Everyone knows the Scrambler 400x headlight sucks. And hence we got the Maddog Scout X auxiliary lights installed and rode around 6000kms with it. Here’s my review on it.
Pros of the Maddog Scout X
1. Brightness
The Maddog Scout X lights are sufficiently bright for a motorcycle. They have a good area of spread and you can adjust the focus as per your liking. They look small but perform big.
I’ve seen people using the Alpha version on bikes which are actually meant for cars and I think they’ll are a bit of an overkill and a hazard to oncoming traffic. Scout X is sufficient to give you confidence to ride in the night.
2. Build Quality
The quality of Maddog products is great. The lights are very sturdy and they can take a beating. The wiring and the switches also feel very premium and sturdy. They are waterproof. We have the switch pro installed which has a on/off indicator as well.
3. Warranty
As far as I know, only Maddog offers warranty for their lights in this price range. Other alternatives like HJG don’t offer warranty. So that’s a plus point from my side.
Cons of the Maddog Scout X
1. Focus
Maddog Scout X lights are more like flood lights and aren’t focused. That’s why I prefer lights like Vaishnu touring headlights. When on the highway, you need a more focused light to see farther distance than a flood light which helps you see the immediate surroundings.
2. Weight
The lights, clamps, wiring and accessories add additional weight on the bike which I’m not a huge fan of. That’s why I prefer replacement headlights over auxiliary lights like the Vaishnu headlights.
Cost of the Maddog Scout X
The Scout X lights along with the switch pro, wiring harness, clamps and labour charge comes up to 10k INR which is value for money considering the build quality and warranty.
For those looking for a good long lasting aux lights for your bike, Scout X is the way to go but I’d recommend replacing the headlight as it saves space and weight on the bike.
Links – Lights, Switch Pro, Clamps
- Reise TrailR for Triumph Scrambler 400X – Enjoy the off road!
- Maddog Scout X – A long term review on the Scrambler 400X
- Easy Brake – A Long Term Review
- A perfect touring GPS setup for Triumph Scrambler 400X
- Is REISE TourR the best option for Himalayan 411 owners?
- The best mod for Triumph Scrambler 400X – 15t front sprocket
- Vaishnu LED Headlight Review for the Triumph Scrambler 400X
- Accessory that’s a necessity – MX Universal Handguards Review
- Tour tension free! – Skyshop C400 TPMS Review
- Carbon Racing Windshield for Triumph Scrambler 400X – A Review