AGV K1 S Helmet - Black - SM

This is my first helmet. I fell in love with the styling then then airflow. I wanted a white helmet and there's not many available at a budget. I got this for ~240 USD after tax. That's probably more than I would have been willing to pay but I just liked this one. It's light, small overall, and protects my head. Everything about it is good except some people won't be able to get past no drop down visor. There are slots in the foam that making wearing normal sunglasses and option. I haven't used sunglasses on the bike tho. I usually just squint lol. Also there are super flexibly thin sunglasses available that I might recommend if you wanted to wear sunglasses. You can probably find them on fortnine youtube channel.

This is my first motorcycle helmet, and I really like it so far with one caveat. The safety rating is great, the fit is good, the weight is manageable, and the wind isolation is exactly what I was looking for. My only issue is the severe lack of visibility when tucked. The visor is wide, so you have great peripheral vision, but it's not tall enough, so you have to crane your neck a bit if you're leaning forward.

Decent

Bought to upgrade to the latest ECE 22.06 certification, coming from an old HJC CL-15.Fit: My head measures at 55.5 cm which according to the chart puts me in a size small. Initially the helmet was pretty tight to squeeze into, and once on, my cheeks were pushed into my teeth tightly. With limited riding so far (< 5 hrs) it is already much easier to put on, and the cheek pushing is easing up. Probably won't need to move to the next size up (padding only) if break in continues like this.Noise level: Better than the old helmet (HJC CL-15) but can't imagine anything newer these days being worse than that. My riding is mostly city and some back roads, so slower speeds, no earplugs needed.Vision: Excellent field of view all around. Only issue is where the upper ... MoreBought to upgrade to the latest ECE 22.06 certification, coming from an old HJC CL-15.Fit: My head measures at 55.5 cm which according to the chart puts me in a size small. Initially the helmet was pretty tight to squeeze into, and once on, my cheeks were pushed into my teeth tightly. With limited riding so far (< 5 hrs) it is already much easier to put on, and the cheek pushing is easing up. Probably won't need to move to the next size up (padding only) if break in continues like this.Noise level: Better than the old helmet (HJC CL-15) but can't imagine anything newer these days being worse than that. My riding is mostly city and some back roads, so slower speeds, no earplugs needed.Vision: Excellent field of view all around. Only issue is where the upper section of the pinlock seating area tapers back to the regular shield it is very distorted (understandable) and occasionally leads me to believe something is in that area of peripheral vision. Added a thin piece of electrical tape to this to block it out and now this is much better. Can't see the tape or distortion while wearing.Weight: I don't ride long enough to notice, it's lighter than the old one though.Airflow: Decent enough for moderate speeds, not great at slow which is expected for this style.

Great Value

Great value. Aerodynamics are great compared to my HJC helmet that felt like a brick in the wind.I got the matte black and it actually looks a lot darker and glossier than the picture make it seem. I would probably call it "satin" rather than matte.Only complaint is it lets a bit too much air in under the chin even with the vents closed. That feels great on a hot day, but when it's cold out your face will get chilly. There is an included chin insert that should block that airflow, but I've never used it. When you do actually want the airflow and open the vents, it's fantastic.The interior is just okay. It's definitely not as premium as some other helmets I've worn, but it's still perfectly comfortable.

K1S/Visor

Feels, fits and looks premium. Could not be happier with this helmet. Especially with the price. Great air flow and by far the quietest helmet I've owned. Best bang for the buck imo. I would recommend sizing up one size. I'm normally a large and it fits perfectly fine but an XL would feel better I think. I fitted my Scala Rider and GoPro in it as well. The iridium visor is expensive for sure, but it is incredible and imo necessary. Super clear and you can literally look into the sun without getting blind. It makes me feel like I'm looking into a filter on my iPhone lol. I highly recommend this helmet.

Looks/feels too bulky in size large

The K1 S is a real AGV helmet minus the bells and whistles. The fit, finish, and comfort are beyond any other lid at this price point (trust me, I tried them all). I just wish it came in more shell sizes. There's only one for large to 2XL. If you're unfortunate enough to need a size large like me, you'll look like a bobble head. The larger shell size also contributes to weight and wind resistance. If they had just added one more shell size, it would have been a perfect helmet. Regardless, I'd still rather be wearing this over any of the other competitors.

Most comfortable and coolest helmet I’ve owned

Love this helmet. Fair price. Spent long days in rain, extreme heat, sometimes both. Gets more comfortable as you wear it and it breaks in. Absorbs sweat well. I use a helmet deodorizer for quick refreshes but the lining comes out so I will be washing what I can next after a few more rides. Lens clears well in the rain with a swipe of the finger and doesn’t fog up once you start to ride and have the vents open. Would love a transition lens, not sure if there’s on available for this model but that would be the icing on the cake for me. 100% recommend

New Rider; New Helmet

Bought this as my first helmet as a friend recommendation and couldn't be happier with my purchase. It arrived in 3 days in perfect condition, wrapped securely in its box and a nice little AGV bag. It was a little snug at first but after a few wears it broke in and fits like a dream now. A friend of mine wants to start riding and I recommended him this helmet too, couldn't be happier with my purchase!

Not again anyway

Way better than my first helmet. I rushed my first purchase and bought a large. Turns out I'm a small, oops. This a great helmet initially. Great with glasses and lots of hair. Fogs up a bit without the pinloc at lights but nothing you can't manage. My complaints after one year of owning... 1. I still haven't been able to buy any face shield for this helmet (except clear which it comes with) for a year now, always out of stock. Wtf2. The vent on the chin sealed itself open. No bugs or anything, just a summer of not being closed. Now it's permanently open. Maybe when I have time to disassemble it i can fix that. For now it sucks as the weather drops.3. The red lines on the underneath of the helmet on the face pads is coming off and starting to look bad. ( only I ... MoreWay better than my first helmet. I rushed my first purchase and bought a large. Turns out I'm a small, oops. This a great helmet initially. Great with glasses and lots of hair. Fogs up a bit without the pinloc at lights but nothing you can't manage. My complaints after one year of owning... 1. I still haven't been able to buy any face shield for this helmet (except clear which it comes with) for a year now, always out of stock. Wtf2. The vent on the chin sealed itself open. No bugs or anything, just a summer of not being closed. Now it's permanently open. Maybe when I have time to disassemble it i can fix that. For now it sucks as the weather drops.3. The red lines on the underneath of the helmet on the face pads is coming off and starting to look bad. ( only I know this but again why)4. Best in class venting is another way of saying...this helmet is loud, a little cold, (I wear a balaclava everyday) and a bit cheap.I still like this helmet, but was hoping to get some sun relief, and a little more then a year of use before I already want a new helmet. Would not buy again or recommend because I'm sick of cheap gear that can't hold up for one year without falling to crap.

Outstanding Helmet for the price! Premium quality

Came from a SM/MD K6 and a SM Ruroc 4.0 and the SM K1S fits perfectly. I like the fit more than the K6 and its aerodynamics are miles better than the Ruroc. I've always been hesitant of getting helmets with big graphics but this one took the cake with the design. Only flaw i see is the fielld of view is not great compared to the Ruroc but it's something you get used very quickly and the top edge of the pinlock sits right where your line of sight is when your in full tuck, but it's easy to work with. All around great helmet!