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If you ride dual-sport, enduro, or anything that keeps you in 1st through 3rd gear, you already know how critical good lighting is. That’s exactly why we developed the new Baja Designs S1 Trail Lens.
This isn’t just a new lens pattern designed specifically for the S1 light. It’s a targeted solution for riders who ride slower, more technical trails — giving you light exactly right where you need it – optimizing a light beam pattern with both vertical and horizontal light spread.
Let’s break down what it does, and why it might be worth upgrading your current S1 setup.
Why the S1?
The Baja Designs S1 is our smallest light pod, but don’t let its size fool you. It puts out 2,320 raw lumens using just 20 watts, making it incredibly efficient for how much light it throws.
We’ve always designed the S1 to be versatile — it works great as a driving light, ditch light, chase light, or even mounted to racks or bumpers. And with multiple lens patterns thanks to our ClearView™ technology like Spot, Wide Cornering, and Work Scene, it covers a lot of ground.
But for the rider who spends most of their time on tight trails or navigating steep climbs and switchbacks — we knew we could do better. With countless miles on the trail and with the ever-expanding moto-specific lighting solutions with the S1.
Introducing the Trail Lens
The S1 Trail Lens is a brand-new beam pattern designed with enduro and technical trail riding in mind. Think: 1st through 2nd gear trail riding, rocky switchbacks, tree cover, elevation changes — the places where your standard beam might fall short because of the lack of a vertical spread.
This lens expands on our ClearView™ technology by combining vertical and horizontal spread into a single pattern. This gives you more light not just in front of the bike but also into dips, valleys, and around corners—exactly where your eyes (and your front tire) need to go next.
How It’s Different
If you’re already running a Wide Cornering lens, you might be wondering what sets the Trail Lens apart. The biggest difference? Vertical spread. Wide Cornering throws a nice beam side-to-side, but it’s fairly flat. When you’re leaning into a corner or cresting a ridge, you can lose some of that light where you actually need it — down low and up ahead. The Trail Lens fixes that with a taller beam, helping you see more of the trail at crucial angles.
Clear vs. Baja Amber — Which Should You Choose?
- Clear: Maximum brightness and distance.
- Baja Amber: Slightly reduced output (approximately ~15%), but improved visibility in dust, fog, and low-contrast environments.
S1 Trail Lens
We developed the Trail Lens because we ride the same trails you do — and we know how frustrating it is when your light doesn’t hit where it should. Through testing, trail riding, and real-world rider feedback, we engineered a solution that gives you more usable light exactly where you need it.
If you already have an S1 on your bike, this is a no-brainer upgrade for technical terrain. If you’re new to the S1 altogether, now’s a great time to see what this compact powerhouse can really do — especially with a beam pattern designed specifically for Moto.
