Global Vision Hercules 1 Smoked Lens – ANSI Z87.1 UV400 Motorcycle Glasses

The Global Vision Hercules 1 with smoke lens is a motorcycle safety sunglass. The lenses are made of shatterproof polycarbonate, with UV400 filter and anti-scratch treatment, mounted on a matte black frame with grey rubber ear pads. The manufacturer declares it compliant with ANSI Z87.1-2010 standard for industrial applications: this is the tint to choose for full sun days.

✓ Strengths

• Smoke lens – reduces glare on sunny days.
• Shatterproof polycarbonate lenses – absorb impact without shattering into fragments.
• UV400 filter – blocks ultraviolet radiation up to 400 nm, including UVA and UVB.
• Anti-scratch treatment – surface protected from micro-scratches from daily use.
• ANSI Z87.1-2010 compliant – safety standard for industrial applications.
• Matte black frame – non-reflective finish, sober and matches any helmet.
• Grey rubber ear pads – improve the grip of the temples.

Technical specifications

Data sources: official Global Vision Eyewear datasheet for the Hercules® 1 model, from which the five available lenses (clear, driving mirror, smoke, super dark, yellow), ANSI Z87.1-2010 compliance for industrial use, shatterproof polycarbonate lenses, UV400 filter, anti-scratch treatment, matte black frame, and grey rubber temples are derived. Splash Design supplier price list for item 751.0007.996, EAN 787217485102 and list price €34.95. Global Vision does not publish weight, frame measurements, or solar filter category.

Recommended products and accessories

• Global Vision Hercules 1 yellow lens – the same model with a light tint for fog and low light.
• Global Vision Hercules 1 clear lens – the version that can also be used in the evening.
• Global Vision Integrity 2 – motorcycle safety glasses with dark lenses.
• Global Vision Mach 3 – UV400 motorcycle glasses with a compact design.

Who is it perfect for?

The smoke version of the Hercules 1 is the one to keep in your top case for summer rides and all journeys in full sun, when glare is the main problem: sunny main roads, curves against the light, traffic jams on the ring road at noon. It is suitable for those who use a jet or demi-jet helmet and want serious eye protection without switching to a goggle with a strap, and for those who appreciate that the same glasses, thanks to ANSI Z87.1-2010 compliance and shatterproof polycarbonate, also hold up to workshop use. For evening or night driving, the clear lens version should be chosen instead.

Frequently asked questions

Can the smoke lens be used at night?
No. The smoke lens of the Global Vision Hercules 1 is a dark lens, designed for full sun and daytime use only. As the light fades, it reduces visibility too much: for evening and night, the clear lens version of the same model should be used.

Does this eyewear replace the helmet visor?
No. It is a motorcycle sunglass and not an approved device to replace the visor. It should be used with a helmet, which remains the only approved element for frontal protection. With a jet or demi-jet helmet, it adds protection from wind, insects, and sun, but it does not take its place.

What material are the lenses made of?
The lenses are made of shatterproof polycarbonate, the material used in safety glasses because it absorbs impacts without shattering into sharp fragments. On this basis, the manufacturer applies an anti-scratch treatment and a UV400 filter. This combination allows the Hercules 1 to declare compliance with the ANSI Z87.1-2010 standard.

How is the frame made?
The frame is matte black, a finish that does not produce annoying reflections against the light. The temples end with grey rubber ear pads, which improve grip behind the ear and limit slipping when sweating or when the glasses are worn under a helmet.

What is the difference between Hercules 1 and Hercules 2?
They are two distinct models from the same family. This product description refers to the Hercules 1, which is offered in five tints in the manufacturer's catalog, including yellow. The Hercules 2 is only available in clear and smoke tints. We offer the yellow, smoke, and clear versions of the Hercules 1.