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Harley-Davidson joins the airbag vest market with new Dainese D-Air powered Smart Vest

Published: 03 May 2024 Updated: 06 May 2024
Male rider wearing a Harley-Davidson branded airbag vest
Male rider wearing a Harley-Davidson branded airbag vest
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Harley-Davidson have released their own airbag protective vest in collaboration with Dainese. The D-air powered Smart Vest is available for £753.91 and offers protection to the chest and central back, with inflation occurring in 0.2 seconds.  

Perforated black leather construction adds typical Harley style and stretch side panels keep things comfortable. An indicator light reports readiness for use as well as battery life – which is said to be 26 hours per charge. 

Women's Harley-Davidson airbag vest

Sensors are said to monitor conditions 1000 times per second to recognise a crash situation. Activation is enabled automatically once the vest detects motion over 6.2mph or when the vibrations of a motorcycle are sensed. 

Sizes are available from S to 2XL for men and XS to 2XL for women. Should the airbag detonate, you’ll need to visit your dealer for a replacement airbag and generators, which’ll cost you a further £324. 

By Nye Davis

MCN Content Writer, dog dad and motorcycle adventurer - After cutting my teeth in the Motorcycle trade across various technical roles, I began my Motorcycle News journey as a Content Writer in 2024. My enthusiasm for all things two-wheeled began at a young age, having been raised in a bike-mad family. Following a misspent youth riding trails, motocross and a brief dabble into road racing, I completed my A2 licence aged 19 and uncovered a new love for touring. Just a few weeks after gaining my licence, I set off to Scotland and completed the NC500. Inspired by my newfound adventure addiction, I needed to step things up a notch and in the following year, I completed a ride from the Uk to Azerbaijan and back, taking in Europe, western Asia and North Africa. Recently, I undertook my biggest riding challenge to date, tackling a 20,000km route from the UK to South Africa following Africa’s west coast. Having now ridden through 48 countries, experienced a range of disciplines and maintained a life-long passion for bikes I can’t wait to help deliver all the latest biking news. Nowadays my riding escapades are taken a little closer to home, riding around the byways of the Peak District or Wales. Whilst I may gravitate towards long-legged, enduro machines, I have a keen eye on anything with two wheels and an engine, whether it’s a commuter ready scooter or track ripping super naked.