The most advanced autonomous airbag system

The result of more than a decade of development in MotoGP™, an evolution of the first-generation racing airbag system developed by Alpinestars and the revolutionary Tech-Air® Street vest, the Alpinestars Tech-Air® 7x or Tech-Air® Race vest offers complete upper body protection for riders on the track, whether in competition or on track days.

The Tech-Air® 7x or Tech-Air® Race system is completely autonomous: it requires no connection between the rider and their motorcycle, nor any subscription, for ultimate comfort, freedom, and versatility.

When fully inflated, its airbag offers vital protection to the back, kidneys, chest and shoulders.

Its integrated dual cartridge inflation system allows it to ensure your safety twice without intervention: after a fall, the airbag will deflate and will automatically be ready for a second activation before needing to renew the cartridges.

In addition, thanks to its configurable firmware, the Tech-Air® 7x or Tech-Air® Race system can run the Tech-Air® Street program, which is suitable for road use. The Tech-Air® 7x or Tech-Air® Race vest must be used with Tech-Air® compatible clothing.

  • Electronic Airbag Control Unit (ACU) integrated into a strong, lightweight and ergonomic polymer back protector, optimized for racing and track use.
  • Electronic sensors integrated into the system's frame guarantee the total autonomy of the vest, which can be worn with various compatible garments.
  • The advanced multi-material main shell incorporates Lycra®, 2D mesh and Cordura.
  • The interior features perforated Lycra, 3D mesh and soft touch contours for a high level of comfort.
  • Incorporates a removable mesh inner lining and Velcro® elastic waistband to ensure easy positioning and custom fit of the airbag system.
  • The system's firmware is scalable and can be configured to run Tech-Air® Street airbag settings suitable for on-road use.
  • The ECE R10 04 approval of the electronic airbag control unit (ACU) guarantees its electromagnetic integrity and stability.
  • The system has an integrated and certified lithium-ion battery, with an autonomy of 25 hours and a recharging time of about 6 hours. The micro USB charger allows a fast recharge of the system: one hour of charge time offers four hours of autonomy.
  • The vest incorporates a convenient connection system, allowing quick and easy connection to racing suit for trouble-free activation of the airbag and LED display.
  • Color-coded YKK zippers make it easy to secure the vest to racing suit.
  • The system has a double load capacity for sizes M-XL (2XL garments only have a single load capacity).
  • CE certified category II according to the European PPE directive 686/89/EEC, using a version of the EN1621-4:2013 standard, which guarantees impact protection performance between 45 milliseconds and 5 seconds.
  • Design and manufacture certified CE according to the pyrotechnic directive 2007/23/CE.
  • The ergonomic, high-performance airbag vest offers complete upper-body protection and is optimized for use with Alpinestars-compatible racing suits and racing/performance leather jackets.
  • Specially designed and developed back protector for running, offering complete inflatable upper body protection for the back, shoulders, kidney area, chest and upper abdomen.
  • The deployment system uses argon inflation cartridges that are CE certified according to ISO 14451.
  • The ACU is protected by a gasket inside the vest to ensure all-weather performance and the vest and components are certified to operate in all weather conditions from -10°C to +50°C.

The result of more than a decade of development in MotoGP™, an evolution of the first-generation racing airbag system developed by Alpinestars and the revolutionary Tech-Air® Street vest, the Alpinestars Tech-Air® Race vest offers complete upper body protection for riders on the racetrack, in competition as well as trackdays.

The Tech-Air® Race system is completely self-contained, requiring no connection between rider and bike for ultimate comfort, freedom and versatility.

When fully inflated, its airbag provides vital protection for the back, kidneys, chest and shoulders. Also, with its configurable firmware, the Race system can run the Tech-Air® Street program, suitable for use on the road and trails. The Tech-Air® Race vest must be used in a Tech-Air® Compatible garment.

  • Electronic Airbag Control Unit (ACU) integrated into a strong, lightweight and ergonomic polymer back protector, optimized for racing and track use.
  • Electronic sensors integrated into the system's frame guarantee the total autonomy of the vest, which can be worn with various compatible garments.
  • The advanced multi-material main shell incorporates Lycra®, 2D mesh and Cordura.
  • The interior features perforated Lycra, 3D mesh and soft touch contours for a high level of comfort.
  • Incorporates a removable mesh inner lining and Velcro® elastic waistband to ensure easy positioning and custom fit of the airbag system.
  • The system's firmware is scalable and can be configured to run Tech-Air® Street airbag settings suitable for road and trail use.
  • The ECE R10 04 approval of the electronic airbag control unit (ACU) guarantees its electromagnetic integrity and stability.
  • The system has an integrated and certified lithium-ion battery, with an autonomy of 25 hours and a recharging time of about 6 hours. The micro USB charger allows a fast recharge of the system: one hour of charge time offers four hours of autonomy.
  • The vest incorporates a convenient connection system, allowing quick and easy connection to racing suit for trouble-free activation of the airbag and LED display.
  • Color-coded YKK zippers make it easy to secure the vest to racing suit.
  • The system has a double load capacity for sizes M-XL (2XL garments only have a single load capacity).
  • CE certified category II according to the European PPE directive 686/89/EEC, using a version of the EN1621-4:2013 standard, which guarantees impact protection performance between 45 milliseconds and 5 seconds.
  • Design and manufacture certified CE according to the pyrotechnic directive 2007/23/CE.
  • The ergonomic, high-performance airbag vest offers complete upper-body protection and is optimized for use with Alpinestars-compatible racing suits and racing/performance leather jackets.
  • Specially designed and developed back protector for running, offering complete inflatable upper body protection for the back, shoulders, kidney area, chest and upper abdomen.
  • The deployment system uses argon inflation cartridges that are CE certified according to ISO 14451.
  • The ACU is protected by a gasket inside the vest to ensure all-weather performance and the vest and components are certified to operate in all weather conditions between -10⁰C and +50⁰C.