BMW Motorcycle R850C Turn Signal Bulb Size
BMW Motorcycle R850C front and rear turn signal bulbs use 12496, P21W, or PY21W bulb sizes. The replacement chart covers 1996 to 2001 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.
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Front Turn Signal
Years Bulb Size
2000-2001 12496 (With Clear Lens) P21W (Without Clear Lens) 1999 PY21W (With Clear Lens) P21W (Without Clear Lens) 1998 12496 (With Clear Lens) P21W (Without Clear Lens) 1997 PY21W (With Clear Lens) P21W (Without Clear Lens) 1996 12496 (With Clear Lens) P21W (Without Clear Lens)
Rear Turn Signal
Years Bulb Size
1998-2001 PY21W (With Clear Lens) P21W (Without Clear Lens) 1997 12496 (With Clear Lens) P21W (Without Clear Lens) 1996 PY21W (With Clear Lens) P21W (Without Clear Lens)
Bulb Specifications
Description
Bulb Size
Philips/Osram part number. Halogen bulb, specialty application. 12V. 12496 ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. P21W ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament amber bulb with BAU15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. PY21W