Kawasaki ZX600 Ninja ZX-6R Brake Bulb Size

The Kawasaki ZX600 Ninja ZX-6R uses a 1157 bulb size for brake applications. The replacement chart covers 1995 through 2002 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.

Bulb Size by Year Range

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
1995-2002	1157	P21/5W	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	1157	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	P21/5W	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Kawasaki ZX600 Ninja ZX-6R uses the 1157 bulb size for the brake light across the 1995-2002 model years.
The 1157 is an ANSI-standardized bulb type recognized across the United States and Canada, making it a widely available replacement in North American markets.
This bulb type features a dual-filament design, which allows it to serve two brightness levels within a single housing, one filament for the running light function and a higher-output filament for the brake light signal.
The 1157 operates on a 12-volt electrical system and draws 21 watts on the high-intensity filament and 5 watts on the low-intensity filament.
The bulb uses a BAY15d bayonet base, which is an offset twin-pin mount. The asymmetric pin placement on the BAY15d base is a deliberate design feature that prevents the bulb from being inserted in the wrong orientation, ensuring the correct filament aligns with each circuit.
Because the BAY15d base has offset pins, it is not interchangeable with single-pin bayonet bases or symmetrical twin-pin bases, and substituting an incompatible base type would result in fitment failure or incorrect circuit activation.