Alpinestars AST v3 Air Jacket

Warm-weather sport jacket built around an airbag

The AST v3 Air is Alpinestars' lightweight summer jacket for sports bike riders and commuters. Extensive laser perforation across the chest, back and sleeves is backed up by 2D mesh inserts on the front, sleeves and back, in a multi-panel 450D polyfabric build for abrasion resistance. Armour is low-profile Nucleon Flex Plus CE Level 1 at the shoulders and elbows with dual-density DFS GP Lite Evo shoulder sliders over the top, and accordion stretch panels are built in to let a Tech-Air airbag inflate; it's ready for the Tech-Air 7x, Tech-Air 5 Plasma and Tech-Air 3. Certified to EN17092 A class.

Sizing and fit

Sizes S to 4XL in a single colourway. It's a sport fit with pre-curved elbows and an elongated rear for coverage when you're tucked in, with cuff and waist adjusters to snug it up. The cuffs are shaped to cut drag and sit cleanly under Alpinestars gloves, and the low no-flap collar keeps pressure off your neck and stops flapping at speed.

Goes with

Pair it with Flex-AST 5 Denim Pants around town or the AST-1 v2 WP Pants for longer rides, plus vented SP X 5 Air Gloves. For the airbag, the Tech-Air 5 Plasma.

Engineered for the modern sports rider, the AST v3 Air Jacket is a lightweight and durable warm weather jacket optimised to deliver superior ventilation, enhanced protection and elevated levels of rider comfort, the ideal riding solution for commuters and sports bike riders alike.

• Effective climate control: Dual tech mesh and strategic laser perforations for advanced climate control and superior rider comfort.
• Enhanced airflow: Extensive laser perforations on the chest, back and sleeves, with 2D mesh inserts on the front, sleeves and back for superior airflow and ventilation.
• Comprehensive coverage: Sport fit with an elongated rear for better coverage and enhanced wind protection in the riding position.
• Innovative cuff: Aerodynamically engineered cuff design for reduced drag and pressure when riding, while simultaneously aiding comfort when worn with Alpinestars gloves.
• Comfort collar: Integrated no flap low collar design for reduced pressure on the neck, helmet chafing prevention and the elimination of flapping at speed.
• Multi-panel 450D polyfabric construction for strength, comfort and superior abrasion resistance.
• Strategically positioned accordion stretch panel inserts have been designed to accommodate Alpinestars Airbag System, allowing expansion when the airbag inflates but also offering a high level of anatomical performance and a superior fit when riding without the system fitted.
• Pre-curved elbow construction for reduced rider fatigue when riding.
• Cuff and waist adjusters for an optimised performance fit.
• Pockets inside and outside the jacket for enhanced real-world practicality.
• Low profile Nucleon Flex Plus CE Level 1 shoulders and elbows for effective impact control.
• Dual density Integrated DFS (Dynamic Friction Shield) GP Lite Evo shoulders for superior friction control.
• Tech-Air® 7x, Tech-Air® 5 PLASMA and Tech-Air® 3 ready.
• According to European statutory law the CE mark is a conformity requirement for the marketing of this product. The following standards apply: Fully CE-certified riding garment to CE – Category II prEN17092 standards – A class.