AGV Sports Group Blog

The granddaddy of the AGV Sport lineup is the AGV Sport Laguna Leather Race Suit which offers a ton of features and functionality for the $999 price point. 1.2-1.4mm premium top-grain leather construction with dual density CE rated shoulder, elbow and knee armor and full-coverage external titanium shoulder sliders are the core of the suit. Full perforation which is ideal for the hottest track days, with molded air vents on the shoulders and sides of the torso adding to the air flow. Moisture-wicking neoprene comfort collar and an aerodynamic, protective and vented speed hump aid in comfort and airflow as well. The fit is an aggressive preshaping with Teramid kevlar panels in the crotch, legs, and under the arms for comfort and airflow. Rounding out the features: YKK zippers with ergonomic pulls, removable washable mesh liner, reflective paneling, safety stitching, elasticated stretch paneling, durable nylon comfort fabric, replaceable knee pucks, and more. A great bang-for-the-buck suit from AGV Sport.

In case any of you haven’t heard, Motonation is AGV Sport’s main distributor, and they have been talking about us a lot recently

Motorcyclist – 01-2011 Issue

http://motonationwhatsnew.blogspot.com/2010/12/motorcyclist-january-2011-sidi-agv.html

Ultimate Motorcycling – Winter 2011 Issue

http://motonationwhatsnew.blogspot.com/2010/12/holiday-shopping-w-ultimate.html

BMW Owners News – 12-2010 Issue

http://motonationwhatsnew.blogspot.com/2010/12/bmw-owners-news-agv-sport-telluride-and.html

RoadRacing World – 12-2010 Issue

http://motonationwhatsnew.blogspot.com/2010/11/roadracing-world-dec-2010-issue-cobra.html

www.smartcycleshopper.com – 11-10-2010

http://motonationwhatsnew.blogspot.com/2010/11/proper-gear-for-that-brand-new-ride.html

Webbikeworld

http://motonationwhatsnew.blogspot.com/2010/09/agv-sport-venus-jacket-web-bike.html

You can find all of these AGV Sports items and more at www.motonation.com

Our AGVSPORT Laguna gloves have garnered yet another review, this time by Sport Rider magazine in their September 2010 issue. The popular race gloves are created to have maximum ventilation with the most abrasion resistant leather and have extra padding including memory foam padding on the top of the hand. “We [Sport Rider Magazine] found the Laguna Race gloves very comfortable, with no stitches or seams in any grip areas causing annoyance or discomfort.” They noted a much better fit and quality of the gloves among others they have tried within the same price range. “Constructed from premium cowhide for high tear strength and abrasion resistance, yet with a soft and comfortable interior, the Laguna Race sports feature you usually don’t see in a glove with a list price for only $124.”

The review stressed how much ventilation the Laguna gloves provided when riding. “Speaking of venting, the Laguna Race had it in abundance, with the leather panels inside all four fingers (as well as the panel running along the outside of the index finger almost up to the wrist) completely perforated…If you constantly ride in hot weather, these gloves are definitely worth looking at.” We make the gloves with perforated leather and holes that are bigger than average in diameter. These gloves offer ventilation as well as protection, with extra padding strategically placed within the glove to ensure maximum safety. Not only are they reliable, ventilated, and affordable, they also come in four different colors (red, blue, yellow, and black) to match any gear or bike. They are available in sizes S to XXL and can be purchased through Motonation for $124.

We would like to thank Sport Rider magazine for publishing this review in their September 2010 issue.

Chris Onwiler, Senior Editor of TrackDayMag.com personally tested the suit just weeks after they reviewed the Laguna 1-Piece Suit. The crash was a front end tuck at approximately 70 mph. Chris slid on his right side for roughly 100 feet on pavement before tumbling into the gravel trap. The seams were such a high quality stitch that they weren’t compromised, just a small abrasion hole the size of a pencil in the leather.

Laguna Suit

The Laguna Suit is designed to give riders maximum mobility and comfort when riding. The retail customer gets the same protection as pro riders like seven-time AMA Superbike Champion Mat Mladin who wore AGVSPORT leathers for most of his career. All of the instructors at the famous California Superbike School wear AGVSPORT Laguna 1-Piece Racing Suits.

As expected the Laguna is described as a “one-crash suit” but with minimal damage compared to other high-end lightweight suits made of top grain leather, and low repair costs. Even though Chris endured a high speed crash he walked away without a bruise or scratch on him thanks to the Laguna Suit.

The results are not surprising to us because at AGVSPORT we take every design detail into consideration whether it is comfort, fashion, and of course protection. This being the 25^th anniversary of AGVSPORT we have had more than enough time to master the craft. It is no surprise that Trackdaymag.com did a follow up on its original review to truly test the quality of our product. We passed both tests and the 2010 product catalog has had nothing but great reviews.

the Laguna 1-Piece Suit at Motonation.

You can find the Laguna 1-Piece Suit at www.motonation.com Motonation is the exclusive importer for AGV Sport in the US.

AGV Sport is determined to provide the best service for repairing our products. We offer a wide range of repairing and refurbishing services. If your product is under warranty, we will carry out a full examination of the product. If it is found to be faulty due to original manufacture, we will repair or replace the garment at our discretion. If your warranty is expired, we will still be glad to refurbish your garments for the appropriate cost including shipping and handling charges.

Laguna One Piece

Dragon Leather Jacket

Some of the pocket services we provide are adding outside and inside pockets while replacing pocket zippers and bags. For damages most likely caused by crashes, (to get tips on preventing crash check out our external links.) we can patch holes and rebuild damaged surfaces.

Additional services include adding a Keyhole of Kevlar behind knee, add Kevlar to inseam (ankle to ankle), add Kevlar to sleeve (inseam to chest), add Streamliner snap tags, replace Velcro, and refurbish gloves. For restoration services we can make and install new linings for the following: suit, jacket, pants, polar zip in/out liner, convert or replace zipper on shell, and vest lining. We also shorten sleeve (includes raising wrist zipper and tapering the sleeve to correct wrist circumference), add sleeve vents, taper sleeves, take in sleeve, new collar, and bound collar.

AGVSPORT can also help those in need of patches, lettering, and logos. Each patch includes a clear protective covering and the letters are sewn individually with one background for each letter. For custom  logos customers can email us the design. Then we will be able to create and apply them.

Keith Code of California Superbike School

Mat Mladin in AGVSPORT

In Summary, we can do anything!!! Those with questions can e-mail us at info@agvsport.com or call us at (301) 663-4550!