Polaris 500 Classic Touring Headlight Bulb Size

The Polaris 500 Classic Touring headlight bulb specifications include 9003 and 894 sizes for high beam operation and 9003 size for low beam illumination. The replacement chart covers 2001 through 2003 model years with corresponding bulb size data.

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
2003	9003	H4	Check Price
2001-2002	894	894	Check Price

Low Beam Headlight

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2001-2003	9003	H4	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament halogen bulb with P43t base. 12V, 60W/55W.	9003	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with PGJ13 base. 12V, 37.5W.	894	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The 9003 bulb is a dual-filament halogen type operating at 12V with a 60W filament for high beam and a 55W filament for low beam, fitted with a P43t base. Its dual-filament design allows a single bulb to serve both beam functions within one housing.
The 894 bulb is a single-filament halogen type rated at 12V and 37.5W, using a PGJ13 base. Its lower wattage and single-filament construction distinguish it from the 9003 in both output and base configuration.
Both the 9003 and 894 are ANSI-standard bulbs recognized in the US and Canada, meaning their physical and electrical specifications conform to a defined industry standard rather than a proprietary format.
The Polaris 500 Classic Touring uses the 9003 for the low beam headlight across all three model years covered (2001-2003), while the high beam position shows a change between years.
In the 2003 model year, the Polaris 500 Classic Touring uses the 9003 bulb in both the high beam and low beam positions, meaning a single bulb type serves the entire headlight system that year.
For the 2001-2002 model years, the high beam headlight takes the 894 bulb rather than the 9003. Because the 894 uses a PGJ13 base and the 9003 uses a P43t base, these two bulbs are not interchangeable despite both being 12V halogen types.