Motorcycle Batteries

At a glance

• Technologies: maintenance-free AGM, gel and conventional (Varta Freshpack).
• Brands: Varta, Exide and Motobatt.
• Voltage: 12 V, plus a few 6 V models for older bikes.
• Other vehicles: the same batteries fit quads, scooters, buggies and UTVs, jet skis and snowmobiles.
• Ready to fit: every battery leaves our warehouse activated.
• Shipping: 24 hours to Spain and Portugal, with a 14-hour express service. We also ship to France, Italy, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

How to choose your motorcycle battery

1. Battery code: it is on the label of your current battery, e.g. YTX9-BS or 12N9-3B. Search for that code: each product name also lists its equivalents (12N9-3B is the same as YB9L-B).
2. Polarity: an "L" in the code means reversed terminals. A YTX14-BS and a YTX14L-BS are virtually the same size, but the positive terminal is on the opposite side.
3. Dimensions: length × width × height. The Varta YTX9-BS measures 152 × 88 × 106 mm and the YTX14-BS 152 × 88 × 147 mm.
4. Capacity (Ah) and cold cranking amps (A): the same as the original or slightly higher.

AGM, gel or conventional

• AGM (YTX, YT, TTZ codes): sealed and maintenance-free. Varta Powersports AGM batteries can be mounted at an angle of up to 45°.
• Gel: gelled electrolyte, maintenance-free. Varta Powersports GEL, Exide GEL12 and Motobatt Super Gel.
• Conventional (12N, YB codes): the classic lead-acid design, for bikes that came with one. Always mounted upright.

Best-selling motorcycle batteries

• Varta YTX14-BS: 12 Ah and 200 A, AGM. Our top seller.
• Varta YTX20L-BS: 18 Ah and 250 A, AGM.
• Varta YTX20HL-BS: 18 Ah and 320 A, AGM.
• Varta YTX14L-BS: 12 Ah and 200 A, AGM.
• Varta YTX12-BS: 10 Ah and 150 A, AGM.
• Varta YTX5L-BS: 4 Ah and 80 A, AGM, for scooters and small bikes.
• Exide ETX7L-BS: 6 Ah and 100 A, AGM.

If the bike sits unused over winter, a maintenance charger keeps the battery from going flat.

Frequently asked questions

Does the battery arrive ready to fit?

Yes. Under Regulation (EU) 2019/1148 on explosives precursors, all motorcycle batteries are activated before shipping. Acid can no longer be sent separately.

Can I replace a conventional battery with an AGM?

Yes, as long as the dimensions, terminal layout and capacity match. An AGM needs no maintenance.

When will my order arrive?

Orders placed before the cut-off time leave the same working day. Delivery to Spain and Portugal takes 24 hours, and there is a 14-hour express service. You will see the exact delivery time when choosing shipping, before you pay.

What if I don't know which battery my bike uses?

Write to us via our contact page with the make, model, engine size and year, or the code on the label, and we will tell you. Returns are free.