Bell Moto-9 Carbon Flex

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Edited Date/Time 1/23/2015 3:40pm
Looks like Bell are the next company in line to incorporate some ideas from 6D into their helmet. Can't be a bad thing. Wonder how steep the price tag will be though?

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douglasredding 10/8/2014 10:02pm
10/8/2014 10:02pm
The Moto 9 Carbon is $549. This helmet appears to have the same shell but incorporates rotational foam, so it's safe to assume they have room to undercut 6D on price. If they're showing it at INTERMOT then it's ready for production so they must have testing data ready. I"m curious why he wouldn't have thrown down some numbers about how much safer the helmet is vs. similar brands.

Bottom line is this is great news. 6D did redefine the helmet industry. If you look at both Fox and Bell ads in Racer X, now vs. 2-3 years ago, they are much different. The ads used to lead with helmet weight, and paint schemes a very close second. Now almost every AD leads with safety.

That's great for all us consumers. We win, our spouses and kids win, even the dog is happy.

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Skuzzy29 10/8/2014 10:13pm
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I'm glad to see safety moving forward!
I have to admit I'm chuckling a bit since the other manufactures were basically saying 6D was gimmicky...meanwhile behind the scenes were running around trying to mimic them!
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Brent 10/9/2014 12:33am
10/9/2014 12:33am Edited Date/Time 10/9/2014 12:36am
"I"m curious why he wouldn't have thrown down some numbers about how much safer the helmet is vs. similar brands. "


Because unlike 6D, Bell has many other traditional helmets for sale. They would be putting down their own products if they criticized a standard helmet.

and my dog isn't happy because of my dirt bike helmet, he's happy because he can lick his own crank....

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41NDT 10/9/2014 3:02am
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Brent wrote:
[i]"I"m curious why he wouldn't have thrown down some numbers about how much safer the helmet is vs. similar brands. "[/i] Because unlike 6D, Bell has...
"I"m curious why he wouldn't have thrown down some numbers about how much safer the helmet is vs. similar brands. "


Because unlike 6D, Bell has many other traditional helmets for sale. They would be putting down their own products if they criticized a standard helmet.

and my dog isn't happy because of my dirt bike helmet, he's happy because he can lick his own crank....
yeh i look at my dog with absolute jealousy that he can do that.
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jtiger12 10/9/2014 3:21am
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41NDT wrote:
yeh i look at my dog with absolute jealousy that he can do that.
Shocked you like peen in your mouth??? Shocked
douglasredding 10/9/2014 9:26am
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Brent wrote:
[i]"I"m curious why he wouldn't have thrown down some numbers about how much safer the helmet is vs. similar brands. "[/i] Because unlike 6D, Bell has...
"I"m curious why he wouldn't have thrown down some numbers about how much safer the helmet is vs. similar brands. "


Because unlike 6D, Bell has many other traditional helmets for sale. They would be putting down their own products if they criticized a standard helmet.

and my dog isn't happy because of my dirt bike helmet, he's happy because he can lick his own crank....
Brent, ha! Funny about your dog. Mine is happy for same reason.

I thought about your point before I said that. I guess I see it from the other side. It's perfectly OK to release a premium priced helmet that offers more safety features, and charge a premium price for it. What will be interesting is if they upgrade all of their existing lines to incorporate the technology?

Can't wait to have more choices in the market. It just drives price down, makes innovation happen and we all win. I'm a loyal guy to good products with service, and having met Bob Weber and his staff, it will be hard to sway me away.

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$599 for the flex, 50 more then the standard moto-9
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Panic_Rev 1/13/2015 6:27pm
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Does anyone know when this helmet will be released?
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Crush 1/13/2015 6:38pm
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It really is awesome that 6D has shaken up the industry. Was some old ass technology and ideas with new materials. Now we have some thinking happening. Great for everyone!
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Brent wrote:
[i]"I"m curious why he wouldn't have thrown down some numbers about how much safer the helmet is vs. similar brands. "[/i] Because unlike 6D, Bell has...
"I"m curious why he wouldn't have thrown down some numbers about how much safer the helmet is vs. similar brands. "


Because unlike 6D, Bell has many other traditional helmets for sale. They would be putting down their own products if they criticized a standard helmet.

and my dog isn't happy because of my dirt bike helmet, he's happy because he can lick his own crank....
41NDT wrote:
yeh i look at my dog with absolute jealousy that he can do that.
That's weird, but I'm sure if you ask nice he'd let you.
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Just curious....anybody know what country its made in?
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GoonSquad250x 1/13/2015 10:14pm
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Doesn't the new leatt helmet have the same technology that 6D does too? I keep seeing the ad on the side of the page--->>
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41NDT 1/14/2015 12:16am
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Brent wrote:
[i]"I"m curious why he wouldn't have thrown down some numbers about how much safer the helmet is vs. similar brands. "[/i] Because unlike 6D, Bell has...
"I"m curious why he wouldn't have thrown down some numbers about how much safer the helmet is vs. similar brands. "


Because unlike 6D, Bell has many other traditional helmets for sale. They would be putting down their own products if they criticized a standard helmet.

and my dog isn't happy because of my dirt bike helmet, he's happy because he can lick his own crank....
41NDT wrote:
yeh i look at my dog with absolute jealousy that he can do that.
nytsmaC wrote:
That's weird, but I'm sure if you ask nice he'd let you.
He likes peanut butter too
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When's the Leatt available? Its looks really good!
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GoonSquad250x 1/14/2015 3:06am
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Fraser wrote:
When's the Leatt available? Its looks really good!
Looks like now. FCmoto has all the cool euro helmets. I've wanted to order from them before, but just never have because of shipping.

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ktm212 1/14/2015 7:15am
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Panic_Rev wrote:
Does anyone know when this helmet will be released?
Looks like it will be hitting dealers sometime in March
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nytsmaC 1/23/2015 3:40pm
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They look pretty sweet, love this one.

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