HELITE E-TURTLE 2 AIR VEST
Price range: £675.00 through £699.00
The world’s fastest selling airbag product – the Helite Turtle 2 has now gone wireless!!
The Helite E turtle incorporates the same iconic design as the Helite Turtle 2 with the added benefit of autonomous inflation of the wireless, electronically activated airbag. The E turtle incorporates algorithm technology into the vest which analyses the user’s movements and automatically triggers the airbag to inflate in less an 80ms. Detection also includes loss of control and accidents where you may not separate fully from your motorbike.
There is also an optional Bike Fork Sensor which is capable of communicating with the vest and detects impacts (e.g. tree, wall, car) including when stationary 0km/hr (e.g. impact by a 3rd party vehicle).
Inflation in under 0.09 seconds
Why Buy from Helite UK?
- Official UK distributor: Exclusive support, direct warranty, and authentic products
- Exceptional Service: Personalized sizing help, fast delivery, and after-sales supports
- Community Proven: Riders and equestrians alike trust Helite for proven crash performance and reliability
Description
The world’s fastest selling airbag product – the Helite Turtle 2 has now gone wireless!!
The NEW Helite E turtle incorporates the same iconic design as the Helite Turtle 2 with the added benefit of autonomous inflation of the wireless, electronically activated airbag.
The E turtle incorporates algorithm technology into the vest which analyses the user’s movements and automatically triggers the airbag to inflate in less an 80ms. Detection also includes loss of control and accidents where you may not separate fully from your motorbike.
There is also an optional Bike Fork Sensor which is capable of communicating with the vest and detects impacts (e.g. tree, wall, car) including when stationary 0km/hr (e.g. impact by a 3rd party vehicle).
Key Features
PROTECTION
ELECTRONIC AIRBAG SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY
The technology includes several on-board sensors that analyze the situation in real time and allow 360° detection.
When a fall or accident is detected, the airbag inflates automatically before impact.
The sensor integrated in the vest (CDU) follows and analyzes the movements of the biker in real time.
The optional fork sensor (SDU) detects impacts on the motorcycle.
AIRBAG PROTECTION
The airbag integrated into the vest absorbs shocks and stabilizes the body from head to tailbone. It offers optimal protection of the neck and cervical and covers the vital parts (thorax and back).
Turtle Airbag Protection Technology
The TURTLE Technology is a breakthrough innovation that significantly improves energy absorption especially of sharp or intruding objects that would otherwise damage the airbag.
ELECTRONIC TRIGGER SYSTEM
The e-Turtle airbag integrates the “electronic airbag system” by Helite. Easy to use, simply press the button three times to switch the system on or off.
E-CANISTER
The e-canister deploys the airbag in the event of a fall. It is easily and quickly installed and replaced by the rider.
FORK SENSOR ‘FULL PROTECTION’
For complete protection it is highly recommended to add the optional fork sensor on to the motorcycle.
THE ADVANTAGES:
More accidents covered: protection at standstill (0 mph) and at lower speeds at any angle. Greatly reducing injury.
Faster detection at first impact or slip: The fork sensor reduces detection times from 0.08s to just 0.03s at 35 km/h.
COMFORT
SOFT COLLAR AND TECHNICAL TEXTILE
The vest has a soft neoprene collar for a better comfort around the neck. It is also provided with an interior textile 3D mesh for maximum air circulation.
EXTERIOR POCKET
The vest has an exterior pocket for small objects (bank card, cash, highway badge, etc.).
FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
The vest has a very low cut underarm to keep a full freedom of movement.
ADJUSTMENT
Three adjustment straps to make the vest fit nicely over any motorcycle gear.
I want to tell you how the vest potentially saved my life and limbs in remote Scotland. Yesterday, 08/05/26, on a very narrow dirt track, I was trying to give way to a coach approaching from the opposite direction when I lost my footing and fell down a 25-foot ditch. Luckily, I was wearing the Helite vest, which immediately inflated as I left the motorcycle, and I could feel nothing as I bounced down. It was definitely not a roll as I bounced a few times, all the way down on grass and stones. The vest is fine, that is how strongly it’s made, it did its job brilliantly, and besides a bruise on my shin, I just walked away with a bruised ego. I always carry a spare canister and fitted a new one when we stopped at the next stop. The bike luckily did not follow me down and stayed on the top.
Many thanks, Lee, for introducing the vest to me, as it definitely saved me yesterday.
Thank you again
Rajat
Stoke
Some years back (I’m going to guess about 7 ?) Helite came to a CWAM (Coventry and Warkwickshire Advanced Motorcyclists) social evening and gave a presentation on their airvests. Shortly after, a friend of ours (Lee Vigor) was involved in an accident where the airvest saved his life. That was the final push for us, and we went out and bought a vest each … myself one of the original designs, and Tess one of the newly-out Turtle 1’s Over the many miles since, they’ve served us well and always been worn, albeit starting to look a little tired from the many, many hours and weathers they’ve had to endure. Two weeks ago on 4th April, the worst thing happened. On a roundabout in South Wales a car driver decided he wanted to exit the roundabout. Through Tess, and her Tiger 800. He hit her side on, crushing her leg between car and bike, and jettisoning her from the bike. All she saw was sky, floor, sky, floor, before coming to a sudden stop and landing lengthwise onto the kerb at the side of the road. It’s here – half on and half off the kerb – where she came to a stop. Cue 4 Police cars, a Police motorbike, Paramedic car, Ambulance, and 2 hours at the side of the road trying to stabilise her before transport to A&E. Two weeks on, she’s still in hospital (and likely to be there some time) following 4 operations trying to save the leg – things are looking a bit more positive in that way, but the heavy damage to her leg is going to take some time to heal, and may never be the same … she has a long journey ahead of her.
However.
At point of departure from the bike, the Turtle did its thing and deployed. As you can see from the photo below, there’s some scuffing where she’s bounced along the ground, but the main thing to note is the long scuff mark pretty much parallel with (and crossing) her spine.
We firmly, utterly believe that the Helite Turtle airvest saved her, if not from severe spinal damage, then from something much, much worse. As it was, all she’s got on her upper torso (apart from bruising) is 1 cracked vertebrae and 1 cracked rib. Absolutely nothing compared to what could have happened.
So yeah … I guess I’m writing to say, on behalf of myself and Tess … thank you. Not the nicest way to test your product for you, but it bl**dy worked !! Thank you. Because of your product, my wife is still with me.
When, or if, Tess is capable (physically or mentally) of being able to ride again, you can guarantee the first item purchased will be a Helite airvest. Plus, it’s probably time for me to upgrade to a newer model too !
Nev Pugh
Lee Viugor
Scotland
It was good to catch you at the bike show today. As promised I have attached some photos & video from my bike crash which took place near Pitlochry, at the end of June 2019.
As you can see the accident was a back wheel skid which developed into a high side at roughly 50mph. I did a number of flips and went through a fence and hit a tree. The Air Ambulance service was called and had to correct my leg on scene.
I broke the knuckle clean off my femur and had surgery to put in a permanent plate and 9 screws.
Now what I am seriously impressed by, is that I landed on my back, hitting my head (destroying a carbon fibre helmet) and I didn’t have a single upper body bruise. No neck strain, just nothing. To be honest I remember the accident very clearly and felt no upper body pain when hitting the ground. Sadly I felt the legs. Having had dirt bike accidents, with full Alpinestars armour the difference is significant.
I have owned the air vest for roughly 5 years, and have toured all of Spain and Portugal. Worn it everyday as a commuter in the fine Scottish weather and still it performed perfectly.
A couple of my friends who were on scene have since invested in your adventure/touring jackets. Nothing like seeing it to believe it eh.
Hopefully some of this is useable for you guys and you can clean up the video to be a bit clearer. You have made a great product and I hear you are going to be doing cordless vests/ jackets which I can’t wait to see.
J M
Ian Wheatley
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Frequently asked questions
It is important to choose the right size of your airbag for optimal protection. For this, we advise you follow our size chart. Hint: measuring your back is important and a good indication to finding the right size. Please note that this Airbag Safety Vest should always be worn over your normal riding gear. You should therefore only take your measurements whilst wearing your equipment.
All replacement canisters can be purchased from our canisters section found in the main menu.
Perhaps you have lost your fork sensor pairing device or charging cable. It happens from time to time. These can be purchased from our Motorcycle Components section found in the main menu.
Yes, as long as the airbag is in good condition with no holes or tears. It’s easy to do, you can reset the system in under 2 minutes, without sending your airbag system back to us. You simply need to replace the CO2 canister with a new one, available in our canisters section. Please read the manual and see the videos section on this page, showing how this is done.
A typical charge takes around 3 hours but can vary due to battery level, temperature and age. During charge, the vest is not operational. The lights on the vest will determine if the battery is healthy, low (needs charging), or has an issue (needs replacing).
Each charge will last approximately 25 hours. It is worth checking the battery level before each use.
If you own several bikes, you can pair each vest with up to 5 fork sensors. Fork sensors can also be bought separately form our Motorcycle Components section situated in the main menu.
Yes. If you are carrying a pillion passenger, or many people use the same bike, then you can pair as many vests to the fork sensor as you like. It is worth noting that any airbag systems that are in the vicinity of the fork sensor whilst being paired to the sensor and switched on will be triggered in the event of an accident. Please read the manual carefully.
No. The fork sensor lasts for approximately 5 years. At this point a replacement will need to be purchased. Always check that you are pair to the sensor before use.
Yes and No. The motorcycle safety vest will work on its own if you are involved in an accident but only after reaching a speed of 22mph. The fork sensor will give collision detection, even when stationary.
No, once it is used you will need a replacement. All replacement canisters can be purchased from our canisters section found in the main menu.
All our airbag safety vest systems come with a 2 year warranty. You can extend this if you register the product within 3 months of purchase and have it serviced by us at the end of the first two years. This will give you an additional two years of warranty.
- Bus, train, car:
No constraint. For electronic models, remember to turn off the vest when you take this type of transport with your vest.
- Plane :
You may encounter some difficulties with the security services regarding the CO2 canisters used to inflate the airbag. According to the regulations (IATA Regulations – see download), you are authorised to fly with 2 gas canisters (the volume must be less than 200cc), in the cabin or in the hold. Even if the regulations allow it, it is possible that the security service or the airline refuses to let you board with it. We strongly recommend that you print the “IATA Regulations” and show this document to the security service or the airline during the control if they ask for more explanations. In any case, it is the airport security service and the airline that will make the final decision whether or not to accept the airbag on board.
Often each airline will have their own advice pages online, it is worth printing these out also as supplementary documentation.
Additional information
| Weight | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Size | XS, S, M, L, XL, LL, XLL |
| Colour | Black, Hi-Vis Yellow |
| Trigger | Electronic |
| Usage | Commuting, Motocross, Motorcycle, Touring |
Make your Helite airbag vest truly your own with our Velcro Patch options.
These patches provide a practical way to display information, team logos, or identification clearly and securely.
We offer a selection of pre-designed layouts, carefully chosen to suit the most common needs for riders and organisations. Simply select the layout that best matches your requirements when placing your order.
If you need something more tailored, we also provide a Custom Velcro Patch option. With this service, a member of the Helite UK team will contact you directly after your order to discuss your design and ensure everything is just right.
✔ Choice of standard layouts
✔ Durable, secure, and easy to attach
✔ Custom option available with Helite support
Order Processing
All orders are subject to availability and acceptance. Orders placed before 12:00 pm (GMT) on working days (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays) are typically processed and dispatched the same day. Orders placed after this time will be processed on the next working day.
Delivery Methods and Timescales
• Standard UK Delivery: Estimated delivery within 2 working days after dispatch. DPD tracked services.
• Express UK Delivery: Available for most orders placed before 12:00 pm (GMT). Delivery is usually made on the next working day (Monday–Friday).
• International Delivery: We deliver to most countries using tracked courier services. Delivery times vary depending on destination and local customs processes.
All delivery times stated are estimates only. We shall not be liable for delays outside our reasonable control (e.g., courier disruptions, customs delays, or force majeure events).
You can find our full Delivery and returns policy and also our reutrn booking-in form on the below links
REGISTER YOUR AIRBAG AND BENEFIT FROM OUR 4 YEAR WARRANTY.
All Helite Airbag products are CE certified and come with a 2 year warranty. We also offer a 4 year extended warranty on the airbag component only when you register your airbag.
In order to satisfy the warranties you must have proof that your airvest or jacket has been serviced as a minimum of every 2 years.
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