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Gear Review: Bell Eliminator Helmet

Gear Review: Bell Eliminator Helmet

Gear Review: Bell Eliminator Helmet

A fantastic lid with a racing pedigree.

By Jason Marker Jul 30, 2019

The Best Street Motorcycle Helmets Under $300

The Best Street Motorcycle Helmets Under $300

The Best Street Motorcycle Helmets Under $300

Affordable full face and modular helmets.

By Sabrina Giacomini Mar 26, 2019

Top 5 Dual Sport Helmets

Top 5 Dual Sport Helmets

Top 5 Dual Sport Helmets

Helmets for on the road and off.

By Amos Sep 10, 2015

Motocross with the Pros at Castillo Ranch, Bell Helmets Moto 9 Flex

Motocross with the Pros at Castillo Ranch, Bell Helmets Moto 9 Flex

Motocross with the Pros at Castillo Ranch, Bell Helmets Moto 9 Flex

Motocross with the Pros at Castillo Ranch, Bell Helmets Moto 9 Flex I've heard of Castillo Ranch before I moved to California. It's in a valley...

By Jesse Kiser Apr 02, 2015

Bell Adds Second Helmet, the Moto-9 To Custom-Fit Program

Bell Adds Second Helmet, the Moto-9 To Custom-Fit Program

Bell Adds Second Helmet, the Moto-9 To Custom-Fit Program

It's been a year since the announcement of Bell's Custom-Fit Helmet Program. Bell Helmets is at it again, adding another option to the lineup.

By Anthony Alaniz Feb 05, 2015

The Most Exciting Motorcycle News From AIMExpo 2014

The Most Exciting Motorcycle News From AIMExpo 2014

The Most Exciting Motorcycle News From AIMExpo 2014

A wrap up of all the things we saw and didn't share from AIMExpo 2014.

By Jesse Kiser Oct 27, 2014

Gear Pick: Bell Vortex Band Helmet

Gear Pick: Bell Vortex Band Helmet

Gear Pick: Bell Vortex Band Helmet

The Bell Vortex Band Helmet is yet another helmet chock full of features and innovation, this is a helmet you should definitely take a look at.

By Jacob Moss Jan 28, 2014

Gear Pick: Bell Custom 500 Helmet

Gear Pick: Bell Custom 500 Helmet

Gear Pick: Bell Custom 500 Helmet

The Bell Custom 500 helmet is an homage to the first helmet Bell founder, Roy Richter, ever made with modern technology to help protect your noggin.

By Jacob Moss Dec 29, 2013

The Best of AIMExpo 2013

The Best of AIMExpo 2013

The Best of AIMExpo 2013

We bring you the best of AIMExpo 2013 straight from the show floor in Orlando, Florida. This is our list of the coolest motorcycles and related products.

By HFL Staff Oct 17, 2013

New Gear: Bell Qualifier Helmet – AIMExpo 2013

New Gear: Bell Qualifier Helmet – AIMExpo 2013

New Gear: Bell Qualifier Helmet – AIMExpo 2013

The all-new Bell Qualifier helmet was released today. At only $119.95, this could be an incredible bargain. Let's see if it lives up to the hype.

By Sean MacDonald Oct 16, 2013

Motorcycle History

Motorcycle History: 50 Years of Full-Face Motorcycle Crash Helmets

Motorcycle History: 50 Years of Full-Face Motorcycle Crash Helmets

Motorcycle History: 50 Years of Full-Face Motorcycle Crash Helmets

The story of the first full face motorcycle crash helmets. Every full-face crash helmet can trace its heritage back to the iconic Bell Star.

By Tim Watson Oct 14, 2013

Hot Weather Motorcycle Gear: The Coolest Helmet, Gloves, Jackets and Shoes Available

Hot Weather Motorcycle Gear: The Coolest Helmet, Gloves, Jackets and Shoes Available

Hot Weather Motorcycle Gear: The Coolest Helmet, Gloves, Jackets and Shoes Available

The best hot weather motorcycle gear, for riding in the summer heat.

By Sean MacDonald Sep 10, 2013

The Best Street Motorcycle Helmets Under $800

The Best Street Motorcycle Helmets Under $800

The Best Street Motorcycle Helmets Under $800

The helmets on this list were chosen for being the absolute best of the best, our favorite in the brand's lineup, or the best value — which means they may not actually be the most fully featured in the brand's lineup.

By Sean MacDonald Aug 23, 2013

Taste of Dakar: Sean

Taste of Dakar: Sean's gear

Taste of Dakar: Sean's gear

Taste of Dakar: Sean's gearMy attendance at this year's Taste of Dakar event wasn't solidified until about a week before we needed to leave, so I had...

By Sean MacDonald Jul 27, 2013

The 13 Best Helmet Graphics For Summer 2013

The 13 Best Helmet Graphics For Summer 2013

The 13 Best Helmet Graphics For Summer 2013

The 13 Best Helmet Graphics For Summer 2013On motorcycle helmets, tired star and ghost-flame-skulls are finally giving way to truly credible designs....

By RideApart Staff Jul 23, 2013

Sean's West Coast Road Trip: The Gear

Sean's West Coast Road Trip: The Gear

Sean's West Coast Road Trip: The Gear10 days. 2,952 miles. 3 states. Countless climates and geographic regions. 1 motorcycle. With such a limited...

By Sean MacDonald Apr 23, 2013

Gear: Bell Rogue helmet

Gear: Bell Rogue helmet

Gear: Bell Rogue helmet

Gear: Bell Rogue helmetA face mask, huh? The Bell Rogue attempts to cover the faces of open-helmet enthusiasts with a non-protective fascia. It's...

By Ryan Fleming Mar 26, 2013

Gear: Bell RS-1

Gear: Bell RS-1

Gear: Bell RS-1

Gear: Bell RS-1The new Bell RS-1 was created to find a middle ground in the Bell full face helmet lineup and is being called the new direct...

By Sean MacDonald Mar 06, 2013

Bell Rogue: the most badass motorcycle helmet out there

Bell Rogue: the most badass motorcycle helmet out there

Bell Rogue: the most badass motorcycle helmet out there

The new Bell Rogue motorcycle helmet features a distinctive muzzle.

By HFL Staff Jan 08, 2013

62 photos of 21 Helmets

62 photos of 21 Helmets

62 photos of 21 Helmets

62 photos of 21 HelmetsThe concept behind 21 Helmets is simple. A wide range of artists, fashion designers, custom builders and general creative...

By HFL Staff Dec 06, 2012

Win this limited edition Bell Star Carbon helmet

Win this limited edition Bell Star Carbon helmet

Win this limited edition Bell Star Carbon helmet

Want to win this sweet ass Bell Star Carbon helmet, complete with extremely limited edition paint that commemorates the US Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca? Tell us about your reading preferences in this survey and you’ll be entered to win. Correction: We stated incorrectly that the helmet is a size L. Due to the nature of Bell's promotion, the size cannot be determined ahead of time. ...

By HFL Staff Jul 25, 2012

Video: The One Show

Video: The One Show

Video: The One Show

Back in February, Grant and I flew up to Portland to party with Thor Drake, Drake McElroy, Roland Sands and a bunch of other friends. It was The One Show, a bike show for people that don't need to pay to see girls in tight shorts and don't have much use for plastic. Now, here's video and photos from the show. See if you can tell which one of the interviewees wanted to be Grant's boyfriend the most...

By HFL Staff Apr 03, 2012

Gear: Bell Star matte carbon

Gear: Bell Star matte carbon

Gear: Bell Star matte carbon

Gear: Bell Star matte carbonEager to repair an image tarnished by years of low-quality products sold in discount stores, Bell Sports is pushing a...

By HFL Staff Jan 18, 2012

21 Helmets: Art opening at See See

21 Helmets: Art opening at See See's new shop

21 Helmets: Art opening at See See's new shop

See See first opened its doors to the public back in June and they're moving already. Why? Shop owner Thor Drake has big plans for See See. The new location is in a slightly less shady neighborhood and will include one of those premium hipster coffee shops. The PBR sponsored party on December 9th will showcase 21 Bell Custom 500 helmets that have been painted by 21 different artists. If previous S...

By Sean Smith Nov 28, 2011

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