The BELL Custom 500 is the official reissue of the brand's very first helmet, shaped in 1954 by founder Roy Richter and named after the legendary Indianapolis 500. This premium open-face helmet stands out for its incredibly slim silhouette and ultra-low profile, made possible by five distinct shell sizes. Blending classic heritage with modern ECE 22.06 and DOT safety standards, it offers a perfect fit, a genuine leather liner, and ultimate elegance for the open road.
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The BELL Custom 500 open-face helmet is an authentic journey through time and a direct tribute to the legacy of motorcycling. This new edition celebrates the original fiberglass model shaped in 1954 by Bell's founder, Roy Richter, who named it the "500" after the legendary Indianapolis 500-mile race—a helmet so revolutionary that shortly after, nearly every racing driver in that class adopted it. While open-face helmets are common today, very few can offer the construction quality, premium materials, and perfect fit of the Custom 500. Its greatest secret lies in its extremely elegant and slim silhouette: Bell uses five different shell sizes to cover its six helmet sizes, allowing the helmet to maintain an ultra-low and compact profile on the rider while fully complying with the demanding ECE 22.06 and DOT safety standards.
Its lightweight and highly resistant fiberglass outer shell (weighing only around 1100 grams) is paired with a multi-density EPS inner liner, ensuring highly effective energy absorption in the event of an impact. Inside, the refinement is unmatched, featuring high-quality padding finished in anti-bacterial genuine leather with detailed colored stitching, offering a soft feel and exceptional ergonomics. The classic integrated 5-snap pattern on the front makes it easy to customize your style with aftermarket shields and visors. To guarantee a secure fit, the padded chin strap is equipped with a reliable double-D ring closure, making the Bell Custom 500 the perfect fusion of motorsport history and top-tier modern protection.
