French equipment manufacturer Bering is no stranger to airbag technology. In 2011, it launched its motorcycle-specific airbag device Protect'Air. In the years since, Bering has innovated its airbag technology with several iterations of the C-Protect Air, and now, for the 2023 model year, has released its latest version, the E-Protect Air.
Bering's new E-Protect Air vest is slim, compact and easy to wear. Like its predecessor, this airbag vest is worn over a motorcycle jacket and is designed for road use. The vest now features a sleeker, sleeker appearance in addition to technological improvements. To begin with, the air bags, which inflate in less than 0,05 seconds after detecting the accident, now deploy to protect the spine, cervical, coccyx, thorax and abdomen. Rated four stars in the SRA test, it offers additional safety with the inclusion of a Protectflex back protector and is Level 1 certified to EN17092-6:2020.
It is worth mentioning that the standalone airbag vest is made of abrasion-resistant and waterproof stretch synthetic fabric in addition to airbag technology. So, thanks to its 3D mesh lining, it can be used in various environments, especially in hot weather. There's also a zippered pocket on the front for a touch of added functionality.
The E-Protect Air vest is completely wireless and requires no tethers to attach to the motorcycle. Crash detection sensors are fully integrated into the vest, maintaining your range of motion and mobility on the motorcycle. Interestingly, Bering decided not to install a rechargeable battery, but rather two fixed batteries offering up to 500 hours of autonomy, or one year for 1 hours of use per day. The batteries consist of a 30 volt unit and a 3,6 volt unit and can be replaced once exhausted.
Specific to the French market, the Bering E-Protect Air is also connected to the IMA group's emergency call service. Available via subscription for an additional €11,99 per month, or €299,99 for life, the system automatically makes an emergency call on your behalf in the event of an accident.
Bering offers the E-Protect Air vest in four sizes ranging from XS/S, M/L, XL/XXL and 3XL/4XL. On its own, it sells for €299, without the subscription to the emergency call service.
