ROSSI HELMETS

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Valentino Rossi unveiled his latest helmet design at Mugello on Saturday, called the Jolly Joker.

The superstitious amongst us will be hoping never to see this helmet again, as Rossi suffered a horrific crash in the morning warm-up and broke his right shinbone. He was airlifted to hospital and operated on successfully, but the injury will likely keep him out of action for the next 6 races, and surely ruins any hopes of Rossi being able to retain his World Championship title for this year.

The helmet is another Drudi design and features Rossi’s face as the Joker in the center of a playing card. Rossi is also seen to be wearing a jesters hat with the Yamaha logo positioned at front and center. The sun and moon feature on the sides of the design and Rossi’s bulldogs once again can be seen at the back.

If you are looking to pick up the strictly limited edition AGV Valentino Rosi Donkey or ‘Shrek’ Helmet, then head over to Amazon.co.uk who have very small numbers of stock left. If you are quick you should be able to claim one.

Product Description:

• 3 shell sizes in SSL (Fibreglass, Kevlar, Carbon) IVS (Integrated Ventilation System) ventilation system with wide channels hollowed directly in the shell for an enhanced air-flow into the helmet and an improved aerodynamic penetration 3 front air vents and 5 rear extractors
• Visor micro-opening system for an effective anti-fog effect even in bad atmospheric conditions
• New Shield Mechanism with XQRS (Extra Quick Release System) to replace the visor without tools in few seconds.
• Safety device to avoid visor detachment in case of fall Detachable nose protector Detachable wind-protector for chin Fully removable and washable (including neckroll) inside padding
• Multi-featured fabrics with hygienic treatment for maximum comfort: humidity and sweat absorbing Cool Max for forehead, temples, back of the neck areas; hyper-breathable material for the top and rear area for an effective air-flow; micro-fibre material on the cheek pads to guarantee comfort and coolness
• Double D retention system
• GOLD ACU AND ECE22.05 APPROVED PLEASE NOTE HELMET SUPPLIED WITH CLEAR VISOR IN UK

WHERE TO BUY IT:

• Some stock available at Amazon.co.uk for around £499. BUY IT HERE

AGV are selling new stock of the Valentino Rossi ‘Double Take’, or ‘My Face’ helmet. This edition of the helmet looks slightly darker in colour than the previous stock that was on that market. The original wave of stock sold out quickly, but currently AGV and Amazon have all sizes for sale at around £169.99. Delivery and fulfilment of stock is from J&S – check it out at Amazon.co.uk

More Detail:
The AGV K3 Rossi Face has got to be one of the most recognisable helmets out there and is one of the most eagerly anticipated helmets released this decade! Now you too can get your hands on one. The K3 features a painted high impact resistant thermo plastic shell, dynamic front air intakes and rear extraction vents, fully removable and washable comfort liner, quick release antifog and antiscratch visor, adjustable micro metric buckle and don’t forget J&S have 12 stores nationwide so buy with confidence off an established retailer!
* Rossi Race Replica Design
* Thermo plastic shell
* Removable washable interior
* Dynamic front air intakes and rear extraction vents
* Micro metric buckle

WHERE TO BUY:

• Stock available at Amazon.co.uk for around £169.99

The AGV GP Tech Valentino Rossi Mugello 2009 ‘Hands on Head’ Helmet is now in stock and available from Grand Prix Legends via Amazon.co.uk.

This is a replica of the design that Rossi wore for the Mugello GP in 2009. The ‘hands on head’ design was supposed to signify the excitement and thrill he got from racing round the circuit, and was also a nod to the pressure that Rossi was under to maintain his winning streak at Mugello under the scrutiny of the passionate Italian fans.

This is a limited edition AGV Rossi Helmet design, so if you want to add one to your collection then you’d better move quick – more detail below

Product Description:

Where to buy the AGV Valentio Rossi Mugello 2009 Helmet:

It is currently available at Amazon.co.uk for £499.99 (worldwide shipping also available).

More Detail Below:

Another great video from Performance Race Art showing them re-creating Valentino Rossi’s 2008 Misano helmet.

Wow – this is pretty awesome. This is a video showing the creation of a Valentino Rossi inspired custom helmet paint-job. What makes it special is not just the impressive artwork, but the fact that the creator has chosen to finish off the design with Swarovski-crystals. Rossi was presented with the helmet when it was complete.

Performance Race Art recreate the Rossi Donket Helmet (Video).

Watch this stage by stage recreation showing the guys at PRA customising an AGV helmet and turning it into a replica of Rossi’s 2009 Donkey helmet that he wore at Nugello.

Video showing PERFORMANCE RACE ART creating a replica of the Valentino Rossi ‘Chicken’ helmet that was created to celebrate Rossi’s 9th World Title.

Rossi’s ‘Donkey’ helmet at Misano, following his crash at Indianapolis, is now known as one of his more famous helmet designs – but this video shows exactly how it was made. Apparantly Aldo Drudi received a text message from Rossi following the Indianapolis MotoGP asking him to come up with a new helmet design based on the donkey from Shrek – in order for Rossi to poke fun at himself for his error at the Indy GP.

Press Release:

AGV has officially announced that they are to make a limited number of the Donkey helmet that Rossi wore during the Misano GP. Valentino called himself The Donkey after crashing out during the Indianapolis MotoGP and so inspired him to create this new custom lid.

The helmet has a huge donkey face on top and “THE DONKEY” written on the back in “Doctor” script, also the word “EL SUMÈR” that means donkey in Tavullian dialect (Rossi’s hometown) and as always was designed by Aldo Drudi.

Available from January for £499.99 it will come with a limited edition box.

We’ll add links on where to buy it when we get them.