Open faced helmets for an R65

[HESIMEUSTIC]

Years ago  (like 30+) I used to wear open face helmets, but I am also a believer of the "save your face" plan and have used full face helmets exclusively for the past 20 years or more.  So, if you really want an open face helmet, I cannot suggest anything that I have any experience with.

I try to always wear hearing protection - you'd be amazed at what the wind noise can do to your hearing over the course of hours of exposure.   I don't always wear it for short trips round town, though I should practice that as part of the ATGATT philosophy I follow.

I should have specified that the open or 3/4 helmet idea was just for around town rides at <60km/h -- in Toronto it's mostly <40km/h.  Thanks for all the comments on full face and ear plugs - I use both for highway trips.

[Luca]

Even though you're moving faster, your head isn't going to fall any further to the pavement on the highway than it would on a city street.  Less abrasion at low speeds, but the bone breaking potential is still there.

With that said, a 3/4 would be a big step up in safety from a 1/2 without much added bother.

If the speeds do stay low, I wouldn't worry about finding a quiet helmet.  Wind noise won't be bad at 60km/h so take the tradeoff and get a helmet with really good ventilation (and the best impact ratings you can find).