![]() ![]() ….in most situations I believe they outperform the alternative.ītw, the links I provided earlier are really worth a read for those interested. Go check out that video, so you see the conclusive results showing you which LED headlight bulbs are the brightest. Having said all of that, I (personally) don’t have a problem with most OEM HID setups I have come across (as an observer) and as a user (I have the HID option in my R/T), I’m glad I got them. We just finished a video comparing the brightness between 35 watt HID, 55 watt HID halogen, and four different LED headlight bulbs. ….and given that designs will differ (HID or halogen), it’s really not a “black & white” issue IMO/IME. Even today most motorcycles have halogen headlights in them. In fact, till the 1990s, halogen lightbulbs were the universal motorcycle headlight bulbs.It was only with the introduction of HID lights and LED later that their popularity waned a bit. There are drawbacks to either lighting solution as well as advantages. The halogen bulb is the most widely used headlight bulb in motorcycles. I guess my point is that with some of the advantages that HID’s provide, they are not without fault. ![]() ![]() ….HID applications can also suffer from backdazzle in inclement weather, increased glare from wet roads, etc. It can also be argued that the increase in foreground light from your typical HID application can actually hinder distance, nighttime vision (making your pupils contract). generates heat and needs more cooling to run than halogen and HID bulbs. + may be designed differently because of its size. On another note (in bwbike’s defense) I would like to point out that not all OEM HID’s perform similarly and individual perception also varies (some are simply more sensitive to the glare/dazzle/intensity observed in certain applications). - may potentially cause harsh glare to other drivers because of its brightness. Xenon bulbs, or as they are more accurately called, Xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs, forgo the filament and use only xenon gas. This allows halogen lights to maintain the same light intensity throughout their lives. They perform better (they’re brighter), the glass on the Osram is clear (not tinted) and the quality/difference in manufacturing is noticeable by comparison in the examples I have seen (solder connections, etc.). The halogen interacts with the tungsten and helps replace lost particles while the light is turned off. While there are poor and very good performers in each variety, none. If anything, I would suggest choosing Osram Siverstars (European version) over the ones sold under the Sylvania name here in the US. There is no clear-cut, standout technology winner among among HID, LED, and xenon headlights. While high efficacy halogen bulbs will have a shorter lifespan than your typical OEM bulb, products like Philips XTreme +80’s and Osram Night Breaker +90’s are still a better option IMO/IME. While YMMV, I agree (based on my limited experience testing those bulbs and reading feedback over the years). ![]()
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