Bell RS-1 Cataclysm Helmet

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Overall rating

4 / 5

Great helmet for the money

PostedApril 13, 2012

blackbird1100xx

From Jax

State:FL

Rider Type:Road Warrior

Age:25-34

Gender:male

Bang for the Buck

5 / 5

Style

4 / 5

Comfort

4 / 5

Protection & Durability

4 / 5

Air Flow

5 / 5

Features

5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

Loud

Weight

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Heavy

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I am extremely pleased with my Bell RS-1 Cataclysm (MD -Red) helmet. I fit just right - make sure to follow the size guides and watch the review videos. Coming from a Scorpion EXO-400, this helmet is definitely of a higher caliber: much better build quality. My only major complaint is that it seems noisier, I've had to wear earplugs for trips on the highway. Other than that, it fits great, is very comfortable, has a wide range of vision, and the visor removal mechanism is a no-brainer - my ten-month-old could do it.

Great helmet for the price!!

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Overall rating

1 / 5

I really wanted to like this helmet

PostedMay 21, 2012

Wipfel

From Nashville

State:TN

Rider Type:Adventurer

Age:35-44

Gender:male

Bang for the Buck

2 / 5

Style

3 / 5

Comfort

4 / 5

Protection & Durability

4 / 5

Air Flow

4 / 5

Features

4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

Loud

Vision

Narrow

Wide

I was very excited when I ordered this helmet and tried to convince myself to like it, but just couldn't do it. I had trouble with noise, the turbulence, an incredibly annoying whistle with the visor down, and strange ticking noise by my right ear.

When I was riding home from a friend's house and realized I just wanted to get home and get this helmet off of my head, I knew it was time to return it.

Rides: 2010 Kawasaki ZG1400 Concours ABS

No, I do not recommend this product.

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This review is fromBell RS-1 Steam Punk Helmet.

Overall rating

5 / 5

Looks great, fits even better!

PostedMay 21, 2012

KawaKat

From Salem

State:OR

Rider Type:Moto Vixen

Age:25-34

Gender:female

Bang for the Buck

5 / 5

Style

5 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Protection & Durability

5 / 5

Air Flow

5 / 5

Features

5 / 5

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I have been shopping for the perfect helmet for a while. I had a very specific list of features that I wanted covered. I am a new rider, and I am very concerned about safety, so I wanted more than just a DOT approved helmet. The Snell M2010 Certification works for me! Also, as a female rider, I didn't want something that was too masculine, but I didn't want butterflies and pink glitter either (there's more pink junk for women riders than any other sport!!! but I digress...) so the Steampunk design is absolutely the coolest thing since sliced bread in my opinion. The helmet fits beautifully, suede-like interior, the pads conformed to my face after one short ride, and it is light enough to not give me a neck ache. The included clear shield is so clear that I had to check to see if I put it down. The airflow is awesome. Even though there are not ports on the sides for eyeglasses, there is still plenty of room for us 4-eyes. :) Oh and the magnetic catch on the strap is sweet. All in all this is the best helmet that I have tried on/used... and I wasn't looking at cheap helmets either, I mean really... how much is your head worth?

Rides: 2009 Kawasaki EX250F Ninja 250R

Yes, I recommend this product.

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This review is fromBell RS-1 Helmet - Solid.

Overall rating

5 / 5

Great helmet, huge upgrade

PostedMay 21, 2012

SivartR1

From Seattle

State:WA

Rider Type:Commuter

Age:35-44

Gender:male

Bang for the Buck

4 / 5

Style

4 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Protection & Durability

5 / 5

Air Flow

5 / 5

Features

5 / 5

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By itself, I would put this helmet on par with the RF-1100 and similar helmets, but the available photochromic visor puts this helmet in a class of its own.

Comparing to my old Exo 400, the Bell is quieter, more comfortable, the padding seems higher quality.

Rides: 2011 Kawasaki ZX600 Ninja ZX-6R

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Excellent product! Great style and really comfortable

PostedMay 21, 2012

Jael9

From Montreal

Rider Type:Adventurer

Age:18-24

Gender:male

Bang for the Buck

5 / 5

Style

5 / 5

Comfort

5 / 5

Protection & Durability

5 / 5

Air Flow

5 / 5

Features

5 / 5

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Excellent product! Great style and really comfortable. Thats the perfect bang for the buck.helmet.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Overall rating

4 / 5

Nice helmet but question fit/finish

PostedMay 14, 2012

Klink

From Katy

State:TX

Rider Type:Kneedragger

Age:35-44

Gender:male

Bang for the Buck

4 / 5

Style

4 / 5

Comfort

4 / 5

Protection & Durability

4 / 5

Air Flow

4 / 5

Features

4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

Loud

Weight

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Vision

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I purchase the RS-1 after I could not take the Vortex wind noise any longer. The RS-1 is much quieter. The fit is perfect. I'm a medium in the Vortex and Arai Vector II. Love the transition shield I had on the Vortex and it swaps easy onto RS-1. Some issues: first helmet arrived and the padding that is glued to the right side of helmet was unglued. Revzilla swapped it with ease. Second one is kinda loose as well but not too bad. The plastic lock on shield is cheap and does not function as expected. I hear the Bell Star lock is metal and better quality. If you are looking for a budget helmet and trying to decide between the Vortex and RS-1 definetly go with the RS-1. It is by no means the quality of the Suomy Bostrom Replica I owned. But it is half the price. On a side note, I had to send my Vortex to Bell for warranty repair. They provided a shipping label and sent me a new helmet within a week. Hope to have this kind of service when the plastic shield lock breaks.

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Overall rating

5 / 5

Best Helment I have owned so far

PostedMay 7, 2012

MikeL

State:NY

Rider Type:Moto Newb

Age:35-44

Gender:male

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Awesome helmet.... Very light, great aerodynamics, great visibility, perfect true to size fit. It does fit a little snug but that was to be expected... So far the best helment I have owned..

Noise could be a little better but overall much better then some of the other brands I have owned

Yes, I recommend this product.

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Bell RS-1 Cataclysm Helmet

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how much does the weight ???

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A size XL in the Bell RS-1 weighs in at 1644 grams, or 3 lbs. 9-7/8 oz. Please note that helmet weights will vary slightly depending size.

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Does this come with the transition lens?

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All Bell Helmets come with a clear face shield. Any other tinted or Photochromic face shield is available separately.

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No. Mine came with a clear shield. The Transition lens you will have to purchase separately.

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The standard clear shield is the common offering.

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The Bell RS-1 does not come with transition lens. Just a clear one.

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Has Bell resolved the poor sealing around the eyeport that allows water to leak into the helmet?

NJB3

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I have read that the Bell RS-1 seal around the eye port does not completely seal the gap between the faceshield and the helmet allowing water to leak inside the helmet, has Bell fixed this issue?

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Got caught in the rain with it on Saturday, no leaks.

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Wondering if I can just throw my Bell RS-1 liner in the wash machine? Also, I expect I should just hang it out to dry? Thanks!!

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Rider Type: Moto Enthusiast

Age: 45-54

Gender: male

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I would not recommend washing the helmet liner in any washing machine. I would recommend washing the liner by hand in a sink using a mild detergent like dish soap or Woolite. I have done this myself for several helmets I have had. The liner takes little time to wash and best if air dried.

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I just pull mine out and soak it in the sink filled with water and some mild soap. I squeeze most of the water out then let it air dry.

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Which face shield comes with RS-1 Helmet, is it the face shield displayed in the picture?

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It comes with just a clear face shield.

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I comes with a standard face shield. If you want a dark face shield or the SolFX face shield you have to buy separated.

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It comes with a standard clear shield. I bought the Bell Transitions shield for mine which is great for everything except having the sun directly in your face(i.e. early morning late afternoon)

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The standard clear faceshield comes with this lid. The photochromic model shown in some of the photos, comparable to Transitions sunglasses, is another $95. The combination is still a better price than comparable hats from Arai or Shoei, and you don't get that visual jitter that can happen with more than one visor (even sunglasses and a visor) in front of your eyes while astride a vibrating machine. If you went with another Bell full-face helmet in the future, you can still use the same light-sensitive face shield . . . Name me another brand that will accommodate that!

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They all come with the standard clear shield. All my helmets, including the Bell Star helmet came with clear shield.

You have to buy the tinted or mirrored kind if you wish. I bought the light gold iridium and looks really good. Light enough to wear at night.

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Bell RS-1 vs. Shoei RF-1100 noise

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Age: 35-44

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I was wondering about the noise in these two helmets. I fell in love with the fit of the Bell RS-1 but a salesman at another store told me that Bell helmets tend to be noisy. I was wondering what you thought.

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The Bell RS-1 is reportedly better than average when it comes to noise control. Bell has a wide range of helmets, and while some of their more economical styles can tend to be noisy, the RS-1 is a very high quality helmet and does a good job blocking excess noise.

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I have an RS-1, a top of the line Shoei and a Bell Star - Noise also has a lot to do with fit and seal so for me:

Most comfortable - RS 1
Quietest - RS 1
Best Looking - Bell Star Cerwinske :) (My RS1 is a conservative gloss black -what was I thinking!)
Best aerodynamics - Shoei (no appreciable difference until 130 MPH and up - so for general purpose, they're all great through the wind.)

As to noise, the RS1 has more padding than the Shoei and the Star and a tighter seal around the neck so for me it's a bit quieter. I'm an L in all three and the RS1 is the snuggest fit. They're all comfy, they're all good through the wind.

Star has by far the best ventilation, though the RS1 and Shoei do vent well.

Big BIG plus of the Bell brand is you can get the photochromatic shield - The transitions shield is worth EVERY PENNY!!! The thought of switching from Bell to another brand is now almost impossible until they offer a transitions shield. If you don't do day to night commuting etc. then might not be a big deal but if you want crystal clear in all light conditions with ZERO effort... Like I said - I never want to ride without it.

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Bell RS-1 Victory Helmet

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head shape?

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Want to buy Bell RS-1. My head at widest points: circumference = 60cm. Over the top, between the ears (laughter) = 27 cm. Front to back = 32 cm. My old RF800 XL was probably too big when purchased, now, way too loose. Free G-MAX medium fits very well. According to Bell chart, my head size borders on L/XL. Revzilla video on Bell helmets suggests going down one size from suggested size. So, probably, I have a medium-large head; it's shape, however, eludes me. Advice? Other matter: one of your customers (happy) reports easily breakable face shield lock lever. Other site reviews report same. Are these aberrant reports? Thanks for reading this!!

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Gear Geek

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I was in about your same size range and went with the large, I have been very happy with the helmet and would suggest getting the visor that darkens on it's own won't be sorry.

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Does this fit like the Shoei X-11?

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Looking to replace my X11 this year. Does the RS1 fit like the X11? Keep in mind the RF1100 and Quest fit rounder heads than the X11 does. Will the RS1 work in an upright position like on my R1200RT? My X11 works just fine on my R1200RT when I put the windscreen down. I just am uncomfortable with the idea the vortex will be heavy and will catch the wind when I turn my head. Is this heavy like a Scorpion helmet or lighter more like the X11? Thanks

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The RS-1 is best compared with the Shoei RF-1100 in fit and function. It has an intermediate oval headshape and is lighter than the Vortex, but not as light as the Bell Star. It should accommodate you fine in an upright riding position.

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I've worn both, and though cannot say I've ridden with the X11, it seems to be just as light a helmet. Your RT has the same riding position as my Triumph Trophy though, and I have no problems with this RS-1. In fact, it really seems to slice nicely through the wind no matter how my head is oriented. A choice I would recommend. . . . Good luck.

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I replaced my Scorpion EXO-700 with the Bell RS-1. To me, the RS-1 feels MUCH lighter than my old EXO-700 (a helmet I really liked). I have a medium oval head and the RS-1 fits me perfectly. Haven't tried a Bell Star but the Vortex seemed to feel more "neutral shaped" to me and the RS-1 feels like it favors the "oval shaped" heads. (or at least it favors mine). I ride sport, sport-tour, and a naked road-bike. I have experienced little, if any, buffeting no matter what bike I've been riding. Even freeway speed "head-checks" with no windscreen were no problem whatsoever. This helmet seems to slice right through the air.

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Bell RS-1 Victory Helmet

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Different Shell sizes?

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Age: 25-34

Gender: male

Canada

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Does the RS-1 have different shell sizes? I wear a size small and while I love my bell vortex, it looks giant on me. I had my eye on the bell STAR 2010 as it has 5 different shell sizes so small doesn't look as awkward, does the RS-1 also follow this? or are small headed people still forced to wear XXL helmets and look like bauble heads?

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The RS-1 has three shell sizes: XS-S, M-L, and XL-2XL

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How much does it weigh?

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Age: 25-34

Gender: female

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According to Bell, this helmet weighs 1,575 grams (about 3.5 lbs). I believe this is an average of the sizes, so the larger ones will be slightly more and the smaller sizes slightly less.

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3.5 pounds approximately.

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3.8 pounds

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