PRZM Daylight Auxiliary Lights – 1,500-kilometer review

‘tis the season to be jolly…probably because of all the night parties going on. Of course, we just have to be on bike to be able to make it to those gatherings, despite the terrible traffic conditions. Since a good part of our saddle time will be spent at night, having good visibility should be top priority. I hate to say it but most motorcycle stock headlights are practically useless in nighttime riding, especially if you frequent areas where there are no street lights. 

The simple solution: get a pair of auxiliary lights. 

So, I had a pair of PRZM Daylight auxiliary lights installed on my Vespa S125, because it is the one in the garage that gets ridden most often and because I like the look of them bulbs stacked vertically beside the front wheel. Actually, that’s the best way to install aux lights on a Vespa since it uses a single-sided shock absorber in front. The result is a dense, diamond-shaped patch of illumination which enables me to easily see road imperfections and other hazards in high definition. 

To give you an idea, the stock bulb on an average bike only has 700 to 1200 lumens while the PRZM Daylight has 5,000 lumens.  

What I like most about the PRZM Daylight is that it’s literally plug and play. Just mount the bulbs and connect the wires to your motorcycle’s battery and you’re good to go. Speaking of which, I didn’t notice any adverse effect on my three-year-old battery and I ride assured knowing that there’s less chance of having electrical problems later on because of the simple installation procedure. There’s no need to mess with the wiring. 

The PRZM Daylight comes with a separate switch so you can turn it off when riding on well-lit streets, as mandated by LTO regulation. This will also help in maximizing the 30,000-hour service life of the bulbs. This also allows you to switch from white light to yellow light when needed. I’ve had these aux lights since summer of this year and I’ve used them extensively in 40-degree heat without issues. They also held up fine in the wet season, even surviving getting submerged in flood water a couple of times. It couldn’t be helped as they are mounted at almost wheel hub level. Good thing these pair come with an IP68 rating. 

At P 2,800, the PRZM Daylight is a small investment with huge returns. I feel more confident when riding at night as it helps me avoid road hazards rather easily. It’s an upgrade I didn’t know I needed until I got to use it. Comparing the PRZM Daylight to the standard motorcycle headlight, the difference is night and day. Pun intended.