Suzuki Motorcycle LT160 Tail Light Bulb Size

Suzuki Motorcycle LT160 tail light requires a P21/5W bulb size, designated as 12821. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1989 to 2004.

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

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2003-2004	1157	P21/5W	Check Price
1989-1992	12821	12821	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament signalling bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	P21/5W	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament bulb with BAY15d bayonet base. 12V, 21W/5W.	1157	Check Price
Philips part number. Miniature wedge bulb (T10) with W2.1x9.5d base. 12V, 5W.	12821	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Suzuki Motorcycle LT160 tail light specifications cover two distinct bulb types across the listed model years: the P21/5W for 2003-2004 and the 12821 for 1989-1992.
The P21/5W is a dual-filament bulb rated at 12V with a 21W primary filament and a 5W secondary filament, conforming to ECE standards used in European and worldwide markets.
The P21/5W uses a BAY15d bayonet base, which is an offset twin-pin fitting. The offset pin placement prevents incorrect installation by ensuring the bulb can only be seated in one orientation.
The 12821 is a Philips part number designating a miniature wedge-type bulb in the T10 form factor, rated at 12V and 5W, with a W2.1x9.5d wedge base that requires no separate locking mechanism.
The single-filament 5W rating of the 12821 contrasts with the dual-filament P21/5W, indicating a functional difference in the tail light assembly between the 1989-1992 and 2003-2004 model years.
The BAY15d base of the P21/5W and the W2.1x9.5d wedge base of the 12821 are physically incompatible with each other, meaning the two bulb types are not interchangeable across the different LT160 model years.