BELL MX-9 Adventure MIPS Motorcycle Helmet

Let me preface this with, I tried on 4-5 of the top rated helmets side by side with the Bell MX9 Adv, including the Klim Krios Pro, Shoei Hornet X2, and Arai XD4. The Arai and Klim were the first to go, due to their overall fit and function along with the price tag. Hard to justify 2-3x the cost of the bell when they aren’t even as comfortable out of the box.

I quickly narrowed it down to the Shoei Hornet X2 and the Bell MX9. They fit very similarly, with the Shoei edging it out with its overall craftsmanship and quality. It truly is a work of art – but it also exceeded my needs for a dual sport helmet. For twice the cost, I made the tough decision to send it back. The bell shared so many features in terms of fit, comfort, and safety that based on craftsmanship alone, it was tough to spend the extra money. I don’t do a lot of road miles except to connect trails, and get from a to b. If I did longer highway miles, I definitely would have gone with the SNELL rated Shoei. However, the MIPS system is a great feature, and the MX9 is comfortable on the road and on the trail.

I really appreciate the adaptability of a comms system like my Cardo Black. The cheek pads have integrated pouches for the headphone pieces, while the breath box leaves ample room for the microphone. The lining is super plush and comfortable, and proves to be a bit warm on longer rides, but cracking the shield every now and then helps dump the heat. The ventilation is good, albeit not as good as the other 3 helmets I listed above. The visor does catch a draft, but every helmet with a visor will. On trips where I’m spending minimal amounts of time on pavement I have a full MX helmet on, so I’m used to this and it doesn’t bother me.

Overall this helmet is the best bang for the buck you can find. The additional face shields available are a great bonus. I have both the gold iridium (pictured) and dark smoke. Would suggest without hesitation to anybody looking for a solid dual sport helmet that checks all the boxes.

Very happy with style, fitment and comfort after a few weeks riding with it, would have given 5 star if it was a bit more quiet at speed 60, though I did not intend to be on highways much with it. Did have a slight issue with condensation inside on cold mornings – I now carry a soft glasses/lens wipe swatch in my coat, but great helmet for the money. Just not going to be great for comms without some modification to reduce noise if desired.

First, this helmet included the clear shield and the dark shield as well. That’s a $50 dollar value. It weighs 3lbs 12.5 oz. Not light nor heavy. My head measures exactly 23 and 1/2 inches at it’s widest ( just above my eyebrows). The fit is very good, a little more than snug but it’s new. The cheek pads are too thick and press too hard on my face, but this might change once broken in. There is no way to adjust that nor get access to to the foam within the fabric. But it’s not uncomfortable. I’m sure it will loosen up a bit over time. It’s vented across the top of the inside and it works to keep your head cooler. There is a vent in the cross bar and it can be closed with a sliding tab on the front. At speed you can turn your head and the wind does not grab the helmet very much. Also the visor does not catch the wind unless you tilt the helmet up some. Overall it’s very nice and I would buy this again.

Great helmet and fit is true to size. I recommend it. I had zero head shake at 70 mph and evening works great.

Bought this helmet before a week long adventure ride on the NM BDR. Installed a Cardo Packtalk headset. Excellent ventilation. Lightweight. Great visibility. And it looks cool too. Great value. Will buy another when needed.

Casco de buena calidad. Campo se visión amplio. Es fácil de modificar (no ocupas herramienta) en sus 3 configuraciones. La pantalla es transparente. Algo ruidoso en carretera con la visera.