new SmartLock™

bell racing force fia visor locking system

FIA 8859-2024 for helmets

Engineered to meet the latest FIA 8859-2024 & FIA 8860-2024 (coming soon) homologation. The FIA is mandating a visor locking system that can be easily accessed and released by someone other than the driver. In addition the system has to function effortlessly with a driver or other personnel wearing gloves.

All BELL Racing helmets that are built to these new FIA 2024 homologations, carbon or composite, will sport the SmartLock™ visor locking system. This includes all helmets that will be both SNELL & FIA rated.

the SmartLock™ advantage

  • EASY ACCESS

  • GREATER STRENGTH & STABILITY

  • SIDE LOCK FOR NO SIGHT OBSTRUCTION

  • ONE HAND HANDLING OPERATION FOR BOTH LOCKING AND UNLOCKING

  • STREAMLINE FUNCTIONALITY, EVEN WHILE WEARING GLOVES

  • SEAMLESS FUNCTION MINIMIZES DRIVER DISTRACTION FOR AN ENHANCED FOCUS

  • FAST ACTUATION BY RESUE TEAMS & IN ANY OTHER INTERVENTION SCENARIOS.

  • CONTINUES BELLS CLASSIC SIDE POSITIONING LOCKING SYSTEM.