Alpinestars previewed the new Tech-Air 5 Plasma Airbag System at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
The new Tech-Air 5 Plasma offers comprehensive upper body coverage (chest, ribs, back and shoulders) and is equipped with a Nucleon Plasma back protector. It has a new dedicated algorithm featuring three Riding Modes: Street, Race and Off-Road.
It is a single-charge-deployment Airbag System, and its gas canister is replaceable by the user. It can be serviced by the user up to six times before a full-service airbag replacement is required.
A Type C battery-charging port is integrated for charging the battery, and the Tech-Air 5 Plasma weighs 3.373 pounds, which is more than 25 percent lighter than the existing Tech-Air 5. The slim profile airbag system has a breathable, stretch chassis with a moisture-wicking treatment and it’s fully washable. Price is listed at $789.95 and it officially releases in the USA in mid-March this year, and then internationally in October.
Here is the complete press release from Alpinestars…
Consumer Electronics Show (Las Vegas) – Alpinestars has redefined protection for motorcyclists ever since the company was established in 1963, and today sees the brand giving a technical preview of Tech-Air 5 Plasma, the all-new, autonomous motorcycling Airbag System.
Tech-Air 5 Plasma is the latest addition to the Alpinestars Tech-Air family, which includes the Tech-Air 10, Tech-Air 5, Tech-Air 7x, Tech-Air 3, Tech-Air 3 Canvas, Tech-Air 3 Leather, Tech-Air 3 Stella, Tech-Air Off-Road and Tech-Air MX Systems. Alpinestars continues to lead the way in active airbag technology for riders and passengers. The all-new Tech-Air 5 Plasma is a definitive demonstration of Alpinestars’ continued commitment to making the most versatile airbag technology products in the industry.
Engineered to be ultra-lightweight, superior in comfort and low-profile, the state-of-the-art Tech-Air 5 Plasma provides comprehensive upper body coverage, protecting the rider’s chest, ribs, back and shoulders. The System is also equipped with a Nucleon Plasma back protector for the optimum blend of comfort, flexibility, airflow and protection. With a new dedicated algorithm featuring three riding modes—Street, Race and Off-Road—the Tech-Air 5 Plasma is a single-charge-deployment Airbag System, and its gas canister is replaceable by the user.
With meticulous attention to weight savings, the Tech-Air 5 Plasma Airbag System tips the scales at just 1530g (3.373 pounds), more than 25 percent lighter than the existing Tech-Air 5 Airbag System.
The ultra-slim profile features a minimalist construction design, enhancing rider comfort and the overall wearability of the system under any Alpinestars jacket. The main material features a full-stretch chassis construction for superior breathability, with a moisture-wicking treatment for maximum rider comfort, and is fully washable.
The Tech-Air 5 Plasma comes with a new dedicated algorithm and three riding modes—Street, Race and Off-Road—which can be changed by easily pushing the Display Button, even with gloves on. This newest addition to the Tech-Air lineup is a single-charge-deployment Airbag System that can be serviced by the user up to six times before a full-service airbag replacement is required. This new system utilizes an easily accessed Type C charging port featured on the lower right torso.
Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma Technology:
The latest evolution of the Tech-Air wearable technology features a more compact and complete active electronic system that features 6 sensors (2 tri-axial sensors). 1 tri-axial accelerometer and 1 tri-axial gyroscope located on the main electronic control unit leverage AI to accurately monitor when to deploy the airbag in the event of a crash.
The System is also extremely easy to use; just zip up the vest and close the magnetic flap, and you’re ready to ride. An LED display indicates the Airbag System’s operational status, and the integrated, certified lithium-ion battery has a battery life of 30 hours of riding time.
Tech-Air 5 Plasma has Bluetooth connectivity and an accompanying Tech-Air App, which uses the rider’s phone to display the System’s operational status, battery status, and a detailed ride analysis; The System’s firmware can also be easily updated directly via the app.
Over 20 years ago, Alpinestars began development on the original Tech-Air System. When launched in the market in 2011, the Tech-Air System was recognized as the world’s first airbag providing full-upper-body protection with a completely independent electronic management system, in addition to having the versatility of the vest, which could be easily zipped into a variety of Tech-Air compatible jackets. In December 2019, Tech-Air 5 was recognized by CES, as one of the must-see innovative products in the Wearables Technology Marketplace.
SIZES OFFERED: XS-XXL
PRICING: $789.95 (US Dollars)
OFFICIAL RELEASE: MID-MARCH 2025 (US) – OCTOBER 2025 (INTERNATIONALLY)
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