Taillights

XLMOTO Motorcycle Taillights: Lighting Up the Way

The motorcycle taillight sits at the back of the motorcycle and has three main jobs. The first is to act as a marker light for the rear of the bike. This light allows road users travelling behind to know you are there. This function is crucial for low light, poor weather or night riding scenarios. Second, whenever you use the front or rear brake, a brighter version of the rear light is activated to warn others you are braking. Finally, a clear light is integrated into the lower half of the taillight to illuminate the number plate. It's no surprise that XLMOTO offers a wide range of motorcycle rear lights. Yet, with several different designs and functions, let's look at them in more detail.

Number plate light only

This small compact motorcycle rear light unit has one job, to light up the number plate. On some motorcycles, the rear light integrates within the bodywork, while the number plate is on a bracket, some distance lower. As a clear light is required to illuminate the number plate, these compact units are small enough to mount directly above the plate.

Taillight plus number plate light

This type of motorcycle rear light is a dual-purpose unit. In which case, its red lens functions as a rear tail light but has a clear section underneath the body of the light. The purpose of the clear under section is to illuminate the number plate.

Taillight with integrated number plate

The motorcycle taillight and number plate combo are multi-function units. The main taillight, has a clear under-section to light up the number plate. The lighting unit then neatly integrates into a one-piece bracket. It's here that you attach the number plate. This unit offers a sleek and stylish solution for the back of your bike.

Integrated top box taillight

Top boxes are one of motorcycle luggage's most useful and flexible accessories. Yet, often depending on their size and mounting method, they may obscure the rear light. Integrated top box taillights fit into pre-existing cutouts on specific top box brands. They take advantage of their commanding height at the bike's rear. In addition, it is possible to integrate the lights into the bike's wiring. Doing this means the additional brake lights in the top box light also activate, which increases road presence and safety.

Custom taillight

The XLMOTO range even includes motorcycle taillights for riders of custom bikes and bobbers. These lights sit on top of the rear mudguard and combine old-school looks with LED technology. With an integrated rear license plate bracket, these custom motorcycle rear lights are practical and stylish.

LED vs. Bulb

There are a small number of motorcycle taillights in the XLMOTO range featuring traditional or incandescent bulbs. However, most motorcycle tail light manufacturers transitioned from bulbs to LEDs some time ago. The reason for this shift is that light-emitting diodes are more hardwearing. Moreover, they consume up to 75% less energy than conventional bulbs. As motorcycles are susceptible to uneven roads and their batteries are comparatively small, these two factors make LEDs a perfect choice. Being visible to road users travelling behind is a top safety priority for motorcyclists. So, whether you are changing your motorcycle taillight for aesthetic reasons or as a lighting upgrade, XLMOTO motorcycle taillights will ensure you are easy to see.