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.

Motorcycle USA has done it again as they are raving about the AGV Sport Moda Ladies Perforated Leather Jacket.  AGVSPORT Group, a company designed by riders for riders, is proud to produce apparel for the female rider.  With an understanding about the female psyche, the Moda Ladies Perforated Leather Jacket is the perfect riding jacket for any woman.

A review done by MotorcycleUSA.com reveals that the Moda Ladies Perforated Leather Jacket, “has attractive, feminine styling without being over-the-top girlie.”  The jacket allows for a sense of femininity without sacrificing the avid sport bike rider image.  AGVSPORT has stayed true to their core values of designing high quality apparel with innovative features for today’s riders.  With technology at a boom AGVSPORT has the perfect compartments to safely house these valuable electronics and everyday concerns without compromising mobility and safety.

The review states that the jacket features pockets perfect for storing a mobile phone or iPod and even features a, “…little tab in the liner that holds [the] earphone wiring in place.”  And with the arms of the jacket already pre-curved for easy break-in and comfort, what better jacket could there be for the female rider?  Every little female pet-peeve has been already been addressed in this jacket.  There is even a pocket on the inside of the jacket perfect for a pair or sunglasses, the perfect location to place them after an exhilarating ride!  AGVSPORT has thought of everything in the design of this jacket, including padding in the shoulders, back and elbows for ultimate security.  I think every woman can agree that there is no greater feeling than ultimate security, especially when riding on the highway. The Moda Ladies Perforated Lather Jackets is the ultimate woman’s motorcycle jacket.

AGVSPORT Group would like to once again thank MotorcycleUSA.com for their kind words in reviewing this fine piece of women’s riding apparel.

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.

First of all, fitting is not all about the size indicated on the label inside the jacket, pants, suit or even gloves and boots. The most important thing to remember about fitting is that your jacket, suit, pants, boots and gloves must be adjusted to your body in the RIDING position. You don’t want to wear a jacket that is too big and that would be flapping in the wind, nor do you want to wear one that is too tight to give you room for anything. The key is to adjust your outfit to your lines and position, yet it must give you enough room for your motorcycle moves.

There is no perfect fitting; you just need to choose the best one.

Here are some basic aspects you can look for in terms of fitting:

• Make sure the arms are long enough.
• Check that the shoulders give you enough space to move.
• Tighten waist and thighs and check if it still feels comfortable
• Check if you can close the wrists and neck.
• Check for loose material which can start flapping in the wind.
• Check if the padding is in the right place.

Every time you ride your motorbike, a battle against the wind begins. It is important not to let the wind affect your riding.

Make sure you can make the sleeves fit snugly around your wrist, either with elastic, Velcro or zippers, so that wind doesn’t get in. The same thing applies for the waist. Also, when you try on a jacket, you want to make sure that the sleeves are a little long so the bends at your shoulders and elbows make it fit perfectly in riding position.

Think about your style! When purchasing a jacket, the front should be cut a little higher so that it does not bulge out when riding. As for the rear, you might want to keep the cut a little lower so it covers your back down to your pants in the riding position.

Finally, the collar should be snug, but not restrictive so that you can’t check your blind spot.

If you are racing, a good advice is to avoid getting wrinkles when you slide so want it snug everywhere. You don’t want it too loose either otherwise your armor might slide up and expose your waist and sides. One size above “snug” is better for the street.

Take a look at the sizing chart here:

Sizing Chart

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Stay tuned!