Airbags for motorcyclists are relatively new, at least for nonroad racers. Alpinestars released their TechAir 5 and 10 products a few years back. Both of those products offered protection for both ...

Once the vest is deployed, it stays inflated for about 15-20 seconds. It will then deflate on its own. Once the used CO2 cartridge is replaced with a new one, the vest is ready to be used again.

The Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma ($789.95) represents a significant advancement in motorcycle rider safety, building upon over two decades of research and development in airbag technology ...

Airbag Vest Does Its Job During Motorcycle Crash Crashing your motorcycle can be a horrific experience, especially if you happen by Sergiu Tudose May 27, 2016 at 14:00 ...

There are two main ways to get the airbag vests to deploy, and the first is a tether. With tethers, the rider's vest is physically linked to the motorcycle and in the event of a crash, where the ...

There are a couple of downsides and quirks, however. First, the leather airbag jacket in size XL weighs 4.2 kg (9.25 lbs.), although it fits correctly (XL = U.S. L). Also, other than the stretch ...

The trickle-down effect of innovation is real — and can be fascinating to watch over time. Take, for example, the motorcycle airbag, which has come a long way from the 1994 beach vacation where Lino ...

French company In&Motion supplies AI-enhanced airbag tech to a range of motorcycle protective gear manufacturers, including Held, Klim, Ixon, Furygan, RST and others, and they've hooked me up with ...

Inflatable life vests aren’t just for airline passengers anymore. The Spidi Neck DPS is a safety vest for motorcycle riders equipped with a built-in airbag system designed to protect against ...

With tethers, the rider's vest is physically linked to the motorcycle and in the event of a crash, where the rider separates from the bike, pulling on the tether, the airbag inflates.