BELL Bullitt Helmet (Gloss Black - Large)

I bought both the Torc T1 and this Bell Bullitt helmet to compare the shell size ultimately. I like the look of the Torc T1 better, honestly, and who cant argue that $199.99 is much better than $399.99. Torc T1 has some slight moulding at the top that I preferred, and you can close all the vents including those at the forehead if you are riding in cooler weather. It also came with a nicer carrying bag (who cares in the end), but it is embroidered and you can carry it like a small bookbag. Aside from most all of the other obviously stated features that both helmets listed... I could not determine the size of the overall helmet. For me, I am a small helmet size and I did't want to be carrying around the circumference and weight of a larger size helmets shell. I was also getting mixed messages about the weights on these helmets. The Bell offers 3 shell sizes. I received both in a day which is so awesome. I placed both retro helmets unwrapped on my level countertop and the Bell helmet shell is significantly smaller. Looks like over an inch shorter. I didn't even try the Torc T1 on... you can see other reviews about that fit. I knew I wouldn't be riding in cold weather... it is not a commuting option for me... and although I really love the look of the additional moulding on the top of the T1, it's not enough for me to carry Torc T1 extra surface on my shoulders while 75mph +/- winds try to lift my head off. My neck aches imagining it. Besides, Bells reputation has been great and I grew up with it.I have to point out - in my opinion - if my head was larger... maybe a medium... or XL... there is little doubt that this decision would have been in favor of Torc T1. The shell size would have most likely aligned better with my helmet size and all the other preferable features including the price would have made this a decision in favor of Torc.I took measurements in inches: Bottom Neck hole, Torc T1 31.5" vs Bell Bullitt ~30; @shield hinges front to back, Torc T1 35" vs Bell Bullitt 34"; @shield hinges top to bottom, Torc T1 34.25" vs. Bell Bullitt 33.5"; face opening width at eye level left to right, Torc T1 8.5" vs Bell Bullitt 8"; face opening height center, Torc T1 4.5" vs. Bell Bullitt ~5.Overall, I wish they both had more safety technology, but for the Bell Bullitt's price point... comparing my husband's Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS for $270ish, I'm definitely disappointed it doesn't have more safety tech.Also considering the Bell Bullitt price, I also would think that it could have a transitional sheild option like the Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS.The Bell Bullitt is tight on slightly and I hope that the leather and padding allows some give with some wear time.The Bell Bullitt pushes my hair down on the my forehead each time no matter my strategy. That's annoying.Lightweight for its retro style, but more weight than other full face helmets that are over $100 less... thinking of comparing my husbands Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS.

I love the retro design. The ease to flip up and down the visor is amazing. It’s my first helmet. But I must say the field of vision is great. As for wind noise I’m not complaining, it is not as bad as everyone is saying. It’s pricier than the look alikes. But I am not going to risk my safety for a couple dollars

Great looking helmet, but very noisy.

In my opinion, this helmet is really comfortable and has excellent field of view. I don't have any issues with the noise (coming from an open face helmet I don't notice a difference), it's light, and the fabric over the padding is really soft. It's a great full face helmet for people who don't want the style of most full face helmets. It's clean, simple, and old school looking without being old school unsafe. I hope I never get to experience its effectiveness in a crash, but as a cyclist as well, I trust Bell. I have zero problems with this helmet... and I am extremely picky. I bought this because I wanted more protection than a half or open-face helmet, but I didn't want something that looked completely out of place on a Vespa but would also translate well to a Harley Sportster or Moto Guzzi V7 in a few years (inb4 "why do you need a full face on a Vespa?" it's a 300 which I regularly ride between 40 and 60mph. The pavement won't care what kind of bike I flew off of if I'm involved in an accident).Yeah helmets are for safety and not just looks, but it's obvious that most motorcyclists wear helmets and gear that go with their bike. It's just the way it is. If that wasn't true, more people on cruisers would wear full face SHOEIs and more people on Japanese sports bikes would wear those WWII style half helmets with a bandana (I'm not saying I haven't seen it, but it's not common).As for size, I wore a large in my last two helmets but I'm a medium in this one. Make sure your helmet fits properly! Be safe out there.

I bought the Torc T1 first, refusing to spend the money on a bell bullitt. I bought them both XS after measuring my head and with the Torc it just didn’t quite fit, no matter what I did with the chin strap. Once I got on my motorcycle the helmet would tip back and pull, even at lower speeds, and the padding inside never really gave me that “snug” fit. Keep in mind they say to size down for the Torc T1 helmet, I just couldn’t go smaller. Bell helmets seem to run more true to size based off my measurements on their size chart.Both are great helmets. If you are not wanting to spend the money for the Bell Bullitt the Torc T1 is a great helmet, but the Torc T1 fits large.Shell size, look, functionality is almost the same. I will also add that the Bullitt has a magnetic strap for the face shield and has a pricier feel to it.

The helmet itself is comfortable but the face shied starts to rattle when speeds from 60mph and up. Very distracting!

The media could not be loaded. LIKE:- shape is like a spartan helmet, long top-bottom- build quality is the best out there- visor is easy to open one-handed, magnetic flap is very useful and welcomed- storm trooper color way white with black trims look really, really good!DISLIKE:- expensive (but worth it IMO)- my head is 23" so I went with the size chart and picked a Large, it was too tight so I went one size up to XL and it was still too tight. XXL is out of stock so F me. Go UP a size or two!Bottom line:This is the best looking, high-quality retro helmet you can buy. Unfortunately, I had to go with agv x3000 because XXL is out of stock every where.

Product arrived in time and it looked like advertised.To put it on and off is uncomfortable, but is something I can live with.The reason for one star is the noise. Above 40 mph the rattle of the visor against the helmett is a nightmare. I had to put a kind of pad between visor and helmet to reduce the noise and it helped, but