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| Thatch | | Thor |  |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 08 Dec 2011 - 13:11 Post title : New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally | | | So, I've been looking at and rejecting modulars for some time now. I don't ride with a full face normally but there are times that would be nice to save my dashing good looks from the elements without locking myself into a full time bucket. Problem is, I don't really care for most of the modulars because they look like, well, modulars. Enter the Bell Revolver. This is a sport style modular that really is a sharp helmet when closed and at first glance doesn't appear to be a modular at all. Granted it still has the seam running down from ear to jaw and it does have a more rounded silhouette but the general feel is of a standard full face helmet, which I liked quite a lot. Add to they had a slightly more high end version with rally stripes and it made my short list of future purchases.
Well, black Friday rolls around and I get an email in from Motorcycle Superstore and guess what's on sale. The rally version is on sale from $210 down to $89. Sold (It's gone up now, I think it's at $120 now) So it came in yesterday and I'm pretty impressed with it.
Ok, so too many pictures, but that should give you some fairly good looks at what it's got.
Modular construction with a single button on the chin to lift the face. Works well, feels solid both up and down
Fog free visor. I put it on and purposely breathed as heavy as I could within the helmet and got no fogging at all. 
Internal sun visor with roller control at left jawline. Good feature for tunnels.
Air intake on chin piece. Not many modulars have this it seems.
Magnetic strap end keeper. Brilliant idea. Should be on all D ring helmets.
Fit is a bit small so if you are on the edge move up to the next size.
I've heard they are loud helmets but I've not ridden in mine yet. Of course modulars all seem to be loud so...
So that's it. Just thought I'd share. Nothing earth shattering, just a nice addition to the ever increasing helmet collection.
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| jov2002ca | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 28/04/2011 | | Posts | : | 141 | | Location | : | Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
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| | Posted : 08 Dec 2011 - 13:48 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Thatch) | | | Now Thatch, would the paint sceme of this helmet give us any indication of the new paint scheme of your bike??????????
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| mat1600 | | Thunderbird | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 06/03/2010 | | Posts | : | 8,596 | | Location | : | Bridlington, Democratic Independant State of Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 08 Dec 2011 - 15:12 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Thatch) | | | You know it makes sense to have white stripes 
What rateing is it ? p j etc.
Very nice though.
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 08 Dec 2011 - 15:21 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: mat1600) | | | It's got only a DOT cert sadly. Can't imagine why it wouldn't pass the others. Just didn't want to market it here I suppose.
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 08 Dec 2011 - 16:17 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Thatch) | | | Just picked up one of these suckers... couldn't pass up this sale price.
Rezilla.com ~ Arai XD-3
Gonna come in handy when I FINALLY roll my second bike into the garage (hopefully, in a couple weeks)
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 08 Dec 2011 - 16:21 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: jov2002ca) | | |
jov2002ca wrote:
Now Thatch, would the paint sceme of this helmet give us any indication of the new paint scheme of your bike?????????? |
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Knowing (a bit... can't presume too much about a gent I've never met in person ) how Thatch's mind works when it comes to motorcycle aesthetics, I wouldn't be surprised. 
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| BlueNose | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 29/09/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,478 | | Location | : | United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 08 Dec 2011 - 18:06 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | I like both of those lids very much although like Thatch I much prefer open face. Riding with an open face helmet is, for me, a liberating experience but needs must in the winter and long trips.
Good choices fellas!
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| feduke | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 11/08/2009 | | Posts | : | 2,441 | | Location | : | Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
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| | Posted : 08 Dec 2011 - 18:38 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: BlueNose) | | |
BlueNose wrote:
I much prefer open face. Riding with an open face helmet is, for me, a liberating experience .
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Zackly! I'm with you 100%.
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 08 Dec 2011 - 19:51 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | |
narsisco_lopez wrote:
jov2002ca wrote:
Now Thatch, would the paint sceme of this helmet give us any indication of the new paint scheme of your bike?????????? |
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Knowing (a bit... can't presume too much about a gent I've never met in person ) how Thatch's mind works when it comes to motorcycle aesthetics, I wouldn't be surprised. |
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I don't know where you people get this stuff
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 08 Dec 2011 - 19:52 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | |
narsisco_lopez wrote:
Gonna come in handy when I FINALLY roll my second bike into the garage (hopefully, in a couple weeks) |
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So, is it going to be the orange bike with the banana seat? 
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 08 Dec 2011 - 19:55 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: BlueNose) | | |
BlueNose wrote:
I much prefer open face. |
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Yeah well you know my preference. I road the Bled trip and 2800 miles of the Greece / Italy tour in a open face helmet. But it's good to have options, just in case I wake up feeling wimpy. 
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 Dec 2011 - 18:43 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Thatch) | | |
Thatch wrote:
narsisco_lopez wrote:
Gonna come in handy when I FINALLY roll my second bike into the garage (hopefully, in a couple weeks) |
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So, is it going to be the orange bike with the banana seat?
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How'd you guess? 
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| narsisco_lopez | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 09/09/2010 | | Posts | : | 2,765 | | Location | : | Golden (Showers!), Colorado, United States |
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| | Posted : 09 Dec 2011 - 18:45 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Thatch) | | |
Thatch wrote:
narsisco_lopez wrote:
jov2002ca wrote:
Now Thatch, would the paint sceme of this helmet give us any indication of the new paint scheme of your bike?????????? |
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Knowing (a bit... can't presume too much about a gent I've never met in person ) how Thatch's mind works when it comes to motorcycle aesthetics, I wouldn't be surprised. |
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I don't know where you people get this stuff
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We make it up out of thin air... just like the AdvRider.com guys.
| 2012 Storm (SOLD!)
Other Bikes:
2003 Suzuki DRZ400E (plated - my dual sport/mountain trail/camping bike)
Past Bikes:
2012 K13S
2009 KTM 990 Adventure
2010 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 (the Alien Queen)
2009 Triumph Sprint ST (another great bike!)
2007 Kawasaki ZX10R
2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100
1975 Honda SB550T "Clubman"
1981 Kawasaki KZ1000J
1985 Suzuki GS550E
1978 Yamaha 650 Special
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| EnGage | | Thor | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 14/07/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,155 | | Location | : | Grand Rapids, MI, United States |
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| | Posted : 10 Dec 2011 - 03:53 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: narsisco_lopez) | | | Thatch, give us a long term report later on. For 89 bucks I'm sceptical, but if it turns out nice I'll go for it
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| Gary | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 21/07/2010 | | Posts | : | 339 | | Location | : | Herford/used to be london, Germany |
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| | Posted : 13 Dec 2011 - 12:34 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Thatch) | | | This is one I use X-lite 402GT. With or without the chin guard in conjunction with n-com X-series Bluetooth kit, works well with Garmin zumo 660 and iPhone4. Bought it about a year ago use it every day riding to work I'm very pleased with it all.
Check out the links
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| Bedouin | | Jupiter | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 18/10/2008 | | Posts | : | 1,067 | | Location | : | Athens, Greece |
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| | Posted : 03 Jan 2012 - 01:59 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Thatch) | | | I use an open face around town but have used flip-ups for around 20 years on my longer journeys.
Given my trade mark cigar sticking out of my mouth (a la Clint Eastwood - it's how I meeasure distances - 1 cig = 50 kms ) I always ride with the lid up.
The only exception and the sole pupose of the flip-up is for when it rains (blinding).
I've been using the Nolans for the past 12 years.
Thatch, I would be curious about the aerodynamics on the Bell (when open) which is a consideration for longer journeys (my kind).
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| Leethal | | Zeus | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,485 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 03 Jan 2012 - 07:17 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Bedouin) | | | I'm seriously thinking of one of these, the chin section folds all the way over the back, so no wind problem. I currently use a Zeus flip which has been very good except the wind gets too much over about 70 k/h with the flip up.
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 03 Jan 2012 - 21:48 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Bedouin) | | |
Thatch, I would be curious about the aerodynamics on the Bell (when open) which is a consideration for longer journeys (my kind). |
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Well as soon as I have a working bike again I'll try it out and give you a report.
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| Thatch | | Thor | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/06/2009 | | Posts | : | 3,655 | | Location | : | Savannah, GA, United States |
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| | Posted : 03 Jan 2012 - 23:02 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Leethal) | | |
Leethal wrote:
I'm seriously thinking of one of these...
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I looked at the Shark Evoline previously. I wanted to like it as I have a shark s800 which I quite like and I liked some of the functional elements of the Evoline (ones the Revolver also has but it wasn't available when I looked at the evoline) The problem I had with the Evoline was that it is very heavy, had limited visibility and the chin catch seemed a bit flimsy (that could of been a one off issue with the display model I had) As with all things equipment wise, personal preference trumps all and you may well like the Evoline. That was just my findings. If you can find one local to try first, do so.
Good luck what ever you get.
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| TBRider | | Chaac | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 21/10/2011 | | Posts | : | 834 | | Location | : | Foothills, The Mountains, United States |
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| | Posted : 04 Jan 2012 - 03:36 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Thatch) | | | Thatch try the Shoei Multitec. I've been using one for a couple of years and it's very comfortable and extremely well constructed. Link It's always cool in the summer with the venting and is easily cleaned. Grab the little red button on the front and pop the entire face plate up.
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| Leethal | | Zeus | | | | Reg. Date | : | 24/01/2011 | | Posts | : | 6,485 | | Location | : | Australia |
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| | Posted : 04 Jan 2012 - 04:16 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Thatch) | | |
Thatch wrote:
Leethal wrote:
I'm seriously thinking of one of these...
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I looked at the Shark Evoline previously. I wanted to like it as I have a shark s800 which I quite like and I liked some of the functional elements of the Evoline (ones the Revolver also has but it wasn't available when I looked at the evoline) The problem I had with the Evoline was that it is very heavy, had limited visibility and the chin catch seemed a bit flimsy (that could of been a one off issue with the display model I had) As with all things equipment wise, personal preference trumps all and you may well like the Evoline. That was just my findings. If you can find one local to try first, do so.
Good luck what ever you get.
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Was it the ST2? as they have changed quite a few things since the first Evoline. The chin piece requires a gentle push towards your face to complete the closing action, which does take a bit of getting used to. I will see if the shop will loan me one to first so I can check out the vision(side?) which you mentioned. Weight is about the same as my Zeus, so I'm used to that. I will check out the Shoei as well.
Apparently the UK has some special rating? the ST2 scored 4 from 5 and it is also Snell approved (so I was told).
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| Tilinghetuna | | Set | |  | | Reg. Date | : | 21/05/2011 | | Posts | : | 196 | | Location | : | Nottingham, United Kingdom |
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| | Posted : 10 Feb 2012 - 20:48 Post title : Re: New Helmet - Bell Revolver Rally (Re: Thatch) | | | Thanks for the review Thatch I've just purchased mine from the US looks and sounds a cracking helmet when it's a little to cold for the open faced helmet I have.
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