The Aprilia RSV 1000 R uses 232 and 5008 size bulbs for front turn signals and 5008 size bulbs for rear turn signals. The replacement chart covers 2005 through 2009 production years with corresponding bulb size specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Aprilia RSV 1000 R uses two bulb types across its front and rear turn signal positions: the 232 and the 5008, both of which conform to ANSI standards applicable to the US and Canadian markets.
The 5008 is the more prevalent of the two types in these specifications, appearing in the rear turn signal position across all five model years and in the front turn signal position for 2006-2008.
The 5008 is a single-filament bulb with a BA15s bayonet base, operating at 12 volts. It is a lower wattage variant of the widely known 1156 bulb, meaning it shares the same base configuration but draws less power.
The 232 is a festoon-style bulb with an SV8.5 base, rated at 12 volts and 3 watts. Festoon bulbs are cylindrical in form and mount by pressing their end caps into spring clips rather than inserting into a socket.
The front turn signal position on the Aprilia RSV 1000 R uses different bulb types depending on the model year. The 2005 and 2009 model years specify the 232, while the 2006-2008 model years specify the 5008.
The BA15s bayonet base of the 5008 and the SV8.5 base of the 232 are physically incompatible with each other, meaning the two bulb types are not interchangeable despite both operating at 12 volts.
The rear turn signal position uses the 5008 uniformly across all listed model years from 2005-2009, indicating no variation in rear fitment throughout this production span.
Because the front turn signal specification changes between certain model years, confirming the exact year before selecting a front turn signal bulb is relevant to ensuring correct fitment on the RSV 1000 R.