Varta YT12A-BS – powersports battery for bikes, jet skis and quads – 11Ah 12V 160A

In short: Put simply: Varta YT12A-BS, rated 11Ah 12V 160A, sold for motorcycles and quads. Matching technology keeps the charging system happy.

Buying the Varta YT12A-BS online

Sized for the tight battery boxes of motorcycles and quads: that is the Varta YT12A-BS. A cranking rating of 160A gives a cold engine a decent spin. Type Varta YT12A-BS into the search and the page you need comes up.

Expect everyday performance from 11Ah in motorcycles and quads.

Before you order: a quick checklist

• ✓ These are Y5 terminals. Photograph the old ones before ordering to compare side by side.
• ✓ A different chemistry from AGM may need system changes.
• ✓ Check 150 × 88 × 105 mm against the tray, not just the old battery.

Varta YT12A-BS: dimensions and ratings

Common questions about the Varta YT12A-BS

The AGM technology explained

Tightly packed plates and mats give glass-mat batteries a sturdy inner structure. Backup systems rely on AGM because it can wait, fully charged, for years without fuss. A full charge now and then helps an AGM battery that mostly works part-charged.

Batteries with the same format

Listed below: batteries with the same case and polarity as the Varta YT12A-BS.

Fulbat FT12A-BSFulbat FT12A-BS GELExide ET12A-BSVarta 510909015Exide AGM12-7.5

See also

You will find this battery in the motorcycles and quads section of baterias.online, ready to order. Writing the fitting date on the battery helps when planning the next replacement.

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Varta YT12A-BS in everyday use

A scooter parked outside a flat all winter rarely starts first time in March. Lithium versions only like lithium charging programmes, so check yours before switching. Mismatched terminals are a common reason a new battery will not connect.