Bell Helmets Custom 500

This particular Bell 500 helmet, Apex version, fit me true to size. My head measures 59 cm which calls for a size Large, and this helmet fits me perfectly. Some websites selling this helmet suggest ordering one size up as they said it runs small were incorrect for the Apex version. My head is an intermediate oval in its shape also, which this helmet is also supposed to be Nice quality for the money, and the interior seems of very nice quality, nice stitching and colors. No venting, but being white with silver, gray stripes, and open face, it should be fine at least where I live, highs in low 90's mid summer, near Lake Erie, in Pennsylvania I will buy a flip up face shield for it now that I know it fits well. Many varieties of shields for this Bell helmet. Maybe a pair of goggles also. I usually wear full face helmets, but recently acquired a small adventure motorcycle where this helmet will be perfect !!! Only slightly negative is the thick padding on either side of my jaw is pushing in just a little too much being brand new, and am sure it will relax a bit from wearing it. I look at that as a good thing, having a snug fit means safer in the event of an accident, and after all, why some of us choose to wear a helmet in the first place, right ? A "just in case" insurance policy. Shipping was amazingly fast, I was pleasantly surprised I got it so quickly, so hats off to the seller !!!

The Bell helmet is well made. I have only one complaint. The size. My head is 7 3/8. The helmet is an extra large and it is very tight. The extra large was supposed to cover my head size. However it does not. I don’t think I will ever buy another helmet online. With this said I would still recommend bell helmets.

Always wear protection. ALWAYS. This helmet is great. The style is spot on. I don't have a lot of experience with motorcycle helmets and the way they fit, but this one doesn't seem bulky at all. It can be a little cumbersome to get over your ears if you ride with earphones in, but once in, the ear pockets are roomy. The helmet itself feels very solid, too. I can Naruto run into a brick wall with this thing on and not feel a thing. Not that I have, but I know I could. I wish the button snap on the chin strap was a bit more secure so you could hold that while walking with it, but other than that, it's perfectly manufactured and quite comfortable (not too hot either!). Now I'm off to jump 15 buses. That's actually one more than Evel Knievel jumped. I know. I checked. Online. Stay legit.

5 for the helmet, which is a quality item if your head shape fits. Little mushroom head with the Bell visor, quiet for a 3/4, sizing is accurate although the fit is initially firm. Lining looks high end, quilted and comfortable. Took 1 star because the helmet was offered as new but seems to have been a return. Missing the helmet bag, packaging materials and booklet. Scuffs and dings on the top and side as a result of banging around inside a cardboard box. Amazons fault, not Bell.

So far this thing is awesome. I got this after I ordered 2 biltwell bonanza helmets and I'm glad I didn't settle for the bonanza because the 500 fits my head perfectly. Not to say the biltwell is bad quality, it was actually nearly as nice as the 500 but I would say the bell was of slightly higher quality, but not by much. My head is slightly oblong and the biltwell bonanza is for more of a round head, so the medium was too wide but fit ok front to back, and the small was too short front to back but fit ok in width. The Bell 500 in medium is just right. I would say if you're between sizes definitely get the larger of the two. I prefer a snug fit and usually wear a larger small or a smaller medium and buy based on reviews from others. I ended up getting the biltwell bubble smoke shield and it looks and fits absolutely awesome on the Bell! The setup is very light and the bubble shield offers a perfect field of view with no distortion whatsoever. You will be able to see anything and everything with this helmet, no blind spots. No issues on the freeway for me. It's nice and quiet at speed. No weird whistles or howls from air vents but just enough airflow coming in from under the shield. I live in Hawaii and I was worried I'd get too hot, but as of now I am very satisfied :) Enjoy.

The Bell Motorcycle helmet is pure garbage. It's very cheaply made. I measured my head the way they said.. I bought a XL which was a size bigger than suggested, and it was still way too small. I couldn't get it over my ears. Don't buy it and think you'll be able to easily return it. Your $179... $200. With tax will be tied up for weeks, while still having to spend more cash on another helmet. Buy a different brand other than bell. Bell used to make high quality helmets but now Bell turns out crappy helmets. The Bell helmet dose not allow room for goggles to be worn because it set so low on the brow. You are best off buying from a motorcycle dealer where you can buy and try on in person. I wish that I never purchased this Bell helmet sight unseen. It's garbage.. PURE GARBAGE!!!

Perfect in size the most important when you use EarPods it disappears bother you aor squeeze them on ears its just perfect helmet

Great fit and super comfortable. Sits nice and low unlike my previous open face. With the bubble shield, this puppy looks even better.

Retro, high quality

Very much happy to have this.