Bell Star Helmet Review at RevZilla.com

Bell Star Helmet Review
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The Bell Star Helmet. If the name sounds familiar, well, it should. The Star helmet has been a staple of the Bell lineup for years. New for 2016, however, the entire batting order is set to change. With the Bell Star, riders will get a super-aggressive helmet that has been built to best perform on the street. With a shorter aerofoil and more relaxed internal orientation when compared to its more race-inspired brothers, the Bell Star helmet is all about every-day riding and comfort. A Tri-Matrix shell keeps the Bell Star lightweight, while the 5 shell sizes allow for a streamlined profile and the X-static XT-2 Silver infused liner keeps the interior plush.

[@Paintbl99]

Great looking helmet! I love the shot you integrated of the rider wearing the helmet on his bike. Really gives you a feel for the look.

[@naijones67]

Thanks so much for addressing the specific weight and noise differences between the RS1 and the new "Star". As I stated in the other video review of the new Star family, as a long time RS1 customer, I welcome the alleged noise reduction and the quantified weight reduction. As a frugal guy, I'm a little bummed that the helmet will require a new, and more expensive?, Trasitions shield. The cost of progression? LoL! The benefit to the new design will be a more solid seal at the gasket. I do think that on my RS1 helmets a lot of noise was coming from that area actually, so we shall see about the improvement there. I also think the vent plug is an awesome idea! Plugged when cold for shield venting and out for hot weather when fogging of the shield is not an issue. If it works, this is a nice feature. Cracking the shield slightly in the cold and rain sucks. I'm happy to see a beautiful new RSD design on the regular Star model, and I would just ask if you at Revzilla could please ask Mr. RSD to do a continuation of the "Flash" graphic series? I'm a true sucker for his work! Thanks Again, Ian

[@RS-sv3bl]

goes without saying - you are likely the best reviewer on the internet

[@Vissor]

Trying to decide between this and the race star when they are released. I haven't gone to the track yet but maybe at some point this summer I'd like to try a track day out. Ride is a ZX-6R. Any suggestions?

[@RevZilla]

+Vissor It really comes down to your budget and whether you want the extra features of the Race Star. The addition of the Race Star's magnetic cheek pads, lighter 3K carbon shell, and VIRUS Cool Jade mesh liner are nice creature comfort upgrades, but the real safety upgrade over the standard Bell Star is the Flex Impact Liner. Having better low-, mid-, and high-speed impact protection is a huge benefit not only at the track but even on the street. With the 3/4 to full-tuck riding position of your ZX-6R, both the standard Bell Star and the Race Star would be oriented appropriately. -DrewZilla

[@douglaselliott8298]

I started looking for a replacement for my aging/corrupting Shark Evoline ( I already have an AGV K4 full-face) But this Star caught my eye with its 5mm "Panaview". Very practical for us riders with age associated range of motion issues. Now I'm questioning overall time spent utilizing my modular with the chin bar up while riding the 'cruiser,' but have no need for a new "full-face" at this time.

[@mf1ve]

Looks like Bell really doubled-down this time. These helmets look awesome. They are tempting me away from the Shoei RF series I've been wearing for years.

[@Wabbit1961]

Don't.

[@peacexisxfree]

great argument.

[@FinancialThing]

Also if you look at the UK Sharp safety rating, the Bell Star (5 star safety) beats the Shoei RF1200 (3 star safety) hands down.

[@garycheavin8768]

I went from the Bell 2015 Carbon Star into this helmet, and the 2016 model is far quieter, cooler, has a greater field of view and better fit. The 2015 model was as noisy as hell but by moving the rear spoiler further down the back of the lid and redesigning the vents there's now a lot less rumble from air turbulence and it's so much better from the noise perspective. Well worth the money.

[@garycheavin8768]

No this helmet fit a lot better, tge only thing i changed out were the cheek pads to a smaller size but its a lot quieter (though not as quiet as others) but the increased visibility was immeadiatly noticed as well as its light weight

[@kobayashimaru8114]

Great review as usual! I'm currently rocking the RS-1 which is a great helmet but starting to get a bit long in the tooth. I will have to try out the new Star for my next lid but the change in shell shape does worry me a bit.

[@danbauman4418]

really like the video of the helmet being worn while riding!!!

[@churchofmarcus]

I hated that magnet on my vortex. I was so happy when it fell off. It's much more useful holding bills to my whiteboard. I just tuck the strap under itself and now it doesn't catch my jacket and get knocked loose.

[@Death666wish]

+churchofmarcus Guess I was lucky my Vortex came with a snap instead, was a bit disappointed but completely forgot it came with a magnet now.

[@MorryMoto]

So, RF1200 vs Bell Star.....Which is quieter and which lighter. On a design note, I prefer the Star, but if the RF1200 would perform better, I'd got for it.

[@RevZilla]

Bell claims that the Star is quieter than the RF-1200, but we find they're pretty similar. The RF-1200 is definitely lighter though. -DrewZilla

[@Wabbit1961]

Damn right it is. And much more solid build feel especially vent actuators.

[@dimos5422]

I bought this exact model sometime back I previously owned an agv k3sv which was a great helmet for the city but waaay to loud for the highway and after doing approximately 1000 miles I can say that is MUCH more quiet than my agv k3sv feels way more stable in highspeeds the only downside I faced with this helmet was that it had a weird squeak for the first 900 miles but lately it seems like it has stopped sounded like the shell was touching on the eps and it might had some supersmall play between the two materials causing that irritating sound.

[@hvymtal8566]

I lost the mouth plug literally the very first ride. Also it's a pain in the ass to get in and out. And if your EPS on the bottom back bends in even a little bit the back of the neckroll won't stay in without taping it up. Teeny tiny nitpicks in an otherwise 10/10 helmet. If I crash it, I will likely buy another one

[@starkofdoom01]

Does the Red and Black Bell Star Pace come with the dark smoked visor it shows in the pictures? Or does it come with a clear visor?

[@RevZilla]

+starkofdoom01 All of the Bell Star Pace Helmets come stock with a clear visor. If you want a dark smoke visor, you would need to purchase that separately. A photochromic Transitions visor is also available for the new Bell Star. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-panovision-face-shield *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-panovision-transitions-face-shield

[@toadamine]

Anthony says 3lb. 7oz... Revzilla webpage says 4.00lb... Bell webpage says 1500g (which is about 3lb. 5oz.)... my size large version of that exact helmet wigsin at 3lb. 14.9oz...

[@ChrisSmoove77]

toadamine this is the info we need. Real numbers

[@Filippos58]

Every time i watch his videos i cant understand what he say at the begining. EVERY TIME

[@toxicnerveYT]

Filippos Trifas "Hey this is Anthony with Revzilla TV, where you can Watch! Decide! And Ride!"

[@gregormiller4037]

Lulz, whats there not to understand....jeez.

[@sneakybogan]

He says it so fast you can literally see he almost trips over his own tongue lol

[@TheTW13]

HAHA this isn't even his final form.

[@soulfresh10]

great review. love the way bell helmets look however not a fan of bell. i bought a rs1 and chin vent came broken new out of box. didnt seem very sturdy to me.

[@TheToadSpinner]

I'm a new rider! Would you recommend this over the Scorpion EXO-T1200? They're both really similarly priced. Thanks!

[@RevZilla]

Personally, I find the Bell Star to be a bit heavy, so I'd go with the Scorpion. -DrewZilla

[@dastuun]

Hmm. About to pull the trigger on an RF-1200. I ride a Harley and a Monster, so mostly upright. Sounds like the Bell Star, despite not being as "racey" as the Race Star, might still be more of a sport bike helmet. Not talking about style, just function. Does my more upright riding point me more toward the Shoei?

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

+Brian Stoffer I recommend staying away from the Shoei RF-1200. It's by far the worst helmet I've ever owned. There are two major design flaws with it. One is that the front lower air vent mechanism sticks. The vent binds up in a sloppy side-to-side motion, making it impossible to get it in the middle position while riding, and difficult to even open or close. I could see it causing someone to become so detracted by it that they could end up in a wreck. The other major issue is the face-shield. It also has a design/manufacturing flaw. When riding at night, the street lights are "doubled"; which really messes with your vision. If you attach the Pinlock insert, it then doubles them all again, so you end up with duplicated lights all up and down and across your vision. Now on the other hand, my previous helmet was the 2010 model Bell Star, which is overall the best helmet I've ever owned. I will be getting this new one ASAP and dropping the RF-1200 like the ridiculously overrated trash that it is.

[@RevZilla]

+Brian Stoffer The new Bell Star's EPS is rotated such that it would be perfectly fine in an upright riding position, so I would definitely consider it. -DrewZilla

[@brakes940]

+Motorcycle Extremist I have a RF1200 and have none of the problems you are describing.I have heard the pinlock does create vision issues which is why I left it off.

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

brakes940 The issues I'm having is still the chin vent binding and getting stuck, and the vision issue is without the pinlock installed. I even ordered a second clear shield to test and it had the same issue. I spoke to s Shoei rep and they want me to bring the helmet over to them to inspect. I hope to be able to do that soon. He also told me that they have had reports of the vent sticking issue, and recommended lubing it, which I did to no avail. They sound nice though and willing to help.

[@Wabbit1961]

I like some changes and I think others are, for street riding, unnecessary. I like the new vents. The top vents on the old Star, Vortex, RS-1,etc... were flimsy and many times open when on the highway all by themselves. No positive lock. Now, owning a first gen Star, my transitions lens won't fit a new version Star, so add over $120 for that. I like the shield change mechanism because my Star leaks in the rain, but I like the micro detents of the old style and the old visor crack and lock lever. The new shield uses a center 'tongue' and it sticks out which creates noise and turbulence. I bet it will whistle doing head checks on the highway. I also don't see why they used large additional plastic side wings blended into the rear spoiler. Added weight and complete nonsense all in the name of someone's idea of styling. The old Star was not very noisy if the cheek pads fit well. The noise comes from a good neck seal which amplifies the internal sound like a reverb chamber - you hear your exhaust note and engine more. One culprit of this is the speaker cutouts, which thin out the helmet shell right at your ears. My old Star came with foam inserts but they're not much in the way of help there because they're thin foam. I guess my side profile is more narrow than some because I've had a Sena system in it and the speakers are way too far from the ears to hear music at full volume at 70-80mph, much less over 55mph. I am glad when Sena came out with the earbud option. This really make any judgement of how quiet a helmet is a moot point, especially with Etymotic in-ear buds. I prefer simple, like a cheap GMAX design that slips speakers into in cheek pad itself, and not the shell. I have an old Scorpion EXO-700 still and they have no speaker cut out. That didn't stop me from velcro-ing the Sena speakers to the lid, and I never felt them touch my ears but they were much closer to my ears. The Scorpion was a pretty quiet lid too and I also own an R410 which is another superb lid. Another point of nonsense, for a NORMAL rider is the stupid 5mm drop on the visor on both sides. I HAVE MIRRORS AND A NECK THAT ROTATES , so on the street and highway, where 99% of us live, this is a stupid redesign. It's done so that they are only interchangeable between the three new Star versions, so you have to upgrade, period. If they like that shield design so much it should be on ALL the Bell lineup, PERIOD. I'm sure the overall fit of the helmet is great though but for the money a Vortex is a better buy. I've owned the Vortex, RS-1, and still have my Star. Only reason I bought (numerous Stars) is because I buy closeouts and get a great price - what they're worth IMHO. In all honesty I think a cheap Qualifier is a great lid with great ventilation, without the bells and whistles most riders don't need. DOT certification is nothing to sneeze at. Now, they all say a Qualifier is a loud bucket, but take off the neck roll, which I think is unnecessary and chincy, and the internal noise will drop. My Vortex was loud but you can't remove that neck roll. There, that should do it.

[@Wabbit1961]

Some out there might say why am I buying a race oriented helmet? VENTING. I live in Florida! Even my first gen Star - you can feel a breeze at a traffic light! Look at the EPS of the RS-1 and the Vortex (I've owned all of them). Even though they have the same vent scheme, the holes in the EPS do not line up with the vents as well and also the different liners block what should be identical airflow.

[@sokinsokin3070]

I have worn all the helmets on the market! I feel very comfortable with this star and the Suomy Sr sport on my (loooong oval) head. Which one would you prefer?I love the low weight on the Suomy and the badass style on the Bell

[@RevZilla]

Both are truly good options, so it really depends whether you value the weight savings or the graphics. -DrewZilla

[@kacasio1]

+RevZilla I am considering the 2016 Bell Star, the Scorpion EXO R-2000, and the HJC RPHA 11 Pro. I have a bang on 57.5cm head, intermediate oval. I live in Hawaii and ventilation is my primary concern in a full face, I ride in the 3/4 and aggressive position and I am undecided on my next helmet. Also I sweat a ton from my temples, and a quality liner is paramount, I don't mind the more race fit or snug helmets as my sweat always breaks in a lid. What would you think is a good choice? Is the RPHA worth the extra $100? How do these helmets preform with heat? Any input would be much appreciated!

[@RevZilla]

I highly highly highly recommend the RPHA 11 Pro given your riding. It has much more ventilation than the other two and is the best for your aggressive riding position. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/hjc-rpha-11-pro-helmets

[@SHAMIRMCLEISH]

I'm thinking of buying this helmet to compliment my Scorpion R2000. How would you compare the liner on this to the R2000? And what am I gaining on the Star that isn't on the R2000? Awesome video btw.

[@RevZilla]

+SHAMIRMCLEISH I find the liners to be very similar, e.g. they both have a smooth, comfortable feel to them. With the Scorpion, you get the AirFit cheek pad inflation system, while on the Bell Star, the main benefit is the wider field of view from the "Panovision" face shield. -DrewZilla

[@BenderMSN]

Hi RevZilla! Can you tell me which is the best suitable helmet for me? I haven't bought a bike yet, but don't expect full race mode. I am looking at this helmet (love the print), it's younger brother with MIPS or an HJC RPHA 70? Would be cool to get some advise from you guys.. Thanks in advance!

[@RevZilla]

Honestly, all three are really versatile helmets for most riding positions. It really depends which fits you best and/or whether you want an internal sun visor, which the RPHA 70 ST provides. -DrewZilla

[@saikrishna207ify]

hey guys, How does the Bell Star stack up against the Shark Speed R with respect to quietness and comfort? Thank you

[@Wabbit1961]

Buy the Shark. Better build quality and quieter. Same head shape and very comfy liner.

[@migflc778]

i have an AGV k5-S. how does this compare? which one is quieter and which one would perform better with an intercom?

[@RevZilla]

The Bell Star is quieter but slightly heavier. Both can work well with an intercom, but since the Bell is quieter, the Star allows an intercom to perform better. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/bell-star-family

[@PaulorhSilva]

I have a Shoei NXR and i am ok with it, but this hell looks sick! If i buy one of this would it be a upgrade or a Downgrade?!

[@RevZilla]

It's a sidestep. The Bell has a slightly larger face shield, but the NXR is a bit lighter. -DrewZilla

[@brandonnixon7105]

For a mostly upright position on a bike such as a yamaha r3 would you reccomend this or a RF1200? but also considering it from a sporty stand point too.

[@RevZilla]

+Two Wheels and Tech Both would work equally well in an upright to 3/4 riding position. The RF-1200 is the go-to full-face for a lot of riding, but the new Star may give it a run for its money. I personally like that the RF-1200 includes a Pinlock-ready shield and Pinlock insert. -DrewZilla

[@ClutchFirst]

Beautiful looking lid! :)

[@RyanChelberg]

So no fancy photo-chromatic shield for this new star line yet? Any idea on the timeline before it will be available?

[@RevZilla]

It's not available yet, and we don't have a timeline from Bell either unfortunately. I apologize for the inconvenience. -DrewZilla

[@seinfeld11123]

I have a star carbon from 2014. its pretty nice. I liked the extra shell sizes. as this came in Small/Medium an inbetween size. which medium was too big. that was pretty cool. also are Bell helmets made in China now? I just read on my tag inside helmet it was made in China. I thought they were US made?

[@edwildman2542]

+jack black While Bell is most certainly an American company, the location of manufacturing is in China.

[@jyexe525]

Hi! I don't know between this one, HJC rpha11, HJC rpha70, Scorpion exo2000, AGV k5s, Shark spartan carbon. I don't go on track, I have a roadster MV agusta brutale. Thanks a lot.

[@RevZilla]

The Bell Star is nice but a bit heavy. Instead, the RPHA 70 is lighter, includes an internal sun-visor, and is probably best for your riding position. -DrewZilla

[@TM-tx5cd]

What about this helmet in comparison to AGV K5-S? Regardless of head shape.

[@RevZilla]

The Bell Star is designed to meet the private Snell rating in addition to the standard US DOT safety rating. The K5 S sold in the US is only DOT rated. The Star offers a wider field of view than the K5 S, but it isn't a huge difference. -DrewZilla

[@ericterry4890]

From a safety and build quality perspective how does the Bell Star compare to the Shoei RF-1200? Also, the face shield on RF-1200 is excellent, how does the Bell Star face shield compare to the RF-1200? Thanks.

[@RevZilla]

+Eric Terry The Shoei build quality is excellent, and the latest Bell Star is almost as nice. Both are DOT- and Snell-rated. The Shoei face shield has a lot of strong detents and a good field of vision, whereas the Bell Star's shield has fewer detents but an even wider field of vision compared to the Shoei (especially the notches for increased visibility during head checks). I still think the RF-1200 has a bit of an edge on the Bell Star though overall. -DrewZilla

[@ericterry4890]

Great feedback. Thank you for the reply. It sounds like the Bell Star may be a good backup helmet to my RF-1200.

[@Wabbit1961]

I'd give Shoei a big edge on build quality. Visor opening is something you get used to and never really think much about. My 3/4 helmets have way better FOV but who cares? Now, if Shoei can make their visors more affordable and give you a pinlock insert for the price of their lids, they'd be an undeniable bargain and almost an indisputable champ.

[@reejanshrestha5379]

Which is better this or the AGV K5 S ?

[@RevZilla]

Both have similar composite shell construction, so they have similar quality. The difference is that the AGV K5 S has an internal sun visor, while the Bell Star does not. It all depends whether you need that internal sun visor feature. -DrewZilla

[@notdreadyet33]

I have RF-1100 as well as a Signet. Both seem to fit well and I'm assuming this is the same sort of fit? Apparently I'm between long and medium oval.

[@RevZilla]

Yeah, I'd say you're between intermediate and long oval. I find the Bell Star to have a narrower fit than those two helmets though, but it might be worth trying. -DrewZilla

[@notdreadyet33]

RevZilla Thanks!

[@kwenui1]

I'm trying to decide between a new Star matte or the old Star Carbon. I actually held the old Star Carbon (union) version and it didn't feel any lighter than the regular old Star. I'm assuming that the new Star is lighter than the old carbon versions?

[@RevZilla]

No, the new Star is almost 4 pounds. The Race Star and Pro Star are lighter (though we don't have official production weights yet). -DrewZilla

[@kwenui1]

I'm confused. My Bell Star Hess (old model) apparently only weighs about 3.4 lbs (1550 grams according to specs). The new star weighs 3.7lbs? Anthony says that the old Stars are over 4 lbs?

[@kwenui1]

sorry, 3.4 lbs (3lbs 7oz) for the new Star. Which is the same weight as both, the Star Union (carbon fiber) and the Star Hess - both being in the previous generation.

[@RevZilla]

I'm talking about the new base-model "Street" Star (not the Race and Pro Stars). I went back and weighed the new Stars I had on hand just to be sure. Small is 3 lbs. 8 oz., medium is 3 lbs. 10 oz., and large is 4 lbs. even. -DrewZilla

[@Wabbit1961]

That's not really very light in any case. 3lb 5oz or less in a full face is light. Shark comes to mind. My first gen Star you say is heavy but in use its aerodynamics come into play and I've never been fatigued by it during all day rides. Bell is getting a bit foo-foo in its designs since the original Star, and they're build quality is still questionable and a bit flimsy.

[@samclements6963]

I was about to buy the previous Bell Star Carbon literally today and then this came out. Don't think it's available in Australia and Revzilla doesn't ship helmets and many other things to Australia. Shame, now I have to do a complete overhaul to my options.

[@williamhall2512]

+Bluey New Star helmets just arrived in Austalia this month.

[@Cal3bC00p3r]

this helm Is carbon fiber correct?

[@RevZilla]

The Bell Star helmet uses their Tri-Matrix Composite shell which is actually a blend of aramid, carbon fiber, and fiberglass. However, the Race Star and Pro Star do use carbon shells (3K and TeXtreme, respectively). -TeamZilla AJ *www.revzilla.com/bell-race-star-helmets *www.revzilla.com/bell-pro-star-helmets

[@abishekramesh9321]

Hey. Can i interchange the visor with the transition ones??

[@RevZilla]

No, the Transitions visor was designed for the older Bell Star. This new Bell Star uses the Bell Panovision visor, which is not available in a Transitions version. -DrewZilla

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

I've heard that this new version does "not" have speaker cutouts. Is that true?

[@RevZilla]

+Motorcycle Extremist There aren't any circular recesses, but there is still space for speakers. If you have larger ears, though, it might be tight. -DrewZilla

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

RevZilla OK, thanks for confirming this for me. My last helmet was a Bell Star, and overall it was the best helmet I had ever had, so I was all set to buy this new one, but since it doesn't have the speaker cutouts like the last one did, unfortunately I'll have to pass on it.

[@Wabbit1961]

And again I say the new Star is noticeably quieter than the old one because it has no speaker cut outs, therefore thicker right there at the ears, therefore more sound deadening material where it needs to be. Bell should use this design in all their lineup and offer cheek pads like the GMAX that allow you to slip speakers into the mesh of the ear pocket. DUH! They are not that close to the ears unless your an elf or a retired boxer with cauliflower ears. As far as quiet goes, if a neck roll makes a helmet quieter then why isn't there a neck roll on the Star? Simple - a neck roll makes a helmet louder by sealing in the helmet noise and virtually amplifying it inside the helmet through reverberation. Tight, good fitting cheek pads are what deaden audible noise by isolating your ears from the rest of the helmet! Think of the helmet as a speaker cabinet. With a neck roll the only sound port you have is the space between your chin and the chin bar. Add a chin curtain and that also closes the port size down, where sound can exit from. If you narrow the port of a speaker then there is added pressure inside the cabinet (helmet). This translates to fatigue for your ears (higher internal pressure - booming bass effect -louder). Without a neck roll or chin curtain the internal pressure in the helmet is way less, equals more quiet. Good venting helps reduce internal pressure but not many know how to do this without making the helmet louder BECAUSE of the way they vent. You can feel a Star helmet vent at a stand still and the new redesign of the top vent is much quieter than the old chimney vents they used. I'd venture to say it flows less air but with that brow vent you honestly won't care.

[@chumbrega2]

Are there holes behind the pads for the sena speakers?

[@RevZilla]

No, there aren't any speaker pockets unfortunately. -DrewZilla

[@HoosierBearcat25]

Why oh why is there no pinlock+transitions visor???

[@edwildman2542]

+Grant85kg We've asked Bell the same question. Maybe they will add it if they feel enough would buy it. I think the cost of having both is probably the biggest issue.

[@NinjaZXRR]

I was going to buy this helmet in red/black from a Canadian website but it was 602$ and at revzilla its at 499$ so its a no brainer when I get around to buying it soon I live in Alberta canada

[@andrewspooner8146]

whose is the Ducati Monster in the back ground?

[@RevZilla]

+Andrew Spooner That's Anthony's Monster. When it's not being ridden, it lives in the studio. -DrewZilla

[@Puma4454]

I just got this helmet today. I got the Orange/Black model. I took it out of the box, tried it on right away to make sure it fit. Took it off. The chin curtain fell off, the back where the pad snaps in to the vent doesn't want to stay. Seems like a serious crap helmet. Feels so cheap too. Honestly feels like a $200 helmet to me. I gave a brand other than Shoei a chance and once again I am disappointed. Nothing so far even comes close in quality. Anyone want to buy a helmet?

[@KillroyX99]

Nice Mullet on the helmet model ;)

[@tagataga7171]

do you recommend this or the Shoei RF 1200

[@RevZilla]

For most people, I recommend the RF-1200, as it's a good deal lighter than the Bell Star. -DrewZilla

[@crazymn321fan]

any idea if you can cram a sena smh10r into this helmet?

[@broncas]

I love my Shoei RF-1200 but this looks great too.

[@MotorcycleExtremist]

+broncas I have the RF-1200 and absolutely hate it. The way the lower front vent mechanism sticks and binds is bad enough, but the street-lights being doubled in your vision at night because of a design flaw in the face-shield is at least as bad if not worse.

[@brandonnixon7105]

This or the rf1200 for sporty street riding.

[@RevZilla]

It depends what features you value more. The Bell Star has a wider field of vision but is heavier. The Shoei RF-1200 is lighter and also includes a Pinlock face shield and Pinlock anti-fog lens insert. -DrewZilla

[@Wabbit1961]

Shoei helmets fit a bit narrower and for me caused forehead pressure after an hour or so. Not so with the fit of ANY of the Bell lineup. Shoei visors cost a fortune and for the price of the helmet they should all come with the pinlock insert because they fog like no other helmet I've ever owned (my reference is a Shoei Qwest)

[@Wabbit1961]

Going up the Bell chain into carbon fiber the helmet is lighter because it's thinner and that also equals louder.

[@Wabbit1961]

Build quality-wise, if the fit is good for you I'd still choose the RF. It fit better on my forehead area than did the Qwest.

[@magruderable]

Bell helmets are not as nice as they used to be. i purchased one recently, and went on a ride. When I got home my helmet had taken a hit from a rock. At a closer look, the helmet design was just a wrap over a white helmet. I would be weary about trusting Bell. The one I had was not a cheap model.

[@TwoSlowOC]

how is it wearing glasses?

[@RevZilla]

+Two Slow It's relatively comfortable for glasses. There aren't specific cut-outs for the glasses frames, but the slide in and sit comfortably enough for me. Of course, everyone's head is shaped differently, so your mileage may vary. -DrewZilla

[@Wabbit1961]

Shoei always seemed to handle glasses way better. Some of the Bell designs are very tight to get glasses in and sometimes they fit cockeyed once in (higher on one side than the other, not really sitting on your ears like they should.

[@keemji]

How much weight?

[@RevZilla]

It's about 4 pounds. -DrewZilla

[@CQuinnts]

so agv k3 sv or bell star?

[@RevZilla]

+Christofer Quinn The Bell Star is the better helmet, but it's also more expensive. -DrewZilla

[@Xolition]

Transition visor available?

[@RevZilla]

+Xolition Yes, that would be the Bell Panovision Transitions Face Shield (available from mid-April 2016). -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-panovision-transitions-face-shield

[@richmondcabrera6976]

What sena I can use for bell carbon @revzilla

[@RevZilla]

Which carbon Bell helmet are you referring to? The Bell Bullitt Carbon? The Bell Race Star? The Bell Custom 500 Carbon? As long as you have room for speakers, you can use most any Sena. -DrewZilla

[@richmondcabrera6976]

RevZilla I have bell star carbon so what sena should I use

[@RevZilla]

You can really use any Sena, but I would recommend the Sena 10R. -DrewZilla

[@federico93R]

looks like agv pista?

[@RevZilla]

Perhaps a little bit, but the face shield is shaped differently, and the Star doesn't have the really pointy chin bar like the Pista. -DrewZilla

[@federico93R]

thanks for answer me

[@dobeedooo]

Someone need to make an "again"-counter! :D

[@carlosdeleon9593]

Its $250 right now

[@patstevo]

again, again, again, again again. Say again again, I dare you, I DOUBLE dare you.

[@asmoov]

Revilla give me 5 helmet in the 200.00 price point for street rides

[@RevZilla]

+asmoov Here are our top 5 helmets around $200. -DrewZilla 1. www.revzilla.com/scorpion-exo-r710-helmet 2. www.revzilla.com/hjc-fg-17-helmets 3. www.revzilla.com/icon-airmada-helmet 4. www.revzilla.com/scorpion-exo-t510-helmets 5. www.revzilla.com/hjc-is-17-helmets

[@asmoov]

+RevZilla Thanks I appreciate that

[@jacksonbarry8210]

can't stand this dudes salesman tone. Makes me want to spend my money elsewhere