Have had a Hornet DS for almost a year now. Compared the XD3 & Hornet before purchase. The XD3 felt slightly lighter, and was demonstrably stiffer. But I have a Shoei shaped head, they seem to fit my head straight out of the box.

Also have a Shoei TZ road helmet that I now only wear when the Hornet is too dusty or muddy after the weekend for the work commute. Will be replacing it with another Hornet when it has worn out... But never in Magpie colours!

There's so much choice these day it's stressful deciding! Cheers, Boneman