Track Day Magazine fell in love with our Laguna Suit after testing it at Gingerman Raceway in Michigan. They are proclaiming it to be a “dream suit” that can improve your lap time and help riders stay focused on the race track.

“Usually, it would be preposterous to claim that a new set of leathers might make you faster but in this case, the ease of movement and superior ventilation of the Laguna really do make a noticeable difference.  You’ll run faster laps, feel less fatigue and stay at your peak level of performance for a longer period.”

Now what exactly makes the Laguna a dream suit? Well, I will let the four page article do the talking, but I will mention that it offers protection, complete comfort, allows full agility on the bike, and you look like a superstar in the process.  The article reveals that AGV’s design allows cooling of the blood while riding due to perforated strips over major arteries.  Riding on a hot day doesn’t have to be uncomfortable and affect your performance anymore. We believe if you feel better, you’ll ride better!

This year is AGVSPORT’s 25th anniversary under the same management. Michael, the owner, has been riding for even longer but, he still takes time to make it to Summit Point track days. This is why the article says that the suit feels like it has been made by a serious racetrack rider who decided to take matters into their own hands and fix the mistakes made by others. This statement follows the single reason why AGVSPORT is in business, to create motorcycle apparel designed by riders, for riders.   AGVSPORT knows the design tricks for ultimate riding apparel and is not afraid to reveal them.

We would like to thank trackdaymag.com for their kind words. The detail they went into was truly well done.

Check out the whole article at

http://www.trackdaymag.com/Articles/AGV-Sport-Laguna-1-piece-suit.aspx

Michael Parrotte, owner AGVSPORT, at Mid Ohio 2005

A girl in an AGV Sport Laguna Suit

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

AGV SPORTS GROUP: A Quarter Century and Beyond

With 25 years in the making, AGVSPORT products have exceeded expectations in not only providing superior protection for racers and street riders but also in the business world. AGVSPORT leathers are no stranger to the podium and the same winning leathers can be purchased by the public. They are also celebrating the 20th Anniversary of sponsoring the number one superbike school in the nation, California Superbike School, and have recently established a partnership with Motonation, their official U.S. distributor.

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Michael Parrotte AGV Sport Group

“…Laguna feels as if it had been created by a serious racetrack rider who’d decided once and for all to fix what he didn’t like about wearing leathers.” -Trackdaymag.com

Washington D.C. (PRWEB) August 12, 2010

This year marks the 20th anniversary celebrating AGVSPORT’s sponsorship of the California Superbike School. Keith Code, founder of the number one bike school, has taught over 100,000 racers including 15 superbike champions who have taken AGVSPORT leathers to the podium. To add on to their historic year AGVSPORT has reached a long term and exclusive licensing agreement with their official U.S. distributor Motonation, a San Diego based company offering products from Premier American and Italian companies. Motonation now has coverage from head-to-toe of the highest quality motorcycle gear from AGVSPORT, SIDI boots, and VEMAR helmets. With a continued relationship with Keith Code’s California Superbike School and the addition of Motonation as the new US license holder and distributor AGVSPORT continues to grow and be one of the most recognized names in racing and sport apparel.

Founded in 1985, this year marks the 25th anniversary of AGV Sport’s Group Inc which is one of the oldest riders owned and operated motorsports apparel companies in the industry. Under the direction of the founder Michael Parrotte, AGV Sports Group makes sure their products are engineered for maximum functionality without compromising abrasion and tear resistance as well as comfort. With the origin of the company being the importation of AGV Helmets from Italy, the company has a strong technical mentality based on the world of helmet manufacturers.

Apparel design is always geared to their core market being the serious rider and/or racer. Identical products worn by AGVSPORT professional riders, most notably seven-time AMA Superbike champion Mat Mladin, can be purchased by the general public. Each product is designed by riders for riders and function is never sacrificed for aesthetics. Keeping product development with Road Racers and Sport bike enthusiasts in house, they stay loyal to their dedicated followers who respect the quality and value of AGVSPORT gear and apparel.

The 2010 product line has had nothing but good review, which can be seen on the company’s blog site, most notably from trackdaymag.com regarding their Laguna suit. “Overall, the functionality of the AGV Sport suit was so good that when he switched back to his regular leathers later in the day, our tester immediately felt hot… This is one serious suit and the price is right in line with the cost of similar garments from other top brands.” The review goes on to say that the Laguna suit has immense functionality and comfort even after a tedious day at the track. It can be purchased through Motonation or found at one of AGVSPORT’s vendor displays on an upcoming weekend.

Moving forward this year AGVSPORT will have a display garage in the paddock at the 2010 Red Bull Indy MotoGP at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway the 27th to the 29th of August. In addition to the MotoGP, they will also be present at the New Jersey round of the AMA Pro Superbike Championship at New Jersey Motorsports Park the 3rd to the 5th of September. A full range of 2011 AGVSPORT products will be available at both events.

For more information please visit www.agvsport.com or email info@agvsport.com

Toll free 800-777-7006

AGV Sports Group, Inc.
P.O. Box 547
Buckeystown, Maryland, 21717

Download or order a free 2011 catalog

History & Mission Statement
The list of riders who have worn AGV Sport products at some point during their career reads like a Who’s Who of road racing – Randy Mamola, Loris Capirossi, Troy Bayliss, Kurtis Roberts, Steve Crevier, Ben Bostrom, Eric Bostrom, Thomas Stevens, Pascal Picotte, Roland Sands, Mike Hale, Randy Renfrow, Aaron Yates, and seven-time AMA Superbike Champion Mat Mladin. Unlike most other apparel manufacturers, the identical AGV Sport products worn by the professional riders can be purchased by the general public.

Each product is designed by riders for riders and function is never sacrificed for aesthetics. By keeping product development and design in house and using experienced riders, we are staying true to the dedicated following of advanced riders who respect the quality and value of performance driven products.

The AGV Sport Pella Perforated Leather Jacket has traditional styling, is comfortable out-of-the-box, and has super ventilation.

There are not many black leather jackets you can comfortably wear during the summer. Leather doesn’t breathe well and black absorbs heat. The AGV Sport Pella Perforated Leather Jacket breaks this misconception.

The top grain leather on the AGV jacket is thin, pliable and lightweight in comparison to most full leather jackets. Tiny round perforations front and back allow for excellent air flow. The sewn-in liner is also mesh and doesn’t inhibit the jacket’s breathability. The leather is soft, as is the liner, which makes the jacket immediately comfortable. The comfort level gets an assist from pre-curved arms. Open up the five-inch zippers running up the sleeves on super hot days to increase air flow even more.

The AGV Sport Pella Perforated Leather Jacket is solid leather where you need it most, on the top portions of the arms, including the elbows, and shoulders. Protection from road rash comes in the form of CE-approved shoulder and elbow protectors that are flexible and removable. There is also a memory foam back protector that adds an extra level of security without being bulky.

The jacket zips up the front and the system is easy to use and doesn’t come apart like on some other jackets I’ve recently worn. Small buttons close off the wrists. In the back is a waist connection zipper in case you want to connect it to your riding pants.

For storage, you’ve got two zip-up exterior hand warmer pockets. Inside there is a zippered storage pocket on the right breast and a deeper, vertical map-style pocket opposite it on the left side. One of its best features is a waterproof media

(We put the AGV Sport Pella Perforated Leather Jacket to the test during our ride up Mt. Washington in New Hampshire, a road that cuts through four different climate zones on the way to the summit.)

pocket also on the right-hand side for a cell phone and iPod sewn into the liner. It has a plastic slot to run your earphone wiring through and a Velcro tab just below the collar to keep the wire from getting tangled up.

The jacket is tailored for a snug fit. Styling is nondescript, classic biker black. Brand labeling is very subtle, with the black AGV logo in between the shoulder blades and the words AGV Sport printed on the collar only noticeable if you look real close.

With the AGV Sport Pella Perforated Leather Jacket, think about going a size bigger. I ordered a 46 and I could use a little more length in the arms and if I’m on a bike with ergos that have a forward-lean, it rides up above my beltline a touch. Of course, the ventilation comes at the expense of water-proofing. I found out the hard way when I got caught out in a downpour at the Laconia Motorcycle Rally. A little piping to give the jacket some visibility at night would be beneficial.

I’m a die-hard fan of leather jackets. I also like traditional black styling. I appreciate AGV for making a jacket that meets these criteria and is wearable during hot summer months without roasting riders alive.

Thank you MotorcycleUSA.com