Polaris 700 SKS Tail Light Bulb Size

The Polaris 700 SKS tail light utilizes 1157 and 194 bulb sizes for the specific lighting components located at the rear of the vehicle. Data for the specified equipment covers the period from 1997 through 2003.

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	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2003	1157	P21/5W	Check Price
1999-2002	194	W5W	Check Price
1997	194	W5W	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	1157	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	P21/5W	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Miniature wedge bulb (T10). 12V, 3.78W.	194	Check Price
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Single-filament signalling bulb with W2.1x9.5d wedge base. 12V, 5W.	W5W	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The 194 bulb is a miniature wedge type with a T10 form factor, operating at 12 volts and drawing 3.78 watts. Its wedge base design means it seats directly into a socket without a separate locking mechanism.
The 1157 bulb is a dual-filament type with a BAY15d bayonet base, rated at 12 volts with a 21W/5W output split between its two filaments. The BAY15d base uses offset pins to prevent incorrect insertion.
Both bulb types conform to ANSI standards recognized in the United States and Canada.
The Polaris 700 SKS used the 194 bulb for the tail light across the 1997 and 1999-2002 model years.
The 2003 Polaris 700 SKS tail light specification calls for the 1157 bulb, which differs from all prior listed model years in both base type and wattage.
The 194 and 1157 bulbs are not interchangeable. They differ in base type, physical form factor, filament count, and wattage, making cross-substitution between the two incompatible without socket modification.