---
product_id: 26497038
title: "Bell Custom 500 Open-Face Motorcycle Helmet"
brand: "bell"
price: "€ 274.26"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Bell"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/26497038-bell-custom-500-open-face-motorcycle-helmet
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
---

# Quick-dry IONIC+ anti-odor padding Lightweight fiberglass composite shell DOT, ECE & FMVSS 218 certified safety Bell Custom 500 Open-Face Motorcycle Helmet

**Brand:** bell
**Price:** € 274.26
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛵 Ride Bold, Stay Safe, Look Legendary!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Bell Custom 500 Open-Face Motorcycle Helmet by bell
- **How much does it cost?** € 274.26 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/26497038-bell-custom-500-open-face-motorcycle-helmet)

## Best For

- bell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bell brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Custom Fit Comfort:** Snug, intermediate oval shape with premium stitching ensures a secure, stylish fit that breaks in perfectly.
- • **Stay Fresh, Ride Longer:** IONIC+ quick-drying interior padding wicks sweat and fights odor, keeping you cool and confident.
- • **Featherlight Fiberglass Shell:** Industry-leading composite construction delivers durable protection without the bulk.
- • **Certified Protection You Can Trust:** Meets rigorous DOT, ECE 22.06, and FMVSS 218 standards for uncompromising safety on every ride.
- • **Iconic Retro Style Meets Modern Safety:** Inspired by Bell’s 1954 classic with a sleek, low-profile oval fit for today’s rider.

## Overview

The Bell Custom 500 Open-Face Motorcycle Helmet blends vintage-inspired design with cutting-edge safety certifications (DOT, ECE 22.06, FMVSS 218). Featuring a lightweight fiberglass composite shell and advanced IONIC+ quick-dry padding, it offers superior comfort and odor control. Its low-profile oval fit ensures a snug, stylish ride, making it a top choice for discerning motorcyclists who demand both heritage style and modern protection.

## Description

Inspired by Bell's very first production helmet in 1954, the Custom 500 is newly refined with an oval design and low-profile fit, giving it that smaller look you want with the same throwback style.

Review: Bell Quality - This particular Bell 500 helmet, Apex version, fit me true to size. My head measures 59 cm which calls for a size Large, and this helmet fits me perfectly. Some websites selling this helmet suggest ordering one size up as they said it runs small were incorrect for the Apex version. My head is an intermediate oval in its shape also, which this helmet is also supposed to be Nice quality for the money, and the interior seems of very nice quality, nice stitching and colors. No venting, but being white with silver, gray stripes, and open face, it should be fine at least where I live, highs in low 90's mid summer, near Lake Erie, in Pennsylvania I will buy a flip up face shield for it now that I know it fits well. Many varieties of shields for this Bell helmet. Maybe a pair of goggles also. I usually wear full face helmets, but recently acquired a small adventure motorcycle where this helmet will be perfect !!! Only slightly negative is the thick padding on either side of my jaw is pushing in just a little too much being brand new, and am sure it will relax a bit from wearing it. I look at that as a good thing, having a snug fit means safer in the event of an accident, and after all, why some of us choose to wear a helmet in the first place, right ? A "just in case" insurance policy. Shipping was amazingly fast, I was pleasantly surprised I got it so quickly, so hats off to the seller !!!
Review: Bell helmet extra large - The Bell helmet is well made. I have only one complaint. The size. My head is 7 3/8. The helmet is an extra large and it is very tight. The extra large was supposed to cover my head size. However it does not. I don’t think I will ever buy another helmet online. With this said I would still recommend bell helmets.

## Features

- Polyester
- Imported
- IONIC+ PADDING — Quick-drying interior padding helps manage sweat while fighting odor-causing bacteria.
- FIBERGLASS COMPOSITE SHELL — Industry leading Fiberglass construction.
- Meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 (FMVSS 218). Meets DOT and ECE22.06 standards and certifications.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HLUSKQ8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #68,675 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #234 in Motorcycle & Powersports Helmets |
| Brand | BELL |
| Brand Name | BELL |
| Certificate Type | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 (FMVSS 218), DOT and ECE22.06. |
| Closure Type | Hook & Loop |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Motorcycle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 825 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00768686515125 |
| Included Components | Helmet |
| Item Type Name | Helmet |
| Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Bell |
| Material | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Material Type | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Model Number | 7049163 |
| Shape | Aerodynamic |
| Shell Type | Hard |
| Specification Met | DOT, ECE, FMVSS 218 |
| Sport | Motorcycling |
| Sport Type | Motorcycling |
| Style Name | Custom 500 Helmet |
| UPC | 768686515125 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Vehicle Service Type | Motorcycle |
| Warranty Description | Any Bell helmet determined by Bell to be defective in materials or workmanship within one (1) year from the date of original purchase will be repaired or replaced, at Bell’s option, free of charge when received at the factory freight prepaid, together with proof of purchase. |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Gloss Black
- **Brand:** BELL
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Motorcycle
- **Item Weight:** 3 Pounds
- **Material:** Fiberglass Composite

## Images

![Bell Custom 500 Open-Face Motorcycle Helmet - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51r07h9+dHL.jpg)
![Bell Custom 500 Open-Face Motorcycle Helmet - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LMwdv0EbL.jpg)
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![Bell Custom 500 Open-Face Motorcycle Helmet - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FLKeuk+TL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bell Quality
*by R***E on September 15, 2024*

This particular Bell 500 helmet, Apex version, fit me true to size. My head measures 59 cm which calls for a size Large, and this helmet fits me perfectly. Some websites selling this helmet suggest ordering one size up as they said it runs small were incorrect for the Apex version. My head is an intermediate oval in its shape also, which this helmet is also supposed to be Nice quality for the money, and the interior seems of very nice quality, nice stitching and colors. No venting, but being white with silver, gray stripes, and open face, it should be fine at least where I live, highs in low 90's mid summer, near Lake Erie, in Pennsylvania I will buy a flip up face shield for it now that I know it fits well. Many varieties of shields for this Bell helmet. Maybe a pair of goggles also. I usually wear full face helmets, but recently acquired a small adventure motorcycle where this helmet will be perfect !!! Only slightly negative is the thick padding on either side of my jaw is pushing in just a little too much being brand new, and am sure it will relax a bit from wearing it. I look at that as a good thing, having a snug fit means safer in the event of an accident, and after all, why some of us choose to wear a helmet in the first place, right ? A "just in case" insurance policy. Shipping was amazingly fast, I was pleasantly surprised I got it so quickly, so hats off to the seller !!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bell helmet extra large
*by P***E on May 23, 2025*

The Bell helmet is well made. I have only one complaint. The size. My head is 7 3/8. The helmet is an extra large and it is very tight. The extra large was supposed to cover my head size. However it does not. I don’t think I will ever buy another helmet online. With this said I would still recommend bell helmets.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It fits, looks, and works, well.
*by M***O on August 23, 2025*

This is the second helmet I ordered and it fits looks and works well.

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*Product available on Desertcart Ireland*
*Store origin: IE*
*Last updated: 2026-03-06*