Honda Motorcycle VFR800 Interceptor headlight bulbs consist of an H7 size for high beam and 9003 size for low beam applications. The replacement chart covers 2002 to 2009 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 Honda Motorcycle VFR800 Interceptor uses the H7 bulb for its high beam headlight across the full 2002-2009 model range. The H7 is a single-filament halogen bulb operating at 12V and 55W, fitted with a PX26d base and classified under the ECE standard, which is recognized in Europe, the US, and Japan.
The low beam headlight on the VFR800 Interceptor uses the 9003 bulb across the same 2002-2009 range. The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb governed by the ANSI standard, primarily used in the US and Canada, and operates at 12V with a 60W/55W rating on a P43t base.
The high beam and low beam positions on the Honda Motorcycle VFR800 Interceptor use different bulb types with different base fittings. The H7 uses a PX26d base while the 9003 uses a P43t base, making the two bulbs physically incompatible with each other's sockets.
The 9003 bulb carries two wattage ratings, 60W for high beam and 55W for low beam, because it houses two filaments within a single housing. The H7, being a single-filament bulb, is rated at a fixed 55W and serves only the dedicated high beam circuit on this motorcycle.
Both the H7 and 9003 bulbs share the same operating voltage of 12V, which is consistent with the standard 12-volt electrical systems found on motorcycles of this type.
The H7 bulb's ECE certification means it meets internationally harmonized lighting regulations, while the 9003 follows ANSI standards specific to North American markets. Despite this regulatory difference, both bulb types are listed for the VFR800 Interceptor across identical model years.