Collection: Open Face Helmets

What Is an Open-Face Helmet?

An open-face helmet — also called a 3/4 helmet — covers the top, back, and sides of your head but leaves your face open, with no chin bar.

It's the classic choice for cruiser, café, and scooter riders who want an unobstructed view, plenty of airflow, and a timeless look. You get solid coverage for your skull while keeping the open, connected-to-the-road feel that full-face riders give up.

Benefits of Open-Face Helmets

Open-face helmets give you the widest field of view, the most airflow, and a classic style — ideal for relaxed cruiser, scooter, and around-town riding.

• Unmatched visibility — nothing blocks your peripheral vision.
• Maximum airflow — the open front keeps you cool in heat and traffic.
• Classic, lightweight feel — popular with cruiser and vintage riders.
• Easy communication — talk, eat, or drink without removing it.
• Eyewear-friendly — easy to wear with sunglasses or goggles.

Are Open-Face Helmets Safe?

Open-face helmets protect the top, back, and sides of your head, but they have no chin bar — so they offer less protection for your face and jaw than a full-face or modular helmet. Choose a DOT- or ECE-certified model and add eye protection.

They're a genuine step up from a half helmet in coverage, and a DOT/ECE-certified open-face is a legitimate, legal choice. Just go in clear-eyed: the open front trades face and chin protection for airflow and visibility. Many models include a snap-on face shield or flip-down sun visor; otherwise pair it with goggles or riding glasses.

How to Choose the Right Size

Measure your head about an inch above your eyebrows, match it to the brand's size chart, and choose a snug fit. Sizes vary by brand, so always check the specific chart.

• Measure right — widest part of the head, level, measured twice; use the larger number.
• Snug, not painful — it shouldn't shift when you move your head.
• Between sizes? Size down, and fine-tune with cheek pads.

How to Care for an Open-Face Helmet

Clean the shell and any visor with mild soap and lukewarm water, and hand-wash the removable liner so it stays fresh.

• Shell & visor — lukewarm water and a microfiber cloth; skip harsh chemicals.
• Liner & pads — hand-wash and air dry; refresh with new liners and cheek pads.
• Lifespan — replace after any impact or about every five years.

Open-Face vs. Full-Face vs. Half

An open-face sits between the two: more coverage and protection than a half helmet, but more airflow and visibility — and less face protection — than a full-face.

Open-Face Helmet FAQs