my previous helmet was a shoei x-11, i had a fair amount of wind noise and a bit of buffeting. my screen on the vara was on its highest position with a lip added. i just purchased a shoei hornet x2 and the difference was huge. very quiet, no more buffeting and excellent visibility. i thought the peak might be an issue but it isn't. i would highly recommend this helmet
Thanks for your review on the Hornet. I'm also interested in that helmet.
dealers list price for the helmet is $432 + tax. a little bit of info is good for negotiations.
that should have been cost price.
I have the original Shoei Hornet...lightweight, great visibility, comfortable but earplugs are obligatory! If I'd known it was so noisy I probably would not have bought it. My HJC helmets are much quieter.
Good to "hear" the new version has improved.
just fitted some headphones into the helmet. the recesses are excellent. you cannot tell you have speakers fitted. the foam covers still fit with the speakers installed.