AGV Motorcycle Helmets
AGV is one of the leading motorcycle helmet brands in the world. An Italian legend, AGV was born in 1947 in Valenza, Italy.
Gino Amisano (1920-2009) founded AGV. The name (AGV) came from the initials of his founder’s name and the initials of the city (Gino Amisano Valenza).
AGV started with motorcycle helmets and perfected its craft over 75+ years. Its first helmet was a leather protector molded in wooden molds. It also had a soft inner lining to absorb impact. It was not much, but it was better than nothing.
AGV continued to experiment with different helmet materials. Fiberglass was first used in cars in 1949. Soon after, in 1954, Gino Amisano used this new, light, strong, and durable material in motorcycle helmets.
With a fiberglass helmet in its arsenal, AGV dived headfirst into motorcycle racing. Gino Amisano partnered with renowned racers of his time, including Kenny Roberts, Barry Sheene, Johnny Cecotto, Steve Baker, Ángel Nieto, Giacomo Agostini, and Valentino Rossi. These partnerships were game changers for the brand and garnered valuable trust from motorcyclists.
This brand-athlete/sportsperson partnership model is the same as that of Nike. AGV reached another milestone of fame when Emerson Fittipaldi won an F1 race with an AGV helmet on.
AGV makes a wide range of motorcycle helmets, including full-face helmets, open-face helmets, urban jet helmets, enduro helmets, motocross helmets, adventure helmets, touring helmets, and sports helmets.
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FAQs
Are AGV helmets good?
AGV helmets are one of the best motorcycle helmets in the world. Its helmets are certified in terms of safety. They are ECE-certified and thus safe.
Which rider is the AGV k3sv groovy helmet for?
The AGV K3SV is a good full-face helmet with a drop-down sun visor and removable inner lining. The K3SV is a good helmet for cruising, sport, and urban riding.
Is the AGV gt2 visor compatible with the AGV k1 helmet?
Yes, the AGV gt2 visor is compatible with the AGV k1 helmet visor. Both are scratch-resistant and pinlock-ready visors.
Is the AGV k1 Snell approved?
No, the AGV k1 is not Snell approved. The Snell Foundation database has no record of AGV helmets. It seems AGV has not considered Snell approval yet. However, AGV helmets are ECE-certified.
Is the AGV helmet ECE approved?
Some AGV helmets, such as the AGV K1 S, AGV Blade, and AGV K3 Top, are PSB-certified.
How long does helmet certification last?
Helmet certification expiry depends on the type of helmet and the certifying authority. Some certifications do not expire, such as ECE. However, all competent authorities recommend replacing the helmet after 5 years.
What certification should a helmet have?
In Europe, a helmet must have ECE certification. In the UK, Sharp certification is needed. In the US, DOT certification is needed for wearing a helmet. For Japanese helmets, JIS certification is needed.
