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Ixon Vest IX-Airbag U03

£379.99 + subscription fee | www.motogear.co.uk

Originally the preserve of top level racers, airbag technology is starting to get a lot more accessible for the wider motorcycling public. A raft of big brands have been getting in on the action, from Alpinestars and Dainese through to RST and Helite. And the latest player to get involved is Ixon.

Ixon’s Vest IX-Airbag is a clever bit of kit which works separately from your bike jacket – meaning you can wear it with any of your existing gear (providing it fits underneath). It’s also compatible with Ixon’s Vortex 2 leather race suit, which has been specifically designed