Bell Helmets

I was trying to trial and test some other manufacturers helmets so steered clear of Bell 18 months ago when purchasing a retro MX lid for use on the DGR.

What a mistake that was! What s was I thinking! What a biffoon I was! As soon as I un-packaged this gem straight away I cursed myself for being so stupid and putting up with a mediocre lid for 18 months.
Great look, great profile from all angles, well made and luxurious by comparison! BELL sure do know how to make a helmet for me!


Naturally the service from SPORTSBIKESHOP was absolutely top top like it has been since day one. No quarrel with a price match, extraordinarily quick dispatch & delivery. Thanks SBS once again for another seamless, reliable and positive purchase experience! You lot are superb!

The helmet is very nicely finished and is comfortable. The sizing is a little smaller than my Shoei full face helmet in the same size, which actually suits me. The size L looks a bit mushroom-like on my head! The visor is easy to use and fits over my glasses - the close fit stops excess air getting behind the visor and this seems to help keep noise to a reasonable level at speeds up to 40mph. It's nice not having to take my glasses off before putting on or removing the helmet.

Likes: comfy, quality seems decent, lots of room for intercom speakers, visor and sun-visor both optically excellent, and Pinlock included works well. Dislikes: one of the noisier helmets I’ve had, and the position of the sun-visor slider means I’ve had to position my Sena intercom on the rear quarter of the helmet. Not a biggie, but just needs getting used to. Not yet been out in really wet/cold so can’t really comment on the effectiveness of the vents but the top ones seem to keep me cool.

Bought this for my partner who is notoriously picky when it comes to helmets.....I was fully expecting to have to return this but she loves it and it fits perfectly. A great looking piece of kit, brilliantly priced and accurate sizing.