World’s Leading Protection specialist D3O launches new product at EICMA

Published on 5th November 2023

All-new D3O® Viper Air back protector breaks cover in Milan at the International Motorcycle and Accessories Exhibition

The D3O® Viper back protector has been a bestselling product in the motorcycle protection market for over 10 years, and now protection specialist D3O has taken this go-to product that provides comfort and protection at all levels and created the all new D3O® Viper Air.

The new Viper Air range is the lightest, most comfortable, and breathable back protector ever developed by D3O – with no compromise on protection. Utilising the unique properties of the D3O® material, which sees the molecules “lock” in the event of an impact, the new Viper Air takes all the benefits of the Viper range and adds to it with enhanced thermal regulation (up to 4.5x more ventilation), whilst its new wave geometry makes it 22% lighter.

If you can feel your armour, then it’s not working for you. Riders want to be safe, but not feel pressure points or bulk. The Viper Air is designed to enable riders to ride freely with no distractions while riding.

The Viper Air range will be available in retailers, via jackets and as aftermarket parts, from Spring 2024 and is made up of the Viper Air L1, Viper Air L2 and Viper Air Central L1, which are available in six sizes, four sizes and one size respectively. All three products carry CE certification:

Viper Air L1: Level 1 – passes ambient, wet and optional cold (-10C) conditions

Viper Air L2: Level 2 – comfortably passes ambient and wet conditions

Viper Air Central L1: Level 1 – passes ambient, wet and optional cold (-10C) conditions

Mostyn Thomas, Global Brand Director, D3O

“We’re excited to be bringing the D3O^® Viper Air back protector to market. Our Viper back protector has been a best seller for many years, but at D3O we’re constantly looking for way in which we improve rider safety and experience, and our latest innovation does just that.”

D3O is recognised as the market leader for impact protection within the motorcycle industry, with D3O products used by leading bike brands that include Rukka, Klim, Triumph, Harley Davidson, Furygan, Richa, Icon, Belstaff, KTM and Held; and is used to protect a host of professional athletes that include Michael Dunlop.

For more information on D3O and its range of impact protection products visit https://www.d3o.com/

Notes to Editors

The Viper Air range will be available to see on D3O partner brand stands (Richa – Hall 22, stand N02) at EICMA
D3O representatives will also be available to showcase the new Viper Air range from Tuesday 7^th to Thursday 9^th
D3O supplies to trade only, but special commissions will be considered upon request
To arrange interviews or for any other information please contact Chris Barton (chris.barton@motocom.co.uk)
More images and the D3O Brand Kit can be found at https://d3o.media/downloads/

About D3O

D3O is the world’s leading impact protection company that develops and markets the most advanced impact protection materials and products for leading global brands that include Formula 1 teams, adidas, the US Department of Defense, and NASA. From body protection for professional athletes and motorcyclists to helmet liner systems that mitigate against traumatic brain injury, D3O is recognised as the authority on Impact Protection.