Hella FF4000 compact xenon hid v led

We have two of these fantastic lights (xenon) on our bike-GS-and are wondering if the led version produces more/better (or mobetter) light. Absolutely no alternator/ballast or bulb issues, no issues of any kind just wondering if the led versions are better 'enough' to warrant consideration-for what we do candlepower is way more important than horsepower-these lights have either saved our lives or prevented massive injuries on at least three occasions.

Current automotive LED tech isn't ready to surpass HID. An array of LED projectors get close (e.g. Acura MDX). Stick with HIDs I'd say.

blergh said:

Current automotive LED tech isn't ready to surpass HID. An array of LED projectors get close (e.g. Acura MDX). Stick with HIDs I'd say.

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It is and does.

There are many (and more everyday) LED headlamps that surpass the performance of HIDs. That doesn't necessarily apply to any given comparison (such as the LED vs. HID versions of a given lamp in a given maker's product line) but the fact remains.

So what exists for OP's bike? Yes I know about Koito Bi-LED projectors (and people trying to replicate it). Have current LEDs headlights surpassed bi-xenon (especially at distance lighting)?

blergh said:

Have current LEDs headlights surpassed bi-xenon (especially at distance lighting)?

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The answer is still Yes; please see posts #3 and #4 in this thread

Based on what evidence?

Photometric evidence, the only kind that counts.

blergh said:

Yes I know about Koito Bi-LED projectors

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Then why did you say:

blergh said:

Current automotive LED tech isn't ready to surpass HID.

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This demonstrates that you know about them, but don't know *enough* about them.

Have current LEDs headlights surpassed bi-xenon (especially at distance lighting)?

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Some have, yes.

tom- said:

We have two of these fantastic lights (xenon) on our bike-GS-and are wondering if the led version produces more/better (or mobetter) light.

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Your candlepower versus horsepower idea is not really specific about what kind of riding you do. If the choice is purely Hella's somewhat narrow 11 W, slightly more intense LED version, or your very useful 35 W HIDs, I'd say: For now, keep what you've got. If mainly suffering from equipment boredom, just get fresh hid capsules recommended elsewhere on this forum. (And slow down or whatever makes your survival less reliant on using just the best and brightest lamps.)