International Dealer News IDN 118 Apr/May 2014 | Page 31

PRO GuIDe Five-star SHARP rating for AGV GT Veloce AGV’S GT Veloce helmet has achieved five stars in the Safety Helmet and Assessment Rating Programme (SHARP) rating system, making it one of the 310 safest helmets in the world. The SHARP programme was started in 2007 by the UK Department of Transport, aiming to provide all motorcyclists with an independent safety assessment of the helmets available on the market. One of the key factors of the GT Veloce achieving the five-star rating is the company’s use of an innovative construction system based on the ‘Human Engineering’ concept and applying a new design process, which starts from the inner components that are in direct contact with the head and gradually moves to the outer shell. This process results in the helmet being designed around the rider’s head providing maximum comfort, ergonomics, safety and aerodynamics. Designed for GT and Sport Touring purposes, the GT Veloce features an outer shell made in four sizes made from laminated SSL (fibreglass and aramid), and an inner shell in EPS in four sizes. The IVS (Integrated Ventilation System) was designed and optimised in a wind tunnel, consisting of four front vents (three at the front and one on the chin guard) and two rear exhaust vents. The total surface area of air vents is 193 percent greater than on the GP-Tech helmet. A new metal visor mechanism with two-stage pivot closure is used on the GT Veloce, and a quick release system allows for tool-free removal and replacement of the visor in seconds. The scratch-resistant visor with a wide field of vision is suitable for Pinlock inserts and tear-offs, and offers 100 percent UV protection. AGV SPA Rivalta Scrivia (AL), ITALY Tel: [phone] [email protected] www.agv.it INTERNATIONAL DEALER NEWS - APR/MAY 2014 31