The Moto Guzzi Limited Company, with its headquarters in Mandello del Lario, was legally founded in Genoa on 15th March 1921.
The founders were Emanuele Vittorio Parodi, shipowner, his son and Giorgio, military aviation pilot, and Carlo Guzzi, mechanic. At first, Emanuele Parodi was not so enamoured with the plan of Guzzi and Giorgio, but his confusion vanished when one of his friends told him about their first project “If you don’t, I’ll create it myself.”
This motorcycle battery finder will help you select the right battery for your Guzzi. 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 used the popular brand Yuasa as our reference. If you don’t want a Yuasa battery, never fear, you can use our Moto Guzzi 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.
Table of Contents
Moto Guzzi Replacement Battery Chart
| Model | From | To | Standard Battery | Lightweight Lithium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moto Guzzi 254 250 Quattro | 1977 | 1981 | YB12-FP | YB12-FP Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Bellagio 940 ie | 2007 | 2014 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Bellagio 940 ie Aquila Nera | 2011 | 2014 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Bellagio 940 ie Deluxe | 2010 | 2012 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 ie | 2005 | 2007 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Breva 1100 ie ABS | 2005 | 2007 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 | 2008 | 2011 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Breva 1200 ABS | 2008 | 2011 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Breva 750 ie | 2003 | 2012 | YTX14AH-BS | YTX14AH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Breva 750 ie Touring | 2006 | 2008 | YTX14AH-BS | YTX14AH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Breva 850 ie | 2007 | 2009 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1000 II | 1982 | 1986 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1000 III | 1987 | 1993 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1000 III Carenato Verkleidung | 1988 | 1990 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1000 III ie | 1990 | 1993 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 | 1994 | 1996 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV ie | 1998 | 2005 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 EV ie Touring | 2002 | 2005 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie | 1996 | 2000 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie 75 Aniversario | 1998 | 2000 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie Alu | 2002 | 2004 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie Aquila Nera | 2010 | 2011 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie Classic/Touring | 2006 | 2011 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie Jackal | 1999 | 2001 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie Metal | 2002 | 2003 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie Spezial | 1999 | 2001 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie Spezial Sport | 2002 | 2002 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie Stone | 2002 | 2005 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie Stone Touring | 2003 | 2005 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie Titanium | 2003 | 2005 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie Vintage | 2006 | 2013 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1100 ie Vintage 90 Aniversario | 2012 | 2014 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace ABS | 2015 | 2018 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1400 Audace Carbon ABS | 2017 | 2021 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1400 Custom ABS | 2013 | 2016 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1400 Eldorado ABS | 2015 | 2020 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring ABS | 2013 | 2021 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi California 1400 Touring SE ABS | 2015 | 2017 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 ie | 1992 | 1996 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Daytona 1000 RS ie | 1997 | 2000 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Griso 1100 ie | 2005 | 2008 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V | 2007 | 2012 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Griso 1200 8V Special Edition | 2010 | 2017 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Griso 850 ie | 2007 | 2009 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi GTS 350 Scheibenbremse | 1974 | 1979 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi GTS 350 Trommelbremse | 1974 | 1975 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi GTS 400 Scheibenbremse | 1974 | 1979 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 | 1984 | 1986 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 CI | 1989 | 1993 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Le Mans 1000 Vorderrad 18 Zoll | 1987 | 1988 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850 I | 1975 | 1978 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850 II | 1978 | 1980 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Le Mans 850 III | 1981 | 1984 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi MGX-21 1400 Flying Fortress ABS | 2016 | 2021 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Mille 1000 GT | 1987 | 1994 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 ie Aniversario | 2012 | 2013 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 ie Aquila Nera | 2010 | 2011 | YTX14AH-BS | YTX14AH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 ie Aquila Nera | 2012 | 2015 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 ie Classic | 2005 | 2011 | YTX14AH-BS | YTX14AH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 ie Classic | 2012 | 2015 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 ie Classic Touring | 2006 | 2007 | YTX14AH-BS | YTX14AH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 ABS | 2006 | 2010 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 GT 8V ABS | 2011 | 2017 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Norge 850 ie | 2007 | 2009 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi NTX 350 | 1987 | 1992 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Quota 1000 ie | 1992 | 1997 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Quota 1100 ES ie | 1998 | 2001 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi S 1000 | 1990 | 1993 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi SP 1000 I | 1978 | 1983 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi SP 1000 II | 1984 | 1987 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi SP 1000 III | 1988 | 1996 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 ie | 1997 | 2000 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Sport 1100 ie Corsa | 1998 | 2000 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Sport 1200 | 2007 | 2009 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Sport 1200 8V | 2009 | 2013 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Sport 1200 8V ABS | 2009 | 2013 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Sport 1200 8V Corsa ABS | 2013 | 2014 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Sport 1200 ABS | 2007 | 2009 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V | 2008 | 2010 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V ABS | 2009 | 2017 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX ABS | 2009 | 2017 | YTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi T 850 | 1973 | 1975 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi T3 850 | 1975 | 1979 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi T3 850 California | 1975 | 1983 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi T4 850 | 1980 | 1982 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi T5 850 Hinterrad 16 Zoll | 1983 | 1984 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi T5 850 Nuovo Hinterrad 18 Zoll | 1984 | 1989 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V 1000 G5 | 1978 | 1985 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V 1000 I Convert | 1975 | 1984 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V10 1000 GT ie Centauro | 1998 | 2001 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V10 1000 ie Centauro | 1997 | 2001 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V10 1000 ie Centauro Sport | 1998 | 2001 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V11 1100 ie Cafe Sport | 2004 | 2004 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V11 1100 ie Coppa Italia | 2004 | 2005 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V11 1100 ie Le Mans | 2002 | 2006 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V11 1100 ie Le Mans Nero Corsa | 2004 | 2005 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V11 1100 ie Le Mans Rosso Corsa | 2003 | 2005 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V11 1100 ie Sport | 1999 | 2003 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V11 1100 ie Sport Ballabio | 2004 | 2006 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V11 1100 ie Sport Rosso Mandello | 2001 | 2001 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V11 1100 ie Sport Scura | 2002 | 2003 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V11 1100 ie Sport Scura R | 2005 | 2005 | YTX20H-BS | YTX20H-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V35 350 Imola I | 1979 | 1984 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V35 350 Imola II | 1984 | 1989 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V50 500 Monza | 1980 | 1984 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V65 650 | 1981 | 1987 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V65 650 Florida | 1986 | 1995 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V65 650 GT | 1987 | 1993 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V65 650 Lario | 1984 | 1989 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V65 650 SP | 1981 | 1987 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 ie Cafe Classic | 2009 | 2012 | YTX14AH-BS | YTX14AH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 ie Classic | 2008 | 2012 | YTX14AH-BS | YTX14AH-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 ie Racer | 2011 | 2014 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 ie Special | 2012 | 2014 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 ie Stone | 2012 | 2014 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 II ie Racer ABS | 2015 | 2016 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 II ie Special ABS | 2015 | 2016 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 II ie Stone ABS | 2015 | 2016 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 II ie Stornello Limited Edition ABS | 2016 | 2016 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 III ie Aniversario ABS | 2017 | 2018 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 III ie Carbon ABS | 2018 | 2020 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 III ie Limited ABS | 2018 | 2020 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 III ie Milano ABS | 2018 | 2019 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 III ie Racer ABS | 2017 | 2020 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 III ie Rough ABS | 2018 | 2020 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 III ie Special ABS | 2017 | 2020 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 III ie Stone ABS | 2017 | 2020 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 III ie Stone Night Pack ABS | 2019 | 2020 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 III ie Stone S ABS | 2020 | 2020 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 Spezial | 1969 | 1971 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 750 Sport | 1972 | 1974 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special ABS | 2021 | 2021 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 850 Stone ABS | 2021 | 2021 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V7 850 Stone Centenario ABS | 2021 | 2021 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V75 750 Strada | 1994 | 1996 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V75 750 Targa | 1991 | 1992 | YIX30L-BS | YIX30L-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V85 850 TT ABS | 2019 | 2021 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V85 850 TT Centenario ABS | 2021 | 2021 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V85 850 TT EVO ABS | 2021 | 2021 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V85 850 TT Travel ABS | 2020 | 2021 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V9 850 ie Bobber ABS | 2016 | 2021 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V9 850 ie Bobber Centenario ABS | 2021 | 2021 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V9 850 ie Bobber Sport ABS | 2019 | 2020 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
| Moto Guzzi V9 850 ie Roamer ABS | 2016 | 2021 | YTX14-BS | YTX14-BS Lithium |
Battery Cross Reference 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.
| Yuasa | Exide | MotoBatt |
| Click to buy Yuasa | Click to buy Exide | Click to buy MotoBatt |
| YB4L-B | ||
| YTZ10S | ELTZ10S | MBTZ10S |
| YTX9-BS | ETX9-BS | MBTZ9-BS |
| YTX12-BS | ETX12-BS | |
| YT12B-BS | ET12B-BS | |
| YTX5L-BS | ETX5L-BS | MBTX7U |
| YT4L-BS | ||
| YT14B-BS | ET14B-BS | |
| YT7B-BS | ET7B-BS | MB7U |
| YTX20CH-BS | ETX20CH-BS | MBTX20U |
| YTX7A-BS | ETX7A-BS | MBTX10S |
| YTX7L-BS | ETX7L-BS | MBTX7U |
| YTX14L-BS | ETX14L-BS | MBTX9U |
| YTX20L-BS | ETX20L-BS | – |
| 51913 | GEL 12-19 | MB51815 |
| YB16AL-A2 | MB16AU | |
| YTX16-BS | ETX16-BS | APTX16B-BS |
| Click to buy Yuasa | Click to buy Exide | Click to buy MotoBatt |
Lithium Battery Upgrade 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!
| Yuasa | Shido | JMT |
| YTZ10S | LTZ10S | YTZ10S-FP |
| YTX9-BS | LTX9-BS | YTX9-FP |
| YTX12-BS | LTX12-BS | YTX12-FP |
| YT12B-BS | LT12B-BS | YT12B-FP |
| YTX5L-BS | LTX5L-BS | YTZ5L-FP |
| YT4L-BS | LTX4L-BS | – |
| YT14B-BS | LT14B-BS | YT14B-FP (Same as YT12B) |
| YT7B-BS | LT7B-BS | YT7B-FP (Same as YT9B) |
| YTX20CH-BS | LTX20CH-BS | YTX20CH-BS |
| YTX7A-BS | LTX7A-BS | YTX7A-FP |
| YTX7L-BS | LTX7L-BS | YTX7L-FP (Same as YTZ7S) |
| YTX14L-BS | LTX14L-BS | YTX14L |
| 51913 | 51913 | 51913 |
| YB16AL-A2 | LB16AL-A2 | – |
| YTX16-BS | LTX16-BS | YTX16-FP (Same as YTX20CH) |
| Click to buy Yuasa | Click to buy Shido | Click to buy JMT |
