{"id":57801,"date":"2023-12-21T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3d208772-3f32-4a09-afbd-291bdd7e90b4"},"modified":"2023-12-21T10:46:30","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T09:46:30","slug":"lezyne-ktv-drive-pro-300-front-light-review","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/lezyne-ktv-drive-pro-300-front-light-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300+ front light review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Oscar Huckle\n      <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 09:00 AM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><div class=\"wp-block-purple-m101-price-comparsion m101-review-top\"><div class=\"m101\" data-type=\"price-comparison\" data-template=\"default\" data-url=\"\" data-title=\"\" data-config=\"{&quot;searchKeywords&quot;:&quot;Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 front light&quot;,&quot;excludeKeywords&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price&quot;:&quot;32.00&quot;,&quot;delta&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:&quot;4&quot;}\"\/><\/div><p>Lezyne\u2019s KTV Drive Pro 300 is a safety light, designed to keep you seen rather than to see.<\/p><p>Despite decent battery life, the light underperformed in my run-time test and I wish it were smaller in profile.<\/p><p>However, it\u2019s largely successful, with six easy-to-use modes and intuitive mounting.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-lezyne-ktv-drive-pro-300-front-light-specifications-and-details\">Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 front light specifications and details<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The light relies on three LED beams. &#8211; Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The KTV Drive Pro 300 sports three LEDs with a uniform beam that delivers up to 300 lumens of output.<\/p><p>The aluminium body of the light is claimed to be waterproof and Lezyne says it has been tested up to a rating of IPX7 \u2013 the 7 indicating it can handle temporary submersion.<\/p><p>There are six modes to choose from \u2013 the \u2018Blast\u2019 300-lumen mode is claimed to last for three hours, while the dimmest 20-lumen \u2018Femto\u2019 flashing mode is rated for up to 100 hours.<\/p><p>Of the four remaining modes, they are divided equally between static and flashing. One of the flashing modes is called \u2018Day Flash\u2019, which also pumps out 300 lumens with a 28-hour claimed run time.<\/p><p>A steady green light emitted from underneath the silicone power button indicates the battery has between 75 and 100 per cent life remaining. Amber signifies there&#8217;s between 25 and 75 per cent of juice and red is for under 25 per cent.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4612\" height=\"3075\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/BR8438-80c17a0.jpg\" alt=\"Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 front light installed on a handlebar\" class=\"wp-image-752443\" title=\"Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 front light installed on a handlebar\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This neat clip covers the USB-C charge port. &#8211; Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The light is charged via a USB-C port and features a neat clip so you don\u2019t lose the rubber cover. It doesn\u2019t come with a charging cable though, with Lezyne reckoning many people will already have one at home.<\/p><p>Many electronic devices are moving towards the USB-C standard, thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/technology-58665809\">recent EU legislation changes<\/a>, and while I can get on board with this decision in the future, it isn\u2019t a given you will already own devices with the standard.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/BR8441-35c2ffd.jpg\" alt=\"Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 front light installed on a handlebar\" class=\"wp-image-752444\" title=\"Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 front light installed on a handlebar\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A good ole&#8217; rubber strap affixes the light to the handlebar. &#8211; Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The light attaches to the handlebars via a rubber strap, with in-built hooks incorporated into the body to make installation easier.<\/p><p>Lezyne says a new Infinite Power Pack can be plugged into the charge port to extend its run time.<\/p><p>This is an update to the original Infinite Light Power Pack, which doubled battery life. However, Lezyne says this older one is not compatible because of the updated charging standard.<\/p><p>While the KTV Drive Pro 300 generally isn\u2019t a light you would pair with a battery pack, it might be useful in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/bikepacking\/\">bikepacking<\/a> scenario.<\/p><p>I weighed the light at 72g \u2013 1g lighter than claimed. <\/p><h2 id=\"h-lezyne-ktv-drive-pro-300-front-light-performance\">Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 front light performance<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/BR8444-550f15a.jpg\" alt=\"Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 front light installed on a handlebar\" class=\"wp-image-752446\" title=\"Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 front light installed on a handlebar\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The light proved a trusty companion on my test rides. &#8211; Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 was tested on a variety of road and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/what-is-gravel-riding\">gravel rides<\/a>, with some commuting thrown in for good measure.<\/p><p>I really appreciated the tool-free mounting, with the rubber strap attaching the light to the handlebars in seconds. The light stays in place perfectly and although the hooks that hold the strap are made of plastic, I have no reason to suspect they are likely to break.<\/p><p>I have older Lezyne <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-bike-lights-for-road-cycling\">bike lights<\/a> in my light collection with this mounting style that are heavier and they\u2019re still going strong today.<\/p><p>Switching between modes is straightforward, with the three static modes wisely clustered together in order of increasing brightness. You then have the three flashing modes.<\/p><p>The maximum 300-lumen output expectedly isn\u2019t bright enough to see by. I used the light for the first hour of a punchy group ride before the sun rose (to save time fitting a brighter unit) and couldn\u2019t see potholes or debris until the very last second.<\/p><p>As such, the KTV Drive Pro 300 is best used as a back-up light to be seen by other road users, as Lezyne markets it.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/tempImageMcPp5p-e2637de-e1698769185406-620x413.jpg?resize=620%2C413&amp;crop_strategy=smart\" alt=\"The light was a good insurance back-up on a fully-loaded ride.\" class=\"wp-image-752451\" title=\"tempImageMcPp5p\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The light was a good insurance back-up on a fully loaded ride. &#8211; Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>I appreciated the 300-lumen \u2018Day Flash\u2019 mode, which packs quite a punch, although it isn\u2019t as piercing as my own Exposure Trace Mk2.<\/p><p>The generous run times of the dimmer modes are also appreciated, meaning you can leave the light mounted to the bike for multiple rides without having battery anxiety.<\/p><p>It was a shame, though, that the light underperformed in a run-time test I carried out using the \u2018Blast\u2019 mode. The light is claimed to last for 3 hours in this mode but it switched off after just 2 hours and 25 minutes \u2013 still respectable, but not quite as advertised.<\/p><p>The KTV Drive Pro 300 isn\u2019t the smallest light, considering its form factor. The aforementioned Trace Mk2 is about half the size (but almost double the cost at \u00a355).<\/p><p>I generally appreciate a more diminutive safety light to allow for more handlebar real estate. Then again, the KTV Drive Pro 300 is relatively cheap and cheerful at \u00a332, which is always an important factor.<\/p><h2 id=\"h-lezyne-ktv-drive-pro-300-front-light-bottom-line\">Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 front light bottom line<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-landscape_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/BR8448-343bb3c.jpg\" alt=\"Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 front light installed on a handlebar\" class=\"wp-image-752448\" title=\"Lezyne KTV Drive Pro 300 front light installed on a handlebar\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is a solid safety light that performs as intended. &#8211; Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Lezyne\u2019s KTV Drive Pro 300+ does everything you could reasonably ask of a safety light.<\/p><p>Its six modes offer plenty of variation to keep you seen by road users and it\u2019s bang up-to-date with its USB-C charging standard. It does the job well.<\/p><p>I just wish it were a little smaller in form factor, and the battery life was advertised more accurately.<\/p><div class=\"akeneo-block\"><h3>Product<\/h3><table class=\"akeneo_product_table\"><tbody><tr><td>Brand<\/td><td>lezyne<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Price<\/td><td>29.95 EUR,32.00 GBP,29.99 USD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>72.0000, GRAM () &#8211; Actual weight <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><h3>Features<\/h3><table class=\"akeneo_features_table\"><tbody><tr><td>br_lightType<\/td><td>front<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>br_remoteSwitch<\/td><td>no<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>br_integratedBattery<\/td><td>yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Features<\/td><td>Max Lumens:300Max Runtime:100 hoursBattery Capacity (mAh):1400Recharge Type:USB-CWeight:73gDimensions:76mm, 38mm, 35mmFeatures:IPX7, Daytime Flash, Infinite Light Power Pack+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>br_outputLumens<\/td><td>300<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Oscar Huckle Published: Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 09:00 AM Lezyne\u2019s KTV Drive Pro 300 is a safety light, designed to keep you seen rather than to see. 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