Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP Tail Light Bulb Size

The Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP uses a 3157 bulb size for the tail light assembly. The replacement chart covers 2015 to 2017 model years with corresponding bulb specifications.

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
2015-2017	3157

Bulb Specifications

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

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Additional Notes

The 3157 is the sole tail light bulb type listed for the Polaris Sportsman 1000 XP across the 2015-2017 model years.
The 3157 is an ANSI-standardized bulb type recognized across the United States and Canada, meaning it conforms to a defined set of electrical and physical parameters shared by all compliant manufacturers.
As a dual-filament bulb, the 3157 operates two independent filaments within a single envelope, one rated at 27W and one at 7W, which allows it to serve both braking and running light functions from a single socket.
The 3157 follows the T25 wedge form factor, a designation that describes the tapered, wedge-style base used to secure the bulb directly into its socket without a separate bayonet or screw fitting.
The bulb operates on a 12V circuit, consistent with the standard electrical architecture found in most production powersports vehicles.
Because the 3157 is an ANSI-standardized type, physically compatible substitutes from different manufacturers are generally interchangeable at the socket level, provided the voltage and wattage ratings match the original specification.