Varta YB12A-B motorbike battery replacement, rated 12Ah 12V 160A

At a glance: For motorcycles and quads there is the Varta YB12A-B, carrying a 12Ah 12V 160A rating. Before anything else, measure the space: the case comes to 136 × 82 × 162 mm.

Buying the Varta YB12A-B online

Small engines come back to life with the Varta YB12A-B, rated 12Ah 12V 160A. Terminal positions, dimensions and ratings for the Varta YB12A-B are all in the table below. Picking by exact code avoids a seat that will not close.

Expect everyday performance from 12Ah in motorcycles and quads.

Check before ordering

• ✓ Rated 12Ah: check that the charger or alternator in your system can refill a battery of that capacity in reasonable time.
• ✓ Diesels and big engines need the full 160A or more.
• ✓ These are Y6 terminals. Photograph the old ones before ordering to compare side by side.

Specifications table

Questions and answers

What lead-acid means for you

Charging turns lead sulphate back into active material. Flooded traction batteries last years with regular watering. A fully charged battery resists freezing far better than a flat one.

Alternatives that fit the same space

If you prefer another make, these fit the same space with the same terminal side.

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Codes matching and measurements agreeing? The Varta YB12A-B can go straight into your basket at baterias.online. Recycling the old battery is easy at most tips and garages.

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Varta YB12A-B in everyday use

A track-day bike sits for weeks between events. Tighten terminal bolts firmly but do not strip the small threads. A battery that needs charging after every week parked is ready for replacement.