The Yamaha XV750 Virago headlight uses a 9003 bulb size for both high beam and low beam functions. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1981 to 1997.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Yamaha XV750 Virago uses the 9003 bulb size for both high beam and low beam headlight positions across all model years listed in the specifications, spanning 1981-1983 and 1988-1997.
The 9003 is an ANSI-standardized bulb type recognized in the United States and Canada, meaning it conforms to a defined set of electrical and physical characteristics shared across manufacturers.
The 9003 bulb is a dual-filament halogen type, which allows a single bulb to serve both the high beam and low beam functions within one housing rather than requiring separate bulbs for each function.
The 9003 operates at 12 volts, with a wattage rating of 60W on the high beam filament and 55W on the low beam filament, reflecting the higher light output demanded of the high beam setting.
The 9003 uses a P43t base, which is a bayonet-style mount with a 43mm flange. This base type determines physical fitment into the headlight housing and is not interchangeable with bulbs that use different base configurations.
Because both the high beam and low beam positions share the same 9003 specification across all listed years of the XV750 Virago, a single bulb type serves the entire headlight assembly for this motorcycle.
The 9003 bulb is also commonly cross-referenced with the H4 designation used in international markets. While the two types share functional and electrical characteristics, fitment compatibility between 9003 and H4 bulbs depends on the specific housing, as base tolerances can vary slightly between the ANSI and ECE standards.