What’s up guys? I’ve got some exciting news for you hardcore speed demons. Cars have airbags right? When are motorcycles going to carry them? Well, we have seen the Dainese airbag suit video a while back, but looks like Spidi may beat them to production.

Not quite as well known here in the states, Spidi has unveiled its new neck airbag system, which will go on sale in 2010 after 15 years of development.

The Neck DPS (Dispositivo Pneumatico di Sicurezza, or pneumatic safety device in English) system works using a wire which will be connected to the bike.

The circular wire connects under the seat of your motorcycle. If a violent jolt removes the wire the airbag inflates. I know what you are all thinking: What about accidental inflation? Say, in the form of a speed bump?

Spidi assures us that there is no risk of activating the airbag by mistake, because 25KN of energy is required to trigger it.

Pietro Zanetti, the head honcho of Spidi’s Safety Lab, assured us media folk that; “For more than 10 years we have worked on reducing the weight and activation time of the DPS.” Guess, whatever Mr. Zanetti says, goes.

“The result obtained, is a new product with higher performance than expected: weight reduction of 60%, sped up activation time by 50% and a complete reconfiguration of ergonomics and geometry.”

I’ve got one thing to say to Spidi: Send a few suits over Spidi! Question, though. Are they available in women’s sizes and shapes?

I guess guys make better crash test dummies anyways. We will let you guys make the first test run. And then, if it’s safe, Spidi can start making them for women.

Just kidding there folks. Spidi has yet to release the MSRP to one of these units. Stay tuned!

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