Auxiliary Lights: Introducing the PIAA Brand

On a motorcycle, safety remains the top priority. One of the main causes highlighted after an accident is often related to the fact that the motorcycle was not seen, or seen too late, during an overtake or at an intersection, for example. To see and be seen from a distance, it is essential to have effective lighting.

As you know, the old motorcycles dear to our hearts are generally not well-equipped in terms of lighting. This inadequacy complicates night riding and makes riding in the rain or fog hazardous.

To overcome the inefficiency of halogen lamps, LED lighting has brought a real advance in terms of safety. While auxiliary lights are certainly not mandatory, they are increasingly used, or even recommended, to benefit from superior safety.

The market is not short of brands offering high beams and fog lights at prices ranging from fifty euros to several hundred euros. Blackpines.fr invites you to discover in its online store a brand well-known to motorsport enthusiasts:PIAA.

PIAA: Manufacturer of superior quality automotive and motorcycle lighting

A subsidiary of Ichikoh and thus part of the Valeo group, PIAA, founded in 1963, manufactures superior quality vehicle lighting equipment.

PIAA has been a recognized leader for several decades for the very high quality of its innovative automotive products. The Japanese manufacturer relies in particular on its state-of-the-art technical design center. It thus benefits from visionary design, high-level engineering, and the use of quality components, which are the keys to their success.

Strongly present in the sports world, the equipment produced by PIAA is perfectly reliable even in the most difficult racing conditions. For years, they have met the quality, performance, and reliability requirements of professional teams and renowned manufacturers.

PIAA lighting in auto and motor sports

Highly present in the sports world, PIAA is a supplier in numerous car and motorcycle competitions:

• Nürburgring 24 Hours;
• Spa 24 Hours;
• Fuji 24 Hours;
• Suzuka 8 Hours;
• FIM Endurance World Championship;
• Paris-Dakar Rally;
• WRC;
• Super Formula;
• Etc.

The high quality of their products means that racing teams use, in addition to lighting, their water-repellent wipers and their aluminum wheels. A spirit of performance and safety research that drives PIAA's R&D technicians. The Japanese manufacturer's commitment is to offer lighting incorporating the latest technologies to ensure the best possible safety for drivers. Whether in competition or for everyday use, on road, off-road, at night, or in bad weather (rain, snow, fog, sleet), PIAA's guiding principle has not changed since its creation: to manufacture the best products without compromise.

PIAA Reflector Facing Technology for auxiliary lights

To perfect and optimize LED lighting, PIAA engineers developed Reflector Facing Technology (RFT).

The LED chips are this time orientedtowards the rear, i.e., towards the reflector and not forwards like conventional LED lamps. This innovative technology offers two advantages:

The first advantage of PIAA auxiliary lights

the orientation of the LED chips towards the multi-surface reflector developed by PIAA creates a more direct and defined beam. The reflector concentrates the light and projects a beam precisely where the driver needs light. This control of the light beam avoids light loss and the risk of dazzling oncoming drivers (SAE standard).

In the case of conventional lamps, the light beam from theforward-facingLEDs emanates directly from the chips themselves. This leads to light loss and, in fact, a loss of beam focus and thus overall efficiency.

The second advantage of PIAA auxiliary lights

The reflective surface of the reflector developed by PIAA concentrates the light emitted by the LEDs, thus utilizing the full output of each chip. Getting the most out of each LED chip allows more light with fewer LEDs, with the immediate effect of reduced energy consumption.

Reflector Facing Technology is present in the RF series LED light bars and theLP seriesLED lamps.

Technical specifications and price of PIAA auxiliary lights

In addition to the advantages mentioned above, the Blackpines workshop was attracted by the technical characteristics of PIAA auxiliary light models. Especially those in the LP LED series.

ECE approved, they have a vibration index of 10 G. This is an important point for those who enjoy off-road riding on their Scrambler or trail bike, for example. The auxiliary headlights and fog lights are perfectly waterproof and dustproof thanks to an IP67 rating. Add to that a cast aluminum housing and a polycarbonate lens, and you have high-quality products.

It should be noted that the road auxiliary light and fog auxiliary light kits are easy to install and delivered complete, with pre-assembled wiring harness, a relay, a fuse, and a switch. As a reminder, the latter is a mandatory accessory when installing auxiliary lights on a vehicle.

As for the price of a PIAA auxiliary light kit, expect between 160 and 400 euros depending on the model. Discover the available models of the brand inour store.

The opinion of Blackpines.fr workshop

PIAA is an international brand, present since the 1970s in the motorsport world. The Japanese brand enjoys an undeniable aura of quality among many brands and teams and successfully applies its products to the motorcycle world.

We have selected kits of different sizes, in a price range between €200 and €400, to best suit different types of motorcycles and preparations. With or without grilles, road or fog, white or yellow, you benefit from excellent, superior lighting quality, well-made and resistant material, delivered with everything needed for assembly.

We remain atyour disposalto advise and assist you if needed in your choice.