Alpinestars Tech-Air Off-Road Airbag System

Riding Modes:

• The world’s first dedicated off-road Airbag System, Tech-Air Off-Road comes with 3 Riding Modes
  • Enduro Mode: ​Optimized for low and medium speeds on trails and other natural terrain
  • Rally Mode: Optimized for fast, wide-open off-road rally or desert action
  • Street Mode: Optimized for asphalt roads including situations in which the rider’s motorcycle is hit by another vehicle while stopped

Electronics System:

• Fully self-contained, standalone system with an integrated, certified lithium-ion battery
• 3 accelerometers (1 triaxial accelerometer) and 3 gyroscopes (1 triaxial gyroscope) are integrated in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to provide the best crash monitoring performance and active airbag protection in a variety of dynamic off-road riding scenarios
• ECU is seal-protected within the vest to ensure all-weather performance and the vest and componentry are certified to function between -10°C and 50°C
• Fully-charged battery life of 30 hours and a recharge time of approximately 4 hours; charging the battery for approximately 1 hour will provide approximately 8 hours of riding time use
• LED Display features an integrated USB-C charging port for convenient and easy charging of the system

Protection & Safety:

• Proven to be more than twice as protective as passive impact protectors
• FIM Cross Country Rally Regulations Homologated for race use
• Fully certified for up to 4 airbag deployments before having to replace it, providing the airbag hasn’t been damaged in one of the first 3 deployments
• Neck protection is provided by the airbag inflating around the neck in compliance with the FIM regulations
• Additional front padding on the arms and chest for enhanced roost protection
• Integrated chest and back protectors feature Nucleon CELL Technology which is light, flexible and highly ventilated
• Passive chest protector is certified to CE Level 2
• Passive back, elbow and shoulder protectors are certified to CE Level 1
• ECU has been homologated to ECE R10 04 which ensures the unit’s electromagnetic integrity and stability
• CE certified Class C under garment
• Not compatible with Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support (BNS) nor any other neck protectors

Operation:

• Activate and deactivate automatically by zipping/unzipping
• Riding Modes are easy to navigate while on the move via the LED Display located on the front of the system, or via the Tech-Air app
• System’s operational status, battery status and My Ride Trip recording can be accessed via Bluetooth on the Tech-Air app
• Easily update firmware when improved crash-detection algorithms are released via the Tech-Air app

Airbag System:

• Average inflation time of 52 milliseconds (depending on the size of the airbag)
• Airbag coverage on chest, back, shoulders and neck provide upper body protection
• Dual charge capability means that with two full gas inflators, the system provides two separate airbag deployments, since only one gas inflator will deploy to inflate the entire airbag system during a crash scenario
• Quick release cover opening allows for rapid gas inflator replacement, only available in countries where gas inflator replacement by individuals is permitted by local regulations

Comfort:

• System can be worn with any Alpinestars Tech-Air Ready jacket or any properly fitting motorcycle jacket
• Ergonomic design delivers exceptional comfort and freedom of movement
• Slim fit, breathable stretch mesh construction for superior ventilation and comfort
• Lateral zipper for a better fit and ease of use

Additional Features:

• Robust internal housing located in the built-in CE-certified Nucleon CELL back protector accommodates the ECU and gas inflators
• Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and airbag are completely removable so that the protection jacket can be washed separately
• Compatible with a 1.5-3 Liter capacity hydration pack (sold separately)