The AGV Helmet Scrappage Scheme - which earns you 25% off a brand new AGV helmet - has just one more week left.

Ending on August 31st 2010, the scrappage scheme allows you to send the straps of any old helmet in to us (it doesn’t need to be an AGV!), in return for a 25% discount on your replacement AGV lid.

I challenge you to find a better helmet deal right now!

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to get an absolute bargain.

Once the deadline has gone - so has your discount!

Call us now to discuss the AGV Scrappage Scheme more, or view the 2010 range of AGV Helmets here.

Available now!

This is an awesome new release from leading helmet manufacturer HJC, the HJC R-PHA 10 Ben Spies Replica.

The young Texan is making quite a name for himself on the Moto GP circuit, and now he can add this fantastic new lid to his range of replicas.

The lid is black, white and red, emblazoned with Spies’ symbols - the star, the Texas state, the Spies’ ‘S’.

Get your hands on the lid first (RRP £319.99)

Call now on 01623 627600 to order your piece of Spies, or read more about the technical spec of the Ben Spies HJC Replica helmet online.

You’ll have to move quickly for this one…

It’s widely thought that the BSB Championship belongs to Tommy Hill this year - so you need to grab a piece of the action with this limited numbers lid.

Coming into the UK in July 2010, there will only be so many, and once they’re gone, they really are gone!

The XR-1100 is a premium race/road helmet - with many fantastic features which cause it to stand well out of the crowd.

Read more or order your Tommy Hill Helmet now to avoid disappointment.

So, you’ve been meaning to replace your old lid for ages, but you never get round to it because of this or that…

Well, it’s time to get your finger out.

For a very limited time, AGV are offering 25% off any brand new AGV motorcycle helmet, in return for your old, bruised or used helmets.

Just to give a little perspective, that’s:

- £125.00 off the awesome AGV Rossi 5 Continents (just £374.99) (1)

 

- £60.00 off the brand new AGV Stealth Italia (just £179.99) (2)

 

- £52.50 off the catchy AGV S4 SV Zebra (just £209.99) (3).

Ask yourself, can you afford not to scrap your old helmet?

Read more about the AGV Helmet Scrappage Scheme.

With the crashing economy and rocketing cost of living, how will the motorcycle world fare in 2010?

We take a closer look at three key areas of the industry and what 2010 has in store…

Bike Purchases

Just last week, Motorcycle News reported on price increases across the board on new sportsbikes, including the popular Honda CBR600 and Yamaha YZF-R6.

Here’s what Two Wheel Centre’s managing director, Peter Scott, had to say about the year ahead:

“The bike world has been rocked by the economic downturn, and now because of the weak pound the new bike market is just becoming more and more expensive.

This means there will be a big increase in demand for second-hand bikes this year in the UK, and to make matters worse, the weak pound means people are travelling to the UK to buy these used bikes and export them, which will no doubt cause a shortage of quality used bikes in the UK.

So, my advice would be to buy a second hand bike sooner rather than later - decent ones will be like gold dust later this year.”

Helmets and Clothing

Paralleling this shift towards second hand motorcycles is the migration of buyers scouring high and low for the best deal on motorcycle clothing and accessories online.

There has been an increase in sales of mid-range helmets such as Caberg V2R and HJC IS-16, both £125.99, in comparison to the elite helmets like the new Shoei X-Spirit 2 at £580.00 and Shoei XR-1100 at £379.99. In fact, having noticed this trend, Shoei have dropped the price of their ‘entry level’ helmet, the Shoei Raid II, to be more attractive to the cost-conscious motorcyclists of 2010.

But safety will not be compromised…

However, though cutting back on cost might be a trend to look for in 2010, scrimping on safety will not.

New for 2010, the Hit Air YS high visibility airbag vest is already proving to be a favourite. Retailing at £299.99, these vests are by no means cheap. But the old adage ‘You can’t put a price on your head’ seemingly applies in this instance too, with the high vis airbag vest and the black Hit Air JV Vest being two of the top selling products of 2010 so far.

So it looks like 2010 may well be the year of second hand bikes and mid-range helmets, but quality and safety will still be priority to most bikers.