AGV GT Veloce Helmet Review at RevZilla.com 

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Anthony Bucci RevZilla Keep going with such nice videos... I know it can be a pain in the ass to do such footage, but for that kind of details is why I love your review videos and why I just created my Revzilla account... Now I'm getting ready to purchase my first AGV through you guys.... I'm from Chile and we have an AGV dealer here, but they don't carry the full catalog so we have just the cheap, and outdated, K3 line and the Super expensive Corsa and Pista helmets... from my point of view, this new helmet is the perfect mix between those extremes and your site is the way to go to buy it... Only good opinions and good feedback from your customers... besides that, the price and the shipping cost are good enough to keep the buy as a good deal... so keep the good work you are doing and wait for my order in a couple of weeks... Cheers!

The shell breakdown is XS-S, MS, ML-L, and XL-2XL. Also, yes, the GT Veloce is slightly more compact than the K3 SV. -DrewZilla

Marine00890 Pretty much, yeah, the GT Veloce is AGV's RF-1200. Sport / sport-touring, kind of your do-it-all helmet, it applies to both. The lines of the Veloce may help with that speed hump, too - which would be nice. -Kraus-e

At 57.5cm, I recommend size ML. -DrewZilla

Thanks Antony for the quick reply! Boom shakalaka!!!! After i detailed breaked down your video of your SCORPION EXO 1200 AIR (or EXO T1200 in USA) , i finally bought it!! It was your detailed break down of this helmet ,that made me bought it! I will have it in a few days and i am very very pleased , as the Gods you say! And very very happy as you guys there at Revzilla!! Cheers mate!

While all of those are solid options, I think with your riding position you would be best suited with the GT-Veloce. One of my coworkers wears one on an R nine T and loves it. The others have a pretty aggressive eye port angle, so work better with more aggressive riding positions. -TeamZilla AJ *www.revzilla.com/agv-gt-veloce-helmet

It's possible your K3 SV is too big or too loose, now that the padding has compacted over time. It's possible you could make your K3 SV quieter by installing thicker cheek pads. If you get the same size GT Veloce as your K3 SV, you will likely have the same problem over time. Maybe you can fit one size down in the GT Veloce. Alternately, look at the Shoei RF-1200, as there are mirrored shields to fit it. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/agv-k3-sv-cheek-pads *www.revzilla.com/shoei-rf-1200-helmets *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shoei-cwr-1-pinlock-ready-face-shield

+Alexander Mielchen (MiLeX) It really depends on your exact head shape. My head is also 57.5cm, but that's just the circumference, so the helmet will fit me slightly differently than it will fit you. For me, MS is just a bit too tight, but for you, you might be able to fit MS. -DrewZilla

MPRENO619 Currently, AGV is not offering the K5 in the United States, and we only are reviewing products we can carry here in the US. If AGV decides to import the K5 here, we'll likely review it. -DrewZilla

+crackerworld For your bike and riding style, I'd recommend the Shoei GT-Air. All three are pretty stable at high speed, but the Shoei is quieter than both AGV helmets, so it has the upper hand. -DrewZilla

+RevZilla It was 160-260 euros(160e more for the plain white version) more expensive in my country(GT-Air) so I went for the AVG K5 ...tried with 180km/h ...pretty stable and quiet compared to my previous 5 year old helmet(it was a cheap-ass helmet from a company max, mex or something the middle letter was their logo - at speeds above 120km/h I needed to work the head muscles and for 180km/h? ...well I needed someone to hold my head because it was about to get ripped off hahahah - This was 75e helmet vs 300+e comparison

You would be size XS for the GT Veloce as well. The biggest difference is that the K5 has an internal sun visor, while the GT Veloce does not. Another main difference is that the GT Veloce is slightly lighter. I recommend you decide whether you want the internal sun visor feature or not. -DrewZilla

thanks for the fast answer.

The GT Veloce would be a good option as well as the Shoei RF-1200 (NXR in Europe). You may also consider a different windscreen for your K1200S. -DrewZilla

+najm eltayeb For a Hayabusa and using the Cardo G9x, you'd be better off with the Shoei GT-Air. -DrewZilla

I'd go for the RF-1200. It will be the quietest and most compact in size small. -DrewZilla

Thanks !

Even though models for the US and Europe may be manufactured the same, US models do not have ECE stickers, so they are not ECE-certified. We cannot make any claims otherwise. -DrewZilla

+RevZilla Yeah no doubt. I almost bought it but missed it

+NoivernMPA For your conditions, I would not recommend the GT Veloce. Instead, the Shoei RF-1200(NXR) would be ideal, but I know it's expensive (though in the US, the GT Veloce is more expensive than the Shoei RF-1200). Of the helmets we carry, I would also recommend the more affordable Scorpion EXO-R710 and HJC FG-17. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/scorpion-exo-r710-helmet *www.revzilla.com/hjc-fg-17-helmets

Ramy Hafez For track use, we recommend the AGV Corsa helmet. The GT Veloce is a sport touring helmet. -Hi-Viz Brian

Thanks

The GT Veloce is the lightest of the three with its SSL carbon/aramid/fiber composite shell in four different shell sizes, but that also makes it the most expensive. It also lacks the internal sun visor of the other two if that matters to you. The K5 and K3 SV have almost identical shapes, but the K5 uses a CAF carbon/fiberglass shell compared to the K3 SV's heavier thermoplastic resin shell. So the K5 is almost as light as the GT Veloce but more affordable. The K3 SV is the most affordable but is also the heaviest. -DrewZilla

It fits like the Corsa. -DrewZilla

+Big E (WestCoastGPZed) At 58, you may prefer size ML. MS has its own shell, whereas size ML and LG share the next larger shell, so ML will give you more room in the chin while still being appropriate for a 58cm head size. -DrewZilla

Anthony thanks again......do you do stickers so I can help spread the word in Scotland?

Duane Quan The Veloce will not be quite as round as the Airframe, but it may still be comfortable for you. -DrewZilla

RevZilla Thank you!

The Shoei RF-1200 is the one, as it's quiet, includes Pinlock, and is best for communicators. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/shoei-rf-1200-helmets

RevZilla thank you for your no BS and straight to the point honesty :) a lot of people who I've spoke to about this will just say which ever they had in stock rather than an honest answer. So again, thank you.

+dialec Both would be fine for your riding, though I feel the HJC offers similar quality at a better price. -DrewZilla

+CK09 The internal padding of the GT Veloce aligns the helmet for a more upright riding position compared the Corsa, which is aligned for the 3/4 to full tuck riding position. For commuting/weekends and the occasional track day, stick with the GT Veloce. -DrewZilla

Wise man.

+Nayked Motorcycle (Naked Motorcycle) Some AGV helmets use a thermoplastic resin shell. These include the K3, K3 SV, MT-X, Blade, and Numo EVO helmets. -DrewZilla

The tear-off posts are held on by small screws accessed on the inside of the visor. If you remove the tear-off posts, though, you're left with screw holes in the visor, which will cause whistling. Visors with tear-off posts are not intended to be used with the posts removed. -DrewZilla

ACC8424 Per the AGV GT Veloce Size Chart*, 59cm would be size Large (L). If you measure 59cm, we recommend starting with size Large (L). -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/agv-gt-veloce-txt-helmet#size_chart_tab

RevZilla Thank you for great info and fast respond. I confused by AGV Corsa size chart, I thought it use the same shell, so the size would be equal to GT veloce.

ACC8424 You're welcome! Helmet sizing can definitely be confusing. If you use the correct size chart, you should be ok. -DrewZilla

I'd go for the RF-1200 for all-season riding and commuting. -DrewZilla

thanks guys.

No, the GT Veloce is just as loud as the RPHA10. Even with a quiet helmet like the Shoei RF-1200 or Schuberth C3 Pro, you really should continue to protect your hearing. You're wearing a helmet to protect your head. Wear those ear plugs to protect your ears. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/shoei-rf-1200-helmets *www.revzilla.com/schuberth-c3-pro-helmet

i know i should! But still want a new helmet :) does going to a more adventure oriented helmet would eliminate my problem? would agv K5 or AX8 do any better?

+Marko Paunović Yes, you can install the Sena SMH10 in the GT Veloce. -DrewZilla

+RevZilla Thanks. Bought it few days ago and I'm super satisfied.

It's not ideal, but you could still use it on the track. -DrewZilla

bludika I believe it's this one: www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/dainese-air-crono-mesh-jacket -Kraus-e

Most helmets will be loud at those speeds, especially if you don't wear earplugs. I would recommend the Shoei RF-1200 or GT-Air instead, as they tend to be quieter for most people. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/shoei-rf-1200-helmets *www.revzilla.com/shoei-gt-air-helmet

+GravitonR1 It's not just the helmet itself but how it's positioned on your head. You'll notice that most racers wear their helmets with the chin bar rotated up a bit to allow the best upward vision in a tuck. So that being said, the AGV Corsa, Arai Corsair X, Shark Race-R Pro, and Shoei X-14 have the best upward vision. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/agv-corsa-helmet *www.revzilla.com/arai-corsair-x-helmets *www.revzilla.com/shark-race-r-pro-helmets *www.revzilla.com/shoei-x-14-helmets

+RevZilla Hey DrewZilla how can I raise the chin bar on my HJC RPHA 10 pro then, any suggestion? Is it possible to by a thicker crown padding from you or something? I see that Lorenzo's helmet sits higher up on his head, of course I know it is made specially for him, but can I improve my upward view in anyway. Thanks a lot.

+GravitonR1 You can't buy a thicker crown liner, but getting thicker cheek pads may help rotate the eyeport upward a bit. If your helmet is size XS or medium, you already have the thickest 35mm cheek pads though. If that's the case, you may be able to find some thin adhesive foam to play around with the fit. A bicycle shop might have adhesive foam pads for bicycle helmets. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/hjc-rpha-10-cheek-pads

+RevZilla Hey guys, I have a size L helmet (maybe a mistake to start with, but..) and have already changed the cheek pads to 35mm and tried rotating the eye port upward but it didn't work as expected. It would be good maybe to buy a thicker crown liner. Do you have it in stock and how much would the total price be to send it to Sweden? Thank you so much.

+GravitonR1 Oh sorry just saw that I can't buy a thicker crown liner. Ok too bad, I'll have to buy a new helmet for the track, the HJC is distracting me quite a bit from the riding, what do you think though Shark, AGV or Shoei. I am a M size for sure and medium oval quite american standards head shape. Thanks for answering. Is it 55 flat rate still to Sweden?

+james montgomery If a ML in the GT Veloce feels loose, then size MS should be appropriate. -DrewZilla

+RevZilla I meant ml in ti tech was ml and felt loser I preferred my m gp tech and not sure size wise for veloce

+james montgomery I would still recommend size MS for the GT Veloce. -DrewZilla

+dimitris kozadinos For the ZX10R's riding position, the HJC RPHA 10 Plus (Pro in US) is the better option. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/hjc-rpha-10-helmet

Thank you for the answer

The GT Veloce is designed for upright riding on the street. The Pista and Corsa are designed for racing and sport riding in a tuck position. -DrewZilla

Both are excellent options, so I recommend deciding whether you want an internal sun-visor or not. If you do, go with the GT-Air. If you don't want an internal sun-visor, consider the GT Veloce. -DrewZilla

but in terms of quality, protection, comfort and quietness, is better the AGV veloce or the SHOEI gt air? i want it for tourism.

Both are high quality, offer good protection, and are comfortable. However, the GT-Air is quieter. -DrewZilla

If you ride in a more upright position, I recommend the GT Veloce. If you ride more in a 3/4 to full tuck position, I recommend the EXO-R2000. -DrewZilla

Yes, it would be suitable for the Kawasaki Z300. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/agv-gt-veloce-helmet

At 56.5cm, I recommend size MS. -DrewZilla

I'd go with the GT Veloce for the FJ-09. -DrewZilla

+RevZilla thanks for your answer!

SMOFO CHUY Yes, it would work well for commuting. It's not the quietest helmet (also not the loudest), so we always recommend wearing earplugs. -DrewZilla

Thanks. (\ (^-^) /)

Yes. The Veloce S includes a Pinlock shield and Pinlock insert, and the Veloce S has an improved inner liner. Expect a Veloce S review soon. -DrewZilla

Thank you. Sizing and fitment remains the same ?

Yes, sizing and fit remain the same. The foam is slightly firmer though. -DrewZilla

Thank you! Looking forward for the review :)

The standard Veloce comes with a Pinlock shield and Pinlock inserts.. Or at least in the UK they do.

If you want the larger eyeport, get the GT Veloce. If you want the internal sun visor, get the K5. -DrewZilla

Yes it's pretty lightweight (3.4 pounds/1550 grams). -DrewZilla

I have this helmet and compared to its Shoei counter-part, the rf lineup it feels lighter. It does not seem to matter where your head is turned it is super smooth through the wind. It's not as quiet as they would have you believe, but it flows a ton if air and you should be wearing ear plugs anyway. I had many reservations buying this, but absolutely no regrets.

bludika AGV definitely left a few "touring" bits out of this helmet, you're not the only one to notice. Our only guess is that they are going more for the executive sport touring guy who wants a race helmet for weekend trips. Most hardcore adventurers would go with something else for all the bits and bobs they want. -Kraus-e

RevZilla i just don't get why AGV is so lacking in features, and their whole thought process in their line up. Obviously the Pista GP is for race track, and the Corsa is for the streets since you can open and close the vents, so why didn't they make this helmet more of a touring style by adding the internal sunvisor? AGV needs to seriously to stop releasing such repetitive helmets, they're all the same, just different price points, and poor ergonomics and build quality. I have the Horizon but I would have totally gotten this helmet if this had an internal sunvisor, I was looking for a premium level helmet from AGV with the internal sunvisor, and this helmet could have been perfect for it, but no, its a FAIL from AGV, Why get this when you can get the Corsa for a couple hundred dollars more and that helmet looks WAY better, with the spoiler too.

AGV, I hope you're listening. -Hi-Viz Brian

RevZilla yea, they definitely should listen, I wish this helmet was more of a direct competitor to Shoei's GT Air, that helmet is a premium, sports-touring helmet, has great ergonomics, comfort, and functionality, while maintaining sportiness, which can also be used for a sport bike rider. No way in hell AGV Horizon can compete with Shoei's GT Air, it doesn't have the same build quality and comfort as the GT Air, AND it whistles like hell LOL. I would like this GT Veloce re-done, with the internal sunvisor, PLUS, for people who would like the same spoiler as the Corsa and Pista GP, maybe drill the hole for the spoiler, so that the rider can decide whether or not to purchase the spoiler and bolt it on, I honestly prefer helmets with a spoiler, but that's just me, at least give me that option since it's pretty much the baby brother of the Corsa and Pista GP. Plus, they can make more money off the spoilers lol, which probably costs 10 cents to make, but sells for $40! now that's how you do business!

bludika Complain your comment direct to AGV, would be better than complain to dealer.

It depends on on your eyeglasses and your facial structure. This helmet works for some people with glasses. I wear glasses, and for me, I find Shoei and Arai to be the best for glasses. Shark and Scorpion are also pretty good options for glasses. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/shoei-helmets *www.revzilla.com/arai-helmets *www.revzilla.com/shark-helmets *www.revzilla.com/scorpion-exo

I wear glasses with mine at all times and it's never been a problem as long as your glasses arms aren't too chunky.

ToddHendry Yes, AGV does produce helmets at their factory in China. They do produce the Pista GP and Corsa helmets in Italy. As for the K5, AGV is not offering that in the US, so we can't review it unless they do bring it stateside. Basically, the K5 is a K3 SV with a composite shell rather than a plastic shell. -DrewZilla

Check out X Lite by Nolan. Made in Italy.

At 57cm, I recommend size MS. At 57.5 to 58, I recommend ML. -DrewZilla