Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 Jacket
In the category of Integrated Airbag Riding Jackets, the Tech-Air 5 stands out as a best-in-class option for riders seeking a balance of advanced sensor-driven protection and everyday wearability. It delivers many of Alpinestars' premium features at a more accessible price and slimmer profile than the flagship Tech-Air 10, while offering more integrated electronics and coverage than vest-style options from Dainese or Klim and a more modern, software-driven approach than mechanically actuated systems like Helite.
Six-zone coverage
Second-skin fit
Six-zone coverage
Second-skin fit
Review Summary
"Users praise the Tech-Air 5 for fast, reliable multi-impact protection, excellent chest and back coverage and seamless jacket integration, while noting the high price and occasional fit/size constraints."
Airbag ninja
Full electronic multi-sensor airbag system built into the jacket for rapid torso and collar protection.
Airbag ninja
Full electronic multi-sensor airbag system built into the jacket for rapid torso and collar protection.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
In the category of Integrated Airbag Riding Jackets, the Tech-Air 5 stands out as a best-in-class option for riders seeking a balance of advanced sensor-driven protection and everyday wearability. It delivers many of Alpinestars' premium features at a more accessible price and slimmer profile than the flagship Tech-Air 10, while offering more integrated electronics and coverage than vest-style options from Dainese or Klim and a more modern, software-driven approach than mechanically actuated systems like Helite.
Six-zone coverage
Second-skin fit
Airbag ninja
Full electronic multi-sensor airbag system built into the jacket for rapid torso and collar protection.
Rechargeable battery with firmware updates and smartphone connectivity for setup and diagnostics.
Six-zone coverage
Second-skin fit
Airbag ninja
Full electronic multi-sensor airbag system built into the jacket for rapid torso and collar protection.
Rechargeable battery with firmware updates and smartphone connectivity for setup and diagnostics.
Dainese Smart Jacket
The Dainese Smart Jacket is a top choice for riders who prioritize portability and value within Integrated Airbag Riding Jackets, offering a wearable airbag vest design that layers easily under varied outerwear. Compared with full-jacket systems such as Alpinestars' Tech-Air line, the Smart Jacket typically costs less and simplifies maintenance and storage, making it attractive for commuters or seasonal riders who want proven protection without the bulk or premium price of high-end integrated jackets.
Under-jacket fit
CE-certified safety
Under-jacket fit
CE-certified safety
Review Summary
"Owners appreciate the Dainese Smart Jacket's lightweight, unobtrusive protection and consistent inflation performance, though some report fit variability and limited service/repair availability in certain regions."
Invisible guardian
CE-certified wearable airbag garment providing chest, back and neck protection when deployed.
Invisible guardian
CE-certified wearable airbag garment providing chest, back and neck protection when deployed.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
The Dainese Smart Jacket is a top choice for riders who prioritize portability and value within Integrated Airbag Riding Jackets, offering a wearable airbag vest design that layers easily under varied outerwear. Compared with full-jacket systems such as Alpinestars' Tech-Air line, the Smart Jacket typically costs less and simplifies maintenance and storage, making it attractive for commuters or seasonal riders who want proven protection without the bulk or premium price of high-end integrated jackets.
Under-jacket fit
CE-certified safety
Invisible guardian
CE-certified wearable airbag garment providing chest, back and neck protection when deployed.
Lightweight and flexible design that can be worn under or over clothing for everyday riding.
Under-jacket fit
CE-certified safety
Invisible guardian
CE-certified wearable airbag garment providing chest, back and neck protection when deployed.
Lightweight and flexible design that can be worn under or over clothing for everyday riding.
$600-900 CAD
Helite Turtle 2 Airbag Jacket
Helite's Turtle 2 Airbag Jacket is recognized for its robustness and user-friendly, fast-deploying protection in the Integrated Airbag Riding Jackets segment, emphasizing mechanical reliability and straightforward upkeep. Its design appeals to riders who prefer a simpler, often lower-maintenance alternative to battery- and software-dependent systems like Alpinestars and Klim, and it can offer competitive lifecycle costs versus electronic solutions while still delivering rapid inflation performance.
Tethered activation
Robust construction
Tethered activation
Robust construction
Review Summary
"Riders value the Helite Turtle 2 for its simple mechanical reliability and solid protection without electronics, but many find it comparatively bulky, heavy and constrained by tether-based activation."
Old-school bouncer
Robust airbag coverage focused on the spine, chest and neck to deliver strong impact protection.
Old-school bouncer
Robust airbag coverage focused on the spine, chest and neck to deliver strong impact protection.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Recreational Enjoyment
Helite's Turtle 2 Airbag Jacket is recognized for its robustness and user-friendly, fast-deploying protection in the Integrated Airbag Riding Jackets segment, emphasizing mechanical reliability and straightforward upkeep. Its design appeals to riders who prefer a simpler, often lower-maintenance alternative to battery- and software-dependent systems like Alpinestars and Klim, and it can offer competitive lifecycle costs versus electronic solutions while still delivering rapid inflation performance.
Tethered activation
Robust construction
Old-school bouncer
Robust airbag coverage focused on the spine, chest and neck to deliver strong impact protection.
Touring-oriented outer construction built for durability and long-distance comfort.
Tethered activation
Robust construction
Old-school bouncer
Robust airbag coverage focused on the spine, chest and neck to deliver strong impact protection.
Touring-oriented outer construction built for durability and long-distance comfort.
Klim Ai-1 Airbag Vest
Klim's Ai-1 Airbag Vest is positioned as the go-to option for adventure and touring riders who need a lightweight, modular airbag solution that integrates with a broad range of outer layers. Compared to integrated jackets from Alpinestars or the high-end Tech-Air 10, the Ai-1 emphasizes versatility, long battery life and off-bike convenience, delivering a compelling technical and financial trade-off for riders who want protection without committing to a single heavy jacket system.
Rapid inflation
Modular compatibility
Rapid inflation
Modular compatibility
Review Summary
"The Klim Ai-1 is praised for modern sensor-driven detection, comfortable fit and good coverage for adventure riding, with occasional early reports of connectivity or battery teething issues."
Feather armor
Electronic airbag vest with embedded sensors designed to be worn under any jacket for modular protection.
Feather armor
Electronic airbag vest with embedded sensors designed to be worn under any jacket for modular protection.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Klim's Ai-1 Airbag Vest is positioned as the go-to option for adventure and touring riders who need a lightweight, modular airbag solution that integrates with a broad range of outer layers. Compared to integrated jackets from Alpinestars or the high-end Tech-Air 10, the Ai-1 emphasizes versatility, long battery life and off-bike convenience, delivering a compelling technical and financial trade-off for riders who want protection without committing to a single heavy jacket system.
Rapid inflation
Modular compatibility
Feather armor
Electronic airbag vest with embedded sensors designed to be worn under any jacket for modular protection.
Rechargeable battery and on-board crash detection with smartphone-enabled updates and diagnostics.
Rapid inflation
Modular compatibility
Feather armor
Electronic airbag vest with embedded sensors designed to be worn under any jacket for modular protection.
Rechargeable battery and on-board crash detection with smartphone-enabled updates and diagnostics.
$800-1,200 CAD
Alpinestars Tech-Air 10
The Tech-Air 10 is the market leader among Integrated Airbag Riding Jackets, offering the most advanced sensor fusion, expanded coverage and over-the-air software updates for riders demanding top-tier electronic protection. While it commands a premium price compared with the Tech-Air 5, Dainese's Smart Jacket, Klim's Ai-1 and mechanically focused options like Helite, its superior crash detection accuracy and comprehensive coverage make it the benchmark for riders who prioritize maximum technical performance and long-term software-supported improvements.
Multi-sensor AI
App connectivity
Multi-sensor AI
App connectivity
Review Summary
"Feedback highlights the Tech-Air 10's refined detection algorithms, broad protection coverage and smooth jacket integration; criticisms are mainly limited to its premium price and sporadic app/connectivity quirks."
Smart brain
Next-generation electronic airbag system offering expanded coverage and optimized deployment performance.
Smart brain
Next-generation electronic airbag system offering expanded coverage and optimized deployment performance.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
The Tech-Air 10 is the market leader among Integrated Airbag Riding Jackets, offering the most advanced sensor fusion, expanded coverage and over-the-air software updates for riders demanding top-tier electronic protection. While it commands a premium price compared with the Tech-Air 5, Dainese's Smart Jacket, Klim's Ai-1 and mechanically focused options like Helite, its superior crash detection accuracy and comprehensive coverage make it the benchmark for riders who prioritize maximum technical performance and long-term software-supported improvements.
Multi-sensor AI
App connectivity
Smart brain
Next-generation electronic airbag system offering expanded coverage and optimized deployment performance.
Advanced sensor suite with improved connectivity, app support, and extended battery life versus prior models.
Multi-sensor AI
App connectivity
Smart brain
Next-generation electronic airbag system offering expanded coverage and optimized deployment performance.
Advanced sensor suite with improved connectivity, app support, and extended battery life versus prior models.
$1,200-1,800 CAD