12VNominal voltage
12AhAmp-hours at C20
160ACold cranking amps
At a glance: Quick facts on the Varta YB12AL-A2: intended for motorcycles and quads, rated 12Ah 12V 160A. Terminal position is the detail people most often forget.
Installation and maintenance tips
Adventure bikes loaded with heated grips and sat-nav ask more of the battery. A quick-connect lead left on the battery makes winter top-ups easy. Bump-starting the bike every weekend is a clear sign the battery has had its day.
Specifications table
How lead-acid batteries work and how to look after them
Each cell in a flooded battery produces about two volts. Flooded deep-cycle batteries suit solar and golf buggies. Avoid deep discharges to prevent sulphation.
Same case, same terminal side
Looking to compare? Each of these has the dimensions and polarity of the Varta YB12AL-A2.
Exide EB12AL-AExide EB12AL-A2Varta 512909013Fulbat FB12AL-A/A2Fulbat FB12AL-A2 GEL
Your questions answered
Can I use my usual charger with this battery?
Its technology is lead-acid. The table above repeats it next to the size and ratings.
Will my existing clamps fit this battery?
If your clamps fit Y6 terminals, they will fit this battery without adapters.
Varta YB12AL-A2: what it is and who it suits
Quads, jet skis and road bikes all turn up in the list of machines that use the Varta YB12AL-A2. Case size is 136 × 82 × 161 mm, worth checking with the seat off. Ordering batteries online saves a ride to the dealer on a bike that will not start.
12Ah puts it squarely in the middle of the range for motorcycles and quads.
Explore more
You will find this battery in the motorcycles and quads section of baterias.online, ready to order. If in doubt about the fit, compare once more with the figures above.
Make sure it fits your vehicle or equipment
- ✓ Terminal type: Y6. Make sure your cable clamps or connectors suit it before fitting.
- ✓ Sticking with lead-acid avoids surprises, unless your vehicle maker approves a change.
- ✓ Dimensions to compare: 136 × 82 × 161 mm. Do not forget the base ledge, which the hold-down clamp grips on many vehicles.
