SmartLock™

the new bell racing force visor locking system

FIA 8859-2024 for helmets, snell sa2025

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

In addition, FIA 8859-2024 mandates a locking system that secures the visor when in a half inch open position - allowing some ventilation with relief from visor fogging.

All BELL Racing helmets that are built to the FIA 2024 homologations (carbon or composite) will sport the SmartLock™ visor locking system.

NOTE: Since we know SA2025 helmets must be compatible with the FIA 8858-2024 homologation we are told the SmartLock™ will be on the next generation of Racing Force helmets whether SNELL and/or 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 RESCUE TEAMS & IN ANY OTHER INTERVENTION SCENARIOS.

  • EAST ACCESS BY TEAMS, CO-DRIVERS

  • CONTINUES BELLS CLASSIC SIDE POSITIONING LOCKING SYSTEM.