Bell Rogue Half Size Motorcycle Helmet (Solid Matte Black, XX-Large)

I ordered the XXL for riding my vintage bike because it looks different. The helmet fits, but even the XXL is a bit tight. I'm guessing it is supposed to be and will hopefully stretch a tiny bit after breaking it in. The reason it's not getting 5 stars is the face mask. It is hard to put on while wearing and pushes on the bridge of my nose when attached. I can wear it loose, but that is the only spot it touches when attached. I'm probably going to do a little modification to that part since it is not a safety feature (as stated in the manual) and won't be comfortable to wear without it. It does work with the goggles I bought and will be an interesting look when riding.

Nice Helmet. Was just what I was looking for to replace my full face on those hot summer days.

Great

Overall, like the helmet. Comfortable and fits according to Bell sizing chart. For a half helmet, like the added comfort of the base material, and, also the outer shell materials are a bit stronger and higher quality construction than you often see in other half helmets. Now, about the "mouth muzzle." It DEFINTELY takes some practice to add it/put it on once you've got the helmet on. When the helmet arrived, I looked in the mirror for my first several tries to get the muzzle magnetic clips to line up and fit in the helmet holders. However, in 'real world' use . . . this helmet, on the road, stopping for gas, to pee, to eat, whatever, you're likely not going to have access to a mirror to line up the clips and get them to attach (other than your bike mirror which is inadequate). So, let me say, putting on the muzzle "roost guard," without a mirror, takes practice. The clips simply do not line up easily or attach quickly. You have to keep feeling with your fingers to get them to line up and attach. I have practiced multiple times and am getting better at it, (for me I have to gently twist one of the attachment brackets inward to get a good alignment). Also, I find the double d chin strap is my least favorite design; while it works well once attached, it's always, for me, a bit of a 'hit or miss' getting the strap thru the rings, then getting it back thru/looped a second time before snapping. Whats wrong with the easy push quick release in latch designs? But back to the muzzle . . . IF you expect to easily remove the muzzle (that's quite easy actually) and THEN attach it back (for me, a lot harder), and you don't have access to a mirror to see the alignment, just practice at home before you get on the road. Finally, I would note the price. It seems that compared to other Bell half-helmet designs and certainly other manufacturers, you're paying EASILY an extra $100 or MORE, just for the muzzle piece? I mean it's just made out of some kind of synethic rubber stuff with a small breather/liner. Cool and unique design; yes, (although there is a competitor company that has the same design for about $150 or so less!) but the muzzle is a bit awkward to attach, and know there is very little you can do to adjust it to custom fit. True, there is one small adjustment you can make by removing some screws, adjusting, then of course screwing the flat head screws back in, but, for me, the muzzle falls just below my nose, OR, painfully covers it, and I'm not sure if I like that or not (just need some time wearing it for sure). So, I give this 'mid range' ranking, probably largely dinging it on the price. I'm not sure this is, with tax, an almost $300 helmet? OK. Two weeks later after a number of trips with it, I REALLY like this helmet. Nothing else looks like it (if that's important to you, it has a HIGH cool factor!) . . two, it's very comfortable on the old noggin, and, I'll add, the open face design is just better for peripheral vision challenges. Also in addition to loving the muzzle look, also like the air circulation around the mouth/nose while also giving some protection to the most common stuff that hits you, bugs... and, yes, even small stones it will/should deflect. Finally, I'll add I'm getting better putting on the muzzle while wearing the helmet. It helps to attach one side of it before putting on the helmet,carefully holding it in place while you put on the helmet and it then makes attaching the other side much easier. All said . . . Increasing rating to Four stars!

I love the look of this helmet. I love the weight. I really loved the fit when i tried one on at a store some months back. I loved the fit when this arrived a few days ago and I tried it on. And then I wore it for an hour... It may be a minor production variation or it could be I have an oddly shaped head and/or prominent right ear, but after about half an hour with the helmet on I felt a very distinct pressure on the left side of my forehead and on my right ear that both got worse the longer I had the helmet on. Keeping my head still and moving my eyes left and right it looks like the helmet sits kind of off-center, with the shroud being visible at the boundary or my periphery to the right and not visible to the left. I tried adjusting how I placed the helmet on my head, but it always returned to this position after I moved my head around a bit. I would still highly recommend this helmet because it really seems great, but it just didn’t work for me personally.