Bell Moto 9

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Edited Date/Time 11/21/2012 1:43pm
Anybody used one or have an buddies that have?How would it compare to Arai,Shoei,Tld,Foxv3?Better or equal,
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MXEditor 10/10/2011 2:46pm
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I love it so far. Haven't worn it enough to compare and have not tried the brand new Shoei....light comfy built solid. I like it better than the FOX or TLD lids.
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MtnBoy 10/10/2011 2:49pm
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I got one this year after wearing Arai's for years, I actually like it a lot. It feels a lot better than some of the older Bells I have tried on, I also really like the ventilation. It also has cheek pads that are held in by magnets and can be taken out easily if you ever have a bad crash.

All in all a great helmet, I don't think you can go wrong getting one.
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MXEditor 10/10/2011 2:50pm
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The magnet thing is brilliant.
Bronson905 10/10/2011 2:55pm
10/10/2011 2:55pm
The Bell Moto 9 is honestly the BEST helmet I've worn. I also have a Shoei VFX-W (so that's saying something), and I think the Bell Moto 9 beats it in comfort and ventilation. I love the look of the helmet too, I definitely recommend it.

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chase187 10/10/2011 3:33pm
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Love it! I have worn all brands, but like the Bell better in all categories. Airoh a close second.
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MXEditor 10/10/2011 4:02pm
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Right now we are wearing the FLY Carbon F2, FLY Formula MX Clash and the Moto-9. Like all of them!
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mx-4-2 10/10/2011 4:04pm
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Bronson905 wrote:
The Bell Moto 9 is honestly the BEST helmet I've worn. I also have a Shoei VFX-W (so that's saying something), and I think the Bell...
The Bell Moto 9 is honestly the BEST helmet I've worn. I also have a Shoei VFX-W (so that's saying something), and I think the Bell Moto 9 beats it in comfort and ventilation. I love the look of the helmet too, I definitely recommend it.
Have you taken any spills with the Shoei? If so, how did it perform. I am in the market for the best helmet available as my son is recovering from a grade 2 concussion. Will not be riding with an Oneal helmet again.
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fcr 10/10/2011 4:21pm
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Bronson905 wrote:
The Bell Moto 9 is honestly the BEST helmet I've worn. I also have a Shoei VFX-W (so that's saying something), and I think the Bell...
The Bell Moto 9 is honestly the BEST helmet I've worn. I also have a Shoei VFX-W (so that's saying something), and I think the Bell Moto 9 beats it in comfort and ventilation. I love the look of the helmet too, I definitely recommend it.
That's quite a statement . I haven't tried on the 9 but the 8 just wasn't a good fit for my head. The old(very) Bells all had great padding and were "The" helmet. Good to see them back at it.
Is your pop doing any of the designs off the shelf ?
TripleFive 10/10/2011 4:24pm
10/10/2011 4:24pm
Bell helmets were always my favorite.
StretchRcr 10/10/2011 4:29pm
10/10/2011 4:29pm
I've been wearing one for a few months now and I really love it. The fit, design, and quality is top notch and I love the innovation. Not only are the magnetic cheek pads easy to remove and install, they're made to pull out while the helmet is on to make the helmet easier to remove if a neck injury is suspected.
Bronson905 10/17/2011 10:41am
10/17/2011 10:41am
Bronson905 wrote:
The Bell Moto 9 is honestly the BEST helmet I've worn. I also have a Shoei VFX-W (so that's saying something), and I think the Bell...
The Bell Moto 9 is honestly the BEST helmet I've worn. I also have a Shoei VFX-W (so that's saying something), and I think the Bell Moto 9 beats it in comfort and ventilation. I love the look of the helmet too, I definitely recommend it.
mx-4-2 wrote:
Have you taken any spills with the Shoei? If so, how did it perform. I am in the market for the best helmet available as my...
Have you taken any spills with the Shoei? If so, how did it perform. I am in the market for the best helmet available as my son is recovering from a grade 2 concussion. Will not be riding with an Oneal helmet again.
I haven't taken any spills in the Shoei where I hit my head, so I can't give you any insight on that. But it is definitely much better than an O'Neal by all means...
Bronson905 10/17/2011 10:44am
10/17/2011 10:44am
Bronson905 wrote:
The Bell Moto 9 is honestly the BEST helmet I've worn. I also have a Shoei VFX-W (so that's saying something), and I think the Bell...
The Bell Moto 9 is honestly the BEST helmet I've worn. I also have a Shoei VFX-W (so that's saying something), and I think the Bell Moto 9 beats it in comfort and ventilation. I love the look of the helmet too, I definitely recommend it.
fcr wrote:
That's quite a statement . I haven't tried on the 9 but the 8 just wasn't a good fit for my head. The old(very) Bells all...
That's quite a statement . I haven't tried on the 9 but the 8 just wasn't a good fit for my head. The old(very) Bells all had great padding and were "The" helmet. Good to see them back at it.
Is your pop doing any of the designs off the shelf ?
To me, the 9 fits different than the 8. Also, the chin bar doesn't almost touch your nose like the 8 did. Yes, Tagger Designs designed the BELL/UNIT replica that they just released, you will see it at many dealers.
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burn1986 10/17/2011 12:04pm
10/17/2011 12:04pm
Moto 9s are cool, but you can get a new Moto 8 for $299 vs. Moto 9 for $475. Just sayin'
bartziokas123 11/20/2012 11:48am
11/20/2012 11:48am
How is the sizing for the moto 9? I wear a small in arai and airoh. I tried one on when they first came out and I cant remember if the Bell fit on the small size.
dirtbikersa 11/20/2012 11:58am
11/20/2012 11:58am
how does sizing compare to Moto 8?
RevealerOfTruths 11/20/2012 11:59am
11/20/2012 11:59am
Shoei and Arai are in their own category as far as safety and quality goes. Would you buy a motorcycle that was China made? Then why even consider a helmet manufactured by them.
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104Dad 11/20/2012 12:12pm
11/20/2012 12:12pm
mxb2 wrote:
Anybody used one or have an buddies that have?How would it compare to Arai,Shoei,Tld,Foxv3?Better or equal,
my son has wore bell for a long time and never a issue they always did there job well, but since the moto 9 he has broke his jaw and has knocked him self out twice. not saying its the moto9 coulf just be bad luck, but i wasnt going to take a chance we sold all our bells and bought shoie
dirtbikersa 11/20/2012 12:17pm
11/20/2012 12:17pm
RevealerOfTruths wrote:
Shoei and Arai are in their own category as far as safety and quality goes. Would you buy a motorcycle that was China made? Then why...
Shoei and Arai are in their own category as far as safety and quality goes. Would you buy a motorcycle that was China made? Then why even consider a helmet manufactured by them.
So are you saying Bell's are made in China?

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motokiwi 11/20/2012 12:44pm
11/20/2012 12:44pm
mxb2 wrote:
Anybody used one or have an buddies that have?How would it compare to Arai,Shoei,Tld,Foxv3?Better or equal,
104Dad wrote:
my son has wore bell for a long time and never a issue they always did there job well, but since the moto 9 he has...
my son has wore bell for a long time and never a issue they always did there job well, but since the moto 9 he has broke his jaw and has knocked him self out twice. not saying its the moto9 coulf just be bad luck, but i wasnt going to take a chance we sold all our bells and bought shoie
I have a few different friends who have knocked themselves out in a moto9 as well.
Might be coincidence.
But im pretty sure they are just not a good helmet.
aaryn #234 11/20/2012 12:52pm
11/20/2012 12:52pm
RevealerOfTruths wrote:
Shoei and Arai are in their own category as far as safety and quality goes. Would you buy a motorcycle that was China made? Then why...
Shoei and Arai are in their own category as far as safety and quality goes. Would you buy a motorcycle that was China made? Then why even consider a helmet manufactured by them.
dirtbikersa wrote:
So are you saying Bell's are made in China?
Pretty sure Bell helmets are designed and made in the USA
aaryn #234 11/20/2012 12:54pm
11/20/2012 12:54pm
mxb2 wrote:
Anybody used one or have an buddies that have?How would it compare to Arai,Shoei,Tld,Foxv3?Better or equal,
104Dad wrote:
my son has wore bell for a long time and never a issue they always did there job well, but since the moto 9 he has...
my son has wore bell for a long time and never a issue they always did there job well, but since the moto 9 he has broke his jaw and has knocked him self out twice. not saying its the moto9 coulf just be bad luck, but i wasnt going to take a chance we sold all our bells and bought shoie
motokiwi wrote:
I have a few different friends who have knocked themselves out in a moto9 as well. Might be coincidence. But im pretty sure they are just...
I have a few different friends who have knocked themselves out in a moto9 as well.
Might be coincidence.
But im pretty sure they are just not a good helmet.
after spending the past 11-12 years at MX tracks nearly every weekend, I have seen people concussed in nearly every brand of helmet, If a rider lands on their head or hits their head and gets away with just a concussion, I would say the helmet has done its job!
motokiwi 11/20/2012 12:58pm
11/20/2012 12:58pm
aaryn #234 wrote:
after spending the past 11-12 years at MX tracks nearly every weekend, I have seen people concussed in nearly every brand of helmet, If a rider...
after spending the past 11-12 years at MX tracks nearly every weekend, I have seen people concussed in nearly every brand of helmet, If a rider lands on their head or hits their head and gets away with just a concussion, I would say the helmet has done its job!
I agree.
However these riders had never knocked themselves out on the reg till they wore the bell..
It might not have fitted their heads right or may have just been chance.
If you have the $ buy a shoei or an arai I reckon.
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104Dad 11/20/2012 2:22pm
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104Dad wrote:
my son has wore bell for a long time and never a issue they always did there job well, but since the moto 9 he has...
my son has wore bell for a long time and never a issue they always did there job well, but since the moto 9 he has broke his jaw and has knocked him self out twice. not saying its the moto9 coulf just be bad luck, but i wasnt going to take a chance we sold all our bells and bought shoie
motokiwi wrote:
I have a few different friends who have knocked themselves out in a moto9 as well. Might be coincidence. But im pretty sure they are just...
I have a few different friends who have knocked themselves out in a moto9 as well.
Might be coincidence.
But im pretty sure they are just not a good helmet.
aaryn #234 wrote:
after spending the past 11-12 years at MX tracks nearly every weekend, I have seen people concussed in nearly every brand of helmet, If a rider...
after spending the past 11-12 years at MX tracks nearly every weekend, I have seen people concussed in nearly every brand of helmet, If a rider lands on their head or hits their head and gets away with just a concussion, I would say the helmet has done its job!
I would disagree,you buy a high end helment to help prevent concussion. you buy a hjc or any other low end helment so that you only get a consussion. A good helment sacrfices it self for the rider. Thats why a good helment is desinged to takes one good head impact.But i would agree no helment will prevent everything. its to help limit it.
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bh84 11/20/2012 2:34pm
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mx-4-2 wrote:
Have you taken any spills with the Shoei? If so, how did it perform. I am in the market for the best helmet available as my...
Have you taken any spills with the Shoei? If so, how did it perform. I am in the market for the best helmet available as my son is recovering from a grade 2 concussion. Will not be riding with an Oneal helmet again.
Shoei Shoei Shoei! Ive used Them for the past 3 years and bashed my head in 6 ways from sunday, never had a concussion with one. My Scorpion on the other hand, left me riding around like a tool trying to remember where my pit was! From what I hear Bell isnt the best when it comes to preventing TBI's. I also found the liner had a lot of pressure points. Honestly I am biased when I say this because I love my Shoeis but The honest truth is they are a better lid!
bartziokas123 11/20/2012 3:22pm
11/20/2012 3:22pm
Lol, great you guys like shoei but I wanna know about the moto 9 sizing.
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Indy mxer 11/20/2012 3:33pm
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I have a moto 9 and love it. Had a Shoei but just didn't fit my head right. Gave it to my son and he loves it.
As far as the fit, I've always worn a medium and the Bell is no different for me. Pretty true to size.
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GuyB 11/20/2012 3:34pm
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bartziokas123 wrote:
Lol, great you guys like shoei but I wanna know about the moto 9 sizing.
If you want to know about Moto 9 sizing, go to your local dealer and try one on. Trying to describe sizing is like trying to explain the sound a bike is making via text.
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peelout 11/20/2012 3:44pm
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not a single pic?

wtf is wrong with you noobs
bartziokas123 11/20/2012 4:10pm
11/20/2012 4:10pm
GuyB wrote:
If you want to know about Moto 9 sizing, go to your local dealer and try one on. Trying to describe sizing is like trying to...
If you want to know about Moto 9 sizing, go to your local dealer and try one on. Trying to describe sizing is like trying to explain the sound a bike is making via text.
Braaaap. Shits easy give it a try. If my local dealer carried anything besides a XL I would.
It's actually a pretty easy answer. Yes they fit on the small side, there pretty standard or try fit a little bigger than the helmets you were comparing them too.
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MXEditor 11/20/2012 5:06pm
11/20/2012 5:06pm
We have two Moto-9's (below) and they both ran a bit small but you can get different thickness cheekpads and we just swapped ours out for some thinner ones and viola, perfect fit.

We love them, no concussions here yet. LOL

Highly recommended.



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