BMW teams up with Dainese
BMW Motorrad has revealed plans to introduce a range of airbag-equipped rider clothing. Developed in conjunction with Dainese, the garments will be based on the Italian firm’s D-air protection system.
The first BMW product is going to be the DoubleR RaceAir one-piece leather suit. Meant for circuit use only, its public debut is scheduled for this November’s EICMA show in Milan.
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Like the similar Dainese-branded version that went on sale in 2011, the DoubleR RaceAir is expected to use an internal sensor to trigger its airbag. Such a standalone approach means no extra components are required and there’s no physical connection to the motorcycle.
Road riders (and their pillion passengers) are being made to wait a bit longer though, as a BMW adaptation of Dainese’s existing D-air Street system isn’t due until 2015.
The current D-air Street uses bike-mounted accelerometers and a fall sensor that are connected to a control unit, which can then activate the clothing’s airbag(s) via a two-way radio link. Compared to the race suit it’s a slightly more complex set-up, but retrofitting will be possible.
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Dainese D-air Street system
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The first BMW product is going to be the DoubleR RaceAir one-piece leather suit. Meant for circuit use only, its public debut is scheduled for this November’s EICMA show in Milan.
.jpg "BMW DoubleR RaceAir (Rendering)")
Like the similar Dainese-branded version that went on sale in 2011, the DoubleR RaceAir is expected to use an internal sensor to trigger its airbag. Such a standalone approach means no extra components are required and there’s no physical connection to the motorcycle.
Road riders (and their pillion passengers) are being made to wait a bit longer though, as a BMW adaptation of Dainese’s existing D-air Street system isn’t due until 2015.
The current D-air Street uses bike-mounted accelerometers and a fall sensor that are connected to a control unit, which can then activate the clothing’s airbag(s) via a two-way radio link. Compared to the race suit it’s a slightly more complex set-up, but retrofitting will be possible.
Related posts:
Dainese D-air Street system
Dainese D-air Racing suit
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