cycle news staff | March 15, 2024
Alpinestars has integrated its Tech-Air autonomous airbag system into its leather and canvas vests. The new Tech-Air 3 was unveiled at the 2024 Daytona Bike Week.
Aimed at V-twin riders, touring riders, urban commuters, and weekend warriors, the Tech-Air 3 leather and canvas vest is packable and autonomous. Can be worn over or under a motorcycle jacket, the all-weather outer chassis has openings for sewing patches or embroidery if desired.
The leather vest has an MSRP of $749.95, while the canvas is $50 cheaper at $699.95. Both sizes range from XS to 4XL.
Here is the full press release from Alpinestars…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Alpinestars introduces the new Tech-Air 3 Leather & Canvas Vest at the legendary Daytona Bike Week. Alpinestars' Packable Autonomous Airbag System is ideally worn over a motorcycle jacket, but can also be worn under a jacket, making it ideal for V-twin riders, touring riders, urban commuters, and weekend warriors. provides effective and practical protection. To ride protected.
The newest addition to Alpinestars' Tech-Air family, the Tech-Air 3 Leather & Canvas System allows riders of all disciplines to enjoy a stand-alone bike with all the protection Tech-Air offers, no matter what bike they ride. You can benefit from wearable garments. Or their riding style.
The Tech-Air 3 system is designed to be worn in all weather conditions, and its lightweight construction and packable design allow it to be quickly folded and stored in a backpack, saddlebag, topcase, or pannier when not in use. .
The outer chassis design of both the leather and canvas systems also features openings that can be customized by sewing patches or embroidery if desired.
Video | Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Leather and Canvas
AI technology and collision monitoring performance
The state-of-the-art Tech-Air system uses advanced AI-powered crash detection algorithms to deploy airbags precisely when needed. The leather and canvas Tech-Air 3 incorporates six integrated sensors (one 3-axis accelerometer and one 3-axis gyroscope) to help you ride in a variety of dynamic street riding scenarios, even when stationary. Provides the best crash monitoring performance and active airbag protection.
The front thorax LED display indicates the operational status of the airbag. The LED display also incorporates tactile alerts that vibrate to confirm the system is working and alert the rider when the battery is low.
protection
Alpinestars collision detection trigger algorithms have been developed and refined using millions of miles of driving data and thousands of crashes, allowing the system to proactively alert you to potential collisions and dangerous situations such as low-side or high-side collisions. It will be possible to accurately assess when to deploy the airbag. If Tech-Air 3 detects the beginning of a collision, the system deploys a protective airbag in milliseconds, protecting the upper body and reducing impact energy transmitted to the rider by up to 95% wherever the airbag protects. To do. Includes the entire chest and back.
System operating status
An unobtrusive LED display on the front chest shows the operating status of the airbag system and includes a tactile alert that vibrates to confirm the system is activated and alerts you when the battery is low. Warn the rider. Bluetooth connectivity to the Tech-Air app allows you to monitor both system operating and battery status and map your journeys via MyRide.
Tech-Air app and system software updates
As for other features and benefits, the Tech-Air 3 Leather & Canvas System is Bluetooth-enabled, allowing riders to easily update the system with new releases of software via the free Tech-Air app. Additionally, there are a variety of features within the app that allow riders to check system status, view the user manual, log rides on enhanced Google Maps, and more. In terms of battery life, the system has 40 hours of active driving time when the battery is fully charged. If the battery is low, it will fully charge in approximately 4 hours. Charging the battery for about 1 hour will give you about 8 to 10 hours of driving time.
Stylish, practical and safe, the leather and canvas Tech-Air 3 vest is suitable for any rider looking for the highest level of active protection. Wear it over or under your jacket (as long as your jacket has space to accommodate the airbag inflation) and you'll always ride with confidence.
For more information on the Tech-Air 3 Leather & Canvas version, click the link below or visit alpinestars.com.
Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Leather Vest
Alpinestars Tech-Air 3 Canvas Vest
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