The Kawasaki ZX1400 Ninja ZX-14R uses H11 and H9 bulb sizes for high beam headlight applications, with H9 and H11 bulb sizes specified for low beam headlight functions. The replacement chart covers 2012 through 2019 model production 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.
The H9 and H11 are the two bulb types specified for the Kawasaki ZX1400 Ninja ZX-14R across its headlight positions and model years. Both are single-filament halogen bulbs operating on a 12V system and built to ECE standards, making them approved for use in Europe, worldwide markets, and the United States.
The H9 bulb draws 65W and uses a PGJ19-5 base, while the H11 draws 55W and uses a PGJ19-2 base. Although both share a similar physical form factor within the PGJ19 base family, the pin configurations differ between the two, meaning they are not interchangeable despite their visual resemblance.
For the 2012-2014 model years, the high beam headlight takes an H9 bulb and the low beam takes an H11. In the 2019 model year, this arrangement is reversed, with the H11 assigned to the high beam and the H9 to the low beam.
Because the high beam and low beam positions swap bulb types between the 2012-2014 and 2019 model years, confirming the correct year before sourcing a replacement is necessary to avoid installing a bulb in the wrong position with a mismatched wattage and base type.
The H9 produces more output than the H11 due to its higher 65W rating compared to the H11's 55W. The position each bulb occupies therefore carries different power draw implications depending on the model year of the motorcycle.