The Vortex is one of Bell's top of the line helmets. It features their lightweight Carbon/Kevlar composite, high quality hardware and efficient veintilation. The Vortex also features their E-Max Plus inner shell, which gives your entire head protection. Also features a Carbon-X liner which has outstanding flame retardant properties and allows perspiration to evaporate from the skin for increased cooling. The new interior will dry more quickly and is very durable.

The Bell Vortex TFA is essentially the same as a Vortex helmet. The shell size and proportions are the same, but it's missing the traditional ventilation system. The TFA stands for Top Forced Air, which is designed to be used with an In-Car ventilation system. It is different from the FA in that the Air induction port is on top of the helmet.

Features the same Ultra-light composite structure as well as an enveloping E-Max liner.

Bell's M2 helmet is the standard by which all other fiberglass helmets are judged. It's got all the right features to make it one of the best budget helmets available. Good ventilation, large eyeport, High quality laminated fiberglass shell and the venerable Bell E-Max Plus inner shell, which gives your entire head protection. Also features a Carbon-X liner which has outstanding flame retardant properties and allows perspiration to evaporate from the skin for increased cooling. The new interior will dry more quickly and is very durable.

The M2 is in it's last run in 2006. It will be replaced in 2007, so if you like the current shell, now is your time to buy a new M2. Available in XXS-XL sizes.

If you need finer sizing than an M2, you can step up to the M3, one of Bell's most popular helmets. It offers standard helmet sizing from 6 3/4 to 7 3/4 and features the same things that make the Bell helmets so good - Strong and lightweight shells, comfortable protective liners, as well as good quality hardware. The E-Max Plus inner shell gives your entire head protection. Also features a Carbon-X liner which has outstanding flame retardant properties and allows perspiration to evaporate from the skin for increased cooling. The new interior will dry more quickly and is very durable.

If you are interested in a larger eyeport, check out the M4 Pro.

The M3 Extra used to affectionately be called the "Fat Head" but has since been renamed. It's basically a very large helmet for those of us with larger than normal heads. Based on the M3 shell, it features the same great specs.