Honda Motorcycle VT700C Shadow headlight bulbs use a 9003 size for both high beam and low beam applications. The replacement chart covers 1983 to 1987 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 VT700C Shadow uses the 9003 bulb for both the high beam and low beam headlight positions across all model years from 1983-1987.
The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb, meaning a single bulb unit contains two separate filaments: one rated at 60W for high beam output and one rated at 55W for low beam output.
The 9003 operates on a 12-volt electrical system, which is standard for motorcycle applications of this type.
The 9003 bulb follows the ANSI standard recognized in the United States and Canada, and it uses a P43t base, which is a bayonet-style fitting with a 43mm flange.
Because the 9003 handles both beam functions within one bulb, the high beam and low beam headlight positions on the VT700C Shadow share an identical fitment requirement rather than calling for separate bulb types.
The 9003 bulb is functionally equivalent to the H4 bulb used in international markets; however, the two designations reflect different certification standards and are not always interchangeable without verification of base and housing compatibility.