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AGV K6 S vs Schuberth C5

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. AGV K6 S is cheaper at $549.95. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the AGV K6 S or Schuberth C5?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The AGV K6 S is the cheaper at $549.95.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec AGV K6 S Schuberth C5
US price $549.95 $1099
BrandAGVSchuberth
Released
Safety certification ECE 22.06; DOT FMVSS 218 ECE-R 22.06 with P/J homologation
Helmet type full-face modular
Shell material Carbon-aramid fiber (90% carbon / 10% aramid) DFP fiberglass reinforced with basalt fiber
Weight grams 1255 1790
Visor type Optical Class 1 shield up to 4.3mm thick, Pinlock 120XLT MaxVision included P/J-homologated shield; anti-fog Pinlock 120 lens available
Internal sun visor No Yes
Ventilation ports 5
Bluetooth ready Yes Yes
Removable liner Yes Yes
Shell sizes 4 4

Sources — AGV K6 S: agv.com (verified 2026-08-01). Schuberth C5: content.schuberth.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the AGV K6 S and Schuberth C5?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Safety certification: AGV K6 S ECE 22.06; DOT FMVSS 218 vs Schuberth C5 ECE-R 22.06 with P/J homologation
  • Helmet type: AGV K6 S full-face vs Schuberth C5 modular
  • Shell material: AGV K6 S Carbon-aramid fiber (90% carbon / 10% aramid) vs Schuberth C5 DFP fiberglass reinforced with basalt fiber
  • Weight grams: AGV K6 S 1255 vs Schuberth C5 1790
  • Visor type: AGV K6 S Optical Class 1 shield up to 4.3mm thick, Pinlock 120XLT MaxVision included vs Schuberth C5 P/J-homologated shield; anti-fog Pinlock 120 lens available
  • Internal sun visor: AGV K6 S false vs Schuberth C5 true

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