Home » Gear » Maintenance » KTM Replacement Battery Chart

KTM Replacement Battery Chart

KTM 790 DUKE side 1024x683 - KTM Replacement Battery Chart
Tweet
Share
WhatsApp

If your motorcycle battery is dead then you have come to the right place!

This motorcycle battery finder will help you select the right battery for your motorcycle. Whether you’re going for a cheap lead-acid battery, a better quality one, like a VRLA or AGM or whether you want to step into the future and buy a lightweight Lithium battery, this guide is for you.

We’ve listed every make and model we can find. For popular manufacturers you can click the link below to be taken to their dedicated page. If your bike isn’t in our ‘popular’ list, it’ll be in the table below.

We’ve used the popular brand Yuasa as our reference. If you don’t want a Yuasa battery, never fear, you can use our motorcycle battery cross reference chart at the bottom of the page to see the corresponding reference number for other popular makes including Exide and MotoBatt.

And if you want to switch to a lightweight Lithium battery (they also almost never go flat), then we’ve got a handy conversion table for you lower down the page too.

What are you waiting for? Ready, steady, CHARGE!

Table of Contents

KTM Battery Replacement Chart

ModelFromToStandard BatteryLightweight Lithium
KTM Adventure 1050 ABS20152016YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Adventure 1090 ABS20172019YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Adventure 1090 L ABS20182018YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Adventure 1090 L ABS A220182018YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Adventure 1090 R ABS20172019YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Adventure 1190 ABS20132016YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Adventure 1190 R ABS20132016YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Adventure 390 ABS20202020YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Adventure 390 ABS Euro520212021YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Adventure 640 E LC420032007YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM Adventure 640 LC420012002YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Adventure 640 R19992000YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Adventure 790 ABS20192019YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Adventure 790 R ABS20192019YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Adventure 950 LC820032005YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Adventure 950 S LC820032005YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Adventure 990 LC820062007YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Adventure 990 LC8 ABS20062013YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Adventure 990 R LC820092013YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Adventure 990 S LC820062008YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Ark 50 AC19981999YB5L-BYB5L-B Lithium
KTM Ark 50 LC19981999YB5L-BYB5L-B Lithium
KTM Ark 50 LC K19981999YB5L-BYB5L-B Lithium
KTM Duke 12520112012YTZ7SYTZ7S Lithium
KTM Duke 125 ABS20172020YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 125 ABS20132016YTZ7SYTZ7S Lithium
KTM Duke 125 ABS Euro520212021YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 20020122012YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 200 ABS20132017YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 390 ABS20132020YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 390 ABS Euro520212021YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 620 E19961998YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 620 E Last Edition19981999YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 640 E II19992002YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 640 E II20032007YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM Duke 690 ABS20122016YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 690 III20082011YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM Duke 690 R20102012YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM Duke 690 R ABS20132017YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 790 ABS20192019YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 790 L ABS20192019YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Duke 790 L ABS A220182019YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM EGS 620 LC4 LSE19971998YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM EGS 620 LC4-E19971998YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM EGS 620 LC4-E Adventure19971998YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM EGS-E 400 LC419971997YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM Enduro 690 LC420082010YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM Enduro 690 R LC420092013YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM Enduro 690 R LC4 ABS20142020YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM Enduro 690 R LC4 ABS Euro520212021YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM EXC 150 TPI20202021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 200 E20132016YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 200 E20132016YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 250 4T Racing20022006YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 250 4T Racing20022006YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 250 E20112016YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 250 E20112017YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 250 E Sixdays20102016YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 250 E Sixdays20102017YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 250 Sixdays20092009YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 250 Sixdays20092009YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 250 TPI20182021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 250 TPI Sixdays20182021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 300 E20072016YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 300 E20072017YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 300 E Sixdays20092016YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 300 E Sixdays20092017YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 300 TPI20182021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 300 TPI Erzbergrodeo20202021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 300 TPI Sixdays20182021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 400 R20092011YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 400 R20092011YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 400 Racing20002007YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 400 Racing20002007YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 450 ie20122016YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 450 ie20122016YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 450 ie Sixdays20122016YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 450 ie Sixdays20122016YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 450 R20082011YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 450 R20082011YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 450 R Sixdays20092011YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 450 R Sixdays20092011YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 450 Racing20032007YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 450 Racing20032007YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 500 ie20122016YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 500 ie20122016YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 500 ie Sixdays20122016YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 500 ie Sixdays20122016YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 520 Racing20002002YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 520 Racing20002002YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 525 Racing20032007YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 525 Racing20032007YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC 620 LC4 Competition19981999YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 660 LC4 Rally19991999YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC 660 LC4 Rally19991999YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-F 250 4T20072010YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC-F 250 4T20072010YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-F 250 4T Sixdays20092010YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC-F 250 4T Sixdays20092010YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-F 250 ie4T20112016YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC-F 250 ie4T20112021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-F 250 ie4T Sixdays20112017YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC-F 250 ie4T Sixdays20112021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-F 350 ie4T20122016YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC-F 350 ie4T20122021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-F 350 ie4T Sixdays20122016YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC-F 350 ie4T Sixdays20122021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-F 350 ie4T Wess20212021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-F 450 ie20172021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-F 450 ie Sixdays20172021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-F 500 ie20172021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-F 500 ie Sixdays20172021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-R 53020082011YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC-R 53020082011YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXC-R 530 Sixdays20092011YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXC-R 530 Sixdays20092011YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXE 12520002001YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXE 12520002001YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM EXE 125 Supermoto20002001YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM EXE 125 Supermoto20002001YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM Freeride 250 F 4T20182020YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM Freeride 250 R 2T20142014YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM Freeride 250 R 2T20142017YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM Freeride 350 4T20122017YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM Freeride 350 4T20122017YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM Go 5019941999YB5L-BYB5L-B Lithium
KTM Go 50 Chrono19941997YB5L-BYB5L-B Lithium
KTM Go 50 Chrono 50219961998YB5L-BYB5L-B Lithium
KTM K4 50019821985YB-9BYB9-B Lithium
KTM Kross 5019971998YB5L-BYB5L-B Lithium
KTM L 80 AC19821987YB-9BYB9-B Lithium
KTM LC2 12519962000YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM LC2 12519962000YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM LC4 40019981998YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM LC4-E 40019982001YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM LC4-E 400 LSE19971998YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM LC4-E 64019982002YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM LC4-E 64020032006YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM LC4-E 640 Supermoto19992002YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM LC4-E 640 Supermoto20032006YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM LW 80 LC19811987YB-9BYB9-B Lithium
KTM MXC 525 Desert Racing20032005YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM MXC 525 Desert Racing20032005YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM PL 80 AC Pro Lever19831986YB-9BYB9-B Lithium
KTM PLW 80 LC Pro Lever19831986YB-9BYB9-B Lithium
KTM Rally Factory Replica 69020092010YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM RC 125 ABS20142020YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM RC 125 ABS Euro420212021YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM RC 200 ABS20142017YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM RC 390 ABS20142020YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM RC 390 ABS Euro520212021YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM RC 390 R ABS20182019YTX9-BSYTX9-BS Lithium
KTM RC8 119020082011YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM RC8 1190 R20092015YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM RC8 1190 R Red Bull20102010YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM RC8 1190 R Track20112013YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM RL 80 AC19821987YB-9BYB9-B Lithium
KTM RLW 80 LC19811987YB-9BYB9-B Lithium
KTM RS 80 AC19821987YB-9BYB9-B Lithium
KTM RSL 80 LC19811981YB-9BYB9-B Lithium
KTM RSL-F 80 LC19821982YB-9BYB9-B Lithium
KTM SMC 625 Supermoto20042006YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM SMC 690 LC4 Supermoto20082011YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM SMC 690 R LC4 Supermoto20122013YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM SMC 690 R LC4 Supermoto ABS20142020YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM SMC 690 R LC4 Supermoto ABS Euro520212021YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM SMR 450 ie Supermoto20132014YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM SMR 450 ie Supermoto20132021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SMR 450 Supermoto20082012YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM SMR 450 Supermoto20082012YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM Sting 12519972000YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM Sting 12519972000YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM Super Adventure 1290 LC8 ABS20152016YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Super Adventure 1290 R LC8 ABS20172020YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Super Adventure 1290 R LC8 ABS Euro520212021YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Super Adventure 1290 S LC8 ABS20172020YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Super Adventure 1290 S LC8 ABS Euro520212021YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Super Adventure 1290 T LC8 ABS20172017YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Super Duke 1290 GT LC8 ABS20162020YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Super Duke 1290 GT LC8 ABS Euro520212021YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Super Duke 1290 R LC8 ABS20142019YTX14-BSYTX14-BS Lithium
KTM Super Duke 1290 R LC8 ABS20202020YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Super Duke 1290 R LC8 ABS Euro520212021YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Super Duke 1290 R LC8 Special Edition ABS20162017YTX14-BSYTX14-BS Lithium
KTM Super Duke 990 LC820052011YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Super Duke 990 R LC820072013YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Super Enduro 950 R LC820062008YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Supermoto 690 LC420072009YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM Supermoto 690 LC4 Prestige20072007YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM Supermoto 690 R LC420082010YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM Supermoto 950 LC820062008YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Supermoto 950 R LC820072008YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Supermoto 990 LC820092010YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Supermoto 990 R LC820092011YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Supermoto 990 R LC8 ABS20122013YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Supermoto 990 T LC820092011YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM Supermoto 990 T LC8 ABS20112013YTZ14SYTZ14S Lithium
KTM SX 450 Racing20032006YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM SX 450 Racing20032006YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX 520 Racing20002002YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM SX 520 Racing20002002YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX 525 Racing20032006YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM SX 525 Racing20032006YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX Quad 45020092011YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM SX Quad 45020092011YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX Quad 50520092013YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM SX Quad 50520092013YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SXC 625 LC420032006YTZ10SYTZ10S Lithium
KTM SX-F 250 ie4T20122015YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM SX-F 250 ie4T20122021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX-F 250 ie4T Factory Edition20172017YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX-F 250 ie4T Prado20202020YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX-F 250 ie4T Troy Lee20212021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX-F 350 ie 4T20112015YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM SX-F 350 ie 4T20112021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX-F 45020072012YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM SX-F 45020072012YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX-F 450 ie20132015YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM SX-F 450 ie20132021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX-F 450 ie Cairoli20202020YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX-F 450 ie Factory Edition20172021YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX-F 450 ie Herlings Replica20192019YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM SX-F 50520072008YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM SX-F 50520072008YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM XC 525 Desert Racing20062007YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM XC 525 Desert Racing20062007YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM XC Quad 45020092009YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM XC Quad 45020092009YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM XC Quad 52520092013YTX5L-BSYTX5L-BS Lithium
KTM XC Quad 52520092013YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM XC-W 12520172019YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium
KTM XC-W 15020172019YTZ5SYTZ5S Lithium

Battery Cross Reference Chart

motorcycle battery comparison - KTM Replacement Battery Chart

Now you know your battery model number, this handy battery cross reference chart will help you find the correct part number for three popular battery manufacturers: Yuasa, Exide and MotoBatt.

Click on a battery model, to be taken to a retailer where you can find the cheapest and buy online.

YuasaExideMotoBatt
 
Click to buy YuasaClick to buy ExideClick to buy MotoBatt
 
YB4L-B  
YTZ10SELTZ10SMBTZ10S
YTX9-BSETX9-BSMBTZ9-BS
YTX12-BSETX12-BS 
YT12B-BSET12B-BS 
YTX5L-BSETX5L-BSMBTX7U
YT4L-BS  
YT14B-BSET14B-BS 
YT7B-BSET7B-BSMB7U
YTX20CH-BSETX20CH-BSMBTX20U
YTX7A-BSETX7A-BSMBTX10S
YTX7L-BSETX7L-BSMBTX7U
YTX14L-BSETX14L-BSMBTX9U
51913GEL 12-19MB51815
YB16AL-A2 MB16AU
YTX16-BSETX16-BSAPTX16B-BS
 
Click to buy YuasaClick to buy ExideClick to buy MotoBatt
 

Lithium Battery Upgrade Chart

lithium vs lead acid motorcycle battery weight 500x261 - KTM Replacement Battery Chart

A lithium motorcycle battery is a worthwhile investment.

Why?

For me, the weight saving is brilliant but the main selling point is that, unlike a traditional lead-acid battery, they hold their charge for months and months. So even though they are slightly more expensive than a quality lead-acid battery, they will last far longer, probably twice or three times as long as a lead-acid.

Bikes tend to be used less frequently than cars and so it’s normal to go a few months without turning over your engine. The result? Your motorcycle battery dies and you can’t recover it. If this sounds like you, then go for a Lithium battery – you won’t regret it.

Both JMT and Shido are quality brands. They are both lightweight but cunningly they use the same physical-sized housing as a standard battery so you don’t have to mess around with foam padding. If you want the ultimate in compact size and weight saving, then go for an Aliant but you’ll need to pad out your battery housing box.

You’re looking at a weight saving of around 2kg and up to 5kg when you switch to a lithium motorcycle battery. MotoGP teams spend tens of thousands of pounds trying to find a 1kg weight saving and you can get a 2kg saving for around £70!

YuasaShidoJMT
 
   
YTZ10SLTZ10SYTZ10S-FP
YTX9-BSLTX9-BSYTX9-FP
YTX12-BSLTX12-BSYTX12-FP
YT12B-BSLT12B-BSYT12B-FP
YTX5L-BSLTX5L-BSYTZ5L-FP
YT4L-BSLTX4L-BS–
YT14B-BSLT14B-BSYT14B-FP (Same as YT12B)
YT7B-BSLT7B-BSYT7B-FP (Same as YT9B)
YTX20CH-BSLTX20CH-BSYTX20CH-BS
YTX7A-BSLTX7A-BSYTX7A-FP
YTX7L-BSLTX7L-BSYTX7L-FP (Same as YTZ7S)
YTX14L-BSLTX14L-BSYTX14L-FP (Same as YTX14AH)
519135191351913
YB16AL-A2LB16AL-A2–
YTX16-BSLTX16-BSYTX16-FP (Same as YTX20CH)
 
Click to buy YuasaClick to buy ShidoClick to buy JMT

Frequently Asked Questions

My motorcycle battery is dead and won't charge
A motorcycle battery is a ‘live’ product, that is to say, once it has been commissioned, it is giving off energy, discharging. A by-product of this process is sulphation, so if you don’t keep your battery charged (either by riding the bike or using a battery charger), it will eventually get to a stage where the sulphation causes a short-circuit and you won’t be able to start your bike - or recover your battery. You could try a motorcycle battery charger with a reconditioning mode or just buy a new battery.

What battery do I need for a 125cc motorbike?
Every motorbike is different. See the battery finder on this page.

What's the longest lasting motorcycle battery?
If you want a long-lasting motorcycle battery or one that will survive winter, go for a Lithium battery. They take 3 to 5 times as long to lose their charge compared to a lead-acid battery.

What's the best battery for my Harley?
Your best bet is to go for a battery with a higher cranking amperage. If you have a large V-twin engine, definitely don't buy a cheap battery as it won't be able to handle many start cycles. It's a false economy. Either go for a high-cranking lead-acid battery, usually fitted to touring bikes or a Lithium battery which has around 50% more cranking power than standard lead-acid batteries.

My battery clicks but my motorbike won't start
The noise you can hear isn’t the battery clicking but the starter solenoid. This solenoid is the first thing to receive power from the battery and it’s a relay that then opens the solenoid but there isn’t the power to turn the starter motor. The only good news in this situation is that the battery is probably still in a state where you can rescue it but you need to get it straight to A&E - dig out your charger, quick!

Do I need to top up my battery acid?
The only battery you’ll need to top up is a non-sealed (flooded) motorcycle battery. The acid itself doesn’t evaporate but the water-element of the acid mixture does, leaving a more concentrated solution. Top it up using distilled water (boil a kettle, let the water cool then use that).

How long will a motorcycle battery last?
Correctly maintained, a motorcycle battery should give you 48 months of use. However if you don’t ever charge it and rarely use the bike, it could be dead within 6 months. If you rarely use the bike and don’t have access to power where the bike is parked - it’s worth removing the battery and giving it a full charge every couple of months. Or even better - get out and ride!

Tweet
Share
WhatsApp
>
Scroll to Top
Scroll to Top