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Airbags: Pricey luxury item or essential gear?

February 19, 2024 by David Todd

As motorcyclists in an ever-changing world of both style and technology, the time has come to ask ourselves: Are airbags or air vests essential safety gear? Do they work? Are they affordable? Are they reusable? MotoGP, the top tier of motorcycle racing, requires racers to wear a specific helmet, leathers, pads, boots, gloves — and yes, airbags. In fact, airbags have been … [Read more...] about Airbags: Pricey luxury item or essential gear?

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