Meawhile, on the trickle-down front, Dainese just introduced Smart Air, a motorcycle airbag vest for the everyday rider that is, perhaps not surprisingly, even smaller than the ABLJs of yore.

The Airscud Flex and Airscud Flex Lady are produced in collaboration with airbag specialists ... and in excess of 10,000 motorcycle accidents. What’s more the vests also feature seven sensors ...