Motorcycle and scooter crashes are often unpredictable and highly variable, underscoring the need for comprehensive, vehicle integrated protection systems. Autoliv's on vehicle airbag tor commuter scooters is engineered to help protect the rider in a frontal collision by reducing the impact of kinetic energy.
The system has been developed with everyday usability in mind. It is designed to preserve vehicle balance, storage space, and overall riding experience, critical factors for daily commuting in dense urban environments.
As commuter scooters continue to play an increasingly important rote in city mobility, this innovation brings cost efficient, high impact safety technology to a much broader group of riders.
The airbag module is fully integrated into the scooter's front panel and developed to meet our rigorous performance and reliability standards. Validation of the system included advanced simulations as well as full scale crash testing, ensuring consistent performance and real world effectiveness.
This collaboration represents an important step beyond our core business. It contributes to our future growth and confirms that we are delivering on our long term strategic agenda. It also marks a significant advancement in safeguarding motorcyclists, who traditionally have far less protection than occupants in light vehicles.
Mikael Bratt
President& CEO, Autoliv.
The launch reflects Autoliv's holistic analytical approach to motorcycle safety, combining real life crash insights with advanced engineering to maximize rider protection across diverse riding scenarios. The introduction of validated, cost efficient solutions such as Autohv's on vehicle motorcycle airbag creates new opportunities for the technology to influence future regulations and strengthen safety rating systems, supporting a safer future for powered two wheelers worldwide
The updated Yamaha Tricity 300, equipped with Autoliv's airbag module, is expected to reach the market in the first half of 2026.
ln recognition of its contribution to the development and launch of the Tricity airbag system, Autoliv has also been invited to the Yamaha Motor Co. Global Supplier Conference, where the company will receive an award for its role in advancing commuter scooter safety. This achievement reflects the dedication of Autoliv's motorcycle and bike teams and marks an important milestone in the company's mission of Saving More Lives.
