Sergio Robbiano was an Italian motorcycle designer whose work bridged artistry and engineering. Best known for his contributions at Cagiva’s CRC under Massimo Tamburini, the award‑winning Bimota DB5/DB6, early concept and mechanical proposals on Aprilia’s RSV4, and cross‑disciplinary design spanning helmets, apparel, and brand identity, Robbiano left an outsized legacy…
The legendary Italian motorcycle gear brand Dainese sold for the symbolic sum of €1 to its main creditors—London‑based Arcmont Asset Management and HPS Investment Partners—under a Dainese sale to creditors deal by private‑equity owner Carlyle Group. HPS has recently become part of BlackRock, the global asset manager. The transfer serves…
AGV Sports Group is one of the world’s longest-running motorcycle-gear brands under continuous founder leadership. Its story begins in 1976, when American entrepreneur and avid rider Michael Parrotte secured the exclusive U.S. distribution rights for AGV Helmets (originally founded by Gino Amisano in 1946), thereby establishing AGV USA. In 1985,…
Origins and the Founders’ Vision – The Iron Pony Motorsports Empire Story
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On May 26, 1991, Lauda Air Flight 004, a Boeing 767-300ER, crashed in the remote mountains of northwestern Thailand, killing all 223 people aboard. This devastating accident remains the deadliest aviation disaster in both Austrian and Thai history. It resulted from the uncommanded deployment of the left engine’s thrust reverser…
Tokyo, Japan / Washington, DC KOMINE Co Ltd, a leading Japanese manufacturer of motorcycle protective gear, and AGV Sports Group Inc., (AGVSPORT) a premier U.S. company specializing in motorsport apparel and accessories, have signed a historic cooperation agreement. This strategic partnership will combine the strengths of two industry pioneers, combining…
Mystery Solved! Niki Lauda’s legendary 1976 AGV X1 Air System helmet resurfaces at EICMA Expo in Milan after an almost four decades long mystery that is finally solved. It was on display in a special exhibit hall built within the AGV section of the Dainese stand. AGV owned the helmet…
Helmets are a rider’s first line of defense, and when it comes to AGV helmet safety ratings, they consistently exceeds the standard benchmarks like DOT in the U.S., ECE in Europe, SHARP in the UK, and FIM for for professional racing. AGV helmets aren’t SNELL certified. Since 2012, AGV’s “Extreme…
As a rider who’s tried my fair share of lids, I can tell you AGV helmets really hit the mark, blending style, innovation, and top-notch safety like few others. Sure, Shoei and Arai have rock-solid reputations, but AGV brings something extra to the table—style. AGV helmets just look cooler—sleek, aggressive,…
Motorcycle helmets are important safety equipment for riders, which means we want to replace them should we crash them. However, what about minor accidents? Can we just fix the helmet and continue using it? Can a motorcycle helmet be repaired? Generally, you can repair a motorcycle helmet that has suffered…
Good motorcycle helmets are not exactly cheap, even if there are affordable ones. If you have crashed your helmets before, you may be tempted to keep using them. Can you use a motorcycle helmet after a crash? Generally, don’t use a motorcycle helmet after a crash. The EPS liner inside…
In the flurry of publicity and interest surrounding Niki Lauda’s historic AGV X1 Air System crash helmet from the 1976 German Grand Prix, a captivating tale of mystery unfolds. Lost for an astonishing 37 years, the helmet suddenly resurfaced from obscurity, listed for sale at the 2024 Bonhams’ Miami Grand…
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