The other day, riding my KTM while wearing the Bell, I heard more chain slap than usual. Sure enough, when I was done riding, I checked the tension and needed to move the rear wheel back. Yep, we ...

I’m a size large across all my Bell helmets, but the Lithium was almost uncomfortably snug at first. I could barely move my cheeks, and it felt like my head was being vacuum-sealed into place.

Bell uses the scan to produce a custom carbon fiber helmet that costs $1,000 and fits perfectly. Not everyone with a funky dome has that kind of money though. So Bell has an alternative.

The Bell Star motorcycle helmet comes complete with standard safety approval. The ventilation and quality of the helmet are well noted as well as an innovative head shape for the 2013 edition. Click ...

The new Bell Star helmet was introduced at the 2008 Powersports Dealer Expo (report) in February of this year. I took some photos (below) at the time and we quickly placed an order. We’ve been waiting ...