When was the last time you heard the phrase "nice headlights"? I'm not talking about the off-color comments you've probably made about your buddy's Mom, either! With that off our chest, let's get back to the point. If your riding habits find you searching for lights capable of turning unsuspecting retinas to Jello, then the Baja Designs 4-inch Fuego HID lighting system might float your proverbial boat. Capable of running on almost any electric-start ATV on the planet, these HIDs have graced our sport and utility machines alike with über success.
In our kit, one of the two HIDs is a long-distance pencil-beam light designed to throw massive amounts of illumination far down the trail. The second HID is a wide driving light beam engineered to light up the corners and take advantage of lighting the rider's full peripheral vision. By pairing the two completely different types of beams, maximum lighting efficiency is reached.
One of the greatest assets of our Fuego lighting system is the fact that it attaches directly to the steering stem. This allows much needed light to be delivered in whatever direction the handlebar is pointed. We've tested our system under the pitch-dark night sky, deep inside some of the tightest woods you'll ever find. The Fuegos are capable of literally turning night into day. We subjected these lights to some serious thrashing by dunking them in deep water, coating them with gobs of sticky mud and spraying them with enough roost to make our buddies cringe and they've come through reliably.
At almost $870 for the HIDs, the Baja Guard and the mounting bracket, we'd expect them to stand up to a nuclear blast. So far, even though they've not been nuclear tested, we've had no problems. If you ride a lot at night and you're looking for a killer set of lights, the Baja Designs Fuego HIDs are certainly worthy of a look.
-Lance Schwartz
| HARD PARTS |
92 |
| Installation |
18/20 |
| Function |
20/20 |
| Durability |
20/20 |
| Design |
20/20 |
| Price |
14/20 |
Bottom Line: If you ride hard in the dark, it's hard to argue with the Fuego HIDs. If you're on a budget, going with the cheaper and less powerful halogens will save you over $300.