AGV K3 helmet review
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12 May 2023
AGV K3 - Birdy 2.0 Grey / Yellow / Red
ECE 22.06 full face helmet with Max Vision anti-scratch visor and adjustable ventilation
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Customers generally describe this AGV helmet as comfortable, lightweight, and offering good visibility, with standout features including an aerodynamic design, integrated sun visor, and removability of inserts for serviceability. It is noted for being suitable for glasses wearers and accommodating intercom systems. However, some reviews mention wind noise and fitting challenges, particularly with intercom placement. Overall, this helmet is praised for its value for money, quality construction, and excellent fit across different sizes, though some minor issues with airflow and noise were noted.
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AVG K3
01 May 2026 by Mark P
Great lid, great fit, nice ratchet strap quick release .
Style: Matt Luna Grey
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Bold Style, Solid Fit – Worth the Effort
01 May 2026 by Anonymous
The AGV K3 Syth Matt Yellow helmet stands out immediately thanks to its striking design and vibrant finish. It’s a real head-turner on the road, but thankfully it’s not just about looks.
The fit is excellent—secure and comfortable without feeling overly tight. It hugs the head nicely, which gives a reassuring sense of stability, especially on longer rides. Ventilation is decent, and overall build quality feels solid for its price range.
One challenge I ran into was fitting my Cardo communication system. It took a bit of patience and adjustment to get everything seated properly, which might be frustrating if you’re expecting a quick setup. That said, once installed, it works well and doesn’t detract from the helmet’s comfort or performance.
Overall, this helmet delivers where it matters most: safety, fit, and style. The extra effort needed for installing accessories like a Cardo is a small trade-off for an otherwise great riding experience.
Style: Syth Matt Yellow
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Brilliant
26 Apr 2026 by Andrew H
Absolutely made up with this helmet has everything you need, looks good and is very comfortable
Style: Syth Black / Red
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Smart. Comfortable. Mainly quiet. 
25 Apr 2026 by Mike P
Liked the design as being a bit different, although apparently from a distance the colours merge together.
Lots of whistle riding with the visor fully open, but this disappears one click down. Otherwise no wind noise.
Sun visor not mega-dark but OK.
Wearing a thin balaclava with it as it tries to remove my ears when I take it off!
Fastening clip great for my old arthritic fingers!
Style: Rossi Winter Test 2018
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Gav k3 needs more refinement
24 Apr 2026 by Shane
It s a good looking helmet and comfortable but that s where the good bits end. It s very loud over 50-60 mph, the clip in chin curtain that s provided does help. The fogging up is an issue and much worse if you wear glasses and I ve tried with all the vents open but doesn t make much difference. The flip down sun visor is good
Style: Matt Black
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Comfortable helmet
13 Apr 2026 by Alan
This helmet is a good fit and comfortable to wear for long periods
Style: Matt Black
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AVG K3 Birdy
10 Apr 2026 by Dave C
Good quality product for the price. Colourful helmet gets you seen. Pinlock and sun visor as standard and ventilation seems to work well.
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AGV K3
06 Apr 2026 by Gareth
Very comfy from the start, free pinlock, quality feel, reduced price made the deal but would've paid full if I'd tried in the shop
Style: Competizione Red
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Great service
16 Mar 2026 by Anonymous
Good quality, good value well described
Style: Matt Black
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Great looking helmet
14 Mar 2026 by Anonymous
Cool understated graphics on this lightweight helmet. Comfortable and not very noisy.
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Brilliant shipping next day before midday
03 Mar 2026 by Mark J
Fit snuggly but not to tight
Very good vents and pin lock visor
Comes with integral sun visor
Excellent value nice replacement for K1
Style: Matt Luna Grey
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New bike new helmet
01 Mar 2026 by Brian
This has to be one of, if not the most comfortable helmet I've ever bought.
Fits perfect, no rear wind noise and nice an light.
I would definitely recommend
Style: Matt Black
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Superb service
20 Feb 2026 by Terry M
Purchased the helmet online unfortunately after ordering the same size as my previous helmets the K3 was too small. Rang through to customer support and explained the problem. Very understanding and offered to have a larger size delivered to my local store the next day. Text received early next day to inform me the helmet had arrived in store. Visited the Preston store where the staff could not have been any more helpful and even offered to fit the pin lock visor for me. Will most definitely return to this store for all my motorcycle purchases. Would most definitely recommend Sportsbikeshop
Style: Competizione Red
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Amazing. Fast delivery
06 Feb 2026 by Anonymous
Amazing. As you'd expect. Fast delivery.
Comfortable. Best helmet, to date.
Style: Competizione Red
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Good helmet
01 Feb 2026 by Daniel n
Comfortable, looks good, has breathing vent and sun shades built in, reasonably priced and fits nicely.
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Comfy
01 Feb 2026 by Steve
Helmet is comfortable for long journeys. Wind noise is quite loud. Vents work well as does pin lock.
Style: Rossi Winter Test 2018
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Great value lid
28 Jan 2026 by Nick
Got this to replace my old Shoei lid where the lining had disintegrated after a good few years off the bike. Really pleased with it. Excellent value and dead easy to install comms, feels light and visibility is really good. The built in sun visor is a great feature
Style: Matt Black
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Description
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AGV K3 - Birdy 2.0 Grey / Yellow / Red
- High resistance thermoplastic shell construction
- Multi-density EPS
- Collarbone safe profile
- Shell shape designed to maximize aerodynamic performance and to have 0 dynamic weight at 130km/h (80 mph)
- Optimised for all riding positions
- Four adjustable front vents and one rear extractor
- 2Dry instant sweat absorption interior
- Embracing neck roll profile
- Fit especially designed to allow wearing glasses
- Fresh and smooth breathable fabric
- No stitches in sensitive areas
- Ready for generic communication system
- Removable and washable interiors
- Steel micrometric retention system
- 100% Max Vision anti-scratch visor (Pinlock included)
- 190° horizontal field of view
- Integrated anti-scratch sun visor (removable without using tools)
- Micro-opening system
- Multistep visor mechanism
- Patented Extra Quick Release System
- Visor step for city position
- Pinlock lens and wind protector included
An AGV icon, evolving towards perfection. K3 is AGV's full-face road helmet that takes all the characteristics of a versatile, safe helmet to outstanding levels. It offers safety for all, at the highest levels - the shell made of high-resistance thermoplastic material, the multi-density EPS and the details such as the collarbone-protection profile and the protective visor allow K3 to obtain the strict ECE 22.06 homologation. Due to the AGV Extreme Safety construction protocol, K3 meets the requirements of the most recent international standards and then some. Its strength lies in its versatility. K3 is designed to put in its best performance in all situations. The built-in sun visor, which can be operated conveniently with gloves on, assists when it's too bright, and doesn't block the front ventilation when it's in the rest position. The Pinlock Max Vision antifog system guarantees maximum visibility even on the wettest and coldest days, when the temperature difference between the environment and the inside of the helmet could cause the visor to fog up dangerously. Not with K3. The Ultravision visor also guarantees a 190° horizontal field of vision, so you can see obstacles, the road and everything in front of you earlier and better. K3 is prepared for the installation of communication systems. The Eyewear Ready interior design allows you to comfortably wear your eyeglasses or sunglasses while riding. Comfort boosts performance. The aerodynamic profile of the K3 is designed to achieve a dynamic weight of zero at a cruising speed of 130 km/h. It means lower weight and less strain on the neck muscles, for maximum concentration on riding. The interiors, made of 2DRY material with rapid absorption of sweat and moisture, can be customised, to personalise the fit to the full and maximise how comfortable it feels. The ventilation achieves maximum efficiency through the air vents at the front and on the chin, precise and easy to operate with gloves on. The practical micrometric steel closing system permits quick, safe adjustment of the helmet fastening.
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