The new Harley-Davidson Smart Vest combines comfort and style with advanced airbag protection to provide peace of mind for motorcyclists. The Harley-Davidson Smart Vest with Dainese’s D-air technology is designed to be instantly activated in the event of a collision on the chest and central back area to add absorption against possible impacts.
Dainese’s D-air airbag technology has over 30 years of research behind it. A series of sensors monitor what is happening around the motorcyclist over 1,000 times per second and constantly process the data in real time. It is designed to be instantly activated upon impact in the event of a collision with objects, other vehicles, or in the case of a rear-end collision. The airbag covers the chest and central back area. The system is powered by a rechargeable battery with up to 26 hours of life and is charged through a common USB port.
Both the Harley-Davidson® Smart Vest for men (P/N 98017-24VM, size S to 2XL) and the Harley-Davidson® Smart Vest for women (P/N 98021-24VW, size XS to 2XL) feature a black heavyweight perforated leather lining to allow airflow and elastic side panels for superior comfort. Both designs have zippered pockets, 3M Scotchlite Black Carbon reflective material to enhance nighttime visibility, and embossed Harley-Davidson branding on the back. The slim design limits bulkiness, and the vest can be worn under or over a jacket (if worn underneath, leave about five centimeters of space in case it is activated).
A indicator light on the left side of the chest reports the status of the vest. When the vest’s zipper is pulled up and the tab that functions as a switch is attached, the colors of the indicator light inform about the battery status and flash blue when the vest is ready to deploy the airbag if necessary. The vest also vibrates to indicate that it is prepared. If the vest is deployed, the airbag and the two gas generators must be replaced at a selected authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.
More information about the Harley-Davidson Smart Vest and the complete collection of MotorClothes at Harley-Davidson.com or at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers.
