Kawasaki ZX1000 Ninja 1000 License Plate Bulb Size

The Kawasaki ZX1000 Ninja 1000 uses a 12961 bulb size for the license plate light. The replacement chart covers 2011 to 2019 model 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	Bulb Type	Shop
2011-2019	12961	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12961	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Kawasaki ZX1000 Ninja 1000 uses the 12961 bulb for the license plate position across the 2011-2019 model years.
The 12961 is a Philips part number designating a T10 miniature wedge bulb with a W2.1x9.5d base, rated at 12 volts and 5 watts.
The T10 designation refers to a tubular bulb body approximately 10mm wide, a form factor widely used in low-intensity automotive lighting positions such as license plate and courtesy lamps.
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.
At 5 watts, the 12961 operates as a low-power incandescent source, consistent with its role in a non-illumination-critical position such as license plate lighting.
The single bulb size across all listed model years indicates no fitment variation within the 2011-2019 production span of this model.