Throwbacks and retro lids are nice, but nothing beats an original. Back
in 1954 Bell founder Roy Richter formed his first helmet out of
fiberglass and named it the “500.” That moment was ground zero for the
modern motorsport helmet and it gave rise to an entire industry. Bell’s
new Custom 500 pays homage to Richter’s original design and adds modern
protective technology to bring the design up-to-date while still keeping
the original’s aesthetic. By combining a custom fiberglass layup with a
specially designed EPS foam layer, Bell engineers were able to craft a
helmet that is at once light weight, narrow in profile, and
DOT-compliant. Adding custom paint-inspired graphics, chrome trim work
(on some graphics) and a quilted liner, the new Custom 500 custom looks
as good as it performs.
Features:
- Custom fiberglass shell
- Custom-quilted liner
- Chrome trim (graphic dependent)
- Integrated snaps for aftermarket shields and visors
- Padded chin strap with D-ring closure and strap keeper
- Five-year warranty
- Certification: DOT
- Weight: 880g
