Description

Alpinestars – Tech-Air 5 Plasma

Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Airbag System Designed to meet the evolving demands of modern motorcycling safety, the innovative and ultra-lightweight Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Airbag System is engineered to fit seamlessly under a jacket, ensuring a supremely comfortable and adaptive fit. The System’s ultra-slim profile delivers an “invisible under the jacket” feel, offering unrestricted movement while providing advanced protection for an enhanced riding experience. Built upon Alpinestars’ industry-leading protective technology, the Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Airbag System is the latest evolution in the Alpinestars Tech-Air® family. Engineered for ultra-lightweight performance, superior comfort, and an ‘invisible’ fit, the state-of-the-art Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA System provides comprehensive upper body coverage, including the chest, ribs, back, and shoulders, while featuring a PLASMA back protector for the optimal blend of comfort, flexibility, airflow, and rider protection. With a newly developed algorithm supporting three distinct Riding Modes, STREET, OFF-ROAD, and RACE, the Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA is a single-charge deployment Airbag System with a user-replaceable gas canister for continued protection on every ride

Why We Like It

The Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma makes sense as part of a smarter riding setup, especially when coverage and comfort both matter.

Why It Works For You

The Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Plasma helps round out the protection side of the kit while keeping comfort and movement in the conversation.

Key Features

  • Full Upper Body Coverage
  • The Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA Airbag System provides comprehensive protection for the chest, ribs, back, and shoulders while maintaining an exceptionally lightweight design for optimal rider comfort.
  • Ultra-Lightweight Construction Weighing just 1,530g, the Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA is more than 25% lighter than the Tech-Air® 5, making it the lightest Tech-Air® System to date.
  • Ultra-Slim, Invisible Profile Design:
  • With its ultra-slim, minimal material construction, the System fits discretly and invisible under a jacket, enhancing rider comfort and wearability without restricting movement.
  • Superior Comfort and Breathability
  • The System’s full-stretch construction is designed for superior breathability, and incorporates a moisture-wicking treatment for maximum rider comfort.
  • PLASMA Technology for Advanced Protection
  • Equipped with an integrated Nucleon PLASMA back protector, the PLASMA technology is an eco-friendly, lightweight, and impact-absorbing material designed for superior flexibility, breathability, and ventilation. The protector delivers premium levels of adaptivity for the optimum balance of impact absorption performance, flexibility, and comfort.
  • Optimized Lightweight Design
  • The ultra-thin, mono-layer stretch mesh construction is engineered to contour seamlessly with the shape of the airbag, minimizing the System’s material bulk—ideal for riders looking for an ultra-lightweight Airbag System with superior breathability.
  • Faster Inflation and Easy Maintenance
  • An all-new single-canister design reduces weight, enables faster airbag inflation, and simplifies servicing for quick turnaround.
  • Quick-Release Cover Design for Rapid Gas Inflator Replacement

Shop More Alpinestars Gear

Shop more Alpinestars gear, protection jackets, chest protectors, and knee protection. For more details, see our Alpinestars Tech-Air MX guide.