Bell
motorcycle helmets used to be the craze. On almost every
standing bike, you would see a Bell helmet hanging. I have wondered why
I don’t see them very often.
Serious riders back in the day owned a Bell.
Just like today, serious riders own a Shoei or Suomy helmet.
When Bell was bought by Bieffe, an Italian
helmet manufacturer, Bell motorcycle helmets became more and more
obsolete. However, Bell became a well-known brand for bicycle and
off-road helmets around the globe.
Not too long ago Bell has come back into the
motorcycle helmet scene. There are various helmet lines for off-road
and motocross. You can even find some open face street helmets out
there sporting the Bell brand.
One of the most popular open face street
helmets is the Mag 8. Because of its sleek look, it gets noticed a lot.
Some people don’t like the look of it, but I think it is a
great design and really comfortable.
Open faced helmets often are down played for
safety reasons. They aren’t thought to be as safe as full
face helmets. But, I think open face helmets aren’t all that
bad.
When I’m riding on a hot summer
day, it is so nice to be able to feel the wind across my face. When I
am riding to tour an area, it is great to have full visibility of
everything around me.
You can find out for yourself that the Mag 8
is one of the most comfortable Bell motorcycle helmets. They are
available in sizes between small to extra large.
Even though the helmet has thinner padding
than some other models, there isn’t a bunch of extra noise.
The helmet has a fixed visor that not only
keeps the sun out, but also helps keeps the air movement around your
eyes to a minimal. There is only a small lift when you go about 60 mph.
The visor is clear which maximizes your ability to see around you.
If you want to get one of the coolest
looking Bell motorcycle helmets, you should consider the Mag 8 with its
bright blue metallic and black colors.