Kawasaki VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Nomad License Plate Bulb Size

The Kawasaki VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Nomad uses a 12821 bulb size for the license plate fixture. The replacement chart covers 2009 to 2013 model 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.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	Bulb Type	Shop
2009-2013	12821	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12821	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The 12821 is a Philips part number designating a miniature wedge bulb in the T10 form factor, operating at 12 volts with a 5-watt output and fitted with a W2.1x9.5d base.
The W2.1x9.5d base is a wedge-type connector, meaning the bulb is held in place by tension from the socket rather than by a bayonet or screw mechanism.
The T10 designation refers to the tubular glass envelope width, which is 10 thirty-seconds of an inch, a standard sizing classification used across many low-wattage automotive lighting applications.
The Kawasaki VN1700 Vulcan 1700 Nomad uses the 12821 bulb for its license plate light across the 2009-2013 model years.
Because the W2.1x9.5d base is a specific wedge standard, substituting bulbs with physically similar but dimensionally different wedge bases risks poor socket contact or fitment failure.