Kawasaki KLX230R License Plate Bulb Size

The Kawasaki KLX230R uses a 12961 bulb size for the license plate light assembly. This replacement chart covers 2021 to 2022 production 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	Bulb Size
2021-2022	12961

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961

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Additional Notes

The 12961 is a Philips part number designating a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, operating at 12 volts and 5 watts.
The W2.1x9.5d base is a wedge-type fitting, meaning the bulb is held in place by tension from the socket rather than by a bayonet or screw mechanism.
The Kawasaki KLX230R uses the 12961 bulb for the license plate position across the 2021-2022 model years.
The T10 designation refers to the bulb's tubular form factor, with the numeral indicating a width of ten eighths of an inch, a standard sizing convention in miniature automotive and motorcycle bulbs.
At 5 watts, the 12961 is a low-draw bulb typical of license plate lighting applications, where output requirements are minimal.
The W2.1x9.5d base type is widely used across motorcycle and automotive license plate sockets, though fitment compatibility depends on the specific socket geometry of each application.