Desert Fox Motorcycle Spot Lights

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

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) they remain 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.

Another option to increase the capacity of your electrical output would be to consider a Lithium Ion battery which not only provides additional power vs. a standard battery but also charges fully within 5 minutes of riding. Such a quick charge rate reduces the demands on your bikes charging system as a result.

Lithium Ion batteries are also 80% lighter with a much stronger crank amperage and hold a charge for approximately a year, without charging.

The Desert Fox range of spot lights are available in two options: Raptor and Raptor Pro. Both options have been designed specifically for rugged motorcycle use, both on and off-road.

Raptor PRO features:

• E-mark and FCC Compliant.
• 7 Beam options in one light.
• IP 68 waterproof rating.
• Multiple beam options in both white and yellow fog.
• 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 switch 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.
• Universal bracket allows for multiple mounting options: top, bottom, left or right
• Luminous flux: 6000 lumens per set.
• Power: 50w per set.
• Operating Voltage: 12~17V
• Anti-drop height: 1M
• Weight: 676g per set

A Raptor PRO kit Includes: 

• 2 spotlights & mounting brackets ( please note optional crash bar mounts are also available).
• Model specific bike mounts are available from manufacturers such as SW Motech. The Raptors  have been designed to fit such aftermarket brackets.
• An optional Desert Fox crash bar mount kit is also available.
• Full wiring harness including intelligent relay .
• Waterproof wireless handlebar switch which enables you to operate the system without removing your hand from the handle bar.
• Instruction manual and all mounting hardware.

 Raptor features:

• Extremely compact design which allows for fitting in restricted areas e.g behind body panels
• 3 Beam options in one light.
• A proprietary reflector technology that provides the ultimate focus for long range driving beam projection.
• A  robust laser cut glass lens with a light transmittance of greater than 92%. Most manufacturers use a plastic acrylic lens.
• 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 a cracked circuit when used off road.
• Weather- proof connectors, silicone wiring and stainless steel fittings.
• A unique gland to ensure wiring is stable and will not crack in extreme conditions e.g. when turning the handlebars over the lifetime of your bike.
• Rugged aluminum housing for optimal durability and heat dissipation.
• Thermally protected with over-sized cooling fins. Many spot lights have inadequate cooling resulting in the LED loosing output power.
• The lumens output is stable & does not reduce thanks to the over-sized cooling fins.
• High power latest generation multi colour switching Led with a combined light output of 2600 Lumens.
• Reverse voltage protected.
• 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.
• Optional crash bar mounts available.

A Raptor kit Includes: 

• 2 spotlights & mounting brackets.
• Model specific bike mounts are available from manufacturers such as SW Motech. The Raptors  have been designed to fit such aftermarket brackets.
• An optional Desert Fox crash bar mount kit is also available.
• Full wiring harness including inline fuse and intelligent digital control box.
• Waterproof handle bar switch which enables you to operate the system without removing your hand from the handle bar.