Polaris 500 RMK Tail Light Bulb Size

The Polaris 500 RMK tail light utilizes a 194 bulb size for the lighting component. Data for the bulb specifications covers the range from 1997 through 2002.

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 Size
1997-2002	194

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194

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Additional Notes

The 194 bulb is the sole tail light bulb type listed across all model years of the Polaris 500 RMK covered in these specifications, spanning 1997-2002.
The 194 designation follows the ANSI standard recognized in both the United States and Canada, placing it within a widely adopted North American classification system for miniature automotive and powersports lighting.
This bulb belongs to the T10 wedge family, a form factor defined by its wedge-shaped base, which connects directly into a socket without a separate metal cap or pins.
The 194 operates at 12 volts and draws 3.78 watts, placing it in the low-wattage range typical of indicator and tail light applications rather than primary illumination.
The T10 wedge base is a common form factor shared across many vehicle and powersports applications, which means physically similar bulbs from other ANSI designations may fit the socket without being electrically equivalent to the 194.
Because wattage and voltage ratings are specific to the 194 designation, substituting a visually compatible wedge bulb with different electrical ratings risks improper function or socket damage in the Polaris 500 RMK.