Bell MX 9 Adventure Review - Best Budget Helmets

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Bell MX 9 Adventure Review - Best Budget Helmets

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When looking at the Best Budget Helmets on the market, Bell is a name that keeps cropping up, and the Bell MX 9 Adventure could be one of the best value 'adventure' helmets out there. It's based on the well proven MX9 motocross helmet, which means it has some really strong positives, but also of course a few drawbacks. The MIPS safety system is however great to see in a sub £200 helmet. I've been testing the Bell MX 9 Adventure for a number of weeks and here is what I found.
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Intro - 00:00
Tech overview - 00:21
MIPS - 01:41
Out on the road - 02:12
Is it noisy? - 02:45
Vision - 05:11
The negatives - 06:16
Conclusion - 07:23

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@georgehatcher8867 2 жыл бұрын

True to life review. I have had mine for two years and use it all year round, just add the balaclava for winter riding. My only gripe is the price of the tinted visors when the helmet is so competitively priced.

@stevenhill6214 2 жыл бұрын

My first full face helmet was a Bell back in the day. I got it for £25 because it was old stock and an odd size.......fitted me perfectly which tells you something about my head. Happy days indeed!

@aeon8721 2 жыл бұрын

I have two MX-9 helmets. I bought the MX-9 motocross (version with no visor) specifically for the MIPS insert and to wear with goggles. But found it so comfortable that when the road helmet did its job and needed replacing, an MX-9 Adventure was an obvious choice. I did need a Pinlock visor in my Adventure though. I got fogging and mist on my glasses *and* the visor simultaneously, and was just too much. It's noisier than the helmet it replaced (an AGV) but not so much that earplugs aren't effective. The chill from the lack of neck curtain can be compensated for by wearing a wind-stop tube such as Rev-It's WRAPP. And thanks for pointing out the speaker pockets, I totally missed that feature.

@DC-dl6sm 2 жыл бұрын

Can you add a visor to the non adventure version? Cheers

@aeon8721 2 жыл бұрын

@@DC-dl6sm No. It has attachments for a peak, but none for a visor.

@cwl206 11 ай бұрын

Excellent review mate! Love the fact that you showed how it can be used as it is, with goggles, street etc. Subbed and Liked!

@mancavemoto 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@Jaffa1951 2 жыл бұрын

I've got one of these helmets. I find it very good. As you said, in the cold you do get a bit of a draft in the chin area, but I use a neck tube around my nose and mouth, which keeps me warm, which has the added advantage of keeping he visor from misting up. Normally lift the visor at traffic lights to get rid of/stop any slight misting that might have occurred. Great review as always.

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Geoff

@chrislambert505 Жыл бұрын

Had mine for 2.5 years and it’s been well worth the money - especially if able to pick up discounted deal. In winter I use a neck tube pulled into a balaclava and always with earplugs.you can even wear with goggles and keep the visor too for faster road sections on route to the next green lane. Wouldn’t personally want to ride for long distances at motorway speeds but there’s no wind protection on my Yzf 250.

@willgarrod9907 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on review Tony. I’ve had my MX9 for 2 years nearly, it is my summertime lid. It is comfortable, cool, spacious to look out of etc. it is heavy and drafty also although I always wear earplugs so noise isnt much of an issue. Really like it’s style on my SuperMoto, tend to only use it in summer and use my LS2 Challenger on colder days. Great lid and a firm favourite of mine.

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

@freedomspyder 10 ай бұрын

It's ok. I need to rig a little flap or pad to stop bugs from hitting top of helmet, and sliding down behind the visor. And need to buy some more earplugs. Shopping for a suitable goggle, for the dirt.

@rodbowes5309 2 жыл бұрын

Good review, I think that the only thing that you didn't tell us was the fit of the visor to the helmet - there's nothing worse than rain coming down the inside of your visor! As a comment - the times when I would really like to have a peak is when there is low sun, typically late autumn into winter, which you suggest is when this helmet may not be warm enough. Finally, MIPS sounds like a really good safety factor, but I wonder how effective it can be if you have the fit as tight as is recommended when buying a helmet.

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers, and yes no problems there it seals pretty well. The mips system will still work if the helmet is a snug fit, its very slightly stood off the EPS so will still 'slip'

@andrewewan624 2 жыл бұрын

Great , honest , professional review. as always !!! .. keep them coming.. stay safe..

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@ADVBrett 2 жыл бұрын

Great review mate, I had an MX-9 and my biggest issue was the rain getting in behind the visor. I see this is the newer version of what is a very good lid. I'd do one again.

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@JP1970 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Just ordered one-appreciate the review! Mine comes with a transitions shield. Liked and subbed! Thank you!

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you and the sub is appreciated

@low-costgearbudgettour714 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great helmet. I own the Bell MX9 adventure MIPS. I got a good discount as the graphics (Roland Sands) weren't popular I suppose. Unfortunately, I hadn't measured my head in years and incorrectly assumed I was still the same size. Stupid mistake. I needed a size bigger so it caused me headaches after 1 hour of riding. Not Bell's fault. I like the peak for low-sun blocking, the visual area is amazing. It's a very protective lid for a fair price. For off-road use, it's perfect for little bumps which won't hurt the polycarbonate shell unlike a carbon helmet. Bit heavy though if you're looking to shave weight. Spending more won't get you more protection but it might save you 400 grams of excess weight. You can cover the vents in winter and wear double lens goggles for winter use. Plus the other accoutrements for sealing up the neck.

@revoltmachine5467 2 жыл бұрын

i have 2 of these and love them.. very lightweight and great visibility.. definitely an off road biased helmet, as it is a bit noisy at speed.. only other real complaint is that the first visor detent is quite a ways open.. would be nice to be able to slightly crack the visor open.

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on, and One thing I forgot to mention is that the tab on the visor could do with being a bit bigger

@thomasclark2262 2 жыл бұрын

Ear plugs

@MrTmax74 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the clear review.

@mancavemoto 6 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@leegingerninja 2 жыл бұрын

Great review ( as always) 🙂👍🏻. Agree with all the points you've made 👍🏻. I love my MX9. I think its a bit of everything lid, perfect for hot and cool days, on and off road 👌🏻😎

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Lee, hope you're keeping well?

@aimenalwan 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great review video 👌

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers

@garethjones6672 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, it’s my most recent helmet and best so far 👍

@dusty_rhodes 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh great timing! I was just looking at this helmet online to decide whether to buy or not. I’m just putting a toe in the adventure riding scene and a cheap, well ventilated helmet was my first thoughts. Cheers

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@Screamifyoumeanit 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid... I'm finding my AGV a bit tight tbh... Especially with coms ear pieces... I quite like the look of these, esp the one with orange stripes!

@aeon8721 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem. It fitted just fine in the shop, but once I'd worn it for a day it was apparent that the chin bar was just too close and it squeezed my head just a little too much. But it did its job when needed and my head is OK, so it was a good helmet in that regard.

@adysmith2760 Жыл бұрын

Wish Bell Helmets would do more colour ways like the DASH design ie more off-road design that Dalton design graphics looks like an old 80’s road helmet

@davidfromdownunder 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video mate

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@markstrailsandtales 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent Review, just a quick question, can goggles be worn just by lifting up the visor, I ride to the trails with my visor down (a cheap O'Neill helmet) and then lift the visor and fit the goggles, I have to get this helmet ordered into Infinity as its not a stock item and I don't want to waste their time if the goggles can't fit with the visor fitted. I am looking to replace my Arai Tour X4 as its the most uncomfortable helmet I have ever owned. Tea Pot One put me onto you in one of his podcasts, I am glad he did,

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes pretty much most goggles should still fit with the visor lifted. Welcome aboard!

@truehope287 3 ай бұрын

I want a helmet that allows me to hear what my people are saying around me. Does this do that or is the wind all you can hear?

@mancavemoto 3 ай бұрын

I assume you mean when riding? I've yet to come across a helmet that doest allow you to hear people, even with earplugs. I wouldnt class this as a quiet helmet, but it still allows for good ambient noise detection

@OGkush69x Жыл бұрын

Just got one. Is the mips suppose to make the helmet wiggle ?? Like it seems tight yet i get wiggle when i shake my hesd

@andrewsargisson522 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, another great review. As the helmet is American does it come with CE marking?

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, yes it’s both CE and DOT rated. It’s also ACU accredited. I will only ever review CE rated helmets.

@andrewsargisson522 2 жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto thank you

@murph5045 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. 👊🏻

@mancavemoto Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Geshmaal 2 жыл бұрын

So I'd like to give ADV helmets a go, I only really ride on the road but I like the idea of the peak and plentiful airflow. I tried on an Arai Tour X4 and it's the best fit I've ever felt with a helmet but £500 is quite steep. Do you reckon it's worth giving the MX-9 a bash as a cheap alternative to see if I like adventure helmets, and is it anything like riding with the Tour X4? My thinking is the Arai will get updated to ECE 22.06 down the line anyway and the MX-9 could serve me until then.

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

I think its definitely a good way to try out this style without committing the money for the Arai. Its not dissimilar, just a bit noisier, draftier and not so plush. I think you are right, I have a feeling a Tour X5 which is 22.06 is not far away. The current model has been around for a while and the new standard seems like a good opportunity for a tweak. Personally I hope go in the same direction as the Profile V and Quantic with a wider opening and more room in the chin bar.

@thodoris3790 Жыл бұрын

i dont like inner sun visor.and i ride more in hot weather.i need something that ventilate really good.will be this good,to the scalp?

@mancavemoto Жыл бұрын

Yes this helmet vents very nicely

@thechance123 2 жыл бұрын

I'm like you I wear shoei (size M). Every helmet I try I use them as a base. How would you say this helmet compares to a AT950? For some reason the AT950 squishes the top of my head. I'm looking the get my first adv helmet. thanks as always

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I've not tried any of the Scorpion helmets so can't offer a comparison

@anthonygebala1198 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@brethart8094 Жыл бұрын

Dose it fog in cold weather. I'm looking for a winter riding helmet that I can also use in summer

@mancavemoto Жыл бұрын

It doesnt fog because it lets so much air in! I guess if you wear a balaclava it would be ok in the winter? The permanantly open vents might not be good though

@tomtintin80 2 жыл бұрын

Had this been sharp tested ? I’m looking for new lid but can’t make my mind up between this one or pay little more for the Nexx wed2 lid

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t appear to have been.

@razerrazer8242 2 жыл бұрын

what is the main difference in this and the older mx9 version apart from the front beak and air vents at the front

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

The MX9 doesn't have a visor, and this helmet is fitted with the MIPS system too

@Sertao2013 Жыл бұрын

Are the two holes on top always open and cannot be closed ? If it starts raining how are you going to keep the rain out ? On most helmets you can close or open the vent holes . This is not going to work to good in the cold mornings or cooler evening trips home from the trails . Does Bell have a helmet that the vents can all close ?

@mancavemoto Жыл бұрын

Yes and no you can't close them

@Sertao2013 Жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto wow that is just cheeping out . Its 2022 put a slid open and close on it .

@jmavlogs0729 Жыл бұрын

Do all Bell helmets share the same strap mechanism. Im looking at this helmet but im not a fan of the pull type strap, i want the plastic thing that clicks into place, sorry i dont know what its called

@mancavemoto Жыл бұрын

Most Bell helmets will use the double d ring fastening. I think its only the modular/flip up helmets that use micro ratchet straps?

@jmavlogs0729 Жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto thanks for your answer. I don't like this double D ring, don't want to be adjusting everytime I wear the helmet. 😅

@jorgehumbertoboada8718 2 жыл бұрын

Nexx web2 vs this which would be better?

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

That depends on what you want from the helmet

@redonthereg4568 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, does it have much space in front of the mouth? Enough room for a air pollution mask? Without having to squash the mask? Thank you

@mancavemoto Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s pretty roomy, almost as much as a MX helmet

@IAmYourReflection 2 жыл бұрын

How does the fit compare an arai xd4

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Very slightly rounder, but the Bell feels a bit roomier and the chin bar is further from my face.

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 2 жыл бұрын

I really don't like adventure helmets. It's the peak mainly. I wear a Roof Boxer V8. It fits in my 26-litre Givi top case, placed sideways. An adventure helmet wouldn't. What is the point of peaks? Thorough review.

@mancavemoto 2 жыл бұрын

Peaks are good sun shades

@user-sw2lv3zp6o 2 жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto Go on, then.

@serpotter 2 жыл бұрын

They help if you are following another bike while off-road