Autoliv and RS Taichi Partner to Launch Airbag Vest for Motorcycle Riders
Autoliv has developed its first complete wearable airbag vest for motorcycle riders in partnership with RS Taichi, aiming to reduce critical crash injuries.
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What Happened
Autoliv has developed its first complete wearable protection for motorcycle riders: a vest with an integrated airbag system designed to reduce critical injury risks in a crash. The system will be launched in collaboration with RS Taichi, a leading motorcycle gear manufacturer. This complements Autoliv's existing motorcycle and bike offer and supports its strategy to explore opportunities beyond its core business of airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels for light vehicles.
“The collaboration with RS Taichi serves as another milestone in delivering on our commitment to expand mobility safety and develop cutting-edge protective systems for motorcycle riders.”
“Our passion for creating high quality riding gear has now come together with Autoliv, a company that leads the global standard in safety. The new vest T-SABE is designed not only to protect riders, but also to provide a comfortable and safe riding experience.”
The airbag system has been engineered as a scalable platform that can be integrated into multiple garment designs and tailored to different motorcycle riding styles and market segments. The RS Taichi Airbag Vest T-SABE will be launched at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show on March 27-29, 2026.
Why this matters
This partnership marks Autoliv's expansion beyond car safety into motorcycle protection, bringing advanced airbag technology to a new market and reinforcing its commitment to saving more lives.
Terms in This Story
- airbag vest
- A wearable garment with an integrated airbag that inflates upon crash impact to protect the rider.
- wearable protection
- Protective gear worn on the body, such as vests or jackets, designed to reduce injury.
- biomechanical expertise
- Knowledge of how the human body moves and responds to forces, used to design safer products.
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