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Xenon-like Headlight Bulbs???

I recently saw a Honda with headlamps so bright they looked like the xenon type usually found on cars, although I believe some bikes will come with them as an option nowadays. The bike I saw wasn't a newish bike so I can only surmise that a bloddy good bulb has been found by the owner. I do know that true xenon lighting comprises of a full gas powered headlamp unit so this is not an option for my 2003 Trophy. But my question is this...........am I right to think there are replacement bulbs on the market that come close to giving out such a good and sharp light? If so, does anyone know where I can get them and roughly how much they cost? Also, I also believe that replacing bulbs on a Trophy isn't the easiest task in the world either. Any views??

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LED bulbs

Now they do these LED bulbs that are very bright, maybe it was one of them?
There are plenty on ebay UK: eBay.co.uk - led bulb, led bulb Motorcycle Parts Accessories, Accessories, Motorcycle Parts, Scooter Parts items at low prices
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Hiya - most likely to be an after-market HID kit.

I've HID'd both my KTMs - a 950 Adv and a 640 Adv both with excellent results.

Try here for an idea of what it looks like.

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Brighter Headlamp Bulbs

Try Autobulbsdirect.co.uk
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