The New DOT-Approved LP6 from Baja Designs — What UK Riders Need to Know
- Chris Meek
- Aug 7
- 3 min read
If you're into powerful, aggressive lighting on your Harley but you've been hesitant about the legality of running the original LP6 on the street — Baja Designs just dropped something you’ll want to see.
Introducing the new LP6 DOT — the first DOT-approved version of the legendary LP6 headlight, designed specifically for road use. It's built for those who want the badass look and performance of the LP6, but with added peace of mind when riding on public roads.
DOT vs ECE: What’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)
This new LP6 is DOT-compliant, which means it meets FMVSS 108 — the U.S. standard for road-legal lighting.
In the UK and Europe, however, we follow ECE regulations (e.g. ECE R112 for headlights). So what does that mean for you?
DOT lights are not automatically legal in the UK. They don’t carry the required E-marking.
BUT... this LP6 DOT is specifically designed for road use, meaning:
It has a proper low beam pattern
Meets brightness/distance specs
Includes DRL (Daytime Running Light)
So while it's technically not ECE-approved, it's a massive step up in road-suitability compared to the standard LP6. If you're worried about being pulled over or failing an MOT, the DOT LP6 is far less likely to draw attention than the off-road-only version.
Specs & Features
DOT Compliant (FMVSS 108) – Road-legal in the U.S., and designed with proper beam cutoff
Low Beam: 26W
High Beam: 40W
Daytime Running Light (DRL): 5W – Choose from white or amber
Clear outer lens only (no tinted options)
Waterproof Rating: IP69K – Built for the worst UK weather
10Lux at 50 meters on low beam – Meets DOT specs for road illumination
Voltage Range: 10.5V – 32V
Same Dimensions as Standard LP6:
Width: 6.5"
Height: 6.5"
Depth: 3.2"
Fitment & Compatibility
Good news: The DOT LP6 shares the same dimensions as the original LP6, so all our current mounting brackets will work straight out of the box.
What about wiring?
This part's still a bit unclear — Baja hasn’t officially confirmed compatibility. But based on what we’ve seen, we suspect it’ll be similar to the Custom Dynamics Shark Demon headlight, which had:
Built-in relays and fuse
A simple plug-and-play adaptor connecting directly to your OEM Harley headlight plug.
Fingers crossed it’ll be that easy with the LP6 DOT too — we’ll update you as soon as we have confirmation.
Pre-Order Now – Get in on the First Batch!
Baja Designs is offering a limited pre-booking window from now until August 15th. Pre-order during this time and you’ll be among the first riders in the world to run the LP6 DOT when it officially launches on September 15th.
🚨 Stocks are expected to be limited at launch, so don’t miss your chance to lock one in early.
Final Thoughts
The LP6 DOT is exactly what riders have been waiting for — a headlight that delivers aggressive LP6 styling and output with the added confidence of street-legality (at least in the U.S.). While it’s not E-marked for the UK, it’s clearly a safer and more discreet option than the original LP6 and at £375 its a bit cheaper too.
If you want to turn heads without getting pulled over, this is the one to watch.
Or hit us up if you’ve got questions — we’re happy to help you build the perfect setup.
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