Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator Tail Light Bulb Size

The Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator tail light requires a 1157 bulb size for proper illumination. The replacement chart covers 1988 to 1992 production years with corresponding bulb specifications.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
1991-1992	1157	P21/5W	Check Price
1988-1989	1157	P21/5W	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	1157	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	P21/5W	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The 1157 is the tail light bulb type used across all listed model years of the Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator, spanning 1988-1992.
The 1157 is a dual-filament bulb, meaning it serves two lighting functions within a single unit, typically a higher-wattage filament for braking and a lower-wattage filament for running light operation.
The bulb operates at 12 volts with a wattage rating of 21W for the primary filament and 5W for the secondary filament.
The 1157 uses a BAY15d bayonet base, which features two offset pins at different heights to ensure correct orientation during installation and prevent incorrect filament activation.
The 1157 designation follows ANSI standardization applicable to the United States and Canada, meaning the specification aligns with North American automotive and powersports lighting standards.
The BAY15d base of the 1157 is not interchangeable with single-filament bayonet bulbs such as the 1156, which uses a BAY15s base with pins at equal heights, despite the physical similarity between the two base types.