Helite Leather Airbag Jacket

Helite Leather Airbag Jacket: Where Heritage Meets Innovation

The Helite Leather Airbag Jacket is designed for the rider who values the soul of a classic leather jacket but lives for the safety of modern technology. For decades, riders have relied on heavy cowhide for abrasion protection, but leather alone cannot protect the spine or neck from high-velocity impacts. Helite has solved this by embedding their patented Turtle Technology airbag system within a premium 1.2mm leather shell. The result is a jacket that feels substantial and protective the moment you put it on, yet remains flexible enough for all-day comfort. Whether you are riding a Triumph Bonneville, a Harley-Davidson Softail, or a custom Scrambler, this jacket ensures that your safety gear enhances your look rather than detracting from it.

Patented Turtle Technology and Mechanical Precision

The core of this jacket’s protective capability is the “Turtle” design. Unlike standard airbags where the bladder sits alone, the Helite system places a CE Level 2 SAS-TEC back protector over the top of the airbag. In a crash, this acts like a hard shell: it distributes the force of an impact across the entire surface of the inflated bag, significantly reducing the energy transmitted to your spine. The system is 100% mechanical, utilizing a simple tether attached to your motorcycle’s frame. When a fall occurs, the tether triggers a spring-loaded piston that pierces a CO2 cartridge, inflating the jacket in less than 100 milliseconds. This rapid deployment creates a protective “cradle” around the neck to prevent hyper-extension and stabilizes the chest, ribs, and vital organs before you hit the ground.

Expert Fitment & Maintenance Advice

As specialists in airbag safety, we recommend the Helite Leather Jacket for riders who want “analog” reliability. Pro Tip: Because leather does not stretch as much as textile, ensure you use the Helite size chart specifically. The jacket features elasticated stretch panels that allow the airbag to expand inward and outward simultaneously, but a fit that is “painted on” may restrict the bag’s full volume. Installation Note: The tether should be mounted to a solid part of the motorcycle frame. Adjust the length so that you can stand on the pegs comfortably, but ensure it is tight enough to trigger the system the moment you leave the seat. Service Note: One of the greatest advantages of the Helite system is that it is user-rechargeable. Following a deployment, as long as the leather shell is not compromised, you can simply replace the CO2 canister yourself and be ready to ride again in minutes.

The Ultimate Choice for Style-Conscious Safety

The Helite Leather Airbag Jacket is the definitive choice for the rider who wants world-class impact protection hidden inside a timeless design. It eliminates the need for bulky external vests while providing superior neck and spinal stabilization. For the rider who demands the very best in both form and function, the Helite Leather Airbag Jacket is the unmatched leader. It is an investment in your safety that never goes out of style.

Fitment Note: Available in several styles (Custom, Roadster, etc.). Please verify the specific model fitment and refer to the stature measurements on our size chart for the best results.

Helite Leather Airbag Jacket

The Helite Leather Airbag jacket was made for riders of the street who want safety and timeless style. This jacket uses an airbag system that utilizes a lanyard that when detached the bike will inflate in less than 0.1 seconds. Designed to support your neck and spine, it provides critical protection to you vital organs and stabilizes your body in the event of a crash. The supple 1.2 mm cowhide leather has a classic café style cut and comes with FreeAir mesh vents and a removable thermal liner.

Features

• Made from premium 1.2mm cowhide leather
• Airbag system deploys in less than 0.1 seconds
• Removable Sas-Tec Level 2 back protector
• Mesh armpit vents for airflow
• Removable thermal liner
• Integrated Co2 cartridge with tether
• SM-2X uses 60cc Co2 cartridge JP SKU RZ-1146173
• 3X-4X uses 100cc Co2 cartridge JP SKU RZ-1146174
• Sold ready to wear with CO2 cartridge, user manual and required hardware included