JAKARTA - Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha has just announced a major breakthrough in the world of driving safety. Working with Swedish safety specialist Autoliv, Yamaha officially developed an airbag system for its flagship commuter scooter, the European specification Yamaha Tricity 300.
Technology that has only been enjoyed by large-capacity and premium-priced motorcycles, is now starting to "downgrade" to improve the safety of daily riders.
The launch of the Yamaha Tricity 300 with this airbag module is scheduled to fill the European market in the first half of 2026. The main focus of this system is to protect the rider from the risk of fatal injury in a head-on collision.
Unlike cars that have a cabin space, motorcycle accidents are very difficult to predict. Therefore, Autoliv designed this airbag with a very technical approach with the airbag neatly embedded in the front panel without damaging the aesthetics. This innovation ensures that the balance of the motorcycle is maintained and the storage space of the scooter remains functional. It is specifically designed to absorb the energy of the rider's impact in the event of an accident so that the risk of serious injury can be minimized.
Strict Test Results
Yamaha and Autoliv are not messing around with performance. This airbag system has undergone a series of advanced tests, from computer simulations to actual vehicle crash tests to ensure the reliability of the system in actual conditions.
Mikael Bratt, President and CEO of Autoliv, revealed that this collaboration is a strategic step to narrow the "safety gap" between motorcyclists and cars.
"This is an important step in improving the safety of motorcycle riders, who have so far had much more limited access to protection compared to four-wheeled vehicle users," said Mikael Bratt in an official statement.
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