The result of over a decade of development in MotoGP and following on from Alpinestars' first-generation racing airbag system and the launch of the ground-breaking Tech-Air® Street, this latest version of Alpinestars Tech-Air® technology brings full upper body protection to serious track day and performance riders. Available separately and compatible with a range of Alpinestars leather suits and jackets, the Tech-Air® E-Race is completely self-contained, meaning there are no bike-to-rider set-up configurations required, which ensures the ultimate in convenience, freedom and versatility. When fully inflated, the system’s airbag offers critical protection to the back, the back part of the kidneys, chest and shoulders. Plus, with a simple upgrade the versatile system firmware, the E-Race system can be configured to run the Tech-Air® E-Street setting for non-race use in road and off-road situations.
Features:
- Ergonomically profiled, performance fit airbag system gives full upper body protection
- Optimised for use with Alpinestars compatible racing/performance leather suits and jackets
- Electronic Airbag Control Unit (ACU) incorporated within strong, lightweight, ergonomic polymer Level 2 back protector, optimised for race and track use
- Electronic sensors incorporated in the system’s chassis, mean the system is completely self-contained and allows it to be worn interchangeably with compatible garments
- Advanced multi-material main shell incorporates elastane, 2D mesh and nylon
- Interior comprises of perforated elastane, 3D mesh and soft touch edging for high levels of comfort
- Specially designed, race-developed back protector, offering comprehensive inflatable full upper body protection for back shoulders, back part of the kidney area, chest and upper abdomen
- Incorporates removable inner mesh and elastic Velcro waistband to position airbag system and ensure custom fit and improve adjustability
- Deployment system utilises argon inflator cartridges which are approved to ISO 14451 standard
- System’s firmware is upgradable and can be configured to run the Tech-Air® E-Street airbag settings for non-racing use in road and off-road situations
- ACU is seal-protected to ensure its all-weather performance
- System and componentry are approved to function in all weather conditions between -10 ⁰C and +50 ⁰C
- ACU has been homologated to ECE R10 04, which ensures the electromagnetic integrity and stability of the unit
- System uses an integrated, certified lithium ion battery, with a battery life of 25 hours and a recharge time of approximately six hours. Micro USB charger allows convenient recharging of system, with one hour of charging time giving four hours of riding coverage
- System features a convenient connection system, allowing it to be connected to a race suit quickly and easily for peace-of-mind activation of airbag and LED display
- System features dual charge capability for M-2XL sizes
- Colour coded front YKK zippers allow an easy and secure attachment to an outer jacket
- Category II approved to the 686/89/EEC European PPE Directive, using a version of EN1621-4:2013, which guarantees impact protection performance between 45 milliseconds to 5 seconds
- Design and manufacture approved to the 2007/23/EC pyrotechnic directive
Compatibility:
- Alpinestars clothing, which is prepared for use with the race airbag system
- Not suitable for clothing that is suitable for the street airbag system
