MadDog Scout Auxiliary Light (Square)

The MadDog Scout is the entry point of the MadDog auxiliary light range, and it's built for one job: giving your bike a genuine lighting upgrade without a complicated install or a steep price tag.

Each pair puts out 3,800 raw lumens on a 100% flood beam, run off a pair of 10-watt Nichia LEDs housed in gloss black aluminum casings. That flood pattern spreads wide rather than throwing far, which is exactly what most riders need for lighting up the road edges, gutters, and shoulder area that a stock headlight tends to leave dark.

If you've searched for a maddog scout light or a mad dog scout light for your bike, this square-housing version is the current model, and the specifications below are pulled straight from the light you'll receive.

Why Riders Pick the Scout

The Scout suits riders who want better visibility for city rides, highway commutes, and the odd late-return-home ride, without needing the beam throw a long-distance tourer would want. It mounts using a pair of basic clamps sized for standard fork diameters, and the housing is IP67 rated, so rain and road dust aren't a concern.

Build quality carries through the whole range, and the Scout is no exception. The aluminum housing sheds heat efficiently over long rides, and the polycarbonate lens resists stone chips better than glass alternatives.

Specifications

What's in the Box

• A pair of MadDog Scout lights
• A pair of clamps
• Screw kit and tail connectors
• Warranty card

The Scout does not come with a wiring harness or switch. Pair it with the MadDog Standard Wiring Harness and the MadDog switch, sold separately, rather than tapping into your horn or headlight circuit.

Fitment and Accessories

The bundled clamps fit standard fork diameters. Riders on a KTM 390 Adventure or Duke 390 can use the dedicated KTM 390 Adventure clamps or Duke 390 clamps made for the Scout and Scout-X housing. Yellow, black, and clear Scout / Scout-X filters are also sold separately if you want to switch the lens tint for fog and rain.

Want more throw instead of a wider flood pattern? The MadDog Scout-X uses the same compact housing with a combo beam and nearly double the output. See the full lineup on the MadDog brand page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is the MadDog Scout a fog light or a driving light?

A1: The Scout runs a 100% flood beam, which is the pattern used for fog and low-visibility conditions since it lights the road surface without throwing light back into your eyes. It isn't built for long-distance highway throw, that's what the combo-beam models in the range are for.

Q2: Does the Scout come with a wiring harness and switch?

A2: No. The Scout ships with the light pair, clamps, screw kit, and tail connectors only. A wiring harness and switch are sold separately.

Q3: What's the difference between the Scout and the Scout-X?

A3: The Scout runs a single 100% flood beam at 2,800 lumens per pair on 10W LEDs, while the Scout-X steps up to a combo beam at 4,800 lumens per pair on 20W LEDs, with double the beam distance.

Q4: Is the MadDog Scout waterproof?

A4: It carries an IP67 rating, which means it's sealed against dust and can handle rain and splashes without an issue. It isn't rated for full submersion.

Q5: How long is the warranty on the Scout?

A5: MadDog backs the Scout with an 18-month replacement warranty covering manufacturing defects, provided the light hasn't been tampered with or wired incorrectly.

Q6: Will the Scout fit a KTM 390 Adventure or Duke 390?

A6: Yes, using the dedicated KTM 390 Adventure or Duke 390 clamps sold separately for the Scout and Scout-X housing, in addition to the standard clamps included in the box for other bikes.