Arai XD-5 vs Bell Race Star DLX Flex
Which is cheaper to actually own? A live landed-cost comparison for Canada: item price plus shipping, import duty and brokerage, built from the 48 retailer listings ALLR tracks across both models. Every figure below is current tracker data, identical to what each product's own page shows.
Delivered to Canada, the Arai XD-5 is CA$31 cheaper than the Bell Race Star DLX Flex at their cheapest in-stock retailers: CA$826 at ADM Sport against CA$857 at Dennis Kirk (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST) — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
Side by side
| Metric | Arai XD-5 | Bell Race Star DLX Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest landed cost (Canada) | CA$826 | CA$857 |
| Cheapest in-stock retailer | ADM Sport | Dennis Kirk |
| In-stock offers shipping to Canada | 26 | 17 |
| Retailers carrying it | 29 | 19 |
| Landed price range (in stock) | CA$826 – CA$1,658 | CA$857 – CA$1,888 |
| Savings potential (cheapest vs priciest) | CA$832 (50%) | CA$1,031 (55%) |
| MSRP (highest listed) | CA$1,200 | CA$950 |
| Cheapest offer vs MSRP | 31% below | 10% below |
| Certifications listed | ECE 22.06, DOT, Snell | ECE 22.06, DOT, Snell |
| Colorways tracked | 23 | 19 |
| Category | Full-Face Helmet | Full-Face Helmet |
What each retailer charges, delivered to Canada
Every in-stock retailer that ships to Canada, with its cheapest offer broken into item price, shipping, import duty and customs brokerage. The landed total is the sum of the four; GST/HST is not included, the same basis as each product's own page.
| Retailer | Ships from | Item | Shipping | Duty | Brokerage | Landed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADM Sport | CA · 2–7 days | CA$826 | Free | None | None | CA$826 |
| ChromeBurner | NL · 7–14 days | CA$791 | CA$46 | CA$71 | CA$25 | CA$933 |
| J&P Cycles | US · 1-5 days | CA$840 | CA$11 | CA$72 | CA$25 | CA$948 |
| Cycle Gear | US · 3–14 days | CA$840 | CA$49 | CA$76 | CA$25 | CA$990 |
| RevZilla | US · 3–5 days | CA$840 | CA$49 | CA$76 | CA$25 | CA$990 |
| FortNine | CA · 1–4 days | CA$1,003 | Free | None | None | CA$1,003 |
| Ottawa Goodtime Centre | CA · 3-9 days | CA$1,003 | Free | None | None | CA$1,003 |
| Revco | CA · 2–5 days | CA$1,020 | Free | None | None | CA$1,020 |
| Champion Helmets | NL · 28-42 days | CA$893 | CA$43 | CA$79 | CA$25 | CA$1,040 |
| FC-Moto | DE · 7–10 days | CA$897 | CA$43 | CA$80 | CA$25 | CA$1,045 |
| Motostorm | IT · 10–15 days | CA$993 | CA$61 | CA$90 | CA$25 | CA$1,169 |
| Riverside Motosports | CA · 3-12 days | CA$1,180 | Free | None | None | CA$1,180 |
| Royal Distributing | CA · 2–5 days | CA$1,180 | Free | None | None | CA$1,180 |
| Studio Cycle | CA · 2-6 days | CA$1,180 | Free | None | None | CA$1,180 |
| Moto Central | UK · 7–12 days | CA$1,001 | CA$105 | CA$94 | CA$25 | CA$1,225 |
| SportsBikeShop | UK · 6–9 days | CA$1,274 | Free | CA$0 | CA$0 | CA$1,274 |
| TripleClamp Moto | CA · 2–5 days | CA$1,300 | Free | None | None | CA$1,300 |
| Motardinn | ES · 7–15 days | CA$1,160 | CA$22 | CA$100 | CA$25 | CA$1,307 |
| Infinity Motorcycles | UK · 5–10 days | CA$843 | CA$346 | CA$101 | CA$25 | CA$1,315 |
| Motocard | ES · 8–12 days | CA$1,166 | CA$94 | CA$107 | CA$25 | CA$1,392 |
| SportbikeTrackGear | US · 3–5 days | CA$1,190 | CA$73 | CA$107 | CA$25 | CA$1,395 |
| MotoHut | CA · 2–5 days | CA$1,430 | Free | None | None | CA$1,430 |
| Atomic-Moto | US · 3-5 days | CA$1,330 | CA$14 | CA$114 | CA$25 | CA$1,483 |
| BTO Sports | US · 4-7 days | CA$1,456 | CA$11 | CA$125 | CA$25 | CA$1,617 |
| The Helmet Shop | US · 3-7 days | CA$1,456 | CA$49 | CA$128 | CA$25 | CA$1,658 |
| MotoSport | US · 3–6 days | CA$1,456 | CA$49 | CA$128 | CA$25 | CA$1,658 |
| Retailer | Ships from | Item | Shipping | Duty | Brokerage | Landed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Kirk | US · 1–5 days | CA$756 | CA$11 | CA$65 | CA$25 | CA$857 |
| FC-Moto | DE · 7–10 days | CA$876 | CA$43 | CA$78 | CA$25 | CA$1,022 |
| ADM Sport | CA · 2–7 days | CA$1,040 | Free | None | None | CA$1,040 |
| MotoHut | CA · 2–5 days | CA$1,085 | Free | None | None | CA$1,085 |
| ChromeBurner | NL · 7–14 days | CA$939 | CA$46 | CA$84 | CA$25 | CA$1,094 |
| FortNine | CA · 1–4 days | CA$1,100 | Free | None | None | CA$1,100 |
| GPbikes | CA · 1–4 days | CA$1,100 | Free | None | None | CA$1,100 |
| Motardinn | ES · 7–15 days | CA$1,045 | CA$22 | CA$91 | CA$25 | CA$1,183 |
| Motostorm | IT · 10–15 days | CA$1,038 | CA$61 | CA$93 | CA$25 | CA$1,217 |
| SportbikeTrackGear | US · 3–5 days | CA$1,218 | CA$73 | CA$110 | CA$25 | CA$1,426 |
| BTO Sports | US · 4-7 days | CA$1,330 | CA$11 | CA$114 | CA$25 | CA$1,480 |
| J&P Cycles | US · 1-5 days | CA$1,330 | CA$11 | CA$114 | CA$25 | CA$1,480 |
| Cycle Gear | US · 3–14 days | CA$1,330 | CA$49 | CA$117 | CA$25 | CA$1,521 |
| RevZilla | US · 3–5 days | CA$1,330 | CA$49 | CA$117 | CA$25 | CA$1,521 |
| Infinity Motorcycles | UK · 5–10 days | CA$1,217 | CA$346 | CA$133 | CA$25 | CA$1,721 |
| Moto Central | UK · 7–12 days | CA$1,513 | CA$105 | CA$138 | CA$25 | CA$1,781 |
| SportsBikeShop | UK · 6–9 days | CA$1,888 | Free | CA$0 | CA$0 | CA$1,888 |
Same retailer, both models
15 retailers stock both models for Canada. Shop for shop, the Arai XD-5 is cheaper at 11 and the Bell Race Star DLX Flex at 4.
| Retailer | Arai XD-5 | Bell Race Star DLX Flex | Cheaper here | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SportsBikeShop | CA$1,274 | CA$1,888 | Arai XD-5 | CA$614 |
| Moto Central | CA$1,225 | CA$1,781 | Arai XD-5 | CA$556 |
| J&P Cycles | CA$948 | CA$1,480 | Arai XD-5 | CA$532 |
| Cycle Gear | CA$990 | CA$1,521 | Arai XD-5 | CA$531 |
| RevZilla | CA$990 | CA$1,521 | Arai XD-5 | CA$531 |
| Infinity Motorcycles | CA$1,315 | CA$1,721 | Arai XD-5 | CA$406 |
| MotoHut | CA$1,430 | CA$1,085 | Bell Race Star DLX Flex | CA$345 |
| ADM Sport | CA$826 | CA$1,040 | Arai XD-5 | CA$214 |
| ChromeBurner | CA$933 | CA$1,094 | Arai XD-5 | CA$161 |
| BTO Sports | CA$1,617 | CA$1,480 | Bell Race Star DLX Flex | CA$137 |
| Motardinn | CA$1,307 | CA$1,183 | Bell Race Star DLX Flex | CA$124 |
| FortNine | CA$1,003 | CA$1,100 | Arai XD-5 | CA$97 |
| Motostorm | CA$1,169 | CA$1,217 | Arai XD-5 | CA$48 |
| SportbikeTrackGear | CA$1,395 | CA$1,426 | Arai XD-5 | CA$31 |
| FC-Moto | CA$1,045 | CA$1,022 | Bell Race Star DLX Flex | CA$23 |
How much of the price is duty and shipping
The Arai XD-5's cheapest offer (ADM Sport, CA$826) ships from within Canada, so no import duty or brokerage applies; shipping is free. Across the 17 retailers shipping it from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 9% of the delivered price. 9 of 26 in-stock retailers ship it from within Canada.
At its cheapest offer (Dennis Kirk, CA$857) the Bell Race Star DLX Flex's delivered price includes CA$90 of import duty and brokerage (11% of the total) and CA$11 shipping. Across the 13 retailers shipping it from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 9% of the delivered price. 4 of 17 in-stock retailers ship it from within Canada.
Duty and brokerage apply to retailers shipping from outside Canada; GST/HST is not included in any figure on this page.
Certifications listed in ALLR's catalog
Arai XD-5: ECE 22.06, DOT, Snell. Bell Race Star DLX Flex: ECE 22.06, DOT, Snell. Both list the same standards. “Not listed” means the retailer data ALLR tracks does not state it, not that the product lacks it; confirm on the retailer's page for the exact variant you buy. Background: ECE, DOT and Snell helmet certifications explained · ECE 22.06 vs Snell M2025 helmet standards.
Lowest delivered price by market
| Delivered to | Arai XD-5 | Bell Race Star DLX Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | CA$826 | CA$857 |
| USA | US$600 | US$540 |
| UK | £430 | £483 |
| EU | €484 | €526 |
Canada is live; the US, UK and EU figures come from ALLR's per-market price aggregate and can trail the live Canada figure by hours.
How the prices compare
Across the 36 in-stock listings tracked for the Arai XD-5, landed prices to Canada run from CA$826 at ADM Sport up to CA$1,658 — choosing the cheapest retailer over the priciest saves up to CA$832 (50%).
Across the 22 in-stock listings tracked for the Bell Race Star DLX Flex, landed prices to Canada run from CA$857 at Dennis Kirk up to CA$1,888 — choosing the cheapest retailer over the priciest saves up to CA$1,031 (55%).
On list price, the Arai XD-5 carries a CA$1,200 MSRP and its cheapest current offer is 31% below it; the Bell Race Star DLX Flex carries a CA$950 MSRP and its cheapest current offer is 10% below it.
Offers & stock, per model
Arai XD-5 Full Face Helmet
Delivered to Canada from CA$826 at ADM Sport (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST), across 26 offers from 26 retailers — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
29 stores carry it, 26 in stock. Landed cost includes shipping, duty and brokerage, before GST/HST.
Price summary
Bell Race Star DLX Flex
Delivered to Canada from CA$857 at Dennis Kirk (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST), across 17 offers from 17 retailers — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
19 stores carry it, 17 in stock. Landed cost includes shipping, duty and brokerage, before GST/HST.
Price summary
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper in Canada, the Arai XD-5 or the Bell Race Star DLX Flex?
Delivered to Canada, the Arai XD-5 is CA$31 cheaper than the Bell Race Star DLX Flex at their cheapest in-stock retailers: CA$826 at ADM Sport against CA$857 at Dennis Kirk (item, shipping, import duty and brokerage included; before GST/HST) — prices checked Oct 24, 2026.
How many retailers sell the Arai XD-5 and the Bell Race Star DLX Flex to Canada?
Shipping to Canada, ALLR tracks 26 in-stock offers for the Arai XD-5 from 26 retailers and 17 in-stock offers for the Bell Race Star DLX Flex from 17 retailers. Retailers tracking each model in total, including some out of stock today: the Arai XD-5 29, the Bell Race Star DLX Flex 19.
How much of the delivered price is import duty and brokerage?
The Arai XD-5's cheapest offer (ADM Sport, CA$826) ships from within Canada, so no import duty or brokerage applies; shipping is free. At its cheapest offer (Dennis Kirk, CA$857) the Bell Race Star DLX Flex's delivered price includes CA$90 of import duty and brokerage (11% of the total) and CA$11 shipping. Across the 17 retailers shipping the Arai XD-5 from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 9% of the delivered price. Across the 13 retailers shipping the Bell Race Star DLX Flex from outside Canada, duty and brokerage average 9% of the delivered price.
Which retailers sell both the Arai XD-5 and the Bell Race Star DLX Flex, and where is each cheaper?
15 retailers stock both models in Canada-shippable stock. The Arai XD-5 is cheaper at 11 of them and the Bell Race Star DLX Flex at 4; the widest same-shop gap is CA$614 at SportsBikeShop, where the Arai XD-5 is cheaper.
Do the Arai XD-5 and the Bell Race Star DLX Flex carry the same safety certifications?
ALLR's catalog lists ECE 22.06, DOT, Snell for the Arai XD-5 and ECE 22.06, DOT, Snell for the Bell Race Star DLX Flex. Both list the same standards. "Not listed" means the retailer data ALLR tracks does not state it, not that the product lacks it; confirm on the retailer's page for the exact variant.
Do these prices include GST/HST?
No. Prices are landed costs to Canada: item price plus shipping, import duty and customs brokerage. Destination sales tax (GST/HST) is not included, so the retailer's checkout total can be higher; the figures here use the same basis as each product's own ALLR page.
Where these numbers come from
Every figure on this page is live tracker data, prices checked Oct 24, 2026, the same numbers shown on each product's ALLR page. Landed cost means item price + shipping + import duty + customs brokerage to Canada, converted to CAD; retailers are ranked by that all-in figure, not the sticker price. Read the full methodology. Prices and stock move daily, and the retailer's own checkout is always the final source of truth. This comparison covers price, availability and catalog data only — it makes no claim about fit, comfort or performance.