Bell Star (2012 model) or Bell RS-1? Which One?

BLUEONION · October 19th, 2013, 08:13 AM

They have the Bell Star on closeout which makes it about the same price as the RS1 but it's is not the 2013 design.

Would you suggest the higher end Star with the older design or the RS1, assuming I fit in either one the same.

NOTE: 2012 Star is about $250,
while the RS1 is $215-270 for older graphics,
or upward of $350-400 for new graphics or solids.

Reswob · October 20th, 2013, 06:57 PM

Obviously I'd get the 'better' lid, but the 2012 Star and the RS-1 do not fit the same like the new Star does.

tooblekain · October 20th, 2013, 07:33 PM

What ResRob said...

Last year's Bell Stars DO NOT FIT THE SAME as this year's. If you want to buy a Bell Star on closeout be sure to try it on.

I know that for last year's Bell Stars I am a Small and for the Bell RS-1 I am a Medium. For my other helmets such as my Scorpion EXO-700, Shoei X-12, Shoei RF1000....I am a Medium on those.

BLUEONION · October 20th, 2013, 07:42 PM

I know that I would fit a small for sure on the RS-1, but was very concerned to go for the extra small on the Bell Star

I ended up pulling the trigger on an old graphic RS1 "Victory" for $179, so I'm quite happy.

October 19th, 2013, 08:13 AM	#1
BLUEONION ninjette.org member Name: Phil Location: Cali4nia 209 Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): ninja250r Posts: 22	Bell Star (2012 model) or Bell RS-1? Which One? They have the Bell Star on closeout which makes it about the same price as the RS1 but it's is not the 2013 design. Would you suggest the higher end Star with the older design or the RS1, assuming I fit in either one the same. NOTE: 2012 Star is about $250, while the RS1 is $215-270 for older graphics, or upward of $350-400 for new graphics or solids.

October 20th, 2013, 06:57 PM	#2
Reswob ninjette.org sage Name: Josh Location: Richmond VA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Triumph Bonneville Black Posts: 627	Obviously I'd get the 'better' lid, but the 2012 Star and the RS-1 do not fit the same like the new Star does. __________________________________________________ '08 Bonneville Black sold->'08 Ninja 250R \| OES Swingarm Spools \| EBC HH brake pads \| reflector delete \| no-cut brake light modulator \| DIY fender eliminator

October 20th, 2013, 07:33 PM	#3
tooblekain ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Triumph Bonneville; 2008 Ninja 250r (trackbike) Posts: 748	What ResRob said... Last year's Bell Stars DO NOT FIT THE SAME as this year's. If you want to buy a Bell Star on closeout be sure to try it on. I know that for last year's Bell Stars I am a Small and for the Bell RS-1 I am a Medium. For my other helmets such as my Scorpion EXO-700, Shoei X-12, Shoei RF1000....I am a Medium on those. __________________________________________________ CVMA #312SoCal TrackdaysBigHeadz RacingMotion ProFactory EffexLeatt Brace* Racetech Bell Woodcraft CFMVortexHotbodiesSurface Sun SystemsBrakingLiveWire EnergyFreegun Underwear

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October 20th, 2013, 07:42 PM	#4
BLUEONION ninjette.org member Name: Phil Location: Cali4nia 209 Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): ninja250r Posts: 22	I know that I would fit a small for sure on the RS-1, but was very concerned to go for the extra small on the Bell Star I ended up pulling the trigger on an old graphic RS1 "Victory" for $179, so I'm quite happy.