AGV K6 S Helmet Review
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- Опубліковано 17 сер 2023
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AGV brings MotoGP-developed features to the street with the K6 S Helmet. A lightweight carbon aramid fiber shell and aerodynamic shape minimize turbulence while the expansive eye-port and Max Vision Pinlock lens maximize visibility in all conditions. Suitable for the roadway and the raceway, the K6 S is a versatile lid for standard, sport, and naked bike riders.
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One thing to note, if you ride a naked bike and don’t have good wind protection, the helmet’s chin bar is too close to your face, and the nose piece is constantly being pushed against your nose at freeway speeds. That’s my only gripe with this helmet. Other than that, I love the way it looks and it’s by far the lightest helmet I’ve ever used.
Good info thx
Yep, same issue here. I bought a medium cause my head is 57cm, maybe even 57.5 but the large felt too big. This fits great, no neck fatigue at all on my gixxer 600 but at about 85-90mph, the tip of my nose just barely touches the front of the helmet. If I do a full tuck it doesn’t do it and under 85mph it doesn’t do it. The reason I bought it is because my neck always hurts after about 3 hours on the bike. Today road from 9:30 am to 4:30pm and about 250 miles, neck doesn’t hurt a bit. It is that light. But it is a touch noiser than others too due to that light weight shell. Overall a great helmet.
@@flipfinish I took the nose piece out and the problem was solved, but it fogs up a little easier now, but you can solve that with the pin lock shield.
I sent this helmet (M) back today because of the closeness of the chinbar and nose piece. I wear glasses and they misted up even when breathing lightly. The pinlock won't help speccy bastards. Its a pity ,as the fit was great for me.
@flipfinish heya. Is that noisy? I have the shoei gt air 2 in a triumph street triple and its very noisy
I absolutely love this helmet. The peripheral view is very big and at freeway speeds I can’t even see the helmet in my peripheral vision. Absolutely love it
I have an Arai and an RPHA HJC but am still considering one of these
I tend to ride with my face shield opened a little and this helmet does not have that sweet spot that Shoei's and Arai's have. It's either no air or too much air. I loved how light it was but that was a deal breaker for me so I returned it and got an Arai Contour X. Loving it even more after 1000 miles.
The K6s is absolutely phenomenal. It's my first lid so far and I've spent several hours trying on different helmets. I'm in the Large and it's broken in nicely with roughly 800miles on it so far. It's incredibly light weight. I've had neck injuries in my past and I can ride all day taking while taking little breaks here and there in this helmet. It's absolutely great. Vision is everything it claims to be. The only small issue is that with the face shield up you can see the visor lock in your vision but it's really a non-issue. At speeds the helmet lifts right up and is incredibly solid. It doesn't baffle back and forth or anything. The Pinlock 120 that came with mine is absolutely great. It doesn't fog up at all...ever...so far. I've been in torrential rain in mine and it was fine. I do wear sunglasses in mine. I made sure to buy 'thin' ear ends and it does work but might bother some. It completely solved my problem with sun brightness though. If AGV come out with a transition face shield then I'd be willing to try it out but I personally don't want to be carrying multiple lenses around or swiching them out.
I personally love my K6s. I will say that I've recently learned about 6D helmets and I might give one of them a try as well.
My only question I have is what is the best way to clean the removable liner. I've never cleaned one and mine is due for a cleaning.
ua-cam.com/video/irLESKeERQU/v-deo.html this should help!
What is your head circumference? I wear a L (59/60) in my Scorpion Exo R1 and I've been looking at his helmet as a replacement, but I'm not sure if I should stick to the same size or not. Thanks!
love my k6s!
Im looking at getting my first lid been looking at this one alot lately but very skeptical about it noise wise and fitting wize
These helmets are 👌 love mine
Since the visor on this is interchangeable with the pista gprr. I wonder if i can swap the visor connection into the pista to get the detent on the pista
loving my k6s so far… my first non shoei so far
I have the GT Air2 and its not that quiet. Hows the K6S going in noise so far? Thanks
@@dv2045 the k6s is great in my opinion on the noise front, even without earplugs. the only whistling i’ve encountered is at high speed with the visor fully open. i’m pretty happy with my purchase, it’s very comfortable and it flows great in the air too. highly recommended
We are still waiting for this helmet in Australia. The current K6 is $730.
Looks like a really nice helmet other than the price it's tempting
only thing im stuggling to do if find any half decent looking visors. they have iridium sliver/gold but nothing else other than clear and like 30-80% tint variants
is it a better helmet compared to the nxr 2?
Good rundown. I found the AGV K6 fits my noggin the best, so I hope the K6-S with its higher safety rating will also fit well.
Fit didn't change, only the sizing update across their line (dropping MS / ML for a traditional MD), so you should be all set!
@@RevZillahow many shell sizes? Still the same, 4?
I need to replace my Shoei RF-1200 and have been really interested in the K6. If only there was a transition visor offered! Its a must have for me now so I'll likely get a RF-1400.
There is a transition visor for the K6, Corsa, and Pista. It's just not from AGV, aftermarket scene do offer them.
@@brucenguyen190i have an old AGV Corsa, will the shield work?
Is it possible to modify the helmet with thicker padding? Like shoei has? Cause im small in forehead and have a thin neck. My shoei x spirit 3 is causing superheavy turbulenece so ive now got permenent tinitus. Ive ordered a nxr2/rf1400 and hoping it will protect me from turbulence. However i see agv has had alot of focus on eliminating turbulence in its design. Sooooo, wich one to get? 😂
Does it come with a chin curtain?
are the interiors washable?
Glad I got my K6 on special, not a fan of spoilers anyway.
Is the k5 more snug than the k6?
Is it easy to install a Cardo on the K6S?
Better this or rpha 11 pro?
Well timed review! I am in the market and have been cross-shopping this, the Regent-X and the RF-1400.
Just picked up a rf1400 after having the og k6. I gotta say it's pretty impressive. At the same time I also have the k6 s showing up today to see if I'll like it more and I wasn't just happy to have a new helmet lol
Definitely recommend the k6s
K6s is going to be lighter weight and sportier, the shoei/arai are going to be so much quieter and more comfortable. Definitely try them on in a shop before you buy!
@ChristianGuadalupe13 how do you like the k6s compared to the 1400 after having them for a while?
@@ChristianGuadalupe13 which helmet do you think is better after having both?
Getting serious Ace Ventura vibes at 3:36
I need opinions, I’m stuck on the K6S & Shoei RF 1400. Which should I get first out of the 2?
I’m stuck on these two too. Which one did you end up with?
If the chin vent only vents to the face shield why are there 2 holes on the inside of the chin bar?
Thought the same thing, but those are just where the screws that hold the chin area's impact padding in place. Hit the road and play with the venting and you'll see, doesn't go directly to the face just like the last K6 model.
It is hard to use the comm unit with this, the mic is touching you.
At least then something will be touching me 😢😂
Is it a button mic ?
yeah thats true
Just ordered a k1s through your shop… was way to small didn’t even get over the crown of my head… what’s weird is the k3 fits me perfectly I just don’t like the look of it (for reference my head is 25” in circumference and I’m an intermediate oval head)
Debating about moving over to sedici since they’ve got 3xl helmets if need be
One thing to note, the port-hole at the base of the helmets can get slightly narrow or have a tougher shape to get passed (usually to meet retention requirements for safety certifications), you do sometimes have to open the base of the helmet by pulling on the DD-rings to get it over the head of your crown. The internal fitment between the K1 S and K3 are the same, so you might not need to swap brands as much as see if you can get passed the opening and test the real internal fit. We even. see it with professional as MotoGP / SX (etc) racers pull the helmet apart to get it to go on easier. Just something to note and try next time you pick up a new lid.
Also - we hope you meant 25" in circumference and not diameter. If your head is 25" in diameter, you'd look like characters from Goldeneye on the N64.
@@RevZilla I see I’ll try to shove it on then haha
@@RevZilla does the k6s have a larger port hole similar to the k3? As I’m trying to put the k1s on I can hear it creaking and it’s extremely tight around the crown of my head… don’t want it to crack 😅
What will happen if you remove the spoiler? Does it have the same grill like the k6 inside? And how many shell soze for this?
4 Shells (XS-SM, MD, LG, XL-2XL) and the rear spoiler is not designed to be removed at all.
So sizing says an rf-1400 large is sized the exact same as this k6s large. That seem about right?
For physical measurement sizing, yes. AGV and Shoei each have unique headshapes that also have to be considered. Since each head is unique, some don't work in some helmets etc. But the physical measurement (CM / Inches) is about the same between the two (each 59-60cm's in Large)
Next time you do a helmet comparison please use a helmet with a solid color. The graphics make it difficult to compare. Thanks
We use what we have available on hand, sadly. We aim for solid colors but use what we can to show the differences.
I put my grape into these to size up just over a month ago when they hit shelves in Houston. The MD was too tight, but the large was just barely a bit loose...
Spurge, is there the option to customize the fit of the top pads?
If I could get a thicker top pad into a large, then i would have picked one up...
Yes, AGV will have some replacement interiors in the US soon - so you can tweak the fitment as you wish. We haven't seen them just yet (we suspect AGV was more focused on getting the helmets here first), but they will be available in the near future.
I tried a K6 in a nearby shop today. I couldn't unlock and open the visor with one hand. Neither could the shop assistent. It seems you can do it with one hand. Why don't you explain how you do it?
Spurgeon opens and closes the helmet with one hand numerous times in this video. At the 1:45 mark is a great example of just pressing the button and lifting. Might've been an issue with the specific helmet you had at your local store being damaged? Because it is not a common complaint about the K6 or the K6S that we've heard before, and the helmet has been out for over a year now.
Honestly, i keep measuring my head... and im between L and XL .. what should i go with? Should i visit local shop to try?
Visiting a shop is the best way to determine, but keep in mind that all helmets break in about 10-15% so going down to the smaller is usually recommended. It'll be tight out of the box, but in 6 months it'll still fit. - Pat
Doesn't tell us if any changes were made specifically to meet the new standards? All I see is a rear spoiler. And I like the current version in terms of aerodynamics so not bothered by a rear spoiler.
According to AGV there were no changes needed for the new standard to be met, hence why we didn't mention any. Although, since they did tweak the spoiler's style, the updated the name to designate the new model for inventory / sales etc. Same thing across the rest of the AGV line like the K1 S, K3 (lost SV in the name), and past few Pista model's naming conventions. Just how AGV handles small updates / tweaks.
Thanks
Hello, i want to purchase a new helmet from you guys...what is the narrowest (shell) helmets that you recomend? I dont want to seem a big head alien :) thanks for your help
If you are looking for a sportier helmet (like the K6S) that is narrow from the outside view, the HJC RPHA 11 Pro or AGV K6 S would likely be your best options. They keep the overall profile down and not having an internal drop down sun visor helps achieve that look.
@@RevZilla thanks. I will look those. I have a naked bike...any other option that you would like to recomend?
I'm a long oval, I wonder if this would fit with no issues
Well, you'd have issues since it is more of an Intermediate Oval fit. So you'd feel a ton of pressure at the forehead, and if you size up to alleviate that, you'd run into too-loose issues. It would definitely be worth a try-on at the very least though.
Even at 1.5x speed it just sounds like normal speech.
Honestly, for a helmet that runs between $300 and $700, youd think theyd give you a sunvisor.
The K5 and K5S have a sun visor. It’s around $500
Sun visors are bad for safety as they make the helmet weaker. So it’s good that they left it out. It’s not a touring helmet
@@Asgardsrei where's your source for that claim?
@TheDetroitSlayer I believe alot of videos state this
@@CameronProvidence The only thing Ive seen is Arai claiming that it "may" reduce the effectiveness of the shell...which tells me Arai simply doesnt want to reengineer the shell. You do not need to compromise the shell or safety by engineering in a sun visor. Many brands do it effectively within the standards.
I dont understand why helmet makers refuse to install LED lights on their helmets? Shark is the only one.
At least all the 22.06 helmets come with reflective stickers anyway.
The more batteries, cables and lights that they add, the harder it is to make the helmet safe. Same reason why 22.06 helmets with built in visors and modulars are more expensive.
I've always felt it was 2-folded: some people don't want electronics / warranty / tech involved in their helmets (1 more thing to go wrong), and second - its not really something customers are after. If a ton of people wanted it, brands would be doing it. And if tons of people wanted it, the Shark Skwal would be the #1 seller.
Definitely cool to have Shark doing it on the market and brands like Brakefree able to add it to any helmet, for those that do want it though I guess
In every video I have seen this guy do on new helmets he rips the visor from closed to fully open so quickly. How in the hell will somebody know if the visor detents actually work. If the chin ventilation is challenged the visor needs to be open especially in warm weather. C’mon dude slow down and do a better job on the important things.
You should watch the entire video. Spurgeon spends an entire minute talking about the visor starting at the 4:00 minute mark and shoes the visor opening fast / slow, the challenges of riding with it at higher speeds, and the use of eyeglasses.
lol hey starfish 😭🤣
bro didn’t even watch the video lmao
Should your helmets hit a little loose or tight ?
Out of the box it should be tight without causing painful pressure points around the crown. Every helmet will break in about 10-15% within the first few weeks of riding so a tight fit first will break in to be very comfortable. -Pat