The Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator headlight bulb uses a 9003 size for both high and low beam functions. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1986 to 1997.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 9003 bulb is a dual-filament halogen type, meaning a single bulb contains two separate filaments to serve both high and low beam functions rather than requiring two distinct bulbs for each role.
The Kawasaki ZL600 Eliminator uses the 9003 bulb for both its high beam and low beam headlight positions across all listed model years, with one bulb type handling both lighting functions.
The 9003 operates on a 12-volt electrical system and draws 60 watts on the high beam filament and 55 watts on the low beam filament, reflecting the greater output demand of high beam illumination.
The 9003 uses a P43t base, which is a bayonet-style mount with a 43mm collar. This base type is standardized, meaning fitment is determined by base compatibility rather than bulb shape alone.
The 9003 designation follows the ANSI standard used in the United States and Canada. It is electrically and physically equivalent to the H4 bulb used under European ECE standards, though the designations differ by market.
The listed model years for the ZL600 Eliminator span 1986-1987 and 1996-1997, and the 9003 specification is consistent across all four of those years for both beam positions.
Because the 9003 and H4 share the same filament configuration, voltage, wattage, and base type, aftermarket and OEM replacements marketed under either designation are generally interchangeable in this application.