Best Motorcycle Fog Lights for Rain, Fog and Night Riding (2026)
Fog lights sit lower and spread light wider than a headlight. In bad weather that's the difference between guessing and seeing. Here's what to look for, and three options from our range.
What to look for
Our pick: 7000LM fog light 2-pack
The compact option: 4-inch pods
If you want it all in one: 120W combo
FAQ
Standard motorcycle headlights are built for a clear road at night. They do little in fog, and they leave the edges of the lane dark. Fog lights are made for the conditions where a headlight alone is weakest, and they do it by sitting low and spreading the beam sideways.
Why fog lights help on a bike
Two things change when you add a low, wide light.
- Yellow light gets through fog and rain better than white. Blue light scatters off water droplets, and yellow scatters less, so it keeps more of its reach in bad weather.
- You're easier to see. A wide, low beam gives a driver at a side road more to notice than a single headlight does.
What to look for
| Spec | What to look for, and why |
|---|---|
| Colour | A white and amber pair, so you can match the weather. White for clear nights, amber for fog. |
| Output | 3,000 lumens or more for a pair is a real change. 7,000 is a lot of light. |
| Waterproofing | IP67 at minimum. One rating up (IP68) is better if you ride in heavy rain or on wet gravel. |
| Voltage | A wide range, such as DC 8–80V or 9–36V, fits more machines without a converter. |
| Housing | Aluminium, and fanless cooling if you want one less part to fail. |
Our pick: 7000LM fog light 2-pack
7000LM large motorcycle LED auxiliary fog lights, 2-pack (35W)
This is the pair we point people to for bad weather. Output is 7,000 lumens in total, 35W a side.
You can run white on a clear night and yellow in fog. Five modes cover high, low and strobe. It runs on DC 8–80V, so the same lights work on a 12V bike, an ATV, a truck and an e-bike. The housing is aluminium and IP67, and it cools without a fan. It ships as a pair with an inline switch.
The compact option: 4-inch pods
4-inch dual-colour LED pod lights with white and amber DRL (16.5W)
These aren't true fog beams, but they're a small, easy way to get amber light onto the bike for fog and dust. Output is 1,200 lumens in a spot pattern, with a white and amber switch and a small DRL.
They're IP68, run on 9–36V, and come with an adjustable bracket for bumpers or bull bars. A good second light to pair with the fog kit above.
If you want it all in one: 120W combo
120W wireless combo with DRL and turn signal
If you'd rather not add three separate products, this one unit covers driving light, fog light, daytime running light and turn signals. It makes 20,000 lumens through a dual-lens housing, in white or yellow, and it's IP68. More than you need if fog is your only concern, but it saves an install if you want everything.
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FAQ
Are amber fog lights legal?
Yes, in most places. Amber or selective-yellow light up front is allowed in the US, the EU and Australia when it's aimed low and the lamp is certified. Red and blue are not, anywhere.
What's the difference between fog lights and driving lights?
Fog lights are low and wide for bad weather. Driving lights throw further for dark, clear highways. Plenty of riders run both.
How many lumens do I need for fog?
A pair at 3,000 or more is a real improvement. 7,000 is a big jump, and more than most riders need.
Will fog lights drain my battery?
Not while the engine is running. A 70W pair is well within what an alternator covers. Wire them to a switched source and they draw nothing with the key off.
Can I use fog lights in clear weather?
Yes, in white mode. Switch to amber when fog or heavy rain shows up, which is where it helps most.