Is a higher wattage motorcycle HID headlight brighter?
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Is a higher wattage motorcycle HID headlight brighter? The brightness of xenon headlights is related to lumens, while the color of the light is related to the color temperature. D-series bulbs are generally 35W, and upgrading the brightness does not change the wattage of the bulb. D5S and D8S are 25W. Definition of xenon headlights: Xenon headlights, also known as HID gas discharge headlights, replace traditional tungsten filaments with high-pressure xenon gas enclosed in quartz tubes, providing higher color temperature and more focused lighting. Since xenon lights use high-voltage current to activate xenon gas to form an arc beam, they can continuously emit light between the two electrodes. The power of ordinary car bulbs reaches 65W, while xenon lights only require 35W, reducing the power consumption by nearly half. Function of xenon headlights: Xenon lights can significantly reduce the load on the vehicle's electrical system. The color temperature of xenon lights ranges between 4000K and 6000K, far exceeding that of ordinary bulbs. They are highly bright, and xenon lights offer various color options, with the original equipment generally being 4300K. Because their color temperature is close to that of halogen lights and they have strong penetration, they can enhance nighttime driving safety.