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    USED & ABUSED

    Feb 16, 2022 8 minutes

    HEY THERE, GOLDY

    AGV K6 ‘Joan’ - $799; Iridium gold visor - $169

    I was in need of a new road helmet and had been checking out the AGV range for a while now. I settled on the K6 as a helmet that could be used for all manner of duties. I picked the ‘Joan’ which is styled similar to MotoGP rider, Joan Mir’s helmet, not that I chose it for that reason. I also opted for a gold iridium visor instead of a dark tint, just because.

    When the helmet arrived, I was pleasantly surprised at how light it is. AGV claims 1220 grams for the small shell size, so the Large that I take could be maybe 50 grams more? It certainly does not feel anything like the claimed weight – more like a helmet of 1100 grams!

    Fitment is good and the forehead area of the helmet does sit a little lower than some other helmets I’ve had in the past – (this could be excellent if I loan the helmet to Boris and he decides to headbutt a car – he won’t be hurt).

    What this means for me, is that in a crouched race position vision is a little less. No problems, I will be using the K6 for road use as I

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