Bell Bullitt Vader Helmet Item # 1030798
Description
Offering riders a vintage look with a modern flavor, the Bullitt transcends many categories of motorcyling. Design features like the large eye port keep the wearer feeling less confined while still offering full face protection. Steel mesh vents on the forehead—inspired by the "snaps" that would have been found on helmets from the 70s—are actually functional airways that draw cool air over the rider's head and exit out of the low-profile exhaust in the rear. A low-profile carbon composite shell and genuine leather interior, combined with the seemingly endless shield options solidify this as a wearable, protective work of art.
Features:
- Ultra low-profile carbon composite shell
- 3 shell sizes
- S: XS and S Helmets
- M: M and L Helmets
- L: XL and 2XL Helmets
- Velocity flow ventilation
- Multi-Density EPS liner
- Front Chin Intake and Exhaust Vents with Metal Mesh
- Genuine Leather, Removable/Washable Anti-Bacterial liner
- Padded Chin Strap with Leather D-Ring Closure
- Contoured Cheek Pads
- Integrated Speaker Pockets
- Includes helmet bag
- Certification: DOT, ECE
Part Numbers for Bell Bullitt Vader Helmet
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Grey Carisbrooke from
Bell Bullitt Gloss Black Helmet
The helmet I tried on was a large and was a little loose, but I purchased a large and it was almost too small and difficult to put on at first. Definitely needed to give the leather a few hours to conform, on top of pressing the sides down with my hands as the lower padding pulls your ears when putting on/taking off. Once this padding was formed this is not an issue.
Venting was not great, but the visor was so large I could just open it a crack and cool off after a minute.
Wind noise was comparable to a cheaper HJC sport helmet, enough to be noticeable, but yet again, not an issue. Didn't have any difficulty hearing what was going on around me.
Date published: 2015-07-12
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Road Hound from
Looks great, really noisy at speed.
I received this helmet in L & XL about 3 weeks ago. As always, amazing customer service from Canadas Motorcycle. I kept the XL. The L was tough to get over my ears.
I've put about 500kms on it since. And there's good points and bad points.
The Good:
- It looks friggin awesome. Best looking helmet on the market IMO.
- The interior is beautiful (I got black with the brown interior, it's awesome)
- The view is basically wide open. It really pulls me into the scene I'm riding in.
The Bad:
- It's terrible on the highway. It basically acts like a sail, catching every breeze that blows by.
- It's as loud as a bomb. The vents are brutal - they whistle like a tea kettle at highway speed. I covered the vents with electrical tape. The whistling is gone, but the it's still super loud. I'm guessing it's because the wind screen isn't sealed. This is only a problem when you get over 70kms/hr.
I'm going to take the screen off and use it as an open face helmet with goggles for when I'm getting around town. Which, really, is probably what this helmet is designed for. I'm getting a more suitable helmet for the highway.
Date published: 2015-09-04
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Audicy from
Hate it!
I bought this fir my Ducati Spirt Classic. Solid gloss black. Great 'looking' helmet, but...
I swear I've suffered hearing loss wearing this on 7-8 rides. This us by far the single most loudest helmet I have ever put on my head! Seriously, I half helmet is quieter. It somehow amplifies wind noise and whistles in all pitches.
Aside from bring deafening loud, it is ridiculously uncomfortable and in the verge if painful.
The forehead fits so tight and has zero padding while thenface/cheek area is so loose I can slide my hands up my face.
Dont buy this helmet! If you want a great looking retro helmet that wont deform your face and make you deaf buy the new AGV x3000 Legends series. Wayyyyy better.
Date published: 2018-07-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
ridebikesnaked from
Great helmet.
The pros:
Very happy with this purchase, fits me perfectly, not uncomfortable at all, nice and lightweight. Got about 6 or 7 people complimenting the helmet the first time I rode with it, and still get many compliments. The silver flakes are a lot more sparkly than what the photo shows, but it adds to the overall retro charm of the helmet, and I wouldn't want it any other way.
The cons:
-It isn't the absolute quietest helmet on the market, but that being said the noise level isn't terrible and it doesn't bother me personally at all, but something to keep in mind.
-The bell logo is under the helmet laminate, so you cannot remove it, either cover it with another sticker, or live with it.
-The price is insanely high for what it is, but I guess that's the price you pay for such a darn good looking lid.
Date published: 2019-06-27
Rated 3 out of
5
by
paul from
good looking but...
Yes the helmet is gorgeous, no arguing that. In terms of functionality though I would not reccomend this for anything beyond "slow" speed city cruising. above 60kmh this thing is quite irritating in terms of sound. it fits comfortably but the wind noise makes me feel like im being chased down by the OPP 24/7. guess it keeps me within the speed limit. Its definately pretty though, just wish it was designed ergonomics in mind in conjunction with style. i have a short film coming out with it soon that showcases it, will add here when its out.
Date published: 2022-10-14
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Kevmustbecrazy from
Good fit, great padding but less features
This helmet fits me well. I also like the padding inside. However, I don’t like that it doesn’t have a closeable vents and the visor is not close to the shell might be a problem with rain so i returned it. This is a good looking helmet though just not what i need right now.
Date published: 2019-08-30
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Sir_Clutchalot from
Modern retro that lack « modern » features
I was looking for something more fancy and confortable than the biltwell gringo that after an hour or so my head would hurt because of its shape. Now let me say that the Bullit is quite an upgrade in that department, it it extremely confortable, the fabric inside is soft and it sit firmly on my head. My only complain is that it isnt soundproof, on the highway you can hear way too much for a helmet in that price range! I once bought a cheap Torc helmet that was better at blocking the sound. So overall it is a well built retro helmet with a style that attracts attention but be sure to bring earplug on long rides!
Date published: 2019-04-20
Rated 5 out of
5
by
lostcats from
wicked helmet
ive been ridin with this for a few months now and its a nice snug fit (big head lots of hair size large). great craftsmanship. i dont use the visor but with the small chin plate there are no blind spots. ive been rippin the dirt and road with my sportster this helmet is awesome.
Date published: 2016-05-06
Questions
Does it come with a smoke visor as pictured or a clear visor?
This helmet ships with a clear shield.
Date published: 2017-10-13
Does this helmet come with the visor, or does that have to be purchased separately?
Hi,
This helmet ships with the flat shield.
You can purchase bubble shields and some others separately.
~Danielle, Customer Service, Canada's Motorcycle
Date published: 2020-05-02
Is the Bell sticker at the front removable?
No,it’s in the paint
Date published: 2022-08-13
I already have a bell custom 500 helmet size S and this fit is perfect. Do i go with the same size for this one?
Yes that’s exactly what you do. This helmet is the helmet, they’re badass!!
Date published: 2018-05-21
This helmet is Gloss Black or Matte Black? In options it just says black. Also, does it come with both clear shield and black smoke shield? In description it says it does. Thanks
I bought this a little while ago and it was matte black. It does come with both
Date published: 2024-05-17
Bell Bullitt Independent Helmet: The text in the Details for this helmet states: Helmet ships with a Clear flat shield and a Dark Smoke flat shield. Can you please confirm, as comments in the reviews/questions suggest otherwise. Thanks
When I received my helmet , It shipped with a clear bubble shield . I called fortnine and a smoke shield was shipped out and I received within a couple days
Date published: 2018-11-23