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AGV K6 S

By Jack Rydell

The AGV K6 S is a full-face road helmet with a carbon-aramid shell. This overview uses the European ECE 22.06 listing.

Who should consider it

European road riders considering a carbon-aramid full-face helmet and willing to compare the weight of their actual size.

Features and trade-offs

AGV lists four shell sizes, double D-ring retention and an included Pinlock insert. Its quoted 1,255 g applies to the first shell size, not to every size.

The headline 1,255 g figure belongs to the first shell size. Treat it as a size-specific specification, not a promise for every helmet on the shelf.

What to check at a fitting

Check crown and cheek contact with the D-rings adjusted. Ask which shell size your chosen fit uses and practise the shield release with the dealer.

Start with the manufacturer’s size chart and keep the helmet on long enough to identify pressure points. Follow the model’s fitting instructions and repeat the retention checks after any approved adjustment. Record the size and padding configuration that works for you.

Use the helmet fit checklist before comparing accessories.

Two alternatives to try

  • Arai Quantic (EU). European road riders interested in the Quantic’s full-face layout, speaker pockets and replaceable interior.
  • Shark Spartan RS (EU). European riders considering a composite full-face helmet and placing particular importance on visor operation.

Compare these three helmets. Keep the version labels visible when considering models from different markets.

Sources

AGV K6 S — manufacturer specifications

This is a documentation-based buying guide. Fit, noise and comfort have not been scored from hands-on testing.

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U.S. K6 S version

The U.S. DOT (E2206) listing identifies a carbon-aramid shell, double D-ring and a 1,290 g first-shell weight. Select the U.S. version when comparing it with this guide’s U.S. shortlist; the European variant remains separately recorded.

Helmet specifications

Regional specifications are kept separate. Unknown values are not estimated.

European version

Model / market
K6 S · EU
Manufacturer-listed certifications
ECE 22.06
Shell
Carbon-aramid fiber
Internal sun visor
Not verified
Fastening
Double D-ring
Manufacturer weight
1255 g — First shell size; manufacturer-listed weight

European K6 S; first-shell manufacturer weight only. No US approvals inferred.

US version

Model / market
K6 S · US
Manufacturer-listed certifications
DOT FMVSS 218, ECE 22.06
Shell
Carbon-aramid fiber
Internal sun visor
Not verified
Fastening
Double D-ring
Manufacturer weight
1290 g — First shell size; U.S. manufacturer listing

Separate U.S. DOT (E2206) version. First-shell published weight; not an all-size measurement. European specification remains separate.

Certifications are not comparative safety scores. Check the label on the exact helmet; production versions and market approvals can differ.

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