The BMW Motorcycle K1300GT uses H7 bulbs for high beam headlight applications and H7 or D1R bulb sizes for low beam headlight functions. The replacement chart covers 2009 to 2010 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 BMW Motorcycle K1300GT uses the H7 bulb for the high beam headlight across both the 2009-2010 model years covered in these specifications.
The H7 is a single-filament halogen bulb operating at 12V and 55W, fitted with a PX26d base. It meets ECE standards used in Europe and worldwide, and is also approved for use in the United States and Japan.
The low beam headlight on the K1300GT varies by headlamp system. Vehicles equipped with halogen capsule headlamps use the H7 bulb, while those equipped with HID headlamps use the D1R bulb. Both configurations are present across the 2009-2010 model years.
The D1R is a high-intensity discharge (xenon) bulb rated at 85V and 35W, fitted with a PK32d-3 base. It is designed specifically for reflector-type housings and includes an integral ignitor as part of its construction.
The H7 and D1R bulbs are not interchangeable. Beyond their different base types, the PX26d base of the H7 and the PK32d-3 base of the D1R are physically incompatible, and the two bulb types operate on fundamentally different electrical systems, halogen versus high-intensity discharge.
The D1R's integral ignitor distinguishes it from some other HID bulb types that require a separate external ignitor unit. This construction is specific to the D1R standard and is relevant to replacement compatibility.
Both the H7 and D1R carry ECE certification, meaning they conform to the same European regulatory framework governing photometric output and safety for road use.
Because the low beam position on the K1300GT accommodates two distinct bulb types depending on the headlamp system installed, the correct replacement bulb cannot be determined by model year alone, and the specific headlamp type fitted to the individual vehicle must be established before a replacement is selected.