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.
Front Turn Signal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-2001 | 12496 (With Clear Lens) | 12496 | Check Price |
| 1156 (Without Clear Lens) | P21W | Check Price | |
| 1999 | 7507 (With Clear Lens) | PY21W | Check Price |
| 1156 (Without Clear Lens) | P21W | Check Price | |
| 1998 | 12496 (With Clear Lens) | 12496 | Check Price |
| 1156 (Without Clear Lens) | P21W | Check Price | |
| 1997 | 7507 (With Clear Lens) | PY21W | Check Price |
| 1156 (Without Clear Lens) | P21W | Check Price | |
| 1996 | 12496 (With Clear Lens) | 12496 | Check Price |
| 1156 (Without Clear Lens) | P21W | Check Price |
Rear Turn Signal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-2001 | 7507 (With Clear Lens) | PY21W | Check Price |
| 1156 (Without Clear Lens) | P21W | Check Price | |
| 1997 | 12496 (With Clear Lens) | 12496 | Check Price |
| 1156 (Without Clear Lens) | P21W | Check Price | |
| 1996 | 7507 (With Clear Lens) | PY21W | Check Price |
| 1156 (Without Clear Lens) | P21W | Check Price |
Bulb Specifications
| Description | Type | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| Philips/Osram part number. Halogen bulb, specialty application. 12V. | 12496 | Check Price |
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. | P21W | Check Price |
| ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament bulb with BA15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. | 1156 | Check Price |
| ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament amber bulb with BAU15s bayonet base. 12V, 21W. | PY21W | Check Price |