AGV Pista GP Helmet

AGV Press Release:

The AGV Pista GP is here! This is a full carbon fiber helmet specially designed for racing. It is the result of the AGV Extreme Standards Helmets project, which makes it one of the most innovative helmets ever released by AGV. The outer shell is constructed of entirely  of carbon fiber. It was designed, developed, and tested together with Valentino Rossi aiming to create the ultimate protection for racing. The use of FEM (Finite Elements Analysis) enabled developers to reach new untouched standards in terms of protection, comfort, and ergonomics, making the Pista GP, the benchmark helmet for motorcycle racing.

How does the Pista GP differ from the GP Tech? It offers the IVS (Integrated Ventilation System), which provides an improved air flow of over 193%. The addition of the  rear spoiler and the smaller dimensions of the front section, maximize aerodynamic performances at high speeds. The new quick release visor mechanism is 71% smaller. It is also outfitted with a front micro-lock system that reduces the risk of opening, in the event of an accident. The field of vision is an incredible 15° wider, and has been optimized for a rider tucked over the tank. The cheek pads are a treated sanitizing  material (AGV Dry-Comfort) that can be customized with replacement cheek pads of different thickness'.

AGV Pista GP Project 46: the making of:

The improvements over the GP-Tech:

- The new IVS (Integrated Ventilation System) provides a total surface area of air intakes improved by 193%.

- The rear spoiler and the smaller dimensions of the front section and lateral section maximize aerodynamic performances at high speeds.

- The new quick release visor mechanism is 71% smaller. It is also provided with a front microlock system that reduces the risk of opening, in the event of an accident.

- The field of vision is 15° wider and has been optimized for a rider tucked over the tank.

- The cheek pads in AGV Dry-Comfort material treated with sanitizing treatment can be customized with replacement cheek pads of different thicknesses.

Lino Dainese:

"I consider the Pista GP helmet to be a homage to Gino Amisano, an entrepreneur I admired for his ability to innovate, for the standards he set and for the competitive spirit he had when he faced a challenge. The new helmet is based on AGV Standards, the project that follows Amisano's core values and revolutionizes helmet development, setting new standards for protection and ergonomics that can be demonstrated. The new generation of helmets developed through this project has the task of bringing AGV to lead again in both the market and the technical field."

MSRP: $1,399.95

For more information: http://store.agv.com/p/pista-gp-project-46?pp=24