Here at Moto Central, we pride ourselves on offering the latest and greatest in motorcycle gear, and AGV’s brand-new K7 full-face helmet has certainly caught our attention. As one of the UK's largest retailers of AGV helmets, we’re excited to bring you this detailed road test of the K7. This helmet combines the best of AGV's sport-touring range while adding some exciting new features. If you're a fan of AGV helmets or looking to upgrade, this one’s worth a closer look.
At Moto Central, we can source the AGV K7 in a wide variety of colours and sizes, so whether you’re after a classic look or something more vibrant, we’ve got you covered. Let's dive into the details of this helmet and see how it performs on the road.
Materials & Construction: Built for Durability
The AGV K7 is made from a carbon and aramid fibre shell, giving it a robust yet sleek design. Like its siblings, the K6-S and K3, the K7 offers top-tier protection while also reducing bulk where possible. The helmet is available in three different outer shell sizes, which ensures a more compact fit no matter your head size.
This premium construction earns the K7 top marks. At Moto Central, we know the importance of a helmet that’s both protective and comfortable, and with the K7’s lightweight carbon fibre build, you’re in safe hands.
Weight: A Surprising Twist
Weighing in at 1611 grams in a size medium, the K7 is slightly on the heavier side for a sport-touring helmet. While AGV is known for making some of the lightest helmets on the market, the K7 bucks the trend slightly. However, don’t let this deter you—its weight is balanced out by other excellent features, and if you’ve worn AGV helmets before, the fit will feel just right.
We believe that the comfort and build quality still make it a solid choice for long rides.
Visor: A Major Upgrade
One of the standout features of the AGV K7 is its integrated sun-visor—a first for AGV’s sport-touring helmets. With a slider on the bottom left for easy operation, this addition is perfect for sunny days, offering extra convenience for riders. The helmet also comes equipped with a Pinlock lens in the box and has an impressively wide field of vision.
The K7’s visor system, complete with solid pre-designed position locks for additional venting. For riders who want the best in visibility and comfort, this feature is a game-changer.
Noise: Room for Improvement
When it comes to noise isolation, the AGV K7 left us wanting more. In our road test, the K7 registered an average of 103 decibels at highway speeds, making it one of the louder helmets in the sport-touring segment. While it’s not ideal for riders seeking a quiet ride, it still offers plenty of other features to make up for this slight drawback.
This is an area where AGV could improve, but it’s worth considering what matters most to you in a helmet.
Ventilation: Staying Cool
If staying cool on the road is your priority, the AGV K7 performs exceptionally well. With five adjustable air intakes and three exhausts at the rear, this helmet ensures a constant flow of air around your head and face. AGV has fine-tuned its airflow system, and the results speak for themselves. In our ventilation test, the temperature difference inside and outside the helmet was almost non-existent.
This top-tier ventilation in the K7 is a welcome addition, making it a great option for riders who often find themselves on warm summer rides.
Comfort: Fit for Long Journeys
Comfort is key on long rides, and the AGV K7 doesn’t disappoint. The interior is lined with Ritmo fabric, which is soft, removable, washable, and anti-bacterial. The cheek pads are interchangeable between sizes, allowing for some customisation of fit, and the helmet is designed with glasses-wearers in mind, accommodating even thicker frames with ease.
While the K7 doesn’t feature built-in adjustability options for padding, it still manages to offer a snug, comfortable fit.
Features: All the Essentials
The AGV K7 comes equipped with speaker pockets and is compatible with AGV’s Insyde communication system, as well as universal communication systems. Its quick-release cheek pads add an extra layer of safety, making it a well-rounded helmet in terms of features. While it doesn’t offer many adjustable liner features, it still ticks all the boxes for modern sport-touring helmets.
This helmet proves that it’s well-equipped for today’s rider.
Conclusion: A Strong Contender with a Few Surprises
The AGV K7 excels in areas like material quality, visor performance, ventilation, and comfort, while slightly underperforming in weight and noise isolation. At Moto Central, we believe the K7 is an excellent option for those looking for a high-performance sport-touring helmet with a modern twist.
Priced at approximately £390, the K7 is great value for a helmet of this calibre. As always, if you want to explore the full range of colours and sizes, we’re here to help you find your perfect fit. Get in touch with us today, and we’ll order any configuration you need right here at Moto Central.
What do you think of the AGV K7? Let us know in the comments below, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
And what colours can we get?
- Damascus Black / Silver
- Flow 46
- Mono Evo Grey
- Mono Matt Black
- Mono Matt Prisma Silver
- Mono White
- Genisys Black / Blue / Grey
- Glimpse Black / Fluo Yellow
- Jaeger Black / Silver
- Kyber Black / Red
- Kyber Matt Grey / Fluo Yellow
- Taurax Black / Red