| With over sixty years of experience in design, AGV | | | | it is also the first in the line of AGV helmets that has |
| helmets are the preferred choice of those who take | | | | three interchangeable shell sizes. This ensures that |
| motorcycling racing seriously. Founded in 1947 by | | | | everyone can utilize the GP-Tech. |
| Amisano Gino Valenza, the company began by | | | | |
| manufacturing leather seats and motorcycle saddles. | | | | Additionally, the GP Tech AGV helmets also come |
| Today, they are revered for developing motorcycle | | | | with an integrated ventilation system or IVS, |
| helmets that place a heavy emphasis on safety and | | | | providing maximum breathability for the wearer. This |
| protection. With AGV, the rider’s well being is | | | | is accomplished by using vents. In fact, the makers |
| the focus and AGV helmets bear that fact by its | | | | of the helmet take its design so seriously; the IVS |
| design. Made popular by Valentino Rossi, the Italian | | | | system has been aerodynamically tested, ensuring |
| motorcycle champion who has worn AGV helmets | | | | that it is the highest quality helmet on the market. |
| since the beginning of his career, AGV helmets are | | | | |
| now the helmets selected by champions. This has | | | | The color choices for the GP Tech AGV helmets are |
| also led to the incredible focus on engineering and | | | | vast and you’re sure to look cool while racing on |
| design in what has resulted in the line of Rossi AGV | | | | your bike. Sleek designs, multi colors, or solid color |
| helmets. There is no doubt that the Rossi AVG | | | | helmets ensure that there is a helmet for every |
| helmets are the most sought after in the motorcycle | | | | rider’s style. The color choices include Combat |
| market. | | | | Blue, Combat Red, Tech Black, and Tech Gunmetal. |
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| Valentino Rossi is not the first champion to wear | | | | |
| AGV helmets. Other famous racers include Giacomo | | | | In addition to the design qualities the GP Tech AGV |
| Agostini, Niki Lauda, Angel Nietor, Barry Sheene, | | | | helmets also feature a liner that is easily removed |
| Emerson Fittipaldi, Nelson Piquet, and Wayne Ryney. | | | | and machine-washed. This ensures that your helmet |
| However, it is definitely the allure and signature name | | | | stays sanitary and hygienic. The neck roll is also easily |
| of Valentino Rossi for which AGV helmets are often | | | | removed and washed and the fabrics have been |
| associated. The AGV GP-Tech helmet line that has | | | | treated with a specific formula that helps prevent |
| been designed for high performance racing evidences | | | | build up from humidity and sweat. The fabric also |
| this. In fact, it was Valentino Rossi who also helped | | | | helps keep the helmet cool while the vent system |
| design the GP-Tech. The shell is crafted from what is | | | | ensures that moisture is easily removed. There are |
| known as “SSl” or Super Super Light Carbon | | | | more AGV helmets then the GP Tech line. Other |
| Kevlar, ensuring that it provides maximum comfort. | | | | popular lines include the AGV Air Tech, the AGV S4, |
| Not only is the shell lightweight and comfortable, but | | | | AGV Stealth, and the AGV Ti- Evolution. |