Helmets - Similar Style to the AGV Stealth SV?

[Destruktor77]

Hi everyone.

I'm very picky when it comes to the styling of helmets (But that doesn't undermine the saftey)

The only helmet which I can say I've really liked is the AGV Stealth SV(the Sun Visor not important) I think that looks great. But it doesn't have a Double-D-Ring.

So, can you guys suggest other helmets with similar stylings or just general good suggestions?

Thanks,

Rory.

[Mikey10]

Shoei Qwest is not by any means cheap but as the intro helmet to shoei's range its bloody good.
i'd say Shark helemts look similar to AGV in style but i've never tried a shark so can't say much else.

[Tomor]

Look at the shark s700. Quite angular like the agv and I think they are very comfy. Also have a sun visor which is handy also.
HTH

Tom

[Woogie]

Shoei Qwest is not by any means cheap but as the intro helmet to shoei's range its bloody good.
i'd say Shark helemts look similar to AGV in style but i've never tried a shark so can't say much else.

I have a Shoei Qwest and the wind noise is incredible.... I don't think i'll be buying another one purely for this reason alone, although it is an incredibly comfortable helmet.

[mackemforever]

I switched from an AGV Stealth SV to a Caberg Ego and I love it.

Feels more comfortable, is no noisier, seems a bit lighter to me, very well vented, and great value for money for a 5 star rated helmet.

[monkey]

What's wrong with the method to do up the Stealth?

[DaveRushton]

I have a Shark and i find it brilliant, comfy as anything and there was no wind noise until the gf dropped it and broke the fins off :/

[barwel1992]

Shark rsi carbon or Agv gp tech

I have had both and both are good the shark is stupidly light and the agv never steamed up
The rest is much the same as each other

[NTECUK]

My shark 700 does not have double D chin strap.
I'm not too sold on the ratchet systems.

[mikerj]

I switched from an AGV Stealth SV to a Caberg Ego and I love it.

Feels more comfortable, is no noisier, seems a bit lighter to me, very well vented, and great value for money for a 5 star rated helmet.

Chap here at work has the Ego, and really rates it (he had a fairly expensive Roof helmet before). For a relatively budget helmet it does seem pretty nicely made as well,

If you want a really great looking helmet, then the Shark Speed R Sauer in Anthracite/Red/Black is hard to beat IMO, very tempted to get one if it fits me ok.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/images/InitialSet/Shark_Speed-R_Sauer_Black_Ant_Red_detail_2_600.jpg

[Destruktor77]

I won't buy a helmet without the Double D Retention ring. Simply because they're proven to be safer, and I just hate the clips them selves. They seem uncomfortable.

Yeah I've looked at a couple sharks and they look nice and are rated highly. However in order to get the Double D retention you have to spend over £200. And my budget is about £170.

I've now found the AGV Stealth SV on a few sites. And some Say Double D. Some Say Micro lock. Could somebody confirm what they actually have?

[mackemforever]

My AGV Stealth SV was a Double D ring.

[Rokerman]

If you want a really great looking helmet, then the Shark Speed R Sauer in Anthracite/Red/Black is hard to beat IMO, very tempted to get one if it fits me ok.

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/images/InitialSet/Shark_Speed-R_Sauer_Black_Ant_Red_detail_2_600.jpg

Liking that a lot!

[mikerj]

I won't buy a helmet without the Double D Retention ring. Simply because they're proven to be safer,

Where is the proof of this? I prefer double D (on my wife and my helmet :p ) simply because it's simple and I've used it for 30 years or so, but I' don't believe the other fasteners are unsafe.

[Destruktor77]

I'm not saying the others aren't safe.

I've read a few things a while back about some Micro Locks etc breaking under force, it's just piece of mind really.

Also I can't undo them with winter gloves. But I can Double D...

[andrewsmith]

Nolan (especially the x-lite arm) have went to the micro locks wholesale.
I had no issues in the 2 years and 21k I used it for, they can slip when they're over tight (but jump back one and lock in), the issue is that the points are "pre-set" as such at 2-3mm internals.

For ease of use they're brilliant, but I prefer 'D' rings TBH. Will buy another one with the lock in the future.

Anyways back to OP, there is another similar AGV was called the K4 but its got a new name now, Couple of Sharks, Arai (if you've got the cash for it).

My stealth is D ring (albiet I need to get a new one as its goosed) and the Horizon (its replacement) is d ring http://www.customlids.co.uk/index.php/shop/product/Motorcycle+Helmets-AGV+Helmets+/wFME6EcgKiLbLi8e/0

[barwel1992]

My gp- tech was a clip style if agv put them on there top helmet they can't be that bad

[Destruktor77]

My gp- tech was a clip style if agv put them on there top helmet they can't be that bad

Each to their own I guess then.


And that horizon looks nice! Too bad about the price though, can't afford that much right now and really need a new helmet. The stealth is a nice choice for the price. And so far it's still in the lead for me :p

[andrewsmith]

The horizon is simlar to the stealth (if not the same)

[Mauler]

My AGV Stealth SV was a Double D ring.


Yup, mine does too, bought this year.