduces air flow in front of the mouth and absorbs some of the noise.

The SHOEI Hornet ADV motorcycle helmet includes Emergency Quick Release System EQRS cheek pads which can be easily removed by pulling the red strips on the bottom. Although the chin strap should be opened or cut first. The Hornet ADV has a double D ring buckle system which is the lightest, very simple to use and the best way to fine tune the length precisely. The EQRS is fortunately more often a STD feature for a lot of premium helmets and emergency responders embrace such safety improvements in order to avoid causing any further injuries when removing the helmet. The Hornet ADV Seeker TC6 and TC8 are taped with reflective silver stripes and graphics which improve rider visibility in low light conditions. The SHOEI Hornet ADV motorcycle helmet mesh interior could be easily removed from the helmet for a wash or an intercom installation. The intercom speakers could be placed in round insets below special ear pads. When the ear pads are in place instead of the speakers, they absorb noise around the ears.

The SHOEI Hornet ADV motorcycle helmet has a distortion free and PINLOCK® ready CNS2 visor which can be removed very quickly from the helmet for cleaning and installing the PINLOCK® film. First the Hornet ADV peak should be removed and then simply by pulling a spring loaded release & locking lever on the pivot system, the visor could be removed in seconds. The spring loaded QRN pivot and base plate system pulls the visor against the sealing of the Hornet ADV eye port and together with a visor lock on the left, creates a dust proof and watertight contact. The delivery package comes with a small bottle of silicon oil which would maintain the seal fresh and functional during the years. The Hornet ADV visor moves up and down in 7 steps including the city and the locked tight positions. Thanks to the clever pivot system, each step is firm and requires a bit more force than generally to change the position. This holds the visor steady in the chosen position and prevents unintentional changes due to the wind pressure etc. The key SHOEI Hornet ADV motorcycle helmet features are: