Motorcycles are exciting no doubt about that, but riding one can also one of the most dangerous activities you ever do. Without the protection of four walls of metal in a car surrounding you, your safety may come down to the performance of your motorcycle helmet. A good helmet full face (Integral) helmet could mean …
Which is best? Snell, ECE, FIM, and DOT Motorcycle Helmet Standards Compared Motorcycle helmet certifications can be confusing because a few different standards are in common use. A helmet that meets the standards for one certificate may fail the tests for another. Which of the several commonly used certification systems is the strictest? Is it …
Which Helmet Standard is the Best? Snell, DOT, ECE, SHARP, or FIM? Read More »
Product Liability Warning Notices for Helmets You might have noticed that nearly every consumer product you purchase has a warning in some form or another. You might wonder what the purpose of those ubiquitous, seemingly unnecessary labels is. We see them in plastic bags warning of the risk of suffocation to cigarette packets that clearly …
For motorcycle lovers, one of the most exhilarating feelings is flying down a road in the open air with the amazing feeling of the wind running across your body as you ride. Unfortunately, though, that sensational feeling of flying like the wind can be significantly diminished if the helmet that you’re wearing makes you feel …
The Importance of Wearing a Properly Fitting Motorcycle Helmet The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death and injury around the world and that for accidents involving motorcycles, injuries to the head and neck are the primary cause of death, severe injury, and disability.1 Motorcycle helmets …
How to Properly Fit a Motorcycle Helmet for Safety and Comfort? Read More »
The frequent and long-term riding of the motorcycle hurts the hearing capabilities as time goes by. The effects are caused by the wind turbulence and the vibrations created while on the move. A rider must find ways to reduce the noise for health and safety purposes. However, some factors may affect or determine how much …
Leather jackets, suits, pants have been around for many years. And throughout this time, they’ve added a touch of class and style to most people’s wardrobes. With proper maintenance, leather materials can maintain their beauty and endure several years of use. Like all other pieces of clothing, leather jackets also need regular cleaning and conditioning. …
A proper-fitting Leather Motorcycle Jacket is as important as a well-fitting helmet. A motorcycle jacket like your helmet is also for your safety. When a jacket is too tight or loose, it may lead to some accidents. If it is too tight, it may restrict your movements while riding your motorcycle. Sudden involuntary movements caused …
How to Properly Fit a Leather Motorcycle Jacket? Read More »
Loris Capirossi – 125 CC World Champion 1990 – 1991 Born from the early days of AGV Helmets’ entry into the North American market the AGVSPORT brand is no one of the oldest motorcycle apparel lines in the market today. AGV Sports Group was founded by an avid motorcycle enthusiast and remains under that same …
The Origin and History of AGV Sports Group and the AGVSPORT Brand Read More »
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS OF AGV THE 1940s Within months of the ending of World War II thousands of “cottage industries” sprung up all over Italy. AGV was born in Valenza Italy in 1946 as a maker of leather seats, saddle covers, and helmets for bicyclists. Its key founder Gino Amisano (1920–2009) was young and an accountant …
This website created and powered by the DESIGNS IN MOTION Web Development Team. Click here for some examples of our work:
