AGV, crappy helmet if you own a Duc?

[twolanefun]

I have a T-2 Ago replica, I notced it's now called the AGV Grid Agostini Replica Helmet. I bought it to wear when I ride the Paso I picked up. I like it better than the overpriced Arai DP Corse helmet I have, not quite as much as my Shoei RF1100, about the same as the Scorpion EXO1000. It's a good helmet and I'm happy with the purchase.

[polivo]

Is it dot / snell?  If it is, its as crash worthy as any 1000 helpmet out.  The other helmets costs more becuase of high end features and light weight. Those items cost more, therefore they cost you more.  They will make your ride more confortable.. but they wont make your ride any more safe.

Ill give you a good example. Ive been riding around on old used icon helmet that was given to me. Ive had it so long, I got used to it. Simply replaced the shield.

REcently had the opportunoty to own a new shoei rx12.   00000000000000000 my god. what a difference. It feels like im not wearing a helmet at all!  the field of view is ridicoulous, the air flow???  literally can feel the breeze from front to back.

so what am i getting at?  I didnt know what i was missing, until I had the chance to ride with the x12. However, all of the improvements are bells and whistles.. creature comforts.

[twolanefun]

In most reviews the Shoei RF1100 scores higher than the X-12. The X-12 is really a race helmet and some of it's features are designed for racing posture and environment. The Shoei Quest comes in a close second to the Shoe RF1100 and even scores higher in some tests, but the one major drawback on the Quest is the interior is not fully removeable, just the cheek pads. Just some adddtnal information. - Gene

[duccarlos]

I've had 3 helmets. Arai, Shoei, and Scorpion. I started with the Arai and slowly have been decreasing cost. The Scorpion has more features, but slightly heavier than the other 2. Tha Arai's airflow and lightness is not enough for me to justify the price. The Shoei has been the best of both worlds.

[Brett76]

They're only taking preorders, so I think that's too early.

Checked it out at the bike shop today, seem to fit better than my old X-R2. Keen for some onroad feedback before i book it up

[twolanefun]

Which AGV, the Grid? What exactly do you want to know? Apparently my AGV is now called the Grid, it was a T-2 when I bought it. I updated my post. - Gene

[Brett76]

Which AGV, the Grid? What exactly do you want to know? Apparently my AGV is now called the Grid, it was a T-2 when I bought it. I updated my post. - Gene

Just the usual wind noise, ventilation, strange air movement (when i look right i get a blast of air in my left eye from my old girl) etc...

[twolanefun]

Just the usual wind noise, ventilation, strange air movement (when i look right i get a blast of air in my left eye from my old girl) etc...

I like it better than the overpriced Arai DP Corse helmet I have, not quite as much as my Shoei RF1100, about the same as the Scorpion EXO1000. It's a good helmet and I'm happy with the purchase.

Wind noise is almost as good as a Shoei RF1100, the helmet is a little breezy and it seems like the air is coming up from chin area rather than through the front vents, I noticed this in colder rides, below 60 degrees. The helmet has good ventilation but to be honest I have not used it yet in really hot, humid conditions. The shield release mechanism is a bit hard, but once you get use to it and realize you are not going to break anything it's okay. The liner and helmet confort are very good. The graphics and build quality are very good. There is a nice review here http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/agv-t-2/ and I would agree with what they say about the helmet. - Gene

[wannabfast]

agv is an italian brand is it not?! so whats the problem? i have an agv, its one of the quietest helmets ive used, i just picked up a nolan but my bike is put away for the season so i havent had to use it on the road yet

[OT]

My next helmet (this summer) is gonna be a Bell Custom 500 and a pair of goggles