BMW Motorcycle K1200R front turn signal bulbs measure 5008 or 232 in size, while rear turn signal bulbs measure 5008, with specifications varying by bulb type and location. The replacement chart covers 2005 through 2008 model years with corresponding bulb size data.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 5008 is the most frequently specified bulb across the BMW Motorcycle K1200R turn signal positions, appearing in both front and rear applications for 2005-2006 and 2008, as well as all rear turn signal positions for the full 2005-2008 span.
The 5008 is an ANSI-standard single-filament bulb with a BA15s bayonet base, rated at 12V, and is a lower wattage variant of the 1156 bulb type.
The 232 is an ANSI-standard festoon bulb with an SV8.5 base, rated at 12V and 3W, and differs fundamentally in both base type and physical form from the 5008.
The front turn signal on the 2007 K1200R uses the 232 bulb, while all other model years in the specification use the 5008 for that same position, indicating a year-specific fitment difference at the front.
Because the 5008 uses a BA15s bayonet base and the 232 uses an SV8.5 festoon base, these two bulb types are not interchangeable despite both being 12V ANSI-standard bulbs.
All positions across all listed years carry a "Without Clear Lens" qualifier, which indicates the specifications apply specifically to that lens configuration.
The BA15s base of the 5008 is a single-contact bayonet fitting, which is distinct from dual-contact bayonet bases and must be matched to a compatible socket during replacement.
The rear turn signal position is consistent across all four model years, with the 5008 specified uniformly for 2005-2008, making rear fitment straightforward within that range.