Is AGV a good brand?

Italian helmet maker AGV has been making fine helmets since 1947 and, even though they're now part of the Dainese group, their protective qualities continue to shine through.

Is Shoei better than AGV?

If you care a lot about light weight, the AGV K6 is the clear choice. If you want the option of a photochromic faceshield, the Shoei RF-1200 is the obvious choice. If you are happy carrying both a clear and smoked faceshield and swapping them, the AGV is probably better for its slick shield-change mechanism.

How good is AGV?

They make a range of good quality mid to high end helmets - as shown by their excellent rankings in our safest crash helmet brands page where we include helmets that are Snell approved or highly rated in the SHARP helmet testing scheme.

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Are AGV helmets safe?

What safety ratings do AGV helmets hold? In the US, all street-legal helmets are required to pass the DOT safety standard, so AGV helmets meet this certification throughout their US line. In addition, most AGV helmets carry the ECE 22.05 safety rating, which is a European standard.

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Are AGV helmets made in China?

AGV helmets are made in both Italy and China, despite the brand being based in Italy. The helmet range you choose from will largely decide where it's manufactured. For example, the entry-level AGV K1 is made in China, whereas the Moto GP-inspired AGV Pista GP-RR is made in Italy.

Is AGV Snell certified?

AGV doesn't submit any of its helmets for SNELL approval, so the AGV K1 is not SNELL approved. With that being said, the AGV K1 does carry DOT certification (US), a European ECE 22.05 safety rating, as well as a 4-Star SHARP rating.

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What helmets do MotoGP riders wear?

AGV and Dainese have always put their new products to the most extreme test of all: racing. That developed on the track with the champions of motorcycle GP represents the ultimate in technology, and is evolving constantly. Pista GP RR, the helmet used by MotoGP™ riders, demonstrates AGV's obsession for perfection.

How do I know if my AGV helmet is real?

If you've already bought a helmet and suspect it might be a fake, your starting point is to check the chin strap. A genuine lid will have a white label stitched onto it with an E marking and a serial number – this proves it has been tested and certified to European standards.

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What does AGV stand for in helmets?

Motorcycle racing

The company Gino Amisano founded proudly took the initials of his name and town – Amisano Gino Valenza – to form the name AGV and a legend was born. A legend that would transform almost every aspect of motorcycle racing.

Which is better HJC or Shoei?

The HJC RPHA 11 is the sportiest and most advanced helmet of the brand. In fact, it is equipped by some of the MotoGP riders. The Shoei NXR has a more sport-touring character, although it also has an aggressive line due to the integrated spoiler.

Is HJC a good helmet brand?

HJC have been in this business for more than 45 years and they make superior and formidable helmets for riders all over the world. HJC helmets are extremely comfortable, stylish and use top quality materials and safety features. We love HJC's price points too.

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Which color helmet is best?

Traffic regulatory bodies also recommend using white coloured helmets as they enhance the rider's visibility even from a distance. During safety drives and special campaigns too, bike and helmet companies like ours give out only white-coloured helmets.

Are carbon helmets safer?

Generally, this same order of polycarbonate, fiberglass, composite, and carbon fiber is the same for the safest shell materials if you look at SHARP.

Are full face helmets safer?

Our study showed that the full-face helmet lowered the risk of facial injury by two-thirds, and confirmed that a full-face helmet offers better protection against facial injury than other types of helmet.

Do AGV helmets run small?

While many riders will find this comfortable and rather reassuring, it does come down to a matter of preference. The consensus online is that AGV's tend to run slightly smaller than many of their competitors.

Are AGV helmets hand made?

handcrafted for you

Each and every helmade product is handmade. Customizing a helmet requires a high qualitative product and unique handcrafting skills. A big part of the helmade process is the preparation phase which sets the base for a perfect painting of your individual product.

What head shape are AGV helmets?

The AGV K5 is designed to fit the vast majority of head shapes – that's the intermediate oval (though a couple of folks with longer, narrower heads did say it fits them just fine).