Trailtech X2 headlight review

First off let me let you know we are going to stock and carry these so this is a review by someone that intends to sell them. Just wanted to be completely transparent.

So I have had the HID version of the X2 Trailtech headlight on my TE/SM610. My 610 is in SM form right now. I have some mounting to sort out and attached the bottom part via Velcro so i can easily reposition to find the sweet spot. I have taken several night rides with it now and here is my report.

First off the 2" is all you need on the street. It throws light WAY out there and lights up all the reflectors for a ridiculously long ways in front of you. Adjusted properly for use I did notice people I came up behind adjusting their rear view mirrors so it throws light a little to high. I did not have any oncoming cars flash me which I was surprised about. The little 2" HID has no issue keeping up with a bike traveling 60-70 MPH and is confidence inspiring offering great vision. When you get a chance to run the 4" with it the amount of light is HUGE. I can't imagine needing more light. There is no comaprision to the lame stock light, this one is WAY more light and WAY more useful. I had to limp home on the stock light one night and was freaked the whole time, this one makes night riding fun.

The down side. Even with just the 2" it is a little bright for street use. it is not DOT approved so you could get a ticket for it. I have the 4" wired to my high beam and it takes a few seconds to light so flipping it on and off as needed is slow and unresponsive.

So far I LOVE this light. I will be mounting one to my TXC450 (with upgraded Stator) and trying it off road. I have a 8" HID and this and will test them back to back. There is a 24 hours race i am doing in October and will try them both there as well. I am 100% confident the X2 is more than enough to race off road what i want to know is how does it works in dusty conditions and how will it hold up. I know the guys personally from Trailtech and know they did extensive testing so I am assuming it is going to work very well in these conditions and be reliable. The light is very well designed and all self contained (ballast etc).

Should be no problem as the draw is low. I'll find out exactly what the draw is but they work on the stock KTM which i believe is the exact same Stator as the TE. the stock TE610 stator has no issues with it.

Waiting for Trailtech to get stock to fill our stocking order. The HIS is just under $300 and the halogen is just under $100 complete. Will have them this week i hope. When they are on the web site, we have them.

not tried it on the 450 yet but did 230 miles with it on the 610 this weekend. Worked nice. As for full race baja, I don't know, maybe no. It's mainly plastic, not the nice tube framed race ready lights like the 8" ones. I have an 8" I'll try them both on the TXC450 soon and let you know night wise. I do know I have no issues with 70+ mph in total darkness on back roads.

Yes, running it on my 06 610 with no issues.

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Hey Tim. Yes, i have used the light quite a bit now on the road. The 2" does a better job by itself than the stock unit. Throws it out there pretty good and is wide enough. Probably not the ideal pattern for road but close enough to work. With the both on your can tear up the streets, lots of light but this only works if there are no on coming cars because you will blind them. Honestly it is not the best solution for street. The HID takes a minute to lite so flipping the high beam on and off is cumbersome. Also it is NOT DOT so if you get pulled over you might get a ticket. It is also I different color than most lights on the road and might draw attention. It works well for me as 95% of my street riding is back roads. Just being up front and clear here so people do not get this light and are disappointed.

All that said i really like the light, compact, puts out a lot of light and looks great. TT is just now getting their stock up and the husky graphics i asked them to make. We will have them in stock next week and on the site. Yes, Email me at motosportz if you are still interested and I will hook you up. Yes, orange is available.

thanks.

takes 15-30 seconds to lite (estimate) the 4"