New Baja Designs Squadron LED Motorcycle Light

[Baja Diego]

Our Squadron motorcycle light is the next generation of LED lighting. The Squadron is designed specifically for aggressive night-time riding by combining amazing distance projection, wide [COLOR=#22229c !important][COLOR=#22229c !important]peripheral[/COLOR][/COLOR] spread and a smooth light pattern. This light utilizes four CREE XML LEDs - the brightest, most efficient LEDs on the market to give you a blinding 3600 lumens. Not only is the Squadron the brightest LED light on the market, but it also only draws 3.6 amps. If you’re looking for the ultimate in LED lighting for your motorcycle the Baja Designs Squadron is your answer!

Features & Specifications:

Waterproof, submersible to 3 meters
Hard-coated, polycarbonate lens
Lifetime warranty
Total lumens: 3600
Housing: billet-machined housing with stainless steel fasteners and mounts
Front Lens: hard-coated polycarbonate
[COLOR=#22229c !important][COLOR=#22229c !important]Power [COLOR=#22229c !important]consumption[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]: 44 watts
Uses four T6 bin CREE XML LEDs at 5000K
25,000 hour LED life expectancy
3.069in x 3.313in x 2.765in light fixture dimensions
24oz net weight (light fixture, headlight shell, mount kit combined)

[subybaja]

Got a link (that works), a price, or an ADV discount?

How about an action shot?

[74C5]

http://www.bajadesigns.com/ProductDe...on-Led-Driving

[MKJ]

I'll be adding one of these to my KTM 525

[traveltoad]

This link is to the correct product.

[BogeyMan]

Wow. $350. For ONE light.

That's a bit rich for me. I'm sure they're good. But $350 for a product that houses 4 $15 LEDs plus some electronics? Yes, you can buy those LEDs for less than $15 a piece (here). Don't get me wrong, someone spent a bunch of time designing the circuitry and the housing to make all this work and then of course there's the manufacturing costs.

For now I'll stick with my candle-bright stock headlamp for the once-in-a-blue-moon time when I'm out after dark on the dirt bike. For others, I'm sure they'll see this as a good deal...

[subybaja]

Originally Posted by BogeyMan

Wow. $350. For ONE light.

That's a bit rich for me. I'm sure they're good. But $350 for a product that houses 4 $15 LEDs plus some electronics? Yes, you can buy those LEDs for less than $15 a piece (here). Don't get me wrong, someone spent a bunch of time designing the circuitry and the housing to make all this work and then of course there's the manufacturing costs.

For now I'll stick with my candle-bright stock headlamp for the once-in-a-blue-moon time when I'm out after dark on the dirt bike. For others, I'm sure they'll see this as a good deal...

That is a bit rich, BUT....

1) If you're so smart, why aint you rich? Feel free to whip up some competition with those $15 LEDs, your CNC mill, and an injection molding machine. And an EE and board manufacturer.

2) Those $15 LEDs list 260lm output. 260 x 4 ≠ 3600.

Personally, I'll stick with the $100 imports sold elsewhere on this site, but I can't fault someone selling high-end cutting-edge products for asking an appropriate price.

[BogeyMan]

Originally Posted by subybaja

That is a bit rich, BUT....

Well, we agree on something

Originally Posted by subybaja

1) If you're so smart, why aint you rich?

Never claimed that (the smart bit). Not rich either - definitely one of the 99%

Originally Posted by subybaja

Feel free to whip up some competition with those $15 LEDs, your CNC mill, and an injection molding machine. And an EE and board manufacturer.

If you re-read my posting - I'll help you out here:

Originally Posted by BogeyMan

Don't get me wrong, someone spent a bunch of time designing the circuitry and the housing to make all this work and then of course there's the manufacturing costs.

Originally Posted by subybaja

2) Those $15 LEDs list 260lm output. 260 x 4 ≠ 3600.

Claimed. The spec says they use the CREE XM-L LEDs and the referenced URL shows the highest output LEDs available from CREE is 280lm. So either there's other CREE LEDs that are of higher output being used (likely), or their numbers are sales-speak and not based on anything real-world.

Originally Posted by subybaja

Personally, I'll stick with the $100 imports sold elsewhere on this site, but I can't fault someone selling high-end cutting-edge products for asking an appropriate price.

And I don't either. BUT, I can comment on it, can't I

[subybaja]

I think we both basically agree: I wish I could justify that kind of dough for a great light! Sorry I sounded snarky.
That's almost twice the output of the cheap ones...

I still want to see a down-the-road pic! 3600lm is 3x the stock headlight on my KLR!

[Baja Diego]

Here is a night shot of the light lit up!

[tijuana]

My XR650R "stock Baja Designs" lamp is going oUT and this new B.D. lamp is needed. I am always commuting,day and night.

[traveltoad]

This light looks SWEET!

ORDERED!

[Baja Diego]

Originally Posted by traveltoad

This light looks SWEET!

ORDERED!

traveltoad if you're interested in ordering one feel free to call me at the shop 760-560-2252 Ext 122 and i'll give you a ADV Rider discount

[traveltoad]

Originally Posted by Baja Diego

traveltoad if you're interested in ordering one feel free to call me at the shop 760-560-2252 Ext 122 and i'll give you a ADV Rider discount

Thank you!!

[Baja Trent]

Hey Guys,

The pictures of our new squadron motorcycle light were taken on my personal 2008 RMZ450 and I must say I was absolutely shocked at how bright this light really is. Here is a link to a short video I made with the squadron light (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsBgISkvyrc). Sorry about the quality. I was holding a flip hd camera in my left hand and steering with my right. Plus it was 10:00pm and I didn't want to upset by neighbors too much.

If anyone has any questions about the visibility of the light or technical questions please feel free to ask. Also this is the same Squadron 3"x3" that All German Motorsports is running on their trophy truck.