Zana vs. Competition

Zana vs. Competition. Aux light showdown.

You don’t need lights that can sing. You need lights that suit the ride, rider and the conditions. You need a beam that cuts through monsoon fog, wiring that doesn’t fry, and a light that won’t blink out halfway to Spiti.
This isn’t about brands—it’s about builds.
We broke down four of the most popular aux light setups in India: Zana, and three competitors (M, H, and R). Here’s what you’re really buying.

🔌 LED Driver: The Brain Behind the Beam
Zana runs a true constant current driver, with built-in surge protection and minimal flicker. It’s tuned for Indian voltage swings—whether on a Duke or a Himalayan. Zana uses an osram driver in most lights and an osram driver is consistently ranked amongst the top three in the world.
 M uses a high-end constant current system too, with great dimming support—but it’s sold separately.
 H? Basic resistor-based circuits. Flicker under throttle load is common.
 R has a mid-tier driver—fine for city use, but don’t expect regulation during battery drops.

🔦 Beam Tech: Spot, Spread, or Scattered?
Zana uses a projector lens system paired with dual LED chips for a wide + long throw. In white, it projects clean light beyond 400 meters. In yellow, the beam is fog-ready with low glare.
 M delivers a tight, focused spot with deep reflectors—excellent for night highway use, but it lacks spread.
 H throws light everywhere. Flood beam with scattered hot spots—great if you want to light your handlebars and your feet.
 R tries to balance both, but ends up mediocre on both spread and distance.

🔍 Lens & Housing Quality
Zana uses a tempered glass lens across all Z-series models—not polycarbonate. This means higher optical clarity, no UV yellowing, and better scratch resistance. It’s heavier than plastic lenses, but vastly more durable under high heat and debris impact. The casing is CNC-machined aluminum alloy with anti-vibration bracing and powder coating—built to take abuse on real roads.
M uses hardened polycarbonate and robust alloy casings—excellent, but again, you pay extra for mounts.
H cuts corners. Lenses fog, scratch, and even melt in worst cases. Casings feel thin.
R is better—die-cast alloy and plastic lenses. It survives average rides but doesn’t like heat or long hauls.

💧 Waterproofing & Sealing
Zana is IP68 sealed with rubber gaskets and vent caps to handle altitude and pressure changes. Riders have run them in heavy rain without moisture issues.
 M clocks in at IP67 with silicone seals—good, but lacks venting.
 H often fogs inside. Some models survive water spray, but don’t trust them in a downpour.
 R is semi-sealed. It’ll handle drizzle but not pressure washing.

🌡️ Heat Sink & Thermal Drop
Zana’s rear plate is thick, with high-density fins that dump heat fast—even in Delhi summers. No dimming, no thermal shutdown.
 M also performs strongly—especially in motion.
 H? Minimal fins, small surface area. Touch it after 10 mins, and you’ll feel the compromise.
 R sits in the middle. Doesn’t overheat on short runs but fades on long ones.

🎛️ Color Switching Logic
Zana uses a dual-LED circuit—not just a tinted lens. White and yellow have equal power with smooth, lossless switching.
 M doesn’t offer dual-color—it’s white only, but powerful.
 H and R both use manual toggle or mechanical switchovers. Yellow mode dims visibly and often flickers.

🧰 Fitment, Wiring, and Installation
Zana ships with everything—relay, waterproof switch, Bluetooth controller  model, and 16AWG wire. Mounts are bike-specific or universal, depending on your setup.
 M gives you better-quality accessories—but makes you buy them all separately.
 H includes barebones wiring—thin wires, unsealed toggles.
 R bundles a usable relay and switch, but insulation and crimps are hit-or-miss.

💡 Real Light Output (Not Just Lumens)
Zana hits 1100+ lux in white and 400+ lux in yellow at 10 meters—clean beam edges, no hot zones.
 M beats it in raw lux—up to 850+—but with a narrow beam.
 H sits at 200–300 lux, spread too wide to be useful.
 R delivers 350–450 lux, fine for city rides but not ideal for touring.

🧠 Smart Features
Zana leads here: Bluetooth, memory recall, flash modes, and waterproof internals.
 M allows external dimmers, but no built-in smart tech.
 H has nothing.
 R has a DRL blink mode, but that’s it.

🏁 Final Word
If you’re a touring rider who wants a dual-beam, sealed, ready-to-install, high-output light, Zana is the best-balanced package. You’re not just paying for lumens—you’re paying for design, durability, and convenience.
If you want the brightest spotlight possible, and don’t mind building your system piece by piece, M is your guy.
If budget rules everything, H and R might work—but understand what you’re giving up.

⚖️ Final Verdict
Zana – Best all-rounder for touring riders.

M – Brightest, but modular and pricier once complete.

R – Acceptable for budget touring.

H – Bare minimum; not recommended for long rides.