Hands-On Tested Verified: 2026-08-11 | Tested on: 2026-07-02 (2 testers)

Alpine MotoSafe Tour Review

"The perfect helmet companion, blocking hazardous wind noise while keeping intercoms clear."

Overall Rating

8.9/10

Est. Price $19.95

Who It's For:

Motorcyclists, scooter commuters, and highway riders.

Who Should Avoid It:

Side sleepers and target shooters.

01. Product Overview & Evaluation

Alpine MotoSafe Tour are specifically designed for motorcycle riding, protecting against dangerous high-frequency wind noise while allowing traffic, sirens, and helmet intercoms to remain perfectly audible. The patented AlpineThermoShape material reacts to body heat, softening and fitting snugly inside the ear canal without standard pressure points.

Verified Strengths

Extremely short, soft stem fits comfortably under tight helmets
ThermoShape material forms to the ear canal with heat
Crucial safety: filters wind noise while leaving sirens and intercoms audible
Comes with an insertion sleeve and a convenient travel pouch

Critical Downside Observations

Includes only one standard size (may feel slightly large for small ear canals)
Moderate protection rating (not for high-speed track riding, choose MotoSafe Race instead)

02. Frequency Attenuation Data

Measured noise reduction in decibels (dB) across key pitch registers. Flat curves preserve music quality, while low-pass curves muffle high pitches.

Spectral Chart

Attenuation Curve (Sound Blocked by Pitch)

-50 dB -40 dB -30 dB -20 dB -10 dB 0 dB

-11 dB

125Hz

-12 dB

250Hz

-14 dB

500Hz

-16 dB

1kHz

-18 dB

2kHz

-20 dB

4kHz

-22 dB

8kHz

◀ Bass (Low pitch e.g. Snoring) Treble (High pitch e.g. Wind, Screeches) ▶

Safety Ratings Breakdown:

Noise Reduction Rating (NRR): 12 dB (EPA Standard)
Single Number Rating (SNR): 17 dB (CE Standard)
Testing Authority: PZT GmbH Certified according to EN 352-2:2002

Protection Profile Notes:

With SNR 17, it targets high-frequency wind drag (which can hit 110 dB at highway speeds), lowering it to a safe level without isolating you from necessary road signals.

03. Fit & Sizing Metrics

Fit Structure canal-inserted

Compressible No (Premolded)

Stem Length short

Target Size standard

Fitting Instructions & Seal Check:

Use the included insertion sleeve over the short stem. Pull your ear lobe backward and slide the plug in. Remove the sleeve, leaving the tiny flexible stem accessible.

Material and Maintenance:

Composed of AlpineThermoShape (TPE) (Verified 100% Latex-Free). Reusability is rated for Over 100 uses with cleaning. Can be washed with soap and water to clear accumulated wax.