Adding a set of high performance auxiliary driving lights (spot lights) is generally a rather simple and affordable upgrade that can significantly enhance your ability to see and to be seen.

Seeing and being seen is important for motorcycle safety. Unfortunately, many motorcycles’ stock lighting ranges from barely adequate to outright poor. As a result, many riders choose to add auxiliary lighting to not only light the way in the dark but also increase their conspicuity while riding in traffic.

Off-road, at night, having auxiliary lighting is vital in being able to react to your surroundings and potential dangers e.g. branches, rugged terrain, animals etc..

Spot lights are typically available in two varieties — lights that project a somewhat short but wide light pattern (a 30 to 35 degree spread is common) and lights that project a longer and narrower light pattern (20 degrees).

Lighting options are divided into three categories:

1. Halogen bulbs: This system has been around for many years and comprises a bulb with a filament. These type of systems consume the most power and relative to their modern counterparts (HID or LED) & are inefficient.

2. Hid/Xenon: A newer technology that delivers 3 times the light of conventional halogen headlamps while consuming considerably less power.

The HID (High Intensity Discharge) Xenon bulb does not use a filament commonly found in normal halogen motorcycle light bulbs. Instead, the bulb is filled with Xenon gas (ignited via a high voltage ballast) to create a white arc of light.

The type of light that you may want to add to your bike will be dependent upon the capacity of its electrical system. If it has the extra capacity to support an additional 110 to 150 watts of power, using conventional halogen lights are a cost effective solution. They will however not be as bright as the HID or LED options.

A typical set of halogen driving lights, each drawing 55 watts of power, will need an additional 110 watts of power to operate properly. However, if your bike’s electrical system output is limited, you may be forced to consider using a more energy efficient lighting system such as LED lights (which only draw 10 Watts each) or HID (Xeon lights which draw 35 watts each).

Every motorcycle has a rated amount of electrical power that the bike’s system can generate to keep it running and to power various items like the headlights, tail lights, turn signals, fan motor, instrument lights, and various electrical sensors located throughout the bike.

Beyond that, most bikes can support another 100-200 watts of power to run miscellaneous electrical items such as a GPS unit, a radio or a set of spot/fog lights. The amount of extra power is going to vary from bike model to model, so it’s best to either check your owner’s manual for “Generator Charging Capacity” or “Alternator Output”. Alternatively consult your dealer.

Desert Fox’s premium offering, designed for ultra high visibility and safety.

Packed with unique groundbreaking features, not found in other motorcycle lighting systems.

A whopping seven beam options in one light, an intelligent relay & wireless remote make these spotlights anything but ordinary.

Features of the Raptor Pro Auxiliary Spot Light Kit:

• E-mark and FCC Compliant.
• IP 68 waterproof rating.
• Multiple beam options in both white and yellow fog.
• Luminous flux: 6000 lumens per set.
• Machined optical glass lens for enhanced light transmission.
• Hard oxidised T6063 aluminum body for optimal durability and heat dissipation.
• Unique intelligent relay provides effective battery protection to prevent battery drainage.
• Unique wireless handlebar for easy installation and operation.
• Plug and play. No cutting of existing wiring is required. Simply connect to your battery with the supplied wiring kit.
• Extended beam distance  > 380 meters.
• Unique tangent beam pattern prevents blinding oncoming traffic.
• Silicone wiring with gold plated connectors.

A cost effective super bright, low power consumption LED spot light. Three beam options in one light. Easy to fit.

Consuming a meager 20 watts per unit with 3 beam colour options for varying riding conditions:

• 5700K White high beam
• 3000K Yellow low beam ( ideal for riding in fog and rain or as daylight running lights)
• 4000K White High beam and yellow low beam

All this is achieved by using only the highest quality components including industry leading  LED’s and a robust laser cut glass lens.

Furthermore these units have been designed specifically for motorcycle use.

Features of the Desert Fox Raptor spot light kit:

• A proprietary  reflector technology that provides an ultimate focus in a wide 40 degree arc of light.

Why?  A broader beam arc allows a rider to quickly react to any road hazards ( animals from the side of the road, pot holes etc ) while not blinding oncoming traffic. 

• All circuitry is shock resistant important for motorcycle use.
• A unique copper PCB board for rugged off road use- other manufacturers do not use copper resulting in cracked circuits and failure.
• Weather proof connectors, silicone wiring and stainless steel fittings.
• Rugged aluminium housing for optimal durability and heat dissipation.
• Luminous flux: 3600 lumens per set.
• Reverse voltage protected.
• Thermally protected with over-sized cooling fins. Many spot lights have inadequate cooling resulting in the LED loosing output power.
• Extremely robust laser cut lens with a light transmittance of greater than 92%
• A kit comprises 2 spotlights, full wiring harness with intelligent digital control box, including inline fuse and a waterproof handlebar switch.
• Plug and play. No cutting of existing wiring is required. Simply connect to your battery with the supplied wiring kit.
• Service life of 50 000 hours with no filaments for total peace of mind.
• Full range of model specific mounts available

There are most certainly cheaper LED alternatives. These cost less as a result of their components, performance and will be a disappointment, assuming that they can withstand the rigors of motorcycle use.