Polaris 700 RMK Tail Light Bulb Size

The Polaris 700 RMK tail light utilizes 1157 and 194 bulb sizes for the specific lighting components. Available data covers the period from 1997 through 2005 for the specified snowmobile.

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
2007-2010	1157
2000-2005	1157
1997-1999	194

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	1157
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194

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Additional Notes

The Polaris 700 RMK uses two distinct tail light bulb types across its model years: the 1157 and the 194, both of which conform to ANSI standards recognized in the United States and Canada.
The 1157 is a dual-filament bulb fitted with a BAY15d bayonet base, operating at 12V with a power draw of 21W on the primary filament and 5W on the secondary. The dual-filament design allows a single bulb to serve both tail light and brake light functions simultaneously.
The 194 is a miniature wedge-style bulb in the T10 form factor, operating at 12V with a power draw of 3.78W. Its single-filament construction and wedge base make it electrically and physically incompatible with the BAY15d socket used by the 1157.
The Polaris 700 RMK (2000-2010) specifies the 1157 bulb for the tail light position, representing the majority of model years covered in these specifications.
The 1997-1999 model years of the 700 RMK specify the 194 bulb instead, which draws significantly less wattage than the 1157 and lacks a second filament.
The 1157 and 194 bulbs are not interchangeable. Their base types differ fundamentally, and the wattage and filament configurations are incompatible, meaning a direct substitution between the two would not be possible without socket modification.