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90/100 W bulb vs 55/60W bulb for those who are curious..

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#1 · (Edited)
All low beam. The brake side is the 90/100W xenon bulb. The clutch side is the 55/60W xenon bulb. I'd say the 90/100W is about 6000k and the 55/60W is about 5000K. Been using the 90/100W for almost 2 seasons with lots of riding and showed no sign of anything melting. I have the same exact 90/100W on my car and after almost 3 yrs, the inside of the headlight lens look a bit faded due to the heat generated from the bulbs.

To be safe, i replaced those 90/100W with 55/60W. Using the 90/100W as back ups.

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#5 · (Edited)
100W. there is a stamp on the bulb fixture saying, "90/100W". when i touched the headlight lens of the 90/100, it definitely felt warmer than the 55/60W. maybe i am just lucky or something, but no signs of anything melting...

i'm sure i could still operate my bike with those 90/100 for quite some time before head lens get a bit faded by the heat.


CORRECTION: I decided to test out the bulbs again in a pitch black road and the 90/100W is a whole lot brighter than the 55/60W. My eyes were probably playing tricks on me the first time i tested them.. hahaaha. :saw: The high beam is extremely bright. I'll keep these for night riding whenever..

I don't ride at night so i guess the 55/60 will be fine for now.