Everything began immediately after the Second World War when AGV started out as a manufacturer of leather seats and bicycle saddles. But it was in 1947 that Mr Gino Amisano, the historical founder, entered into the motorcycle helmets world; an important step which gained since the beginning unprecedented commercial success together with the chance of being part of sport competitions.
In the early 50s AGV produced the first 100% fiberglass open-face helmet. A Few years later, taking advantage of the experience acquired in creating a special helmet to run the flying start kilometre on skis, AGV developed the first fiberglass full-face helmet.
In 1977 AGV, which had been always investing to reach the highest safety standards, decided to commit itself to the “Clinica Mobile” project by sustaining all costs for the first structure, a facility to provide emergency care to the riders that have suffered injuries during races.
This partnership is still alive today.
Since the beginning, AGV’s history has been directly linked to the one of riders who have made the motorcycle history: Giacomo Agostini, Barry Sheene, Kenny Roberts, Johnny Ceccotto, Angel Nieto, Marco Lucchinelli, Franco Uncini, Fausto Gresini, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, Emerson Fittipaldi Randy Mamola, Loris Capirossi, Max Biaggi, Luca Cadalora and many others.
In 1988 AGV completed its range of products with the acquisition of MDS, a brand that in very short time emerged by virtue of its versatility.
In 1996 Valentino Rossi started its outstanding career wearing an AGV helmet. Together with AGV Valentino will attain his 7 World Championships Titles.
In 2002 AGV became part of an important Multinational Group which was already owning the LAZER brand. But it was in 2007 that AGV faced a real turning point. The AGV brand went back to Italy thanks to the acquisition by Dainese SpA one of the most important players in the world of motorcycle clothing.
