Bell Race Star Flex DLX Helmet Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2019
- Bell Race Star Flex DLX Helmet: rvz.la/2K0v15w
At 10% lighter and with the addition of speaker pockets, the Race Star Flex DLX helmet provides a higher degree of comfort over its predecessor. As one of the most premium lids in the game, the Flex DLX advances the Bell Star line into the next iteration of a classic. Features of the helmet include a Flex impact liner, panovision viewport, and a streamlined fitment that was built to reduce noise and remain highly stable at speed. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
I have this exact color helmet in Large for about 2 years, its perfect, no high speed wobble(150mph+), no fogging, great field of view, basically a lot of excellent small details that sum up to this helmet. With the special visor the tint is just enough for bright days unless your riding toward the Sun for long periods id recommend wearing some shades. You can ride the visor up confidently at 80 mph speeds, all around well built and looks cool, pleasure to ride this helmet.
I thought there was a version where the visor auto tints
@@goodafternoonworld4456 yes thats what i have, it tints pretty good, if your directly towards the sun maybe a permanent dark visor would be better
since your breaking contact from indirect fire how quiet is this at that momentum?...
Right now I wear a Bell qualifier size large, it’s the slightest bit too large but only when I wear it for a long time and at high speeds where it gets blown around, a lot of people say to size up on this helmet, do you think I should be a large or XL?
Noise comparison to qualifier , and x14 vs bell start race ? Comparison
I've had this helmet for about a month. That transitions adaptive shield is fine, but it never really goes dark enough; I still have to wear sunglasses underneath on bright days. It does fit perfectly for my head. I've never owned a helmet where you don't have to wiggle your ears a little to fit them properly, which is a common complaint for just about every helmet. The recessed speaker pockets are perfect for the Sena 30K system I'm running. There is a Pinlock visor available (where the Pinlock is already installed) but then you have three visors for the helmet, which is not the worst thing. Its a great lid. Comfortable and light.
the neck role looks as though it cannot be removed how did you feed the wires for the speakers and microphone into the helmet. Also did the helmet not come with a pinlock included ?
If you see this, I heard that this helmet doesn't allow you to open the visor at different positions while riding. Just open or closed. I normally ride with the visor at the lowest position without clicking closed. Is there still a good amount of airflow at that position?
@@carllewis1691 Sorry Carl, totally missed this. Yes, you can remove all the inner pads, but taking out the neck roll is particularly a pain in the butt. It just takes time and patience. It's not easy.
@@robertstimmel1100 ya man, that's correct. There's no "detents" in the visor. You have three positions - fully open, fully closed, or cracked (effectively just lowering the visor to hover above the seal). While the visor opening is wide, it's really not that tall. It doesn't bug me at all except for opening it at stoplights to get some air when it's bright and I'm not wearing sunglasses.
what about air flow ?
Hey im planning to get this but im thinking and scared it might be too snug i have a scorpion exo 420. I have to remove the cheek pads to be able to fit. Now my question is do you also sell a custom cheekpads for the bell race star? Pls i need. An answer
Any reason why the MIPS technology is no longer implemented in this? It sounded like it doesn't give as much rotational impact protection as when it had MIPS or did I misinterpret that?
Was looking at one of these. But decided to go with a shoei rf1200. An older helmet but well proven. And I think it looks amazing
sounds like you just couldn't afford it
Would be great if you guys could come up with some sort of a wind noise rating system. I've owned some helmets that were nearly perfect except crazy loud above 60mph
i know I'm pretty randomly asking but does anybody know a good place to stream new series online ?
@Maxim Jamir lately I have been using Flixzone. You can find it on google =)
@@maximjamir9008 🤣, cyberflix
= 1500 grams for those in the rest of the world (or those of use who live in the US but watch videos from elsewhere)
Underrated comment. Thanks.
Grams are reserved for Ms Jane M
luis thisguy what I was gonna say lmao
What’s that black grey white top piece called I’m trying to get a suit but can’t find a good one
How does this compare to the Simpson ghost carbon?
helmet awesome almost bought one in 2022 but the visor is basically up or down super sucks for low speed riding ended up with the x14 iinstead
It looks good!
Right now I am using HJC rpha 11 for the less three years, should I get this helmet next? Any thoughts?
Maybe, but know that the Bell is heavier than the HJC. The Bell isn't overly heavy. It's just that the HJC is really light. -DrewZilla
Hi. Do they have slots or passage in the sides for eye wear (riders with prescription lens) to slide through? Thanks @RevZilla.
They don't have slots specifically but the cheek pads have enough forgiving material to be fine w/ prescription glasses.
wonder if there's anyone who can tell how's the noise level compare to X14? i had a Bell qualifier dlx and that was a loud helmet.
Look up Champion Helmets they did a review of the Star DLX, they have a pretty decent way to test noise on their reviews, sufficed to say, Star DLX came in at 102 db the sport came in at 105 dev and for comparison the GT-Air came in at 97 db. This was at 80 mph roughly. If you wear ear plugs, which I hope you do, take 30 dev off which puts the noise at around inside of a car going 75mph.
Looks like a pretty cool helmet
it is compatible with the sena 20s evo
I know this has already been asked before. but I want to know how the fit has changed with the newer version. Is there any difference between a 2017 medium and 2019 medium? or is the fit roughly the same?
We find the fit has not changed and sticking with a medium should suit you well!
-Zack
Salve e complimenti, purtroppo il casco posso prenderlo solo su internet, senza poterlo provare prima. Ho una circonferenza della testa di 58,5 cm, questo significa che la taglia M l’ho superata ma la taglia L arriva fino a 60 cm con la paura che mi stia grande. Cosa mi consigliate di prendere? Grazie saluti dall’Italia
only concern is the neck curtain won't last long, the cheap material (might be cheap leather I guess) outside the curtain split into tiny pieces after several months
Wow, that helmet is nice!
How is the noise within the helmet? Is it quieter than a rf-1200?
Yes, it is quieter than the RF-1200. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/RaceStarFlexDLX
Will somebody prefer the Bell Race Star Dlx between the Arai Quantic or the Agv K6 S ?
Does anyone have any recommendations for a higher quality speaker system for this helmet?
Cardo Packtalk Bold JBL and the Sena 50 S/R are the top speakers in the game right now. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Gear Geeks at cs@revzilla.com or 877.792.9455. Ride safe, -Pat
@@RevZilla Do the JBL speakers from the Cardo packtalk fit in this helmet?
Do the chin strap pads remove so they can be washed?
Yes, they're removable for washing. -DrewZilla
Careful buying one if not from Revzilla. I ordered one direct from Bell going by the size chart. Way too small. I can't return it as I'm in Canada, so now I have to sell it. I need to go a size up.
What size did you end up going with vs what size do you normally wear? Did it feel tight around your temples?
@@ryantitus4973 Large and it's still tight. I barely ever use it. It's narrow and crushes my ears.
So is the fit different from the 2016 pro star/race star? And if so, by how much?
Yes, the fit is now much closer to the size chart, so most people don't need to size up like they did before. Otherwise, the fit is similar. -DrewZilla
@@RevZilla So there's still that tad bit of extra room in the forehead?
Yes, it still has the same fit in the forehead. -DrewZilla
Hey, what’re your thoughts on this being my first helmet? I’m planning on getting my full license and bike shortly after the quarantine in the UK cools down and this has been on the top of my list for helmets to get
It would definitely be a great option if you dig all the features. Helmets are not really beginner/expert specific, it more has to do with your budget and whether or not the features are what you are after while riding. If you have any other questions or concerns, please reach out to our Gear Geeks at 877.792.9455 or cs@revzilla.com. Ride safe, Pat
@G-Misc 59 isnt this helmet rated CE?
xPurpleToast The Race Star that is sold in the US is not rated ECE. However, there is a European only version that is; so buy it from a European retailer. Don’t listen to G-Misc, he’s just an angry dude. This helmet scored 5 stars on the Sharp rating which is done by the UK government. Also, the Bell Pro Star ECE (which is the more expensive version of this helmet sold in Europe) met the FIM homologation standards. Just don’t get the Bell Star MIPS unless you plan on ordering a size up and putting in thicker cheek pads and liner.
@@kinker200 why would you need to order a size up with a thicker liner and pads? What's wrong with getting the size that fits?
@Darwin Allen Actually I was mistaken. There is a removable part of the liner that is attached by Velcro to dial in the fit. It’s located at the top. Once I removed it my helmet was no longer too tight around my crown and fit like a glove. Don’t know why they have it in there, should come outside the helmet if you ask me.
Are they more narrow than the previous version ?
No, but they're lighter. -DrewZilla
So no more Pro Star? Or just not out yet?
We don't know about any replacement or update for the Pro Star yet. -DrewZilla
I really wish that Bell didn't put so many logos on their helmets. I personally think a lot of their helmets have great design but it's the logo Overkill that ruins it for me. Nice helmet though.
I’m fine with side logos but the forehead logo ruins their helmets
Logos, no problem.
Dodgers 48 Atleast the logo isn’t awful looking, unlike shark or something
It’s a quadruple a through process... “Advertising At All Angles” lol
Which helmet manufacture doesnt have logos?
Which is better overall this or the RPHA 11?
It depends what features you value more. The RPHA 11 is ECE-rated for safety, lighter, has more ventilation, but is louder. The Bell is Snell-rated for safety, has a wider viewing angle, is quieter, but is a bit heavier. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/hjc-rpha-11-pro-helmets
*www.revzilla.com/bell-star-family
What’s the difference between this one and velocity?
The Velocity is just a graphic of the Bell Race Star Flex DLX Helmet. If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our Gear Geeks in customer service! - Pat
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-helmets-race-star-dlx-velocity-helmet
We need a solution for the wind turbulence inside the helmet.
It is very loud.
Most riders opt for ear plugs from their local pharmacy. Will set you back $5-10 and make every helmet the quietest you've ever worn. Plus, will save you ears from years and years of damage from riding.
Bad you do not ship outside US 😢
Does anyone know where this helmet is made?
China
Looks like it's just like it's old version, the visor only has fully open or fully close position, nothing in between...Not a fan of that
If I'm 60.5cm what size would be my perfect fit?
probably XL, I've got 61-62 head and I am changing for the XXL version, XL is to tight after 30mins...
what does the DLX stand for?
The DLX indicates that a Panovision ProTint Photochromatic shield is included in the box! ProTint Photochromatic shields automatically transitions to light conditions, darkening when exposed to sunlight and clearing in low light. It eliminates the need to change between tinted and clear shields when riding in the light of day, the darkness of night and anything in between
...and the "thank u" goes to Tom Selleck
Do you know if the Sena 20s will fit ok in this helmet?
Yes, it fits well on the Flex DLX model. -DrewZilla
Nice lid but no pin lock. That’s the reason why I got a shoei.
Yeah I won't get a helmet without anymore but the adhesive ones work pretty well. I put an adhesive on the inside of my Bell Qualifier DLX and it works as well as the official pinlock, though it looks a bit dodgy.
John Ridley I was hesitant to pull the trigger on an expensive lid and not knowing how well the adhesive pin lock worked.
Pin lock just is not stock, but the pin lock shield maybe made in China
Trey Tucker I should have clarified, transitions lens has no pin lock. The shoei does.
@@treytucker5619 I'm underimpressed with Bell's pinlock support. For my Qualifier DLX I had to go with a self-adhesive aftermarket one, because in the US at least all I could find was a clear pinlock. That worked but I really needed a sun shield. The transitions visor it came with is fantastic. I could have gotten a tinted pinlock but I'd have had to import it from the UK, that was the only place I could find it, and tinted isn't as good as transitions.
Are you kidding me i bought the previous helmet a few months ago, i didn't use it much at all since it got winter and i need to take my driver license so when im out rides with my dad when we practice the speakers are so unconformably placed and its hard to hear him its nowhere i can move it to the helmet so i dont have that... and i can't change out the helmet with the new one even tho its in perfect condition ):
Anyone experience buying one of these and feel like their usual size was to small? I wear a MD in any other helmet I've ever owned, bought this and it squeezes my temples to the point its uncomfortable. Considering going up one size perhaps but the size chart says I should be a MD.
I tried a small too and it was way to tight in the same area and really tempted buy a medium but worried it would be to slack
@@mzf_z4498 medium is my normal size but with the discomfort I ordered a large to try a size up and see. It hasn't arrived yet but time will tell. Otherwise both helmets will be sent back to RevZilla.
@@ryantitus4973which one did you keep?
Hi, i was thinking to buy this helmet or the shoei x-spirit iii, which do you recomend me ? . I ride an fz07 and i would like to start going to the track
Congrats for the review !
Honestly, both are excellent track helmets and work well for most people. They each fit just slightly differently, so if you have an opportunity to try on both, I would go with the one that feels more comfortable. I have an intermediate oval head shape, have worn both, and have liked them both. -DrewZilla
How am I gonna drop $750 on a bucket literally named RACE star, and it comes with a transition lens but no pin lock??... what am I gonna do, go under long dark tunnels on the track and race for less than 5 minutes?? 😆
All jokes aside, I absolutely love mine, had it since release, this thing is classy and just works well 👌🏼
The lack of pinlock is why I'm hesitant on getting it...
would this be a good choice for a naked bike you know 140bhp +
Yes, this is still a great option for a hyper-naked. -DrewZilla
*bit.ly/RaceStarFlexDLX
@@RevZilla I have been reviewing other people who have bought one and they have commented that it is a. it narrow and they have experienced pressure on their ears. I wear a medium neotec 2 and have a 59cms head size and it fits perfectly conversely I also have a Nolan N87 fullface and have that in large again it fits very well.what size helmet would you suggest would be best in a reach star dlx flex large as the size guide suggests 59-60cms is large or would you suggest a different size ? please let me know thanks
Hey a supplier here in australia told me that they didnt make the new race star in all black like in this video?
Maybe not in Australia. We don't know about availability there. We have the matte black. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bell-race-star-flex-dlx-helmet
@@RevZilla thank you drew!, what do you think of this helmet for extreme heat/ humidity vs the previous race star? Or rpha11 which seems to be the champion of ventilation but no carbon finish or transitions or Snell :(
Hey Mike, they definitely do I just ordered the bell race star in matte black yesterday
From Peter Stevens
Needs more Bell logos.
All the same, Shoei , Arai etc etc etc
What about the crash in BSB yesterday Rory Skinner, helmet came off.
Straight away I think
“I bet that’s a Bell Race Star”
Yup.
Killed William Dunlop and Dan Hegarty when their helmets flew off the same way.
Fit and feels the best... dont need to buy anything else.
I wanna know if its made in China?
Yes, it is. Had it and returned it for x14 that is Japanese made.
Actually the middle EPS is for low speed crash.......... from what I gather watching a Bell video. I can see where people think middle EPS means mid impact. Correct me if I'm wrong though.
Too bad it doesnt fit Asian head without modification. Otherwise this is one heck of a helmet when it come to technologies and quality
$700? Yikes
The helmet feels the same way about your lack of money.
@@AdrenalineTheory Late to the party but that comment was spot on.
The mustache add 10 rwhp
its already sold out lol
It's so new that we actually haven't received full size runs yet. Inventory is coming soon! -DrewZilla
700 price range? I am out
Quality stuff isnt for everyone.
$779, and I just bought one.
So.....
$735 helmet. cha-ching
$40 cheek pad adjustment. cha-ching
$150 photochromic lens. cha-ching
$285 'com system. cha-ching
Then some shmuck comes along and says, what is your head worth? I'm not sure I can answer that question, but the budget has been blown for everything else already so I'm gonna have to ride in sweat pants and cotton socks.
too heavy
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You may be first but you will always be last in the game of life
@@dylanleamananderson7811 that's not nice
@@Max.527 nah, I got that title.
So many boomers in the comment’s 😂
i like the small helmets do not share shell size with big headed ppl..... :) fight me