Autoliv and Yamaha Motor Introduce Airbag System for Commuter Scooter
Autoliv and Yamaha Motor have co-developed an airbag system for the Tricity 300 commuter scooter, making advanced safety available beyond high-end motorcycles.
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What Happened
Autoliv, the global leader in automotive safety systems, and Yamaha Motor have co-developed an innovative airbag system for the new Tricity 300 commuter scooter. The airbag is integrated into the motorcycle's panel and designed to absorb the rider's kinetic energy in a frontal collision while maintaining vehicle balance and storage space. The updated Tricity 300 model is expected to be available in the first half of 2026, featuring an airbag module supplied by Autoliv.
“This collaboration represents a key development beyond our core business. It contributes to our future growth, and it is an important step in delivering on our long-term strategic agenda. It also marks a significant advancement in safeguarding motorcyclists, who traditionally have far less protection than occupants in light vehicles.”
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Autoliv’s products also helped prevent approximately 600,000 injuries in 2025.
- Seamlessly integrated into the scooter's panel
- Engineered to absorb rider's kinetic energy in a frontal collision
- Maintains vehicle balance and storage space
- Validated through advanced simulations and full-scale crash testing
Why this matters
This collaboration brings airbag protection to commuter scooters for the first time, expanding safety for riders who typically have less protection than car occupants. It also represents Autoliv's strategy to grow beyond its core automotive business.
Terms in This Story
- Motorcycle airbag system
- An inflatable safety device designed to protect riders during a collision, absorbing impact energy.
- Kinetic energy
- The energy an object possesses due to its motion, which must be absorbed by safety systems in a crash.
- Validation
- The process of testing and verifying that a product meets safety and performance standards through simulations and physical tests.
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