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.
Alpinestars Tech-Air® 5 Plasma Airbag Black
- Full Upper Body Coverage:
Provides comprehensive protection for the chest, ribs, back, and shoulders. - Exceptionally lightweight design for optimal rider comfort.
Ultra-Lightweight Construction: - Weighs just 1,530 g.
- More than 25% lighter than the Tech-Air® 5.
- Lightest Tech-Air® System to date.
Ultra-Slim, Invisible Profile Design: - Minimal material construction with an ultra-slim fit.
- Worn discreetly under a jacket without restricting movement.
Superior Comfort and Breathability: - Full-stretch construction for maximum airflow.
- Moisture-wicking treatment for rider comfort.
PLASMA Technology for Advanced Protection: - Integrated Nucleon PLASMA back protector.
- Eco-friendly, lightweight, impact-absorbing material.
- Offers superior flexibility, breathability, and ventilation.
- Balances impact absorption performance, flexibility, and comfort.
Optimized Lightweight Design: - Ultra-thin, mono-layer stretch mesh contours seamlessly with the airbag.
- Minimizes bulk for an ultra-lightweight, highly breathable system.
Faster Inflation & Easy Maintenance
All-new single-canister design: - Reduces weight.
- Enables faster inflation.
- Simplifies servicing for quick turnaround.
Quick-Release Cover for Rapid Gas Inflator Replacement: - Velcro hook-and-loop quick-release cover for easy access.
- Riders can detach and replace inflator (where legally permitted).
Modular Design: - Designed for ease of use and flexibility.
Long-Lasting Battery Life: - Provides up to 30 hours of riding time.
Extended Sizing for Optimal Fit: - Available in 8 sizes (XS to 4XL).
- Tailored fit accommodates a wide range of body shapes.
Riding Modes & LED Display: - Three Riding Modes: STREET, OFF-ROAD, RACE.
- Easy switching by pressing the LED Display button for 2 seconds.
- Solid green LED shows active Riding Mode.
- Short vibration confirms mode change.
- System activates automatically when zipped via internal magnetic sensor.
LED Display indicates operational status and triggers haptic alerts: - Short (1 sec) vibration = armed.
- Long (3 sec) vibration = system off or error (red Status LED).
- Full Upper Body Coverage:















