Does an under 7k branded helmet still qualify as a quality helmet?

Breakfast ride with the all-new street full-face helmet BELL QUALIFIER, a reliable protection with loads of comfort.

Bell helmets recently launched a street helmet here in the Philippines that promises possibilities of “no limits”. Bell helmets have been known for more than 60 years to break boundaries in racing. Putting this promise on streets, it continued to innovate for next generations to live, ride, drive, and thrive. With this new release, Bell Qualifier, further makes the road riding more comfortable and protected. 

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Bell Qualifier, as the name suggests, is an entry-level street helmet that, according to their website, gives you reliable full-face protection with the sturdy chin bar and loads of padding for a super-secure and comfortable fit. Yet, this helmet is so affordable that it may infuse an idea that the quality is compromised. Does a below 7k branded helmet still qualifies to a quality helmet? We gear-up for a breakfast ride with motorcycle media and friends to have a first hand feel of what the Bell Qualifier can deliver. It will not thoroughly represent entirely its capability but its first impression of comfort and longitude of ride will suffice.

The Ride

The scheduled ride is a rendezvous point from a gas station southbound of SLEx ride going to a fine alfresco dine-in in Amedeo, Cavite. Due to the bad weather, the only #StopOver destination is the fishing port in Taal, Tagaytay. The ride is a mixed highway and city roads that will justify the helmets’ response to wind, sound, and vibration.

The Bell Qualifier – First Impression

By just looking at the Qualifier, solid. Its design choice and color hues seems pricey. It is a full-face protection helmet that promises a reliable full-face protection on the street. And of course, as its name suggests, a qualifier for a race. From its sturdy chin bar and padding, it is a comfortable fit. Its lightweight and aerodynamic design doubles its comfort level as well. This feature greatly manifests during our estimated one-way 85-km ride.

During the ride, the noise is immediately reduced specially negotiating on a full-rev highway. On local urban streets, a minimal sound resonance is enough for its purpose to immediately notice a passing vehicle or a pedestrian crossing. Its visor is adjustable, enough to carry out wind, moisture, and external elements.

Since it is a rainy ride, moisture on it is always an issue. A few adjustments for better airflow dehumidify the inner shell. Moreover, it has a multi-point ventilation that easily handles airflow. It has a full range size from XS to 3XL. The L-size is a perfect snug fit for me with a perfect d-ring that is often used in racing helmet design. It also has a 14-colorway selection that will entice your riding look. An Ascent Matte Black/Red shade.  

Safety Rating and Impact Zone

As for its safety rating, it got certification standards from the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Economic Commission for Europe (ECE). But looking at the inner shell is further convincing on how the padding is layered. In addition, its top-liner, cheek pads, and neck-roll, has a similar design of a helmet liners used in active sports helmets.

Specification

SHIELD TYPECLICKRELEASE SHIELD FOR FAST, EASY, AND TOOL-FREE SHIELD REPLACEMENT
CONSTRUCTIONPADDED WIND COLLAR DRASTICALLY REDUCES WIND AND ROAD NOISE
VENTILATIONVELOCITY FLOW VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH FLOWADJUST
PRODUCT WEIGHT1527G +/- 50G (SIZE M)
ELECTRONICS COMPATIBILITYINTEGRATED SPEAKER POCKETS
CERTIFICATIONDOT (US)
ECE (EU)
ANTI-FOG COATINGNUTRAFOG II ANTI-FOG, ANTI-SCRATCH AND UV-PROTECTED SHIELD

Accessories

What’s best about this helmet besides its comfort and quality protection, it comes with a full line of accessories. The Bell Qualifier breaks the notion of an affordable helmet that is priced at a price range from 6,200 to 7,000. At Bell Powersports – Dan’s Bike Shop, Inc., it is available for only P 6,290.

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