Now in Malaysia is the Alpinestars Tech-Air Airbag System for motorcyclists, with three models entering the local market from next month. These are the Tech-Air 10 at RM4,899, the Tech-Air 5 at RM2,999 and the Tech-Air 3 at RM2,299, and when inflated is certified to CE Level protection.
The Tech-Air 5 and 3 can be worn either under or over the rider’s gear while the Tech-Air 10 is designed to be worn under a racing suit. As the names imply, the numbers indicate the level of protection offered as well as the intended use.
The Tech-Air 10 is meant for the racing/track rider and worn under a racing suit. Airbag impact protection covers the chest, back, shoulders and hips and the system takes readings from 12 sensors comprising of accelerometers and a gyroscope.
As a full coverage airbag system, the Tech-Air can be used in lieu of a racing undersuit. Available in sizes M to 2XL, the Tech-Air 10 also comes with an integrated CE Level 2 back protector for passive protection.
Down the range, the Tech-Air 5 is a versatile airbag vest meant for touring, urban and racing. Protection covers the chest, back and shoulders and available sizes are S to 2XL. As a more multi-functional airbag system, the Tech-Air 5 comes with six integrated sensors, comprising of three gyroscopes and three accelerometers and features a “Race” and “Street” mode.
For the commuting rider, there are two versions of the Tech-Air 3, one in plain black and the other with a bright fluorescent yellow patch meant to be worn over the rider’s clothes. This lightweight vest covers the rider’s chest and back and does not come with a back protector.
Designed for “first impact” use, the Tech-Air 3 is a slim fit vest meant for daily use. There is only a single mode compared to the Tech-Air 10 and Tech-Air 5 where the election of “Road” or “Race” modes allows the crash detection algorithm to determine the level of intervention required.
Activation of the Tech-Air system is via magnetic clasps on the zipper. Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone is done using the Tech-Air app and shows operational and battery status as well as a detailed GPS map of the ride.
Charging time for the Tech-Air 10 is listed as four hours for a full charge and gives 24 hours of use. A one hour charge will give six hours of use. Should your Tech-Air airbag be deployed, service and recharge is available at Sinar Puncak, the authorised distributor for Alpinestars in Malaysia, by certified Tech-Air technicians.
If can, most motorist won’t even want to wear the helmet.
What more an airbag vest.
It makes the ride less risky.
If priced at RM 22.99 most riders would buy it.
But at this prices costing almost half a kapcai, this is only for the rich.
If Anwar truly wants to entice B40 votes, he should sponsor 100,000 of this vest to B40 youth bikers.
Price can reduce if it is made in malaysia. The goverment should invite the manufacturer to mass produce this here so price can drop within 50% to 70%.
70% discount is still too expensive! Needs to be affordable to their level which meant it must be no more than 90% reduced.
Pls buy one for your safety. I just help a friend involved in a fatal accident involved a motorcyclist and the price for this is valueless.
At least try to buy a genuine helmet and buckle up safely. If financial is possible, try to get a car, it is much safer when accident happen.
Tie-in the cost with motorcycle purchase, then make it compulsory to wear them. However, the current cost is too steep for rakyat marhaen whose in the big group of motorcyclist.
only for those superbike riders ya… their life more important than p-hailing riders
Just buy the Axia E lah. Got 2 airbags
Hopefully Ministry of Transport can create more awareness on motorcycle Airbag. To bring in other more affordable airbags in the country.
Perhaps make it a compulsory thing if ride across state or highway.
Alpinestars is not the only motorcycle airbag. Of course with sensors and gyroscope the airbag is priced at such high price.
The cheaper alternative is without all the sensors but a wire hook to the bike with CO2 cartridge in the vest. “Airbag Vest” is the keyword
Airbags? A simple jacket and proper shoes also not using now…
These are more for people on the race track for the moment.
rempit wears slippers while rempiting… do you think they will wear these?