Alpinestars – Ride with Tech-Air®

Critical protection before impact

The first unrivaled independent airbag system

Class leading airbag technology starting in Moto-GP then taking over half of a million miles of on-road testing.

Tech-Air® is unrivaled as the first integrated airbag system which is completely independent of the motorcycle and provides upper body protection ahead of the first impact in a crash between the rider and a vehicle or obstacle. (Performance tested according to ISO 13232: Simulated crash at a 90° impact angle with a car, motorcycle speed at time of impact 48 km/h. For more detailed explanation and warnings refer to the information to be found in the Tech-Air® system manual.)

A complete system for diverse garment styles

 

The Tech-Air® system architecture is designed to be a lightweight and durable, yet comfortable solution for long-range performance riding protection.

Two setups, RACE and STREET, are available to operate between a diverse range of compatible garments.

  

Modular system for easy swaps (Race system)

Designed to work across a collection of products.

Electronic sensors are unobtrusively incorporated in shoulders, allowing the liner to be completely self-contained and worn interchangeably with compatible garment.

Complete 360 degrees of upper body coverage

Comprehensive inflatable upper body protection for back, shoulders, kidney area, chest and upper abdomen.

All-Weather   –   All-Terrain   –   All-The-Time

Have confidence no matter the road or its conditions

Tech-Air® ACU is seal-protected to ensure all-weather performance. The system and componentry are certified to function between -10°C and + 50°C.

Self-contained – for immediate use

No assembly required

Airbag control unit (ACU) is incorporated within a strong, lightweight polymer back protector, which features an ergonomic plate construction for structural strength and a fit that allows the natural contours of the back.

No GPS means no tethering

Ride free – not tied down

Three electronic sensors are incorporated in the system’s chassis, meaning Tech-Air® is completely self-contained.
This allows it to be independent of GPS communications, or needing to be a tethered system to the vehicle, giving you greater freedom and reliability.

Lasting power for lasting protection

Long lasting protection with quick status checks

Integrated, certified lithium-ion battery, with a battery life of 25 hours. Tech-Air® goes into sleep mode when non-riding.
Intelligent LED panel on left sleeve indicates the system’s status.

Race system exclusive – dual charge

Argon inflator cartridges are CE certified to ISO 14451 standard and will only fire if commanded by the electronic unit.
It also certifies that the cartridges can be safely handled, assembled and transported.