Airbag jacket and vest for bikers

What a motorbike airbag protects

A motorcycle airbag inflates in a few tens of milliseconds to form a cushion around the most vulnerable areas: neck, thorax, abdomen, and spine. It distributes the energy of an impact over a large surface and supports the neck to limit whiplash. The European standard EN 1621-4 sets the requirements for inflatable protective gear with mechanical activation. An airbag does not replace the helmet or arm and leg protection, but it reduces the severity of chest injuries during a fall or impact against a vehicle.

The rest of the jackets

Jackets and coats are also available in:

• Airbag accessories.
• Rider protection.
• Men's textile.
• Women's textile.
• Men's leather.
• Women's leather.

All jackets are gathered on the jackets and vests page.

Motoairbag Fast-Lock: the mechanically activated vest

Founded in 1996 in the Milan region, Motoairbag only manufactures motorcycle airbags. Its vest is worn over the jacket and connects to the frame via a cable. The Fast-Lock system, its most recent evolution, works like a seatbelt: an analog accelerometer locks the cable during a sudden deceleration, starting from about five kilometres per hour, and triggers inflation in a few milliseconds, regardless of the direction of the impact. The brand claims a certification of EN 1621-4 for its front and rear cushions, and operates without a battery, being ready as soon as the cable is attached.

RST Adventure-X and Paragon: the In&motion electronic airbag

The textile jackets RST Adventure-X and RST Paragon for women include a pocket designed for the airbag from the French specialist In&motion. Its unit, equipped with three accelerometers and three gyroscopes, continuously analyzes the ride and triggers inflation in less than sixty milliseconds, with no cable connected to the bike. It charges like a phone and lasts around thirty hours. The Paragon, a touring fit for women, adds a waterproof SinAqua lining, a removable thermal lining, and shoulder, elbow, and back protection; the Adventure-X, designed for trail riding, focuses on MaxTex textile reinforced in impact areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need to change jackets to wear the Motoairbag vest?

No, the vest is worn over the existing jacket, whether leather or textile. You choose your jacket size based on your back, so that the vest remains snug without compressing the torso when inflated.

How do you reactivate the Motoairbag vest after a fall?

The airbag deflates by itself after the impact. You replace the gas cartridge and check the sleeve and cable according to the manufacturer's instructions before getting back on the road.

Does the In&motion airbag work without a subscription?

The In&motion unit can be activated via a monthly subscription or purchased outright in one go. Once activated, it can switch from one compatible jacket to another, allowing you to change outfits according to the season.

How many activations can a RST airbag jacket tolerate?

On RST jackets compatible with In&motion, the inflatable pocket is replaced after five activations. After each inflation, the system is checked and the cartridge is changed before you head out again.

Does an airbag eliminate the need to wear a back protector?

Not with all solutions: the back protector safeguards the spine from direct impacts, including before the airbag inflates. Motoairbag claims a certification that allows its vest to fulfil this role, but many riders combine the two.