Polaris 600 Classic Tail Light Bulb Size

The Polaris 600 Classic tail light utilizes 3157 and 194 bulb sizes depending on the specific version of the machine. Data for the bulb sizes covers the range from 2001 to 2006.

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
2004-2006	3157
2001-2003	194

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament wedge bulb (T25). 12V, 27W/7W.	3157
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194

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Additional Notes

The Polaris 600 Classic uses two distinct tail light bulb types across its 2001-2006 model years: the 3157 and the 194, both of which conform to ANSI standards recognized in the United States and Canada.
The 3157 is a dual-filament T25 wedge bulb rated at 12V with a wattage split of 27W and 7W, where the higher filament serves the brake or turn function and the lower filament serves the running light function.
The 194 is a single-filament T10 miniature wedge bulb rated at 12V and 3.78W, a significantly lower output than the 3157, reflecting its use in lower-intensity lighting applications.
The Polaris 600 Classic (2004-2006) requires the 3157 bulb for the tail light position.
The 2001-2003 model years require the 194 bulb instead, making the two bulb types non-interchangeable across the full production run despite both operating on a 12V system.
The T25 and T10 designations refer to the physical size of the wedge base, with T25 being the larger of the two. Installing a T25 bulb into a socket designed for a T10 is not physically compatible, and the reverse is equally incompatible.
The wattage difference between the 3157 (27W/7W) and the 194 (3.78W) is substantial, meaning the two bulbs are also electrically mismatched and cannot serve as substitutes for one another regardless of socket fit.