Shoei Hornet Adventure Sovereign TC-1 Motorcycle Helmet

The Shoei Hornet ADV Helmet, known as the Shoei Hornet X2 in the USA, is the successor to the Shoei Hornet, known as the Shoei Hornet DS in the US, and acts as Shoei’s top range dual-sport helmet meant for adventure riding. This means that while this motorcycle helmet is designed to work as a high quality full-face touring helmet on the road, it is also designed with off road riding in mind for those who like to occasionally leave the streets behind.

Starting at the shell, the Shoei HornetADV comes in 4 shell sizes, which is a great sign that you’ll get a good fit, and the helmet comes in sizes from Double XS to Double XL. As far as noise isolation goes, this helmet was also wind tunnel tested.

That shell is made from fiberglass, using Shoei’s AIM Plus system, which allows Shoei to reduce weight while making sure the outer shell is strong, durable, and light weight. So it will also cover you well on the road when you're going at high speed for long distance touring.

Speaking of weight, a medium of the Hornet ADV comes in at around 1525 with the peak attached, which isn’t all that bad. The helmet is kept on your head using the ever-popular double-D ring system.

For ventilation, the Shoei Hornet Adventure helmet appears to be lacking compared to other full-face helmets.

There is a single vent on the chin adjusted via a small slider, a thin vent on the brow, and a vent on top of the helmet under the peak. All three of these vents can be opened and closed, though they do feel a bit stiff to begin with and may take a bit of getting used to. Air is then circulated through the helmet and distributed out the two exhaust points in the back of the helmet.

• Note: All our helmets are purchased directly from Australian supplier and carry the ECE 22.05 or 22.06 standard