Suzuki Motorcycle DL1000 V-Strom License Plate Bulb Size

The Suzuki Motorcycle DL1000 V-Strom license plate light requires a 12821 bulb size for proper installation and function. Data for the specified lighting component covers the range from 2018 to 2019.

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
2018-2019	12821
2014-2016	12821

Bulb Specifications

Description	Bulb Size
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12821

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Additional Notes

The Suzuki Motorcycle DL1000 V-Strom uses the 12821 bulb for its license plate light across the 2014-2016 and 2018-2019 model years.
The 12821 is a Philips part number designating a miniature wedge bulb in the T10 form factor, operating at 12 volts and 5 watts.
The T10 designation refers to a tubular bulb body approximately 10mm wide, commonly used in low-current auxiliary lighting positions such as license plate and parking lights.
The W2.1x9.5d base type is a wedge-style connector, meaning the bulb is held in place by tension from the socket rather than by a bayonet or screw mechanism.
At 5 watts, the 12821 draws minimal current, which is consistent with its role in a non-illumination-critical position such as a license plate lamp.
The W2.1x9.5d base specification is a precise fitment standard; substituting a bulb with a different base type, even one sharing the T10 body shape, risks an improper socket fit.