Alpinestars
Alpinestars Tech-Air MX System - White
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DESCRIPTION
The Alpinestars Tech-Air® MX System is the most advanced off-road airbag protection system ever developed by Alpinestars. Designed over more than a decade of research and race development, it combines AI-powered crash detection with multiple riding modes to deliver intelligent protection for motocross, supercross, enduro, and rally riders.
Featuring rapid airbag deployment, integrated Nucleon PLASMA protection, and a lightweight breathable chassis, the Tech-Air® MX System provides exceptional comfort and confidence while maintaining the freedom of movement demanded by today's off-road riders.
~ AI-powered crash detection system developed using extensive motocross and supercross race data
~ Four selectable riding modes including MX, MX Race, Enduro, and Rally to optimise protection for different riding disciplines
~ Rapid airbag deployment activates in approximately 40 milliseconds during qualifying crash events
~ Comprehensive airbag coverage protects the shoulders, chest, and full back
~ Lightweight low-profile design can be worn comfortably over or under compatible riding gear
~ Automatic power on and off via the left-side buckle sensor for simple operation
~ Bluetooth connectivity allows riding mode selection, diagnostics, firmware updates, and system status through the Tech-Air® App
~ Up to 30 hours of battery life per charge with fast charging providing approximately 8 hours of use after only one hour of charging
~ User-replaceable gas inflator (where permitted) reduces downtime between rides
Protection
~ Airbag coverage protects the shoulders, chest, and full back during qualifying impacts
~ Provides more than four times the impact protection of conventional passive armour when deployed
~ CE Category II Airbag certified to EN 1621-4:2013
~ Integrated CE Level 1 Nucleon PLASMA chest and back protection provides passive protection even when the airbag is inactive
~ Advanced Electronic Control Unit (ECU) utilises three accelerometers and three gyroscopes for continuous rider monitoring
~ Certified for up to six deployments, provided the system remains undamaged and passes inspection after each deployment
Construction
~ Breathable stretch mesh vest chassis with ergonomic, low-profile design for unrestricted rider movement
~ Integrated Nucleon PLASMA Level 1 honeycomb back protector provides lightweight passive protection and excellent ventilation
~ Self-contained electronic architecture with internal sensor suite and single gas inflator system
~ ECU housed within the back protector in a sealed, impact-resistant enclosure
~ Modular construction allows removal of the ECU and airbag bladder for easier cleaning and maintenance
~ Weather-sealed electronics and connectors designed to operate between -10°C and +50°C
~ Integrated LED status display with protected USB-C charging port
~ Bluetooth-enabled ECU supports wireless firmware updates through the Tech-Air® App
~ Total system weight approximately 3.14 to 3.17 kg (size dependent)
Riding Modes
~ MX Mode: Optimised for motocross and supercross riding, including jumps, berms, rhythm sections, and outdoor circuits
~ MX Race Mode: Designed specifically for competitive racing, activating only during high-severity crashes to minimise unnecessary deployments during aggressive racing situations
~ Enduro Mode: Calibrated for technical off-road terrain, including tight trails, rocks, roots, and slower-speed riding environments
~ Rally Mode: Optimised for rally and high-speed off-road riding across varied terrain and longer-distance events
Technical Specifications
~ Airbag Coverage: Shoulders, Chest & Full Back
~ Passive Protection: Integrated CE Level 1 Nucleon PLASMA Chest & Back Protectors
~ Certification: CE Category II Airbag EN 1621-4:2013
~ Passive Armour Certification: CE Level 1
~ Deployment Time: Approximately 40 ms (qualifying impacts)
~ Sensors: 3 Accelerometers & 3 Gyroscopes
~ Riding Modes: MX, MX Race, Enduro & Rally
~ Connectivity: Bluetooth via Tech-Air® App
~ Battery Life: Up to 30 Hours
~ Fast Charging: Approximately 8 Hours of Riding from 1 Hour of Charging
~ Charging Port: USB-C
~ Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C
~ Weight: Approximately 3.14 to 3.17 kg (size dependent)
~ Intended Use: Motocross, Supercross, Enduro & Rally Riding
Developed at the highest levels of professional racing, the Alpinestars Tech-Air® MX System delivers intelligent airbag protection, advanced rider comfort, and race-proven technology for riders pushing the limits in every off-road discipline.
SHIPPING
SHIPPING
Shipping & Delivery
Here’s what to expect when ordering motorcycle parts, accessories and riding gear from Motozone.
Where your order ships from
Orders may be dispatched from Auckland, Hamilton, Kihikihi, New Plymouth or Christchurch, depending on where your items are available.
Where possible, we’ll ship from the closest location with stock available.
Your order may arrive in more than one parcel if items are dispatched from different warehouses. These parcels may arrive on different days.
New Zealand shipping
Orders over $199 qualify for FREE standard shipping throughout New Zealand, including rural addresses.
For orders of $199 or less:
~ Urban delivery: $9.99
~ Rural delivery: $15.99
Priority Dispatch: $25.99
Keen to get your order out the door sooner? Jump the processing queue with Priority Dispatch.
For $25.99, we’ll prioritise processing your order ahead of standard orders to get it ready for dispatch sooner.
Priority Dispatch is about how quickly we process your order. It is not an express courier service and does not guarantee overnight delivery or a particular arrival date. Once dispatched, normal courier delivery times apply.
Dispatch remains subject to stock availability and the operating hours of the warehouse supplying your items.
Free standard shipping on orders over $199 does not include the optional Priority Dispatch fee.
New Zealand delivery times
Delivery is often overnight after dispatch, but please allow 2–3 working days, depending on the dispatch location and destination.
For rural addresses, please allow a couple of extra working days.
The time and day you place your order, along with stock availability, can affect when it’s dispatched. Delivery estimates are from dispatch, rather than the time you place your order.
Want your order delivered to work? No problem. Enter your workplace name and full delivery address at checkout.
Australia shipping
Orders over $199 qualify for FREE standard shipping to Australia.
For orders of $199 or less:
~ Delivery: $25.99
Please allow approximately 5–10 working days after dispatch for delivery.
All prices and shipping thresholds shown on this page are in New Zealand dollars (NZD).
Need your order by a certain date?
If you’re ordering for a ride, event or trip, contact us before placing your order. We can check stock availability and expected dispatch timing to help you plan.
Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by weekends, public holidays and courier delays.
Missing an item or waiting on a parcel?
If part of your order arrives first, the remaining items may be travelling separately from another warehouse.
If you’re unsure, or your delivery is taking longer than expected, email contact@motozone.co.nz with your order number and we’ll help track it down.
RETURNS
RETURNS
Returns & Exchanges
Wrong size or changed your mind? No worries at all, we’re happy to help arrange an exchange or return.
Eligible goods purchased from Motozone can be returned within 30 days of receipt for a refund or exchange.
Return conditions
For change-of-mind returns and size exchanges, goods must be:
~ New, unused and unaltered
~ Not previously installed
~ In a sellable condition with all original packaging, tags and included accessories
~ Returned with the manufacturer’s original packaging intact, not torn, ripped or otherwise damaged
Please try riding gear on indoors and open packaging carefully. Keep everything until you’re happy with the fit.
Special-order items that turn out to be an incorrect fit are excluded from our change-of-mind returns policy. Unsure about fitment? Contact us before ordering so we can help.
How to get started
Email contact@motozone.co.nz with:
~ Your order or invoice number
~ The item(s) you’d like to return
~ The reason for returning them
~ Whether you’d prefer an exchange or refund
~ The replacement size or style you’d like, if exchanging
We’ll email you the correct form and instructions for sending your items back to Motozone Kihikihi.
Option 1: Exchange
Send your item(s) back with the completed Exchange Form, letting us know the size or style you’d like instead.
Once we receive them and check they meet the return conditions, we’ll send out your replacement freight free you just cover the cost of getting the original item(s) back to us.
Exchanges are subject to availability. If there’s a price difference, we’ll arrange this with you before sending your replacement.
Option 2: Return for a refund
Send your item(s) back with the completed Returns Form.
Once they arrive and we’ve checked they meet the return conditions, we’ll process your refund. Please allow additional time for your payment provider to make the funds available.
For change-of-mind returns, original freight charges are non-refundable, and you cover the cost of return shipping.
Want it faster?
If you’re keen to get your replacement sooner, place a new order on our website, then send the original item(s) back with the completed Returns Form.
Once your return arrives and meets the return conditions, we’ll refund the returned item(s) from your original order. Your new order is separate and normal shipping charges apply.
Sending your parcel
Pack your items securely inside a separate outer bag or box to protect the goods and the manufacturer’s original packaging.
Please don’t attach courier labels or tape directly to the manufacturer’s packaging, including boot boxes and helmet boxes. For change-of-mind returns and size exchanges, this packaging must arrive intact, without tears, rips or other damage.
Include your completed Exchange Form or Returns Form inside the parcel so we can identify your return and process it promptly.
We recommend using tracked shipping and keeping your tracking details.
You can book your return shipping here:
Book a parcel with NZ Post
Faulty, damaged or incorrect items
If your item arrives damaged, develops a fault or isn’t what you ordered, please contact us with your order number and details of the problem. Include photos where helpful.
We’ll work with you to arrange the appropriate next steps, including any applicable return shipping arrangements.
The change-of-mind conditions above: including the 30-day limit, unused condition, original packaging requirements and freight exclusions: do not limit your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
Need a hand? Email contact@motozone.co.nz and we’ll help you get it sorted.