AGV Sportmodular Carbon Helmet Review at RevZilla.com

[@Latitude3324]

Bought this helmet 1 month ago after reviewing Schubert C3 pro/C4, HJV 90 and Neotec 2. I’ve tried all of them. Don’t like the Schubert’s especially their design but that’s very personal. HJV the issue was that the L had pressure points and XL was just too big. I have a rf1200 so I was going for the Neotec 2 but after reading the AGV reviews I considered the last one. Design wise definitely nicer. Quality wise well not at the same leve as Shoei. The shell is great but the inside plastics pretty cheap and not well assembled. It takes 10 annoying mins to remove the chin pad pulling it strongly and worrying it will brake. Now the AGV after a couple of weeks and around 600km is a very comfortable helmet. It is amazingly light (disturbing at first as you wonder if you have locked it properly) and stable at high speed (200km/h). I have a SuperDuke R so no protection whatsoever. To conclude: not the perfect helmet but I would buy it again. You just need to know the pro and con when you make your choice. Ahhh and and forgot about the strap. Uncomfortable the first 2 weeks but now no problem anymore

[@kannonshane8748]

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[@colemanhugh6317]

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[@kannonshane8748]

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[@kannonshane8748]

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[@colemanhugh6317]

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[@irishRocker1]

One would be forgiven for mistaking it for a full face helmet! Did not realise it was modular until he opened the face in the best helmets for 2018 video!

[@maverick2678]

Exactly what I'm looking for, a helmet manufactured by reputable brand, compact looking, lightweight 🔥🔥🔥

[@marshallcollins8634]

Love the GE SUPER TUNNER radio on the bench. I had its predecessor in the early 80's. My best friend still has his and he uses it everyday. I'll get in touch with you guy soon.

[@JohnSmith-so6to]

Sounds like you started to create a new word, “spocket” for the speaker pocket. Go with it.

[@sukhoi3747]

Sold the helmet after 2 months. The helmet liner keep coming off when removing the helmet from my head. Overall built quality is way behind Shoei and Arai

[@DjLucarulla]

I have that helmet... Love it! And that is the breeziest helmet i've ever had. And the lightness

[@jwh8228]

How is the noise?

[@ap4709pk]

I just watch for his intros. 😀

[@your_royal_highness]

I just got mine today and it was $599 on sale. I did not want a ratchet strap and that booted the Neotec II (sad because I like my current Neotec). I tried the Schuberth C4 and it did not fit well, even in XL (Neotec was L, AGV is an XL). Plus, I had forgotten about the ratchet strap! It will sit right on top of my Adam’s apple! So fugeettboutit

[@melowd7779]

anthony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! such great review. love from sweden!

[@Mralasousi]

Can you please do a review on the AGV Ark communications system? it just came out. Thanks.

[@adamfinuf3176]

Bought this helmet couple months ago it was way Lowder than I am use to. But this is my first modular. my main problem is how much it pulls on my neck at higher speeds and long rides so much so I don't even want to wear it my 250 dollar bell qualifier has way less drag bottom line my neck is killing me after even a 50 mile ride

[@jeffhammitt8710]

I agree!! Just got my helmet and was super surprised how noisy it was. At a low speed of 60 mph.

[@georgetech380]

Spend a big amount of money and have purchased Shuberth SR 2 in UK amazing helmet very light ,I see this helmet now and I am angry I wasn't aware agv made this helmet

[@fafo-faroundandfindout1752]

Is there a darker inner sun visor? If so which one is it?

[@mjdeklerk123]

Was gonna buy this,has what I wanted,light and flip-up. Also fits like a glove. But why AGV,why,if the helmet fits me perfectly does the drop down visor hit me on the nose? The store assistant that helped me looking for the right size,told me that I am not the only person with the same complaint. Pity then

[@bailey9r]

Cause you have a big honker?

[@czondag]

Question, i have allready the cardo packtalk, i will need the boom microphone for this helmet, is there enough room in the front because some helmets are very narrow in front, please let me know, you are doing a good job and you've also reached the Netherlands bigtime with your reviews. Thumbs up!!

[@RevZilla]

Yes, for most people, there is enough room for the PackTalk boom microphone to fit in the area of the chin bar. Hope this helps! -DrewZilla

[@zunaidkajee4540]

czondag hi bud. Can u comment on the wind noise / quietness of the helmet? I have the Schubert C4, but I love this lid.

[@bailey9r]

@@zunaidkajee4540 he did a whole section in this review about just that. Schubert, to Anthony and another staffer, seemed slightly more quiet. But this was pretty much quieter than all the rest of the brands.

[@ryanr4181]

Can I ask a question please. I’m looking for a modular helmet I’m thinking either this one or a Shoie. What would say is my best choice

[@RevZilla]

Both are solid helmets but have unique fits. You should try both on and see which one fits your heads better. Fitment should be a top priority for your new helmet as you will be wearing it for hours on end.

[@ManBoyChildGuy]

So gorgeous!

[@mamapapa5860]

2:57 you meant 130kmh not mph.

[@WillPower46]

AGV helmets in the past have squashed my ears..very painful. How much ear room is there? Current Helmet is Schuberth C3 Pro is this a good upgrade?

[@RevZilla]

There's a decent amount of ear room. I would say the AGV Sportmodular is a nice replacement for the C3 Pro. -DrewZilla

[@dh2392]

That's how Shoei is for me, squashing my ears, and cheeks. Can change out the cheekpads, but nothing I can do about the ears. Like the quality, but can't wear them.

[@badandylaoc]

kinda glazed over the "adhesived-in" speaker port that needs to be re-glued back in. Afterthought maybe?

[@ricardoanez6436]

can you ride with the modular open??

[@rlucho555]

Hi! I use a Scorpion exp 900x on Small size, should I buy this AGV on Medium size? The Scorpion fits me really tight after years of use.

[@RevZilla]

You would likely be size small in the Sportmodular too, but measure your head circumference to be sure. Size small fits 55-56cm. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/agv-sportmodular-carbon-helmets

[@biged3ff149]

Seems like carbon fiber n weight are the only things that separate this helmet from the c4/pro n the shoei, if that’s the case then the c4 pro comes n carbon fiber now at the same price w n it sounds like the c4pro was better thought out

[@markbkbikes]

I bought this helmet from revzilla 5 years ago. Have only used it a few times and the cheek pad material is falling apart. $850 wasted.

[@davewaters6719]

With the mehanism for the drop down visor in the way it doesnt look like you can install a sena with a mic

[@RevZilla]

You actually can install a Sena with a boom microphone. If your Sena came with a detached boom microphone option (most do nowadays), you can mount the detached boom inside the helmet behind the left cheek pad with the boom coming around to the mouth. That keeps you from having to snake the boom from outside the helmet to inside the helmet. It also allows you to mount the controller out of the way of the sun visor mechanism. It's the same process as done with the popular Schuberths. -DrewZilla

[@adamfinuf3176]

I have the sena on mine with sticky mount and attached mic there is just enough space for good clearance

[@simonsutherland15]

What's 3k carbon?...First time commenting so let me take a sec to say: Anthony, really appreciate your videos. Been watching for about 5 y now, and appreciate your practical, through & clear break down of moto gear.... So, the question: What is 3k Carbon? Is that different that other carbon fiber products? Is 3k essentially a thread count? Do others carbon products generally use less dense carbon? is there a range? Is this 5% better than average? 50%? Sure i can google it, and probably will but if you're going to take the time to explain basics like what a modular helmet is, and your going to call out 3k multiple times, it's worth at least a brief explanation. Thanks, keep up the good work.

[@RevZilla]

K refers to the number of fibers in each bundle (in thousands). When you look at the woven carbon fiber pattern, each bundle of woven fibers contains 3,000 (3K) fibers. 3K carbon provides a really good strength to weight balance. Some carbon helmets are actually a composite of carbon fiber and other fibers like fiberglass or aramid/Kevlar. These carbon composites can be more affordable for a given strength but slightly heavier. -DrewZilla

[@jeffhammitt8710]

Help me understand the “standard “ for a quiet helmet. I’m not sure this helmet qualifies?

[@jordanmchighlander9365]

Another advantage of modular helmets is facial piercings not getting stuck.

[@danpaquette4346]

Why the heck do these manufacturers have to put the sunglass feature lever on the left side? I know that is the clutch side, but why not put it on top or somewhere else? I use SENAs for comms and audio. Pretty much every decent comms unit out there mounts also on the left/clutch side. I would love to try this helmet, but the lever there keeps me from using my comms...and no I do not want to use the adhesive mounts for the comms.

[@dingus153]

Just adjust the position of the comms unit, Looks like there would be pleanty of room to the rear on this helmet

[@danpaquette4346]

Then the mic won't be in the right place for comms and that is even with the secondary mic they provide. Secondary mics suck anyway.

[@dingus153]

Dan Paquette that's odd that the Microphone wouldn't reach. I've got the Sena 20S and the standard boom microphone has plenty of length

[@danpaquette4346]

20s here as well, and in my HJC RPHA due to the chin screen you don't have a lot of slack to keep that mic planted near your mouth. I give it this... If I can get my hands on one of these helmets at a dealer then I can eyeball it or bring my spare clamp/mount in to assess the possibilities. I still prefer the control on top as that works best for my comms...

[@justaman8329]

the real question is why have them at all? they're retarded.

[@mcbrite]

I don't agree with the assessment you couldn't ride this on track days? I'll DEFINITELY ride this at track-days, should I go to any... Now if you ONLY did track days/racing, that's a different story....

[@aaronoregano5927]

mcbrite I don't think most tracks allow modular helmets.

[@bdg88]

Can you put this thing on with the strap still through both D-rings but fully loosened up until the red fastener? I hate fiddling about with those when the helmet is on my head.

[@RevZilla]

No, due to the narrow neckroll/helmet opening, you will very likely need to fully undo the strap from the double D-rings. Instead, you might consider using an Echo quick release. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/echo-helmet-quick-release-buckle

[@BigYouDog]

The sun visor looks very close to the face, so how is it for wearers of glasses?

[@RevZilla]

If you have small or medium glasses, it is fine. I have medium size frames, and I can wear it just fine. Large aviator-style glasses would be a challenge though. -DrewZilla

[@pengyG10]

With this Helmet allow to add a Sena 20s comm system? With the drop down sun visor switch get into the way??

[@RevZilla]

Yes, you can add a 20S. You just mount it to the rear of the sun visor switch and then mount the hybrid boom microphone inside the helmet behind the left cheek pad. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/agv-sportmodular-carbon-helmets *www.revzilla.com/sena-bluetooth-communications

[@MotoTrotter]

Hi guys, i have a Shoei Neotec (first version) and it's time to replace it. How are the performance of this AGV compared to the Shoei in terms of ventilation and comfort? I saw on your website that my size (LG) for shoei is 59-60cm and for the AGV is 58-59cm. Could i need an XL? Thank you!

[@RevZilla]

Ventilation and comfort are good, but the chin strap sits a little closer to the neck. If you have a larger neck, the chin strap might sit too far back for you. The biggest difference, though, is that it's a lot lighter than the Neotec. As for size, it really depends on your actual head measurement. If you are at 59cm, then you would choose size Large in the AGV. If you are closer to 59.5 or 60cm, then you might need to go up to size XL. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/agv-sportmodular-carbon-helmets

[@MotoTrotter]

@@RevZilla thank you Drew!

[@denisecharlebois8167]

There is a wind chin guard on the helmet and it comes with a second wind chin guard (one for cold weather, one for warm weather). Can someone explain how to remove and change this?

[@RevZilla]

There are plastic tabs that hold the chin curtain into the chin bar. You can wiggle them to loosen and then pull to remove them. -DrewZilla

[@chrisvo-vu4623]

i need to know are you guys doing green screens or is that actually the room?

[@RevZilla]

No green screens here. That's a corner of our actual studio. -DrewZilla

[@aniamej3514]

Compare to AGV VELOCE S, which one is smaller shell size in appearance?

[@RevZilla]

The Veloce S is slightly smaller in shell size, but both appear very compact. -DrewZilla

[@kecoabuntung7622]

Can you review kyt helmet please?? They look so good but I want to know the quality of it

[@RevZilla]

KYT helmets are not sold here in the United States, so since we don't carry them, we aren't able to review them. -DrewZilla

[@Francostravel]

can you tell me the weight of a xxl sportmodular helmet, thank you.

[@grappolidipalma]

1295 grams for the SMALL but unfortunately i don't own the XXL (it is the 3° shell size, i guess not less than 1600 grams probably but i can be wrong).

[@nikosdanelakis3613]

cool agv

[@travisjones3474]

Sharp lid!

[@aaronli4171]

I just wanna ask about sizing... with an arai tourcross I'm wearing an M... however I've tried other agvs before and it seems like I always have to wear L with their helmets. Would it be the same for this?

[@RevZilla]

This is similar to other AGV helmets, so it would likely follow the same sizing for you with size large (L). -DrewZilla

[@tamero52]

@@RevZilla Thank you for your comment. Does it have different shell for each size or it has same shell but just provides different pads for each size?

[@psimmon]

@RevZilla is there anyone in your office who wears glasses that can chime in on clearance of internal visor?

[@RevZilla]

I wear medium-sized glasses with acetate frames and have no issues with internal visor clearance. -DrewZilla

[@BoDavid]

Why not use a modular for a trackday🤔🤔

[@maccam26]

Bo David modulars don’t have snell rating required for track

[@SAVAGE87able]

Can't believe how light this helmet is for a modular helmet that crazy 3lbs 4 oz. If only my head wasn't so big and heavy :/

[@Fabr1kat0r]

I have same issue. Packed with knowledge...or bullshit, I can't figure it out.

[@louisortega5879]

They make a 3X in this helmet, will that not fit?

[@mamapapa5860]

the sun visor is too close to the nose.

[@mmcguireiphone]

Is there a replacement visor for this?

[@RevZilla]

Yes, but we're currently waiting for inventory on them. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/agv-gt3-pinlock-ready-face-shield

[@Jimbo4575]

How is the venting and noise?

[@RevZilla]

Venting is good for a modular helmet and noise is quieter than average. A lot of the noise factor will depend how snug the cheek pads and neck roll are for you. A snug fit helps keep more wind noise out. -DrewZilla

[@jerryp4u]

Enjoyed the informative video. I like the name because it is straightforward and let's me know what kind of helmet it is. Not a fan of double d rings.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Any chance of this coming out in White?

[@RevZilla]

Not this year but perhaps in the future. -DrewZilla

[@louisortega5879]

They have a white and Carbon which is very nice white but allows the CARBON to shine through, saw one at my local dealer and I was impressed with the look.

[@PatsAdventuresTravels]

Thanks.. I saw that one. It's sharp for sure!

[@RevZilla]

My apologies. You are correct about the white with black. However, there is no totally white version. -DrewZilla

[@luiscastillo303]

I use a modular because I ride in a congested city and there is a lot of smog so I use a 3M N95 mask and it is almost impossible to fit if I use other type of helmet.

[@BikesAndBatallas]

Dear Luis in 2019, stock up on those N95s.

[@Ironhawx]

I miss Anthony 😢

[@peterbrunner4315]

Way to loud on my Xdiavel S, anybody with ideas to make it more quite...thx

[@patrickmchugh8039]

Ear plugs?

[@ovidiuandrei8087]

I noticed that the sun visor does not go all the way up. Is it noticeable (i.e.: in the line of sight) when riding ?

[@RevZilla]

It can actually retract all the way, we just didn't move the lever all the way, so it's fine when riding. Our apologies for any confusion! -DrewZilla

[@Biter1975]

Anyone tried to mount a Cardo pack talk comms unit to this?

[@RevZilla]

Yes, you can fit a PackTalk on the AGV SportModular. -DrewZilla

[@Biter1975]

RevZilla Thanks Drewzilla. Is there space behind the sun visor adjuster for the clamp mount or is it needing adhesive? Cheers

[@damianorenzetti]

RevZilla Even a Packtalk Slim? Or just the bold?

[@monadgreyman9094]

Matt or Gloss? 🤔 I can't make my mind up which looks more authentic carbon Vs pretentious carbon? I cannot see it in person due to COVID. Please advise what everyone thinks? Matt or Gloss?

[@neilgaming2127]

I like gloss

[@neilgaming2127]

Because the gloss one carbon looks gorgeous. Seems better at reflecting the carbon looks of the helmet

[@xrbperformance4290]

The guy on the riding shots doesnt know how to wear a helmet, you can almost see his mouth. I find this issue with girls (that dont ride) when i lend hem a helmet, they feel like their full face has to be seen through the visor

[@AlexanderHonsVonEber]

What would be the regular version of this / not modular? I like z look!!

[@RevZilla]

The GT Veloce/Veloce S would be the closest full-face equivalent. -DrewZilla *www.revzilla.com/agv-gt-veloce-helmet

[@stevenwileman2443]

@RevZilla what bluetooth device do you advise mounts best on this helmet?

[@RevZilla]

You can mount most any communicator. You just need to make sure you use a communicator's detached boom microphone instead of the fixed boom microphone. Is there a specific communicator you're interested in feature-wise? -DrewZilla

[@hognut58]

RevZilla just what is a detached boom mic??.... I've just heard of boom mic and the wired mic.

[@Biter1975]

Looks perfect.... Except the location of the sun visor adjuster. Did they not realise most of us guys with open face mount our comms there. Crazy. I would have to superglue the comms device to the lovely carbon shell 🤯

[@Nyubjub]

Make it micrometric and I'm in! I'll never go back to D-rings.

[@louisortega5879]

AGV wont do Micrometric for safety and weight, I asked an AGV rep at the local IMS show

[@frizenfreeze]

Not as safe as d rings. Agv has moved on from it.

[@DavidBajayo]

Very light, good fit, extremely noisy.

[@larifari4371]

In strait air?

[@rudyberkvens-be]

Pounds ounces here’s the deal: you go all metric and we go all qwerty.

[@Wabbit1961]

Hey AGV - How about making this available in fiberglass with some freaking graphics designs that you're famous for?! WTF?! I would accept the extra weight in place of the extra coin.

[@CajunGreenMan]

AGV called. The're going to rename it 'Bucci Carbon'! LOL!

[@sukhoi3747]

Vents looks poorly designed

[@rogerwalsh4018]

Will that ugly A**ed logo peel off the front this helmet?

[@RevZilla]

No, it's not a peel off sticker. It's printed on. -DrewZilla

[@rogerwalsh4018]

RevZilla Bummer! Thanks Drew

[@RevZilla]

I hear ya. -DrewZilla

[@raymunchieftain4170]

750 big for a Chinese helmet, you've got to be shittin'' me.I've been riding with a "FUEL" modular full DOT certified and it weighs 3.88 pounds and I paid about 80.00 dollars about 3 yrs. ago and yes it was probably made in China too,but it damn sure does not cost that kind of outrageous deneiro.No thanks !!!!!