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September 28th, 2012, 11:30 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 117
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In the market for a new lid
Hey guys as the title says im in the market for a new helmet. Ive narrowed it down to two: the bell rs-1 and the Bell vortex. want to know your guys thoughts on both these helmets. plz dont respond with "get one that fits properly". im clearly not an idiot and am not gna go out and buy it based on what you guys say. if you own either one let me know your opinions.I know the price difference is $150+ i wanna hear comfort and riding noise from your experience. thanks
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October 1st, 2012, 03:01 PM
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Get one that fits properly.
Just kidding.  No experience with either lid, but hopefully owners will chime in soon.
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October 1st, 2012, 08:42 PM
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I hate driving...
Name: S
Location: SW Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.
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Bell RS-1 hands down. The liner is probably the best liner I have felt in a helmet. It vents well and is actually a pretty quiet helmet. I don't have one anymore though, because the chin bar felt kind of cheap and creaky, but that seems to be with all the Bell helmets including the star. Other than that its a good helmet for the money. I believe the only extras over the vortex is the better liner, a shield that can be cracked and locked, and the neck roll, plus better venting of course. Also its a light helmet, noticeably lighter than my shoei.
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October 12th, 2012, 08:15 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 117
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you are totally right... the helmet is freakin awesome. unfortunately im in between sizes so i bought two. trying to get rid of one lol
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October 12th, 2012, 08:18 PM
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Love my kittehs!
Name: Bill
Location: San Tan Valley, AZ
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Have you considered the Arrow? I have one in black and it is seriously comfortable! $109.00 total
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October 12th, 2012, 08:39 PM
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no. want to upgrade from my current scorpion helmet... wouldnt have made sense to get another helmet if it wasnt going to be better. was looking at the vortex tho.
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October 12th, 2012, 09:29 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Hansveer
Location: Bombay, India
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.
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October 12th, 2012, 10:09 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jason
Location: Cabot, AR
Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 209
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I have a Hawk with a great liner, flip up chinbar, and integrated sunvisor. It's great and was only a hundred bucks from leatherup. It's actually the second one just like that I've owned. ...just my 2 cents
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October 17th, 2012, 03:52 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: John
Location: Vancouver
Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): '05 Warrior 1700 , '09 Aprilia Mana 850, Ninja 250 still looking Posts: 74
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I have the RS-1 and a Scorpion EXO 1100. they sit side by side.
I always grab the Bell it is comfortable (tight in the right places and it does not pin your ears to your head.) It is very light and aerodynamic (low noise and buffeting) makes shoulder checks easy at speed. I know a few people with the RS-1 and they are all happy.
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October 17th, 2012, 04:01 PM
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Biker
Name: Steve
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 723
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Just ordered a Shoei Qwest Helmet! Can't what to ride with it on. Felt like a PERFECT fit in the store!
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October 17th, 2012, 09:58 PM
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Chris
Name: Chris
Location: Charlotte, NC near UNCC
Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): BLACK!!! '08 250R Posts: 957
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I just nabbed a Nolan N103 at Competition Accessories on closeout for $209. Really like the Nolan (it's a Modular) and it's a big (and much needed upgrade from the OLD HJC fullface I was using) and the PINLOCK system is everything it's cracked up to be. Last week with over 1000miles, a lot of it in the cool damp mornings, it NEVER fogged up.
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October 18th, 2012, 03:10 AM
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Gixxer Powered
Name: Brett
Location: OH
Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 397
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Just picked this up.
 I was hesitant getting a Bell at first but after trying it on it felt a lot better (to me) than the scorpion exo-500 I have. It has plenty of venting but with headphones in it's a little loud since there are pockets around the ear for bluetooth systems, but I think a good fitting pair of ear plugs would help that. It's also Snell approved. |
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October 18th, 2012, 06:24 AM
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Biker
Name: Steve
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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October 18th, 2012, 01:07 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Joe
Location: Monroe, NY
Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1995 CBR600F3 "The Project" Posts: 132
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Has anyone looked at the Zero9 Black Ops? I have had one for a few months now and I like it. Just curious if anyone else has one or has looked st one.
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October 19th, 2012, 09:25 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Michael
Location: MI
Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): Honda Elite 110 (deceased), Green 2012 Ninja 250 (sold on Pi day); Grey/Green 2019 Ninja 400 ABS Posts: 238
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I have the Revolver Evo (Hi-Viz). IMO the Vortex and Revolver Evo are loud but earplugs make them fine. I am really impressed by the Bells generally; great visors, good ventilation, easy to pop out the liner and clean it (I ride to karate, head is sometimes a bit fragrant after a couple hours of workout). From what I hear, the RS-1 is much quieter. If I was buying again, I'd wait until end-of-season closeouts and pick up an RS-1.
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