Honda Motorcycle NT700VA ABS Turn Signal Bulb Size
The Honda Motorcycle NT700VA ABS front and rear turn signal bulbs utilize a PY21W size, with rear applications also referencing 12496 specification. The replacement chart covers 2010 to 2011 production years and details bulb size specifications for turn signal applications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The PY21W is the most frequently specified bulb across the Honda Motorcycle NT700VA ABS turn signal positions, appearing in three of the four listed fitments.
The PY21W operates at 12V and 21W, uses a single filament, and produces amber light natively, conforming to ECE regulations used in European and worldwide markets.
The BAU15s bayonet base of the PY21W is an offset-pin design, distinguishing it from the more common BA15s base. This offset prevents incorrect installation of a clear single-filament bulb in a position requiring an inherently amber source.
The 12496 is a Philips/Osram part number designation for a 12V halogen bulb intended for specialty applications, and it is specified for the 2010 NT700VA ABS rear turn signal position.
The rear turn signal position on the Honda Motorcycle NT700VA ABS carries different bulb specifications between the 2010 and 2011 model years, with the 2010 using the 12496 and the 2011 using the PY21W.
The front turn signal position uses the PY21W for both the 2010 and 2011 model years, indicating no change in that fitment across this period.
Because the 12496 and PY21W are distinct bulb types with different base configurations and application categories, they are not interchangeable without verifying socket compatibility.