The Best Motorcycle Airbag System for Racing and Track Days

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In this video Brian and Max Van share their thoughts on what we believe to be the Best Airbag equipped Race Suit option currently available today. The off the rack RST V4.1 Airbag Race Suit is essentially the same suit all of the sponsored RST racers use from WSBK to MotoAmerica. For more information or to purchase please use the links to our site below:
RST V4.1 Evo Kangaroo Airbag One Piece Leather Race Suit $1499
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RST Pro Series Evo Airbag CE One Piece Leather Race Suit $1099
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@MOTO2N 2 ай бұрын

I’ve crashed 3 times in an RST suit I bought from you w/o a bag, 2 low sides and 1 that launched me over the bars at speed. Suit is still usable, and I walked away all 3 times. Crazy good suits, thinking hard about an airbag model next. Thanks for the videos and great service over the years!

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your business. I am happy to hear the suit has served you well and would highly recommend picking up an airbag equipped model. That extra level of protection is 100% worth the additional cost. - Van

@mb4lunch 2 ай бұрын

I am 58 years old and been racing 33 years. This suit has given me much needed mental comfort and confidence.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Happy to hear you like the suit. I rest a whole lot easier with Max racing in good equipment for sure. Neither of us will ride without an airbag. - Van

@op01jre 2 ай бұрын

Just wore my suit for the first time this last Monday. Open track day, did six thirty minute sessions. I'm a 53 year old, retired novice racer. This is by far the most comfortable suit I have ever owned. Thanks to STG for helping me get into the correct size and the best suit.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your business and I am glad to hear you like it! - Van

@DougG60 2 ай бұрын

Too funny, I talked to Max on the phone 6 hours ago and ordered one

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your business! - Van

@kalhanratty1 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the honest opinion and review. Extremely refreshing to see a business trying to give their customers the best bang for the buck!

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

It is our job to find the products that deliver the best value for our customers. It is not very often you can find something like this that 100% performs as good as one that sells for double. - Van

@Oggyzd 2 ай бұрын

Love the no-BS approach to all of your videos. I have one of these suits myself, and it is absolutely amazing. Previously I used a nice A Stars suit with a TechAir 5, and while it worked, it was such a pain in the rear to put on and off, having to stuff that airbag vest and make sure it was in there correctly. RSTs integrated airbag makes it 100 times easier to put on and off. Also, agree with the heat comments in the video. I just spent 3 days at Jennings at 90+ degree heat, and no issues at all, that thing flows so much air it is awesome.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for sharing your feedback. - Van

@Octet 2 ай бұрын

Crashed at thunderhill last weekend with my In&Motion (the airbag within the RST suit) and it worked great.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear you fell but happy the gear did it's job! - Van

@damiene9563 2 ай бұрын

100% behind this, Brian does great product videos from a position of real in depth knowledge. Airbag equipped race suits should be mandatory for track days, and all racing anywhere now. As a Brit, we’ve had RST to ourselves for quite some time and it’s good to see them being sold abroad. Value for money and more importantly commitment to protection is fantastic, there is a reason why so many BSB, WSB riders etc wear them. Love these product videos, keep em coming!

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for sharing your feedback! - Van

@mb4lunch 2 ай бұрын

I am 6 feet tall and weigh 172. fairly lean, not bulked up build. My legs and calves are pretty thin. The Size 46 fits me perfectly.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for sharing your feedback! - Van

@brandonstrong6846 2 ай бұрын

I am surprised by this, I am almost the same but 179 and am sure considering a 52 or even 54! Euro 56 would be way too big it seems???

@Waldo1122 2 ай бұрын

3:20 As soon as he lost grip on the bars the airbag deployed, incredible technology!

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

I get some serious piece of mind by having my guy Max Van racing in RST for sure. - Van

@mb4lunch 2 ай бұрын

Yes... I just did cycle Jam at Road Atlanta. It was pretty dang hot out there but this suit was flowing air like crazy and heat was not a problem. Even when I blew my engine on the back straight (uuuugh) and had to wait on the crash truck in the sun. It was way cooler than my old suit would have been.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

These suits flow a ton of air, so much the black color means pretty much nothing. Sorry to hear you blew your engine, never fun. - Van

@mb4lunch 2 ай бұрын

I went 2 seconds per lap faster than I ever have with my new Roo-Puffy suit I bought from Max at STG 2 weeks ago. And it really fits me perfect. Plus it flows more air due to the fact I don't have 3 inches of solid stuff packed under my suit. Highly recommended!

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your business and for sharing your feedback! - Van

@Inline3speedy 2 ай бұрын

Rightly said. The is a very strong suit, and can last for multiple crashes. Airflow is awesome. I have had airbag deployed on mine once in a crash, and it worked very well. One thing you could have mentioned it the replacable co2 canister, which you can diy easily up to 3 times or if the airbag has any damage, and don't have to worry about sending it to rst and pay 300$ like a stars and dainese every single time. Sure people go for d air or tech air, mostly for the name, they are missing out on a great brand.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

For sure repacking these suits is cheap and super easy. - Van

@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop 2 ай бұрын

I bought my RST suit from you guys. I LOVE IT! I only want more colors 😅.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your business and enjoy the suit. There are some with a little color on the way now that should be here in a week or so. Personally I think the all black is pretty slick. - Van

@McBurly 2 ай бұрын

would love to see you guys offer direct inroads to full custom suits.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

This program is in the works but I would not expect to see anything until 2025. - Van

@portfolios94 2 ай бұрын

Big fan of the channel, been watching for years. Bought from you before. Happy customer. is RST a sponsor of max for his racing or are you just genuinely really a fan of their gear now?

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

RST is a sponsor for Max but like all of his other sponsors everything he rides in or on is hand picked by me. If I do not believe in it 100% you can bet he will not be using it. - Van

@mikefoxtrot_svk 2 ай бұрын

I have RST Pro Series. It is like one stage lower in the RST structure. But it is airbag suit as well. I crashed in it as well and works great, airbag too. Currently I bought RST Sabre jacket with the airbag for the road and pants. Also having RST boots...so RST, I recemmend fully.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for sharing your feedback. - Van

@mikefoxtrot_svk 2 ай бұрын

@@sportbiketrackgear sure...cant wait for another "you cant make this *** up" :D

@char.s1ksmashing444 Ай бұрын

I got mine like it wish more color ways where available but you cant go wrong with black

@sportbiketrackgear Ай бұрын

We also have one that is white/red/black now. IMO the all black looks amazing! - Van

@bernardoberner4 2 ай бұрын

For anyone doubting RST cus you dont know them, the majority of riders in the Isle of Man TT, wear RST suits, yes of course its easier and cheaper for them because most of them are brits But dont think thats the only reason, think about it, those guys are doing the most dangerous thing you can do on a motorcycle, whyd they risk their lives by saving a couple thousand quid on a lesser product when their life is on the line? Doesnt make amy sense right? So, trust RST. I already liked the brand and trusted their products and watching this video only confirmed my beliefs. I unfortunately will likely never own any RST products cus theres no one retailing their products here in Brazil, but Id defo buy them if they were being sold here. Its a no brainer, cheaper than Alpinestars and Dainese, look than AStars products and are just as high quality

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share your feedback. - Van

@carcassryzu 2 ай бұрын

interesting... def piqued my interest in RST as a viable option. Thanks! as always, great content.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

If you are shopping for an airbag race suit this should 100% make your short list. - Van

@user-wd8qm5hl8l 2 ай бұрын

Insane that In&Motion, the supplier for the airbag unit, makes customers choose between a $400 perpetual license for the airbag software but no updates and a $120/yr subscription with the updates. If you want the updates, customers are an expired credit card away from crashing with an expensive windbreaker that will never inflate.

@d2nt3 2 ай бұрын

i was gonna comment the same thing. And your subscription ONLY INCLUDES ONE MODE. If you pick street, and u wanna go do a track day, you cant use the airbag. Or imagine you dont crash in 5 years. Thats 120x5= $600. I love how our beloved family business didn’t care to mention the additional cost. In other words, buy alpinestars.

@josephbilotta5994 2 ай бұрын

@@d2nt3 Exactly, I can switch my tech air race between street and race mode whenever I want. Takes about two minutes and doesn't cost a dime.

@hendrxx_ 2 ай бұрын

Bison full custom suit with the integrated helite airbag is the way to go for sure.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

If you do not like the subscription model for the airbag controller then you can spend nearly as much for just the airbag system and not have to manage a subscription. You could pay for 10 years of subscription and still save $300. - Van

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

@@d2nt3 Or imagine you have to spend $3000 to get comparable product with another brand? Using your math you are still saving $900. Please use proper punctuation with capital letters next time so people will take you a little more serious. - Van

@ric5322 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting!! Can you show us an inside out of the max custom suit!?

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

We will look into doing this for sure. The biggest difference is the custom does not include the integrated back protector and has the controller installed in the race hump. The suit itself is almost identical beyond that. - Van

@RONI 2 ай бұрын

Rst top tier safety, ive the first version v4.1 airbag, great suite. (Im thinking on switching to the evo version for the removable lining)

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

The EVO version also uses a reinforced airbag cushion that performs a little better. - Van

@ruimonteiro3012 2 ай бұрын

A good leather suit, without a doubt, but the color and graphics are brutal, I mean very beautiful, I really like it, blue is my favorite color. My Suzuki is blue(and white) and so are the previous ones except one, and I've had several, including my football(in Portugal soccer) club is blue (and white) is FC Porto...

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

I am pretty proud of this years MotoAmerica suit design. Last year RST designed it, this year it was my turn. - Van

@giacomoerriquens3427 Ай бұрын

Wish it was a different colors choices 😢. But suit looks awesome

@sportbiketrackgear Ай бұрын

We have other colors that have arrived for both the V4.1 and Pro Series airbag suits. Here is a link to them on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/rst/leather-suits

@archangeltwelv 2 ай бұрын

I wish they offered a uniquer designs or colors. That being said, I own a RST TrackEvo air and it’s amazing quality and buy

@deweysturgill6220 2 ай бұрын

Ha that's funny he mentioned that in the video as I am one of the people who spoke to him about the all black gear. I ride track days and mountains here in the southeast with sometimes 100*f temps and near 90% humidity. Black isn't a good color for those days not to mention the visibility. I even contacted rst direct about it, but never heard back from them Hopefully stg starts carrying more of the color choices they have in the Evo airbag suit. I have the blue white and neon camo suit and it is a real head turner. Like you I would really like to see more colors available in their two piece stuff.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

We have some with more color that will be here very early next week. - Van

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

We will have some in other colorways (still predominantly black) that should be here next week. The V4.1 flows so much air the color is not an issue. Max has ridden in the all black a ton and the suits he is wearing at MotoAmerica are all dark colors. - Van

@deweysturgill6220 2 ай бұрын

@@sportbiketrackgear hey MrVan I spoke with you at lil Tally about the RST suits, forgot to ask you is the track profile now available in the US? If so can it be added to a suit that was purchased during the Fauci Flu bit?

@bogian81 2 ай бұрын

I owned and have crashed in an in&motion vest, it is very good, but I am not a fan of their subscription model, is it the same system here? do you have to subscribe to keep using the airbag? if that is the case, one could argue that it is a bit more expensive than 1500 $ (still a good price though)

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

The monthly is $12 or you can pay $400 up front to own the controller (we do not recommend the $400). Going with the monthly you get software updates and warranty on the unit for as long as you subscribe. For sure it is an added expense, still a strong savings. - Van

@Gawernator 2 ай бұрын

I thought I read the AMA made it mandatory in 2024, but only for season riders

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

I can not say I have seen anyone checking it but to be fair there is a 0.0% chance Max is racing without an airbag. - Van

@sendysent 2 ай бұрын

Hi Brian, will be you guys be getting the non airbag version later this year? I love RST and would love to add this suit to my collection. I have the tech air 5 so don’t need the airbag version.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Sorry, we did not order any of this model in the non-airbag version. We do have the Pro Series coming in both the airbag equipped and non-airbag versions. - Van

@neodurden6793 22 күн бұрын

Hey Brian ! Thanks for the well put video. Quick question : For track use is it no more beneficial to have an airbag that protect colar bones such as the AStar ? Cheers

@sportbiketrackgear 22 күн бұрын

This 100% crosses over the collarbone to protect it. Most collarbone breaks are caused when the helmet comes in contact with the collarbone. The in&motion prevents that contact by inflating in that area in addition to the chest and back. - Van

@neodurden6793 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the clarification! Keep it up

@amyattivissimo6105 2 ай бұрын

Any reviews on lady suits? Hard to find and please no pink with less protection.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

The V4.1 has shown to fit many body types well so I would suggest trying one of those. We are not importing the Women's version as there is not enough volume to support the investment at this time. For sizing help please email maxvan@sportbiketrackgear.com - Van

@Camele0n46 2 ай бұрын

Do you still recommend wearing a back protector like forcefield sub 4 in the suit in case the airbag does not deploy?

@Jcarde22 2 ай бұрын

The airbag already has a CE level 1 back protector. Works great

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

These suits come with an integrated level 1 protector that works with the airbag or serves as a backup it the bag does not deploy. - Van

@jedsampsel7746 2 ай бұрын

Great review! Thank you!

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

@jasonduplantis6442 2 ай бұрын

top notch as always

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! - Van

@gangstatonyltc Ай бұрын

My bad if this has been mentioned already but do you guys not review Dainese products? Value your opinions on gear but noticed I can’t find reviews on Dainese gear I’m interested in.

@sportbiketrackgear Ай бұрын

We do not review or really offer much in the way of Dainese. Lot's of other excellent options at better prices in our opinion. - Van

@azff 2 ай бұрын

I looked at the size chart and I'm confused. Maybe you can help, US 44 chest, 32 waist, 5'7", 180lbs.

@sendysent 2 ай бұрын

52 bro for race suit. I’m 5’8 190 athletic build wide shoulders. 54 will be a comfy fit

@azff 2 ай бұрын

@@sendysent Euro 52 which converts to 42 US?

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

I would start you in a 54 Euro which should fit you well. - Van

@azff 2 ай бұрын

@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks Brian 👍

@upgrayedd251 2 ай бұрын

Alright, sold. Is this available to try on in your Michigan showroom? I had no idea you guys were so close to me! Looking forward to stopping by some time.

@d2nt3 2 ай бұрын

you gotta pay a subscription of $120/ year or $400 one time payment and u only get one mode. so u cant ride the suit on the street and the track.

@jbean530 2 ай бұрын

Serious? Surprising that wasn’t mentioned in the video.

@d2nt3 2 ай бұрын

@@jbean530 yes. 100%. It wasnt mentioned because that would defeat the purpose of the video; which is to sell products.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Yes, we keep these in stock here in our warehouse. We have all sizes of the V4.1 in stock now and will have all of the Pro Series in the next week as well. - Van

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

@@jbean530 It is either a one time fee of $400 (which I do not recommend ) or pay $12 per month. The monthly includes a warranty on the controller and software updates for as long as you subscribe. Staying on top of this is no more difficult than paying your electric bill for your home. It is very important to note you would have to spend $3000 to get comparable product. - Van

@t3h8ar0n Ай бұрын

Is there any way to order a full custom fit suit from RST? I'm 6'5 and 200 (so off the shelf stuff doesn't fit at all), and so far the only major brand options I have found that offer that are Dainese and Rev'it (at least in the U.S.).

@sportbiketrackgear Ай бұрын

We are working on being able to offer this service but it will not happen until 2025. - Van

@flipkoofx1137 2 ай бұрын

You guys are mostly sold out on the pro model. When do you expect to have it in stock?

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

We have a shipment (should have already been here) that should arrive in the next week. Keep an eye on the site or put your email address in the out of stock notifier on the product listing. - Van

@flipkoofx1137 2 ай бұрын

@@sportbiketrackgear you the man Van!

@petebusch9069 2 ай бұрын

Looks like RST is now doing custom fit suits for all riders finally. Off the rack suits don't fit me at all.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

We are in talks to roll this out here in the US next season. Hope they are able to make this happen. - Van

@michaelzhao1844 2 ай бұрын

Make a similar video for street use please

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

We are not bringing in any of their airbag jackets at this time. We are considering bringing them in for 2025. - Van

@ivicazg13 2 ай бұрын

Eexcept full coverage of shoulder does airbag goes further and cover some portion of biceps? Asking because I had slow speed accident which ended very bad. If I had an airbag at that accident everything would ended good or at least way better than it did. Thanks

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

The In&motion airbag in this suit covers the chest, back and over the shoulders. The Alpinestars does go a little further down the shoulder but I would not say it is covering the bicep. I am not aware of an airbag that offers bicep coverage at this time nor am I aware of a jacket or a suit that would allow for a deployment of an airbag that is covering the bicep. - Van

@ivicazg13 2 ай бұрын

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks for your help

@bendavies6775 2 ай бұрын

Could you please explain the different coverage of the currently available airbag systems. Ie T-shirt including shoulders and upper arms / or singlet shaped

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

The in&motion covers the chest, back and over the shoulders. Alpinestars vests cover the chest, back, over the shoulders and extend a little down the side of the shoulder. The Alpinestars Tech Air 10 covers what their vest does along with hip coverage. - Van

@canopyjunkie 2 ай бұрын

Out of stock :/ How do these size compared to a standard rst? I'm using a RST STG EVO 4 One Piece 46/56 right now. edit: Watched on site video, I'm similar size to you.... so, looks like pro 44/54

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

This V4.1 fits a little tighter than the STG EVO does with the Pro Series being very similar to the STG. We have all sizes of the V4.1 in stock now and will have all of the Pro Series here in about a week. - Van

@TYR6rides 2 ай бұрын

Damn I’m mad I bought my cortech suit now. Maybe I’ll pick this up for the 2025 year

@deweysturgill6220 2 ай бұрын

I looked at the cortec and other 6-800$ suits , wound up getting the rst airbag suit for the same money. Found it on sale at a shop in Europe, 57$ shipping through DHL and it was here in two days. Like his kid said you have to spend double the money to get anywhere near better. Same with their race gloves, they make my astars that cost more look like flea market offbrand stuff.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

These will be here when you are ready for your next one. Enjoy the Cortech. - Van

@kennerfx 2 ай бұрын

Is it possible to ride without the Airbag Unit (1 piece liner) ? So just the Shell with a normal undersuit ? I‘m riding on Track with the Airbag but don‘t really want to on the Streets. Cheers!

@zxgopher 2 ай бұрын

I will never put my life in the hands of an airbag that can be turned off (I.e a subscription model)

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

We have used this for two seasons now and have a ton of customers in them with almost zero issues. If you want one that has no subscription there are options that cost more. - Van

@nightmaresandlollypo 2 ай бұрын

I’m coming home to Michigan next month for vacation. I want a suit but I’m a bigger guy. If I come in can yall help me with sizing? I do t want to order and guess size

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

Yes, we have a showroom and tons of suits in stock. We are here Monday through Friday from 10am t0 6pm. - Van

@maako6178 23 күн бұрын

I'm 5 '4" about 150lbs would you recommend a size 38 or 40?

@sportbiketrackgear 22 күн бұрын

I would put you in a 38 US for a tight race fit and a 40 US for a roomier, more comfortable fit. Really depends on how you like for your gear to fit. - Van

@valentinodania7956 Ай бұрын

Hi guys. I'm 191cm tall and thin, should i take the 54 EU size?

@sportbiketrackgear Ай бұрын

We would need a little more info. Please email in to orders@sportbiketrackgear.com and the team will help you work through this. - Van

@makaylagerald2797 2 ай бұрын

Is there a woman’s suit?! I know they have it over in Europe, it I haven’t seen it in the us yet.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

This suit fits a wide range of people. We are not importing the Women's model because there are not enough sales to support the investment of bringing them in. - Van

@makaylagerald2797 2 ай бұрын

@@sportbiketrackgear :( this makes me super sad. There are no good women’s suits in the us. Every other country seems to have them though.

@TheKez1a 2 ай бұрын

Does RST do short/ tall sizing?

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

No, we do not have any sort or tall race suit sizes. That said we have found these to fit a ride range of people well. - Van

@blue03636 2 ай бұрын

It is mandatory in MA by any full season rider. Has been for the last couple of years.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

No one is checking and there are plenty of riders out there without. - Van

@blue03636 2 ай бұрын

@@sportbiketrackgear doesn't surprise me

@josephbilotta5994 2 ай бұрын

Shame about their subscription BS. That's what kept me (and many, many other people) from buying a RST suit.

@deweysturgill6220 2 ай бұрын

It's a happy meal a month geez. Maybe you should look at the cheap manual airbags in case your cheap tires slide and highside you. Every time I get the module out and charge it for a track day my phone does a full systems check, and automatically installs the latest software. They are continuously improving the product, the software and their warranty policy. I'm glad to pay the monthly fee to take advantage of this.

@sportbiketrackgear 2 ай бұрын

If you do not pay your electric bill at home they shut your power off... IMO a small monthly subscription like this is easy to manage and it offers the benefit of keeping the hardware updated and covered with warranty. - Van