International Dealer News IDN 122 Dec/Jan 2014/15 | Page 38

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Five-star SHARP rating
for AGV Pista
AGV has confirmed that its Pista GP has been awarded
a five-star SHARP rating, making it one of the 331
safest helmets in the world.
The award was granted by the influential UK
certification board Safety Helmet and Assessment
Rating Programme, with five stars being the highest
mark achievable in terms of safety.
AGV say that the technology used in the Pista GP
includes a carbon fibre shell which integrates AGV’s IVS
(Integrated Ventilation System) with wide ducts
hollowed into the shell, and the always-open air
intakes, with plastic covers, have protective metal
frames and meshes.
Further features include a removable and
breathable Lycra and Shalimar fabric lining with
sanitising treatment, plus AGV’s XQRS (Extra Quick
Release System) visor mechanism in metal with rototranslation opening with a visor front micro-lock
system that reduces the risk of accidental opening, a
quick release system for tool-free quick removal and
replacement of the race-flat Class 1 optical standard,
non-scratch and anti-fog visor with a wide field of
vision, suitable for tear-off strips.
Also seen here is AGV's entry into the modular
helmet market with the Compact helmet.
In order for the helmet to have ECE 2205, DOT and
NBR homologation, it features an outer shell made
from HIR-TH (High Resistance ThermoPlastic Resin).
The shell itself includes AGV’s IVS (Integrated
Ventilation System) with ducts hollowed into the shell

for improved air circulation inside the helmet. There are
three frontal air intakes, a rear extractor built into the
neck roll, and two side extractors.
The company says that four characteristics make this
helmet unique: the double homologation P/J, the
compactness in the Jet position, which decreases the
'sail' effect typical of modular helmets, the chin guard
opening with lifting-opposite unlocking to avoid
accidental opening in the event of an impact and,
finally, the ventilation system that ensures an effective
airflow inside the helmet.

Pista GP

AGV
Rivalta Scrivia (AL), ITALY
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.agv.it

Compact

Rizoma’s BMW R nineT accessory line
RIZOMA has developed a large selection of
parts and accessories to transform the BMW
R nineT into a café racer.
The products include an aluminium
handlebar top clamp set developed to fit the
handlebar risers, which can be combined
with either Rizoma’s ‘Drag Bar’ or the OEM
handlebar. The Drag Bar when fitted is said
to give a much more sporty riding position.
To create more of a café racer feel, there is
the choice of Rizoma clip-on bars. The body
of the clip-on’s fork tube clamps are
internally lightened and the bars can be
replaced in case of damage.
Café racer options continue with the
headlight fairing. Moulded from a sheet of
aluminium, the Rizoma fairing is said to
improve the aerodynamics of the R nineT.
Aluminium is also used for the replacement
front fender, which gets a brushed and
anodised finish. The same finish is used on
the rear fender, which mounts under the
seat. It can be combined with Rizoma’s
undertail cover, which allows users to
remove the rear light and the OEM license
plate support.
Options for the bike’s engine include a front
engine cover in anodised aluminium,
aluminium intake tips and cylinder head
covers. The head covers are machined from
blocks of aluminium to create 3D details and

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then finished in two-tone anodising.
Rizoma’s rearsets for the R nineT are
supplied with TÜV approval and have
adjustable shift and brake levers along with
six different peg placement options.
Matching passenger pegs are available too,
which are also TÜV approved.
For the rear of the R nineT, Rizoma has a
selection of license plate supports. The Side
Arm license support plate has been designed
to comply with European standards for road
use. The kit consists of the plate holder and
the Rizoma underseat cover, which replaces

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the OEM component.
There is also the option of the Outside
license plate support kit, comprised of a
number plate holder and a new rear license
plate, which replaces the OE parts.
The final choice is the Fox license plate
support kit, which is available with or
without a taillight. Shorter than the stock
license support plate, the Fox is compliant
with European standards for road use and
includes the new Rizoma underseat cover.
RIZOMA
Ferno (VA), ITALY
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.rizoma.com