The Yamaha XVZ1200 Venture uses a 9003 bulb size for both high beam and low beam headlight applications. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years spanning 1983 to 1985.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 9003 bulb is the sole bulb type listed across all headlight positions for the Yamaha XVZ1200 Venture, covering both high beam and low beam functions for the 1983-1985 model years.
The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb, meaning a single bulb unit contains two separate filaments: one rated at 60W for high beam output and one rated at 55W for low beam output.
The bulb operates on a 12V electrical system and uses a P43t base, which is a bayonet-style cap with a 43mm collar width that physically locks the bulb into its housing.
The 9003 designation follows the ANSI standard used in the United States and Canada. This standard is functionally equivalent to the European H4 bulb, though the two are not always interchangeable due to differences in base construction and beam pattern certification.
Because the 9003 serves both the high beam and low beam positions on the XVZ1200 Venture, each headlight housing requires only one bulb to perform both lighting functions.