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 BMW/Dainese airbag rider suit
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aidanspa
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Omaha, NE
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Posted - 08/03/2013 :  10:34 AM                       Like
Developed for track use but plans to offer as a retrofit for BMW street riders. Note the rider's head position in the video.

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/07/19/...e-suits-w-v/

scottrnelson
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Meridian, ID
USA
Honda
XR650L, 1090 Adv R
Posted - 08/03/2013 :  11:58 AM
I haven't seen a motorcycle airbag jacket like that one before.

Many riders in MotoGP wear airbag jackets, but they inflate to protect to core body and I haven't seen them do much to protect areas closer to the helmet area like that. They have not protected a couple of the top riders from breaking collarbones recently.

In any case, it's nice to see progress in this area.
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Magnawing
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281 Posts

The Woodlands, TX
USA
Honda
VF750C
Posted - 08/13/2013 :  11:59 AM Follow poster on Twitter
Looks like a good idea...but it doesn't do anything for the lower "hard bits" such as knees, elbows, hips, etc. I would think that a "full" airbag suit would include initial protection for all extremities that would take impact...especially within the first 1-2 seconds after hitting the ground.
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