BMW Motorcycle K1200R Sport front turn signal bulbs measure 232 and 5008 in size, while rear turn signal bulbs measure 5008 in size. The replacement chart covers 2007 to 2008 model 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 BMW Motorcycle K1200R Sport uses two distinct bulb types across its turn signal positions: the 232 and the 5008, both conforming to ANSI standards applicable in the US and Canada.
The 232 is a festoon-style bulb with an SV8.5 base, rated at 12V and 3W. Festoon bulbs are cylindrical in form and mount by pressing into clips at each end rather than inserting into a socket.
The 5008 is a single-filament bulb with a BA15s bayonet base, rated at 12V. The BA15s base uses a single locating pin, which determines rotational orientation during installation.
The 5008 is a lower wattage variant of the 1156 bulb. While both share the BA15s bayonet base, the reduced wattage of the 5008 means the two are not directly interchangeable without accounting for the wattage difference.
On the 2008 K1200R Sport, the front turn signal takes a 232 bulb, while the rear turn signal takes a 5008, meaning the front and rear positions require different bulb types in that model year.
On the 2007 K1200R Sport, both the front and rear turn signals use the 5008 bulb, making the two positions interchangeable in terms of bulb type for that year.
The front turn signal of the K1200R Sport changed from a 5008 in 2007 to a 232 in 2008, indicating a housing or lens design change between those model years at that position.
All listed turn signal positions across both model years specify a "Without Clear Lens" condition, which indicates the bulb size noted applies specifically to that lens configuration.