Dainese D-Air airbag system
RRP from £1499.95 (integrated into a Dainese jacket) // www.dainese.com
Dainese has led the charge with its innovative airbag technology since it was first introduced in the early 2000s to help keep bikers safe. At EICMA 2018 last November, the Italian clothing manufacturer launched the third generation of its D-Air family, complete with some all-new ladies specific kit.
Airbag technology for motorcyclists has been floating around for a while, but over the last few years it’s proved its value to the wider motorcycle community, saving the skins (or rather, bones) of high-profile, top-level racers on more than one occasion.
With the innovative technology continuing to improve – and both Alpinestars and Dainese fighting it out to cement themselves at the top of pile – we’re excited to see Dainese’s third generation D-Air airbag system.
Boasting significant improvements over the previous second generation system, the headline news for the new Dainese D-Air system is that it is now fully integrated into the garments, which not only makes it more comfortable and easier to set up, but also helps to make it an impressive 37% lighter than the previous generation. If you’ve ever picked up or worn an airbag-equipped leather suit or jacket, you’ll know why that’s so important, as the previous versions were heavy. Dainese claims its new system offers better ergonomics and efficiency than its previous model, and has made the airbag replaceable, which means that after it’s been activated, the airbags can be replaced by an authorised Dainese dealer.
The D-Air technology is available in suits and jackets too, designed specifically for women, with a who range of options available for all manner of riding.
For men, there’s the Misano 2 D-Air leather racing suit; Avro D-Air textile suit; Racing 3 D-Air leather jacket; and the Carve Master 2 D-air Gore-Tex sporttouring jacket.
For women, there’s the Misano 2 Lady D-Air, which is the first professional leather suit for ladies equipped with an airbag; the Avro Lady D-Air textile jacket; and the Racing 3 Lady D-Air leather jacket.