全盔推荐型号:PISTA GP、PISTA GP R、Corsa、Corsa R、VELOCE S、K-5 S、K-3 SV
Recommended models of unmasked helmets: COMPACT, COMPACT ST
开口盔推荐型号:K-5 JET、FLUID、BLADE、RP-60
Most riders will be familiar with AGVs, and many of the drivers who won the championship in MotoGP, the premier motorcycle competition, used AGV helmets. Among them, the most famous is the seven-time champion Rossi, who has attracted countless fans, has been wearing the helmet tailored for him by AGV since his debut, and has worn AGV helmet to the podium again and again in his career since. The brand effect of AGV coupled with the fan effect of Rossi made AGV helmets the hottest product on the market for a time.
Founded in 1947, AGVs have been the benchmark in the industry since their inception, with the first helmets of modern concepts and the first fiberglass helmets produced by AGVs, which have been produced at a very high level. According to the latest evaluation data from SHARP, an internationally renowned motorcycle helmet safety evaluation agency, except for the K Series, which received a 3-star rating, the remaining 28 models of helmets all received a 4-star rating and above, and 10 helmets received the highest score of 5-star ratings. Unfortunately, due to the rapid update and iteration of motorcycle helmets, most of these models are no longer sold on the AGV official website.
The product line of AGVs is very rich, and it can include all motorcycle helmet types on the market, except for the half-helmet with very poor protection. In terms of full helmets, the most popular is the same model as Rossi priced at 800 pounds - PISTA GP, which claims to use all the high-tech that AGVs currently have, and it is reasonable to receive a perfect score of 5 stars in the SHARP evaluation. Both the PISTA GP and the subsequent PISTA GP R are made of carbon fiber, which is not only lightweight, but also the strongest motorcycle helmet shell material available.
In addition to the carbon fiber material, the series of air duct design is also very good, the front air duct is designed with film pull-off, the number of air inlets can be selected independently, it can provide fresh air to the helmet, dissipate moisture and heat in the helmet, and make the wearer's head feel more comfortable. Not only that, but the helmet is equipped with Pinlock lenses that are anti-fog and anti-scratch, and the inner lining and cheek pads are also removable and replaceable, making it very convenient.
The PISTA GP is not suitable for everyday street use due to its poor soundproofing, but users can opt for the £550 Corsa series, which is made of composite fibres and has a heavier helmet but is less expensive than the PISTA series. In addition, Corsa also has practical features such as porous ventilation, anti-fog and anti-scratch mask, and removable and washable lining. In fact, no matter what kind of material the shell is made of, the helmet that can get a high star rating in SHARP is the one with guaranteed safety, and both helmets in the Corsa series have received a perfect score of 5 stars in the SHARP evaluation, which is very safe.
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A PRICE-PERFORMANCE RATIO, YOU CAN CHOOSE FROM THE VELOCE S, THE K-5 S AND THE K-3 SV, WHICH ARE ALL ON SALE, EACH WITH THEIR OWN CHARACTERISTICS, AND THE VELOCE S, WHICH HAS BEEN RATED AS A SHARP 5-STAR RATING, HAS THE HIGHEST SAFETY FACTOR AND THE MOST EXPENSIVE PRICE, WITH AN OFFICIAL PRICE OF £380-450. However, the lenses of the VELOCE S are slightly lacking in function and are only basic anti-fogging functions. The K-5 S and K-3 SV helmets, priced at £290 and £150 respectively, have four stars, but their lenses are versatile, not only anti-fog and scratches, but also a more comfortable ride in the scorching sun with built-in visors.
Thanks to the open-end jaws, riders can eat, drink or talk without taking off their helmets during a stop. Because of this, the safety of the unmasking helmet is worse than that of the full helmet, and it is not easy to achieve a SHARP 5-star full score of the unmasking helmet, even the AGV is no exception. Priced at around £200, the Compact unmasked helmet series, which is mainly made of thermoplastic for the shell, received a very good 4-star rating in the SHARP crash damage test. The Compact series not only has very practical functions such as porous ventilation, removable and washable lining, and quick lens replacement, but its lenses also have anti-fog, anti-scratch and sun-shading functions.
The K-5 JET, FLUID, BLADE and RP-60 are open helmet models for AGVs and are priced between £100-£350. In addition to the different shell materials, the structure of the lining is also slightly different, the lining of the BLADE and RP-60 can be easily disassembled and washed, and the later maintenance is more convenient; Both the K-5 and BLADE lenses can be quickly removed for easy replacement. Users can choose according to their actual situation. Because the helmet has no jaw, no face protection or only a windshield, and the safety is poor, and because of this, the authoritative evaluation agencies SHARP and SNELL do not evaluate this type of helmet, and it is not recommended that users who pursue cycling speed buy this kind of product.