TECH-AIR® 5 PLASMA Airbag System
Alpinestars Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Airbag System
Ultra-Light Motorcycle Airbag Protection for Street, Adventure & Race Riding
Advanced Protection You Barely Notice
The Alpinestars Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA is an ultra-lightweight autonomous motorcycle airbag system engineered to provide comprehensive upper-body protection while maintaining exceptional comfort, flexibility, and airflow.
Its slim profile is designed to fit discreetly beneath compatible motorcycle jackets, while the anatomically shaped airbag provides coverage around the chest, ribs, back, and shoulders.
With dedicated Street, Adventure, and Race riding modes, an integrated Nucleon PLASMA back protector, and a user-replaceable gas canister, the Tech-Air 5 PLASMA brings Alpinestars' latest airbag technology to everyday and performance riding.
Comprehensive Airbag Protection
The Tech-Air 5 PLASMA uses an anatomically shaped airbag designed to maximize protection while minimizing unnecessary bulk.
Protection Areas:
- Chest
- Ribs
- Back
- Shoulders
Strategically positioned cutouts allow the system to follow the contours of the rider's body while maintaining a broad protection area.
Street, Adventure & Race Modes
One system is designed to adapt to different styles of motorcycle riding.
Riding Modes:
- Street
- Adventure
- Race
Each mode uses a dedicated crash-detection algorithm developed for the specific riding environment.
Select the appropriate mode and the system continuously monitors your riding to determine when airbag deployment is required.
Ultra-Light & Low-Profile Design
The Tech-Air 5 PLASMA is engineered to feel almost invisible underneath your motorcycle jacket.
Comfort Features:
- Ultra-slim construction
- Lightweight design
- Highly breathable chassis
- Flexible fit
- Minimal use of rigid plastic components
- Designed for excellent freedom of movement
- Approximately 1,530 g system weight
The result is serious protection without the bulky feeling traditionally associated with protective equipment.
Integrated Nucleon PLASMA Back Protector
The system incorporates Alpinestars' Nucleon PLASMA back protector, providing passive impact protection in addition to the airbag system.
PLASMA Benefits:
- Slim profile
- Flexible construction
- Highly ventilated
- Designed to move naturally with the rider
- Integrated directly into the airbag system
The combination provides both conventional impact protection and electronically activated airbag coverage.
Designed for Maximum Airflow
An ultra-thin stretch mesh chassis helps keep material mass to a minimum while maximizing ventilation.
Ventilation Features:
- Highly breathable stretch mesh construction
- Ventilated collar and underarm areas
- Open front-panel ventilation zones
- Reduced material layering
- Designed to align with compatible jacket ventilation systems
- Optimized for warm-weather and active riding
User-Replaceable Gas Canister
The Tech-Air 5 PLASMA uses a single-charge deployment system with a gas canister that can be replaced by the rider.
This helps simplify getting the system ready to ride again following a deployment, provided the airbag and system remain within their specified service limits.
The airbag is certified for up to six deployments before replacement is required.
Intelligent Electronic Protection
The Tech-Air 5 PLASMA continuously analyzes rider movement through its electronic crash-detection system.
The system operates independently without requiring a physical connection to the motorcycle.
This gives riders the freedom to use the system across compatible motorcycles without installing sensors or electronics on each bike.
Technical Specifications
- System: Autonomous electronic motorcycle airbag
- Protection Areas: Chest, ribs, back and shoulders
- Riding Modes: Street, Adventure and Race
- Back Protector: Integrated Nucleon PLASMA
- Construction: Lightweight stretch mesh chassis
- Gas Canister: User replaceable
- Deployment System: Single-charge
- Airbag Service Life: Certified for up to 6 deployments before replacement
- System Weight: Approximately 1,530 g
- Colour: Black
- Sizes: XS–4XL
Parts Canada Size / SKU Range
- XS: 2701-1424
- S: 2701-1425
- M: 2701-1426
- L: 2701-1427
- XL: 2701-1428
- 2XL: 2701-1429
- 3XL: 2701-1430
- 4XL: 2701-1431
Why Riders Choose the Tech-Air 5 PLASMA
- Advanced autonomous motorcycle airbag technology
- Comprehensive chest, rib, back and shoulder coverage
- Street, Adventure and Race modes
- Dedicated crash-detection algorithms
- Ultra-lightweight construction
- Approximately 1,530 g total system weight
- Slim, low-profile fit under compatible jackets
- Excellent airflow and breathability
- Integrated Nucleon PLASMA back protector
- No motorcycle-mounted sensors required
- User-replaceable gas canister
- Airbag certified for multiple deployments
- Designed for everything from everyday street riding to adventure and track use
The Alpinestars Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Airbag System delivers sophisticated motorcycle protection in an exceptionally light and unobtrusive package. With Street, Adventure and Race modes, comprehensive upper-body airbag coverage, an integrated Nucleon PLASMA back protector, and a user-serviceable gas canister, it's built for riders who want advanced protection without sacrificing comfort, ventilation, or freedom of movement.
TECH-AIR® 5 PLASMA Airbag System