MotoSafe Race

I like these earplugs a lot. I’ve always used the foam type but two issues made me try something different; 1 the foam plugs can be time consuming to insert correctly, and 2 they block everything so I can’t hear my helmet speakers. The Alpine earplugs do a pretty good job of cutting wind noise, but still allow me to hear music in the background and make a phone call if necessary. They don’t hurt my ears, are easy to insert and remove, and the center stems don’t stick out and rub against my helmet lining. I use the “tour” type and they work well for me. I did notice I can hear the helmet speakers better in my Shoei helmet than my older Bell Star. The Bell has ton of vents and is not known as a quiet helmet, so no surprise there. I was impressed with the Alpine MotoSafe plugs enough that I ordered a second pair for backup and/or passenger use. I accidentally ordered the “race” type but I haven’t tried them yet to see how different they are. My daughter wore them for several hours on a ride with me and had no complaints. She could still hear her music and talk to me via bluetooth intercom. When I originally bought these, I also ordered a pair of Earos to try at the same time. They seemed to be good quality, and I tried them for a few minutes, but the Alpines just fit and worked better for me, so I returned the Earos. Someone else might have a different experience, everyone’s ears are different. I just rode about 4 hours today with the Alpine tour earplugs, no issues. Bike= 2001 Yamaha FZ1 with stock windscreen, Helmet= Shoei RF-SR Keep in mind these do not block as much sound as properly inserted foam earplugs. For <$20 though, they are worth a try.

Good earplugs. Unlike some others which have a hard plastic sound baffle inside, these plugs are totally soft; even the little "mini-grip" handle on the end is soft and pliable. Because they're soft, a small hard plastic insertion tool (included) is needed to push them into your ear canal. Moistening the white shell makes insertion a little smoother. Putting them in takes a little practice; the first time, I pushed one in way too far and had a moment of panic compounded by my positioning the little mini-grip handle downward (it is offset from center) so it was flush against my ear canal and hard to grasp (or even find). A moment of digging with my pinkie got the plug out and I won't repeat the mistake. Positioning the "mini-grip" handle toward the upper side of your tool before insertion will help center it in your ear canal and make removal easy. Sound-wise, they provide good noise attenuation; not quite as quiet as my previous earplugs (Etymotic ER20) but good. The major thing going for these is softness which makes them super comfortable for long rides. I did need to reseat them occasionally during a ride: taking off my helmet and putting it back on sometimes slightly dislodged a plug, breaking the sound seal. Might be because I'm not inserting them deeply enough. But good plugs, they do the job, recommended.

The 20db plugs work! I have tried the generic foam ear plugs, nonoise, and eargasm, and these Alpine plugs definitely make a noticeable reduction in wind noise on my Ducati Diavel Strada. I haven't tried the 17db units yet but I like having more silence and I'm willing to bet these would be about the same as the other ear plugs I've tried. I definitely recommend them for good hearing protection and if they need replacing these 20db units are what I'll purchase. The carrying case is pretty but quite unrealistic for motorcyclists -- it's too large and basically requires to be stored in a pocket. I actually use my nonoise cylinder to carry my Alpines as that can be easily attached to my main zipper or a pocket zipper. The ear plugs fit in it perfectly. So for being marketed for motorcyclists in a case that was clearly not designed by a motorcycle rider. I don't ride with music playing and certainly don't wish to be distracted by talking on a smart phone so I cannot comment on how effective they are with external comms. I have slightly smaller ear canals and they fit fine. No discomfort at all, even under a snug Arai helmet. If they got rid of the ear plug cleaner (just use rubbing alcohol) that doesn't even fit in the carrying case, the packaging plastic tray, and used a smaller and more practical carrying case then the cost could be dropped. Right now I think it is a bit spendy for what one gets, even accounting for two different pairs of protection. I've read the reviews on durability so we'll see how that goes. So far so good! One star deducted due to higher cost and because the carrying case totally missed the motorcycle usage mark.

I love these earplugs. I’ve tried several different options before landing on these, and I think I’ve finally found the ones. Protecting your hearing is vital, especially if you spend long hours on a motorcycle. For context, I used standard foam earplugs for years while riding my Harley Road Glide with a modular helmet. That setup worked fine — the big fairing and tall aftermarket windscreen kept wind noise under control. But that all changed when I got my 2025 Yamaha XSR900 — a naked sport bike with zero wind protection. I found out fast how brutal the wind noise can be at speed. My first fix was upgrading to a full-face helmet for a better seal, which helped a little but not enough. I then tried a few “motorcycle-specific” earplugs from other brands. They reduced some noise, but the thick plastic stems hurt my ears after 30 minutes, and they didn’t block wind noise as much as I hoped. That’s when I gave these Alpine MotoSafe Race earplugs a try — and I’m glad I did. I was skeptical that they’d really be much better, but I was wrong. These are not only the quietest plugs I’ve used so far, but also the most comfortable. The inner piece is made from softer material and is narrower than most, so it seals well without causing discomfort. With these in, my helmet on, and my Cardo running music, I can’t really hear much outside my comms — though I can still hear traffic around me enough to stay aware. The wind noise is dramatically reduced. It’s not perfectly silent, but it’s a huge improvement and makes long rides far more enjoyable. For the price, I’d absolutely buy them again.

I bought these after losing my previous set of earplugs, Surefire EP4s. Wearing the Race model under a Bell Star DLX (not the race star) on a CBR600. Turns out this helmet is made for more of a touring than sport riding position according to Bell so the wind noise is a bit louder. First off these are the most comfortable earplugs I have ever worn and the first set that have stayed in place for more than an hour or hour and a half. Cheap foam plugs seem to work their way out of my ears after 30 minutes, and the EP4s would last maybe an hour and a half before they were starting to work their way out. Also the EP4s would press on my ears just enough that they were getting a bit sore by that time anyways. I wore these for a 3-1/2 hour round trip this weekend and they stayed snug in my ears the entire time, and are comfortable enough that I could pretty much forget they were there at all. So, I absolutely love the comfort on these and if I ever lose them I'll buy another pair on that fact alone. Also great is they filter just the right amount of noise for riding. Foams and even Surefires with the caps open filter a lot of noise out, great for protection but more than needed in my opinion. My helmet is quite loud at highway speeds, and these still cut out almost all of the wind noise but when I pull up to a light or just stop to talk I can still hear people well enough to talk. I couldn't really do that with the EP4s or especially foams. I haven't tried every earplug available, but these are definitely my new favorite and I don't believe I need to try anything else now. The little insertion tool is a nice addition too, makes getting them in super quick and easy.

I’ve been using the ear plugs for a while now, and they’ve made a big difference on my rides. The noise reduction is excellent. It takes away the harsh wind noise at highway speeds while still allowing me to hear traffic, navigation and my intercom. Comfort is another plus. The plugs fit snugly without causing pressure or irritation, even on longer rides. They come with a compact pouch that makes them easy to carry and keep clean. They stay in place well, even when taking my helmet on and off. Overall, these ear plugs are a must-have for anyone who rides at highway speeds.

Effectiveness and comfort (5 stars) - I found these earplugs effective while riding my Harley-Davidson Road Glide (with slip-ons). They provide good noise reduction and comfort with no pain during extended wear. They also work well with in-helmet communication systems (Sena 50S), and I appreciate their ability to hear music, navigation, and engine revs while blocking wind noise. Removal (1 star) - For me, I must place fairly deep in my ear and removing them is VERY challenging. Most times I must use tweezers and/or a friend to get them out! Alpine needs to correct this issue. The little removal stalk is simply not accessable and needs immediate redesigning (make the removal "stalk" thicker and longer).

I was looking for good touring ear protection on my BMW r1250 with loud exhaust. I did a test of three different options, on the interstate going 75 miles an hour. I was looking for protection from exhaust noise, wind noise, convenience and consistency, and ability to hear music from my cardo pack talk. First, the Alpine race MotoGP ear plugs did well with protection from the motor/exhaust noise, but did not do well with protection from wind noise. They provided consistent protection and were relatively easy to insert properly. But as with all earplugs, they tend to work themselves out over a couple hours. My second option was BOSE active noise cancellation earbuds. Those did well with exhaust noise and wind noise but not as quite as well with the exhaust noise as the alpine. Nice thing about the earbuds is that they are very consistent and stay in place. My third option was foam ear plugs. Those did well with wind noise and exhaust noise if they were inserted correctly. However, I found that about 50% of the time I had to stop and reinsert them to get them inserted correctly. None of the solutions allowed for good listening to music at that speed. Music clarity increased as my speed decreased. Overall, I would give the Bose active noise cancellation earbuds my highest rating, because even though they didn't block the noise quite as well as some of the others they are consistent and they did block both wind and exhaust noise. UPDATE. After further testing and inserting much further into my ear canal, I found that these earbuds do a an excellent job of blocking both exhaust noise and wind noise. It just takes some practice to get them inserted correctly