We’re big fans of Alpinestars’ top-tier range of airbags, and their latest product is set to take active protection up a notch. The Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA is a featherweight, race-inspired system for riders who want serious protection without feeling like they’re wearing armour. At just 1.53kg, it’s over 25 per cent lighter than the Tech-Air® 5 and slips under any jacket like it isn’t even there… perfect for trackdays, commutes, or blasting through twisties.
The PLASMA isn’t just light, it’s clever. Three Riding Modes – STREET, RACE and OFF-ROAD – can be switched mid-ride via a glove-friendly LED button, while a suite of six sensors and AI decides exactly when to inflate the airbag. Gas inflators can even be swapped by the rider up to six times, so one deployment doesn’t mean a long wait to get back on the road.
Bluetooth connectivity links the system to the Tech-Air® App, letting you check battery, log rides, and update firmware. The Nucleon PLASMA back protector keeps your spine safe while staying flexible, ventilated and comfy. Thirty hours of battery life and a USB-C charger mean you’re always ready to roll.
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Zip it up, snap the magnetic flap, and ride. Invisible, ultra-light, and brutally effective – this is the next level of MotoGP-style protection for the real world.
