When the Bell 500 was first introduced by Roy Richter in 1954, it became an almost instant success.

The Bell Custom 500 was designed to pay tribute to the original that helped the company earn its reputation as one of the top helmet manufacturers in the world, while also ensuring that today’s riders were also provided with the latest safety features and a comfortable fit.

Here's Bell's Custom 500 paying homage to one of the birthplaces of cafe racing: the famous London Ace Cafe. After the success of the initial collaboration, Bell updated the design and married it to their top of the range carbon shell.

An improved headform ensures that the Custom 500 retains an ultra low profile and a perfect fit. A universal 3 Snap system allows almost any visor with the correct fittings to be secured to the helmet, giving almost any Custom 500 that personal touch.

Originally inspired by Bell’s iconic open face helmet of the past, the Classic 500 helmet. This new and improved design takes all of the retro feeling and pumps it full of modern technology on par with Bell’s standards of today.

Complies or exceeds the homologations:

• ECER 22.05 certified - Making it road legal within Europe;
• DOT approved - Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218 (USA);

Technical features of Bell Custom 500 Carbon Ace Cafe Tonup helmet:

• 5 shell and EPS liner sizes ensure a low profile look
• Quilted Micro Suede Liner
• Anti-bacterial interior
• Industry-Leading Five-Year Warranty
• Integrated 5-Snap Pattern for Aftermarket Shields and Visors
• Leather D-Ring Pull Tab
• Fiberglass Composite Shell
• Multi-density EPS liner
• Padded Chin Strap with D-Ring Closure and Strap Keeper
• Padded, Lined Helmet Bag Included
• Rear Goggle Strap