Premium Open Face Motorcycle Helmets: Where Craftsmanship Meets Heritage
At Hedon, we don’t make helmets, we craft heirlooms. Our open face motorcycle helmets are designed for those who live life unapologetically fast and stylish. Whether you're carving through city streets or cruising the coast, each helmet is a bold expression of timeless design, engineered with modern safety.
The trade-off is straightforward: less coverage than a full face, but more airflow, a wider field of vision, and the classic feel that's defined motorcycling for decades. Built in the UK using the finest materials, every helmet features a hand-stitched interior, luxury paint finishes, and DOT or ECE 22.06 certification. Lightweight, comfortable, and unmistakably Hedon, these helmets redefine what it means to ride in style.
Perfect for cafe racers, scramblers, and classic motorcycles, our open face range combines classic soul with luxury finish, the go-to choice for discerning riders worldwide.
Two Open Face Helmet Styles
- Hedonist: The pure open face silhouette. Clean lines, heritage-inspired shape, and a low profile that pairs naturally with goggles, sunglasses, or a peak. Best for riders who want maximum airflow and the traditional 3/4 helmet look.
- Epicurist: An open face with a full-length shield, so you get the same open feel with weather and debris protection across the face. Best for riders who want open face style with more coverage on longer rides.
When an Open Face Helmet Is the Right Choice
Open face motorcycle helmets suit specific kinds of riding. They work best when:
- You ride in hot weather or stop-and-go traffic. Better airflow and cool air through the helmet means less heat build-up at lights and in slow city pace.
- You value a wider field of vision. With no chin bar or visor frame in the way, peripheral view is more open than a full face helmet.
- Your bike is built for the look. Cafe racers, cruisers, scramblers, and classic bikes pair naturally with open face styling.
- You ride at moderate speeds. Wind noise rises with speed on any open face, so highway-heavy rides may suit a full face setup better.
If you mostly ride at highway speeds or in changeable weather, our Full Face Helmets range is worth a look.
Open Face vs Full Face
From full-face Heroine Racers to open-face Hedonist and Epicurist, this wide selection makes it easy to match coverage to your day-to-day riding. Full-face leans into best performance for faster roads, with aerodynamic designs that stay calm and composed at speed. Open-face keeps the experience lighter and freer, ideal for city miles, while still delivering Hedon’s signature fit, finish, and road-ready confidence.
Fit and Sizing
A well-fitted open face helmet should sit snug across the forehead and cheeks without pressure points, secure under the chin strap, and stable when you turn your head. Because the face is exposed, fit accuracy matters as much as it does on a full face. Measure your head before ordering and check the Helmet Size Chart for the right size across the Hedonist and Epicurist ranges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between an open face and full face motorcycle helmet?
Open face motorcycle helmets cover the top, sides, and back of the head but leave the face exposed, while full face helmets enclose the entire head including a chin bar. Open face offers more airflow, a wider field of vision, and a classic look. Full face offers more impact protection, better wind noise reduction at speed, and a more enclosed feel. The right helmet depends on how and where you ride.
Are motorcycle open face helmets safe?
Open face helmets are road-safe when they meet recognized certifications like DOT or ECE 22.06, which both Hedon ranges do. They cover the same skull area as a full face, but the face is exposed, so they offer less protection against impact to the chin and jaw. They're a good fit for lower-speed riding, cruisers, and city use where the trade-off makes sense. For highway speeds or higher-risk riding, a full face helmet provides more coverage.
Can I add a visor or sun peak to an open face helmet?
Yes. Hedon's open face helmets are compatible with a range of visors and shields and sun peaks. Visors and shields give you weather and glare control, while sun peaks add a heritage-friendly profile and help manage light on bright rides. Check the product pages for model-specific compatibility, since not every accessory fits every helmet.
Are open face helmets suitable for long rides?
They can be, but it depends on conditions. At moderate speeds and in good weather, open face motorcycle helmets are comfortable for long rides thanks to the airflow and wider vision. On highway-heavy routes or in heavy rain, wind noise and lack of weather protection can wear you down faster than a full face would. The Epicurist's shield makes longer rides more manageable for that reason.
