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Alpinestars – Racing Absolute leather suit

Product Name – RACING ABSOLUTE leather suit TECH-AIR® Airbag Compatible (suggested retail price – € 2,799.95 Euro / £ 2,499.95 Sterling)  + TECH-AIR® RACE airbag (suggested retail price  – € 1,199.95 Euro / £ 999.99 Sterling)

Sizes: 44-58

Category – Racing/Performance riding

Description – The Racing Absolute Leather Suit uses lessons learnt from the MotoGP World Championship and input from Alpinestars athletes to create a state-of-the-art racing suit which sets new benchmarks for protective technology available to riders. An example of this is the brand-new innovative aramid bonded leather that is found in the areas of the suit prone to high abrasion; the shoulders, knees, elbows, forearm, seat, and the sides of the back all have this added layer of protection along with dual-leather layers. This aramidic bonding is proven to significantly increase tear and abrasion resistance while also protecting the rider from heat transfer, particularly in the case of a long slide on the Tarmac. Body mapped to give a full-on racing fit, the Racing Absolute is made from premium grade 1.1mm kangaroo leather for high levels of abrasion resistance, lightness, flexibility and breathability.
The result of over a decade of development in MotoGP and following on from Alpinestars’ first-generation racing airbag system and the launch of the ground-breaking Tech-Air® Street, this latest version of Alpinestars Tech-Air® technology brings full upper body protection to serious track day and performance riders. Available separately and compatible with a range of Alpinestars leather suits and jackets, the Tech-Air® Race is completely self-contained, meaning there are no bike-to-rider set-up configurations required, which ensures the ultimate in convenience, freedom and versatility. When fully inflated, the system’s airbag offers critical protection to the back, kidneys, chest and shoulders. Plus, with a simple upgrade the versatile system firmware, the Race system can be configured to run the Tech-Air® Street setting for non-race use in road and off-road situations.

High level race suit incorporating MotoGP-derived technologies.

Designed with body mapped race fit and pre-curved sleeves for optimum riding performance.

Premium full kangaroo leather construction for lightness, flexibility and optimum levels of protection.

Highly durable, flexible kangaroo leather features anatomical panels for high levels of movement and a superior fit.

Strategically positioned accordion stretch panel inserts have been designed to accommodate Alpinestars airbag system, allowing expansion when the airbag inflates but also offering a high level of anatomical performance and a superior fit when riding without the system fitted.

Tech-Air® compatible; Tech-Air® is the world’s first completely electronic, self-contained, full independent upper body motorcycle airbag system with no bike-to-rider set-up configurations required.

An LED display on the sleeve indicates the airbag’s operational status, while an internal housing located in the CE-certified back protector accommodates the system vest’s ECU.

Patented leather bonded aramid grid reinforcements on the arm, back, seat, thigh and elbow areas to reduce heat transfer and prevent the skin from burning when sliding. This also gives more strength to the leather against tear and abrasion.

New aramid reinforced stretch fabric panels on crotch, back of the leg and underarms to guarantee excellent levels of lightness, flexibility and breathability.

Large perforated kangaroo leather panels are strategically placed to offer excellent levels of cooling airflow and comfort.

Alpinestars CE-approved, race-derived protectors on the elbow, shoulder, knee and tibia.

Alpinestars new exclusive GP Dynamic Friction Shield (DFS) on knee and further DFS protection on the elbow and shoulder.

Innovative new RR elbow slider is anatomically contoured and features a removable screw-mounted insert slider.

Chest pad compartment (designed to take the CE-certified Nucleon chest pads).

Comes fitted with the CE-certified Nucleon hip protector.

Ergonomically designed AR (Abrasion Resistant) Shield reinforcement with aramid fiber and polyamide construction in the limb flexion zones to protect the exposed seams against abrasion.

Removable inner stretch mesh liner with multi-panel construction and 3D back panel.

Soft 3D textured fabric comfort collar construction.

New GP aerodynamic back hump improves stability and airflow at speed. Ventilated and designed to incorporate a hydration pack, it comes complete with an opening which can accommodate a hydration hose.

Internal waterproof wallet pocket for peace-of-mind storage.

Printed logos reduce weight and improve the flexibility of the leather, thus enhancing comfort and performance.

Fully CE-certified riding garment to CE – Category II prEN17092 draft standards – AAA class.





Alpinestars – Tech-Air® Race airbag

Product Name – TECH-AIR® RACE airbag (suggested retail price  – € 1,199.95 Euro / £ 999.99 Sterling)

Sizes: M-XL

Category – Racing/Performance riding

Description – The result of over a decade of development in MotoGP and following on from Alpinestars’ first-generation racing airbag system and the launch of the ground-breaking Tech-Air® Street, this latest version of Alpinestars Tech-Air® technology brings full upper body protection to serious track day and performance riders. Available separately and compatible with a range of Alpinestars leather suits and jackets, the Tech-Air® Race is completely self-contained, meaning there are no bike-to-rider set-up configurations required, which ensures the ultimate in convenience, freedom and versatility. When fully inflated, the system’s airbag offers critical protection to the back, kidneys, chest and shoulders. Plus, with a simple upgrade the versatile system firmware, the Race system can be configured to run the Tech-Air® Street setting for non-race use in road and off-road situations.
• Ergonomically profiled, performance fit airbag vest gives full upper body protection and is optimized for use with Alpinestars compatible racing/performance leather suits and jackets.

PERFORMANCE INNOVATIONS
• Electronic Airbag Control Unit (ACU) incorporated within strong, lightweight, ergonomic polymer back protector, optimized for race and track use.
• Electronic sensors incorporated in the system’s chassis, mean vest is completely self-contained and allows it to be worn interchangeably with compatible garments.
• Advanced multi-material main shell incorporates Lycra®, 2D mesh and Cordura.
• Interior comprises of perforated Lycra, 3D mesh and soft touch edging for high levels of comfort.
• Specially designed, race-developed back protector, offering comprehensive inflatable full upper body protection for back shoulders, kidney area, chest and upper abdomen.
• Incorporates removable inner mesh and elastic Velcro® waistband to position airbag system and ensure custom fit and improve adjustability.
• Deployment system utilizes argon inflator cartridges which are CE certified to ISO 14451 standard.
• System’s firmware is upgradable and can be configured to run the Tech-Air Street airbag settings for non-racing use in road and off-road situations.
• ACU is seal-protected within vest to ensure its all-weather performance and the vest and componentry are certified to function in all weather conditions between -10⁰C and +50⁰C.
• ACU has been homologated to ECE R10 04, which ensures the electromagnetic integrity and stability of the unit.
• System uses an integrated, certified lithium ion battery, with a battery life of 25 hours and a recharge time of approximately 6 hours. Micro USB charger allows convenient recharging of system, with one hour of charging time giving four hours of riding coverage.
• System vest incorporates convenient connection system, allowing system to be connected to race suit quickly and easily for peace-of-mind activation of airbag and LED display.
• Color coded front YKK zippers allow for vest to be easily and securely attached to outer jacket.
• Category II CE Certified to the 686/89/EEC European PPE Directive, using a version of EN1621-4:2013, which guarantees impact protection performance between 45 milliseconds to 5 seconds.
• Design and manufacture CE certified to the 2007/23/EC pyrotechnic directive.





Adventure Ahead: Elemental GTX Tech-Air® Gear

Exclusively designed for KTM by Alpinestars, this new collection joins the existing GTX TECH-AIR® functional clothing line, consisting of jacket, pants and gloves, suitable for all-year use and in any weather.

The ELEMENTAL GTX TECH-AIR® JACKET has been designed for hitting the road – literally! Providing the rider with the highest standard of safety features and comfort. Compatible with ground-breaking TECH-AIR® (available separately) airbag deployment technology and offering superior body armour and abrasion resistance, it sets a new benchmark in rider protection and all-weather adaptability.

The Alpinestars TECH-AIR® airbag is the world’s first self-contained airbag system, covering the back, chest, shoulders, and kidneys. No cables or wires need attaching to the bike to make use of this system. Its sensors detect an impact between 30-60 milliseconds and fully inflate the airbag in under 25 milliseconds, thanks to cutting-edge electronics and complex algorithms, to provide a new dimension of rider defence.

Besides protection, comfort is paramount with the ELEMENTAL GTX TECH-AIR® GEAR. The premium, multi-panel Adventure touring jacket and pants are laminated with a 3-layer GORE-TEX® membrane and a multilayer exterior material which provides protection and durability. This construction is breathable but at the same time wind and waterproof.

The garments are actively styled for excellent freedom of movement, with the ELEMENTAL GTX TECH-AIR® PANTS featuring a preformed knee structure and height-adjustable protectors designed to increase the rider´s comfort and safety.

The ELEMENTAL GTX TECH-AIR® GEAR is complemented by the matching ELEMENTAL GTX TECH-AIR® GLOVES, that boast a 100% waterproof GORE-TEX® membrane to guarantee weather protection and improved breathability. Finger and knuckle protectors and a reinforced palm area help to further protect the riders hands.

These products are available now at selected KTM dealers. More information can be found online at www.ktm.com/ktmpowerwear/