BMW Motorcycle F650GS Headlight Bulb Size

BMW Motorcycle F650GS headlight bulbs utilize H7 and 9003 bulb sizes for both high and low beam functions. The replacement chart covers 2001 through 2012 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.

High Beam Headlight

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2008-2012	H7	H7	Check Price
2001-2007	9003	H4	Check Price

Low Beam Headlight

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2008-2012	H7	H7	Check Price
2001-2007	9003	H4	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament halogen bulb with PX26d base. Also approved in the US and Japan. 12V, 55W.	H7	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament halogen bulb with P43t base. 12V, 60W/55W.	9003	Check Price

Other Locations

Additional Notes

The BMW Motorcycle F650GS uses two distinct bulb types across its model years: the H7 and the 9003, both halogen bulbs operating on a 12-volt system.
The H7 is a single-filament halogen bulb with a PX26d base, rated at 55 watts, and follows the ECE standard recognized in Europe, the US, Japan, and other markets worldwide.
The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb with a P43t base, rated at 60 watts on the high beam filament and 55 watts on the low beam filament, and follows the ANSI standard used in the US and Canada.
Because the 9003 carries dual filaments within a single bulb, it serves both high and low beam functions from one unit, whereas the H7, being single-filament, requires a separate bulb for each beam function.
The F650GS models from 2008-2012 use the H7 for both the high beam and low beam headlight positions, with each position requiring its own dedicated bulb due to the single-filament design.
The F650GS models from 2001-2007 use the 9003 for both the high beam and low beam headlight positions.
The H7 PX26d base and the 9003 P43t base are physically incompatible with each other, meaning bulbs from the 2001-2007 fitment are not interchangeable with those from the 2008-2012 fitment.
Although the H7 and 9003 share the same 12-volt operating voltage, their differing base types, filament counts, and wattage ratings make them distinct and non-substitutable components.