The Cateye AMPP500S II & VIZ150 II Light Kit featured here at Escapa is a bicycle lighting kit designed to increase the cyclist’s visibility from the front, rear, and sides. It includes a 500-lumen front light and a rear light with flashes of up to 150 lumens, offering a complete solution for road riding, city riding, daily commutes, and low-light training.

Both lights feature OptiCube lenses, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a USB-C connection, a low-battery indicator, and a memory function that retains the last Mode used. USB-C cables are not included.

Cateye AMPP500S Front Light

The Cateye AMPP500S delivers a maximum output of 500 lumens via a white LED and a wide-beam OptiCube lens. Its design enhances forward illumination and provides good side visibility, helping cyclists be seen at crossings and intersections.

The large push button makes it easy to operate even while wearing gloves. Pressing the button twice switches the light directly to maximum-power mode—a useful feature when you need to quickly increase brightness.

Modes and Battery Life of the AMPP500S

- High: 500 Lumas and up to 1.5 hours.

- Middle: 250 lumens and up to 3 hours.

- Low: 100 lumens and up to 8 hours. Daytime

- HyperConstant: alternates between 500 and 100 lumens for about 5 hours.

- Flashing: 100 lumens and up to 60 hours.

The Daytime HyperConstant mode combines steady light with higher-intensity Pulses to improve daytime visibility without leaving the cyclist without continuous illumination.

Cateye ViZ150 Taillight

The Cateye ViZ150 features three red LEDs and reaches a maximum output of 150 lumens in Daytime HyperFlash mode. Its OptiCube lens provides visibility at an angle of up to 300 degrees, improving visibility from the rear and sides.

Its long-range light projection and Compact design make it a suitable choice for both road and city riding. It also includes a specific Mode for group riding, with reduced intensity so as not to disturb those riding behind.

Modes and Battery Life of the ViZ150

- Constant: 20 lumens and up to 5 hours.

- Flashing: 15 lumens and up to 70 hours.

- Group Ride: 5 Lumas and up to 33 hours.

- Daytime HyperFlash: 150 Luma and up to 15 hours.

USB-C Charging

Both lights feature a USB-C port. The AMPP500S takes approximately four hours to fully charge using a 1 A power source, while the ViZ150 takes about three hours using a 0.5 A power source.

USB-C cables are not included in the kit, so compatible cables available separately must be used.

Battery indicator and Mode memory

Both units feature a low-battery indicator. On the front light, the button glows red when the remaining charge drops below 20%.

The memory function allows you to resume the last Mode used when you turn each light back on. Additionally, the ViZ150 features Battery Auto Save, which automatically switches to flashing mode when the battery is running low to extend its runtime.

Included Mounts

The front light uses the durable, adjustable FlexTight mount, compatible with handlebars between 22 and 35 mm in diameter. It can also be mounted on a helmet or the center of the fork using optional mounts.

The taillight includes the SP-15 mount, compatible with round seatposts ranging from 21.5 to 32 mm and with modern aerodynamic Kammtail-style profiles up to 130 mm in circumference. The Snap System allows for quick attachment and removal of the light.

IPX4 Water Resistance

Both the AMPP500S and the ViZ150 feature IPX4 protection, so they can be used in the rain and withstand splashes from various directions. They are not designed to be submerged.