Ducati Multistrada D-Air Wireless Airbag Jackets With Dainese

By Ganesh

Ducati, in association with automobile safety accessories manufacturer Dainese has developed the world's first production ready wireless motorcycle airbag jackets.

Ducati Multistrada D-Air models come with integrated electronics that constantly monitor the driving dynamics of the motorcycle. When a crash is sensed it wirelessly signs the Ducati Apparel airbag jackets by Dainese to deploy.

Watch: How Dainese D-Air Airbag Jackets Work

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Ducati says the intelligent system only deploys the rider and passenger airbags when a crash/collision is inevitable and that it only takes 45 milliseconds for them to be deployed.

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BMW Motorrad had showcased similar passive motorcycle safety technology during last year's EICMA. However, Ducati will become the first two wheeler manufacturer to bring out a production version of the Dainese D-Air safety system.

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More information about the Ducati Multistrada D-Air will be released on April 15, following which it will become available in Europe from May 2014.

Article Published On: Monday, March 24, 2014, 19:04 [IST]
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