Alpinestars Tech-Air Off-Road Motorcycle Protection

The Alpinestars Tech-Air® Off-Road is a FIM-homologated electronic airbag protection system designed specifically for rally, enduro, adventure, and street riding, providing active upper-body protection during a crash.

Best for

• Rally and cross-country riders seeking advanced airbag protection.
• Enduro and off-road riders tackling technical terrain.
• Adventure riders covering long distances in varying conditions.
• Motorcyclists who want both active airbag protection and integrated passive armor.
• Riders looking for a system that can be used in off-road and street environments.

Not ideal for

• Riders looking for a simple chest protector without electronic components.
• Users unwilling to manage battery charging and system updates.
• Riders who require compatibility with neck braces.
• Children or riders outside the intended fit range.

What this product does

The Tech-Air® Off-Road continuously monitors rider movement using integrated accelerometers and gyroscopes. When a crash is detected, the airbag deploys in approximately 52 milliseconds to help protect the chest, back, shoulders, collarbones, and neck. The included protection jacket also provides certified passive armor coverage for key impact zones, making it a complete protection system for demanding riding conditions.

Compatibility

• Compatible with Enduro riding.
• Compatible with Rally and Cross-Country Rally competition.
• Compatible with Adventure riding.
• Compatible with Street riding using the dedicated Street Mode.
• Compatible with hydration reservoirs from 1.5L to 3L.
• Can be worn with Alpinestars Tech-Air® Ready jackets.
• Bluetooth compatible with the Tech-Air® mobile app.
• Not compatible with Alpinestars Bionic Neck Support (BNS).
• Not compatible with any neck brace or neck protection device.

Benefits

• Dedicated off-road airbag system developed and tested in Dakar Rally conditions.
• Provides active protection for the chest, back, shoulders, collarbones, and neck.
• Three selectable riding modes: Enduro, Rally, and Street.
• Dual gas inflator system allows two separate airbag deployments before replacement.
• Integrated passive CE-certified armor adds protection even when the airbag is not deployed.
• Airbag protection has been proven to offer significantly greater protection than passive armor alone.
• Bluetooth connectivity allows system monitoring and firmware updates.
• Hydration pack compatibility supports long-distance riding.
• Fully self-contained system requires no external motorcycle sensors.
• Automatic activation when the jacket is zipped and automatic shutdown when unzipped.
• Removable airbag and electronics simplify jacket cleaning.

Technical Specs

• Product Type: Electronic motorcycle airbag protection system.
• Certification:
  • FIM Cross Country Rally Homologated
  • ECE R10 04 Electronic Certification
  • Protection Jacket CE Certified Class C Under Garment
• Riding Modes:
  • Enduro Mode
  • Rally Mode
  • Street Mode
• Airbag Coverage:
  • Chest
  • Back
  • Shoulders
  • Collarbones
  • Neck
• Airbag Protection Level:
  • CE Level 1 Full Chest Protection
  • CE Level 1 Full Back Protection
• Passive Armor Certifications:
  • Chest: EN1621-3 Level 2
  • Back: EN1621-2 Level 1
  • Shoulders: EN1621-1 Level 1
  • Elbows: EN1621-1 Level 1
• Airbag Deployment Time: Approximately 52 milliseconds.
• Deployment Capacity:
  • Dual gas inflators included.
  • Two independent deployments before inflator replacement.
  • Airbag certified for up to 4 deployments before replacement, provided no damage occurs.
• Electronic Sensors:
  • 3 Accelerometers (including 1 triaxial accelerometer)
  • 3 Gyroscopes (including 1 triaxial gyroscope)
• Battery:
  • Integrated lithium-ion battery
  • Up to 30 hours runtime per charge
  • Approximately 4 hours full recharge time
  • 1 hour charge provides approximately 8 hours of riding use
• Charging Port: USB-C.
• Connectivity:
  • Bluetooth enabled
  • Tech-Air® App compatible
  • Firmware updates supported
  • Ride recording functionality
• Ventilation:
  • Breathable stretch mesh construction
  • Nucleon CELL ventilated armor technology
• Hydration Compatibility:
  • Integrated hydration compartment
  • Supports 1.5L–3L hydration reservoirs
• Operating Temperature Range: -10°C to 50°C.
• Protection Jacket Features:
  • Lateral zipper entry
  • Replaceable shoulder and elbow protectors
  • Additional roost protection padding
  • Ergonomic slim-fit design
• Materials:
  • Nucleon CELL protection technology
  • Breathable stretch mesh chassis

Important

• This product includes both the electronic airbag system and the dedicated protection jacket.
• Neck braces and neck protection devices must NOT be used with this system.
• The system is shipped in Shipping Mode and must be activated before first use.
• Requires battery charging to operate the airbag protection system.