I have a flip face (BMW s5) and a moto-x style (BMW enduro) and It is a lot louder then the flipface, so if you go this route get some good ear plugs!!! The peak does catch the wind at highway speeds and can add to fatigue.
My personal experience is that the enduro is much cooler, and very light so I like it. but all in all for touring i still prefer my flip face. Now i only wear my enduro when going off road. Dont know which i will chose for a desert trip (i guess it depends on weather, and if i am solo or two up). I have never held the HJC so I dont know what it is like but he BMW is also less then £200, and the sun peak and visor come off in seconds and you only need a 10p coin to do it..
My advise is go to a local shop and actually pull it apart as I have had helmets that say "quick" change that takes 45 minutes...
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