The Yamaha XVS650 V Star uses 9003 bulb size for both high beam and low beam headlight applications. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years spanning 1998 to 2016 with corresponding bulb size specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Yamaha XVS650 V Star uses the 9003 bulb for both high beam and low beam headlight positions across the 1998-2016 model range, with the single bulb type serving both functions simultaneously.
The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb, meaning one physical bulb contains two separate filaments: one rated at 60W for high beam output and one rated at 55W for low beam output, both operating on a 12V electrical system.
The 9003 bulb uses a P43t base, which is a bayonet-style mount with a 43mm collar. This base type is specific to the 9003 and its international equivalent, the H4, and is not interchangeable with single-filament base types such as the 9005 or 9006.
The 9003 designation is the ANSI standard used in the United States and Canada. The H4 bulb is its international counterpart and shares the same filament ratings, voltage, and base configuration, making the two functionally equivalent in most fitment contexts.
Because the same 9003 bulb governs both beam modes, a single bulb failure affects both high and low beam operation on the XVS650 V Star, unlike systems that use separate bulbs for each function.
The consistent use of the 9003 across all listed model years from 1998 through 2016 indicates no headlight socket or housing changes were made to the XVS650 V Star during that production span.