T800 headlight bulb (again)

[matt748]

Morning,
Firstly sorry, as I know this has been covered quite a lot. I’ve been searching for an hour on here and the web.

I want to buy spare / replacement halogen bulbs for my 2015 XRX. The current bulbs IMO give good night performance, and have been in for as long as I’ve had the bike (3years) and could even be OE (5years) so durability is excellent and something I’m looking to replicate.

I know (think) it’s H4 bulbs I need, but theres so much out there! I don’t want to go LED although a slightly less yellow bulb to more closely match the fogs would be a bonus.
Does anyone know who make the OE bulbs?
So in summary, I’m after a durable replacement, with a slightly whiter look if possible.

Thanks in advance,
Matt

[Shergar]

I fitted these - https://www.philips.co.uk/c-p/12342XVBW/x-tremevision-moto-motorcycle-headlights.
just after I bought the bike new in October 2017 - so going on 3 years and over 11000 miles later and still going - (One will immediately blow now)
They did make a difference so I am happy with them and will fit the same again when one goes, can't recall where I got mine from, may have been Amazon or may have been powerbulbs.com ( just looked  they are doing a 20% first time discount and free shipping over £15)

Not saying they will suit everyone but they do me.

[KildareMan]

The oem fitment was Osram in mine.  H4 dual filament.

[9w6vx]

I use Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited H4 on my XR.

A little whiter than the standard Osram bulbs.
Been using them for more than a year and am happy with them.

I have not gone the LED route yet.

[matt748]

Thanks for the replies, much appreciated

[matt748]

So here’s my update. Went for Philips X-tremeVision, on sale at euro car parts for £23.02
Photo shows OE on the left, new on right. They’re definitely whiter, have a tinge of blue and are closer in whiteness to the LED fogs.

Happy so far.

[crispey]

Don’t forget to inform your insurance company about the upgrade!!! Yes, brighter light, more illumination means you can ride faster at night so a greater chance of accident. Soon they’ll want to know if you polish your boots as there’ll be less drag!!

[matt748]

Originally Posted by crispey

Don’t forget to inform your insurance company about the upgrade!!! Yes, brighter light, more illumination means you can ride faster at night so a greater chance of accident. Soon they’ll want to know if you polish your boots as there’ll be less drag!!

Tongue firmly in cheek I hope...