Polaris Super Sport Tail Light Bulb Size

Additional Notes

• The Polaris Super Sport tail light specifications cover model years 1994-2008 and reference two distinct bulb types: the 1157 and the 194.
• The 194 is a miniature wedge bulb in the T10 form factor, operating at 12V with a power draw of 3.78W. Its wedge base design means it is held in place by the socket itself rather than by a locking mechanism.
• The 1157 is a dual-filament bulb with a BAY15d bayonet base, rated at 12V and drawing 21W on its primary filament and 5W on its secondary filament. The dual-filament design allows a single bulb to serve both tail light and brake light functions.
• Both bulb types conform to ANSI standards recognized in the United States and Canada.
• The Polaris Super Sport used the 194 bulb across model years 1994-2006, representing the longer-running fitment in the specification set.
• The 1157 bulb applies to the 2007-2008 model years, and its BAY15d bayonet base is not compatible with the wedge socket used by the 194. These two bulb types are not interchangeable.
• The difference in wattage between the two types is substantial. The 1157 draws up to 21W on its high filament, while the 194 draws only 3.78W, reflecting fundamentally different electrical and functional roles.
• Substituting a 194 into a socket designed for the 1157, or vice versa, would require a socket adapter, as the base configurations differ between the wedge and bayonet formats.