Quick answer: Need a battery for motorcycles and quads? Consider the Varta YB5L-B, rated 5Ah 12V 60A. Terminal position is the detail people most often forget.
Why choose the Varta YB5L-B
From commuter scooters to trail bikes, plenty of machines run on a Varta YB5L-B. A cranking rating of 60A gives a cold engine a decent spin. Picking by exact code avoids a seat that will not close.
A modest 5Ah keeps size and weight down for tight spaces.
12VVolts
5AhAmp-hours at C20
60AStarting power (EN)
Will the Varta YB5L-B fit?
- ✓ Note which corner the plus post occupies on your old unit. Here it is positive on the right-hand side, and crossed cables rarely reach.
- ✓ 5Ah sets how long the battery can power things with the engine off.
- ✓ Cold cranking 60A: compare with your handbook's requirement.
Technical figures at a glance
ManufacturerVarta
Part numberYB5L-B
ETN number505012006
Product lineVARTA PowerSports SLI Freshpack
Used formotorcycles and quads
Volts12V
Amp-hours at C205Ah
Starting power (EN)60A
Battery technologyLead-acid
Outer measurements121 × 61 × 131 mm
Battery weight1.94 kg
Positive terminalpositive on the right-hand side
Terminal typeY6
EAN4016987168936
Frequently asked questions
Is the Varta YB5L-B AGM, EFB, gel or lead-acid?
It is built with lead-acid technology. Pick charging equipment with a matching mode and avoid storing it discharged.
Are the terminals of this battery standard?
It is supplied with Y6 terminals. Make sure your existing cables or plugs fit them.
Is the Varta YB5L-B part of a wider range?
This reference sits within VARTA PowerSports SLI Freshpack. Browse the brand page to see the neighbouring sizes of the same range.
Does the Varta YB5L-B have an EAN?
Yes: the EAN is 4016987168936. Retailers and workshops use this number to identify the product unambiguously.
What lead-acid means for you
Serviceable batteries have caps for checking the acid. Older cars without auto-stop run happily on flooded batteries. Most basic chargers already suit a wet-cell battery perfectly well.
Same size and layout
Listed below: batteries with the same case and polarity as the Varta YB5L-B.
Exide 12N5-3BExide EB5L-BFulbat FB5L-BFulbat FB5L-B GEL
See also
Prefer to compare first? The links below lead to other options for motorcycles and quads on baterias.online. Bookmark this page if you want the data sheet to hand while fitting.
Getting the best from the Varta YB5L-B
Jet skis spend most of the year parked, which is hard on a small battery. Lithium versions only like lithium charging programmes, so check yours before switching. A swollen case or a smell of acid means the battery should be recycled.
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