Kawasaki ZX600 Ninja ZX-6R Headlight Bulb Size

The Kawasaki ZX600 Ninja ZX-6R uses an H9 bulb size for high beam and H11 bulb size for low beam headlight applications. The replacement chart covers 1995 through 2012 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.

High Beam Headlight

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2007-2012	H9	H9	Check Price
1995-2002	9003	H4	Check Price

Low Beam Headlight

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2007-2012	H11	H11	Check Price
1995-2002	9003	H4	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament halogen bulb with PGJ19-5 base. Also approved in the US. 12V, 65W.	H9	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament halogen bulb with P43t base. 12V, 60W/55W.	9003	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament halogen bulb with PGJ19-2 base. Also approved in the US. 12V, 55W.	H11	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Kawasaki ZX600 Ninja ZX-6R uses three distinct halogen bulb types across its headlight positions: H9, H11, and 9003. All three operate on a 12-volt electrical system, which is standard for motorcycle applications.
The 9003 bulb follows the ANSI standard used in the US and Canada. It is a dual-filament halogen type with a P43t base, rated at 60W on the high beam filament and 55W on the low beam filament. Because it contains both filaments in a single housing, the 9003 serves both high and low beam functions simultaneously.
The Kawasaki ZX600 Ninja ZX-6R (1995-2002) uses the 9003 bulb for both the high beam and low beam headlight positions, reflecting the dual-filament design that handles both functions within one unit.
The H9 is a single-filament halogen bulb with a PGJ19-5 base, rated at 65W. It follows the ECE standard used in Europe and worldwide, though it also carries US approval. Its single-filament construction means it is dedicated exclusively to the high beam function.
The H11 is a single-filament halogen bulb with a PGJ19-2 base, rated at 55W. Like the H9, it conforms to the ECE standard and holds US approval. It is dedicated solely to the low beam function.
For the 2007-2012 model years, the high beam and low beam headlights use separate, dedicated bulbs: H9 for high beam and H11 for low beam. Although both are single-filament ECE-standard halogens, their base types differ (PGJ19-5 versus PGJ19-2), making them physically non-interchangeable.
The H9 and H11 share the same PGJ19 base family but have different pin configurations, which prevents cross-fitting between the two positions. Substituting one for the other is not possible without modification.
The wattage difference between the 9003 high beam filament (60W) and the H9 (65W) reflects a modest increase in power for the dedicated high beam design used in the 2007-2012 configuration, while the low beam wattage remains consistent at 55W across both the 9003 low beam filament and the H11.