The Ixon and In & Motion wireless motorcycle airbag available in September 2018
Ixon and In & Motion have developed a motorcycle airbag without sensor or wired connection that inflates in less than 55 thousandths of a second. This SRA 5-star certified inflatable vest will be available in September 2018 at a price of 798.99 euros, or partially for rent. Explanations.
The small company In & Motion created by Remi Thomas, Valentin Honore and Pierre-François Tissot has made itself known thanks to its wireless airbag dedicated to the practice of alpine skiing and horse riding. Interested in this technology, Ixon approached in 2016 this structure based in Chavanod (74) to .
- MNC of June 8, 2016 : Ixon develops a motorcycle airbag with In & Motion
- MNC of June 19, 2016 : Airbag compulsory in motorcycle Grand Prix from 2018
This collaboration quickly aroused interest at the highest level of motorcycle sport: with Alpinestars and Dainese airbags, the Ixon and In & Motion equipment was selected by IRTA (the association of Grand Prix teams ) to equip the MotoGP World Championship riders, who must. Sacred recognition !
Concretely, this solution comes in the form of a sleeveless vest that slips under any Ixon jacket (leather or textile). This vest called Ixon IX-Airbag U03 (for "Universal 3rd generation") incorporates airbags that deploy "in less than 55 milliseconds" above the thorax, abdomen, spine, cervical and collarbones.
Announced "light, comfortable and ergonomic", this vest also receives an approved back protector and a breathable mesh fabric covering. It is available from S to XXL and has the double advantage of not requiring either a wired connection (no cable to hang on the motorcycle or the scooter), or specific sensors to install on the two-wheeler..
In this, the Ixon-In & Motion system is more versatile than its main French competitor: the (Shark group, now owned by the Eurazeo PME investment fund). Its autonomy is however limited to only "20 hours", after which the electronic box must be recharged via a mini-USB socket..
- MNC of June 11, 2018 :
An Ixon vest and an In & Motion case
This box developed by In & Motion is the "brain" of the system, responsible for measuring position and movements – "1000 times per second"! – to detect the fall and inflate the cushions before impact. The two French partners sum up their collaboration by explaining that Ixon takes care of the "hardware" part (the vest) and In & Motion of the "software" (the electronic box).
This box called "In & Box" is removable, which will allow it in a future announced "near" to be installed on other Ixon clothing "with integrated airbag and compatible with the In & Motion system". Other variations will also be offered, such as a model dedicated to the practice of the circuit which slips under a leather suit from the Thierry Maniguet brand..
This is the "serial" equivalent of the airbag developed and worn in MotoGP, but also in EWC endurance as well as in the French (FSBK) and British (BSB) speed championships. An application under iOS (Apple) and Android (the rest of the world) will also provide access to its battery level, the operating status of the device and available updates..
798.99 euros all together or leased over three years.
There remains a "small" detail: if it is possible to buy the Ixon vest alone at 399.99 euros, then count an additional 399 euros to acquire the essential In & Box case. Or the trifle of 798.99 euros. Admittedly, good motorcycle protection is priceless, but this price will inevitably dissuade more than one biker…
Ixon and In & Motion, aware of the brake exerted by this financial aspect, consequently imagined for the only unit a rental offer with option to purchase (leasing) at 12 euros per month or 120 euros per year. In this way, the initial investment is limited to the vest, then spreads up to three years for the case..
After three years, the user can activate his purchase option to recover the box against a balance of 99 euros, i.e. a total cost for the In & Box of 459 euros (120 euros per year + 99 euros for the buyback option ). To which are added the 399.99 euros for the Ixon IX-Airbag U03 vest paid at departure…
"This new marketing method guarantees the user of always having the best protection thanks to the systematic and regular updating of the electronic system", explain Ixon and In & Motion, which will offer several additional services to subscribers of this named leasing formula. "Revolution".
For example, the rental box will be updated each time it is recharged, if the In & Box is connected to a WiFi network. The Ixon-In & Motion wireless airbag will therefore always be on top of technology. In addition, a "VIP" service will be offered with exchange "within 72 hours" in the event of a problem with the leased In & Box..
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