Batteries for Yamaha 500 VX 500E Vmax
Which battery does a Yamaha 500 VX 500E Vmax need?
Specifications and battery: VX 500E Vmax
Yamaha 500 VX 500E Vmax: depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 16 Ah, 180 A battery (205 × 72 × 164 mm) or a 20 Ah, 230 A battery (207 × 72 × 164 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing.
Battery for this engine
| Version | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Size (L×W×H) | Polarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depending on equipment 1 | Conventional | 16 Ah | 180 A | 205 × 72 × 164 mm | + on the right |
| Depending on equipment 2 | — | 20 Ah | 230 A | 207 × 72 × 164 mm | — |
The same batteries also fit the PZ500DX Phazer 500 Deluxe, VT 500 Venture 500 and VT 500 Venture 500 XL engines of this model.
Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.
EFB, AGM or conventional for this engine?
Rule of thumb for the Yamaha 500 VX 500E Vmax: fit the same technology as the original or better (conventional → EFB → AGM), with equal or higher capacity and cold cranking amps, and respect the size and terminal position of around 16 Ah.
Battery analysis for your Yamaha 500 VX 500E Vmax
Quick answer You need an ordinary lead-acid battery of 16 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA YB16AL-A2.

Prices and availability updated on 28/10/2026
Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your Yamaha 500 VX 500E Vmax we found 2 compatible batteries. This list includes 1 AGM or EFB battery and 1 conventional battery.
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⭐ Our recommendation
For your Yamaha 500 VX 500E Vmax it's the recommended battery: VARTA YB16AL-A2. Its specs: ordinary lead-acid technology, 16 Ah capacity, 180 CCA cranking power, 205×72×164 mm dimensions.
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Verified selection
- Class: Snowmobile Batteries
- Brand: Yamaha
- Model: 500
- Engine: VX 500E Vmax
AGM / EFB batteries
AGM or EFB technology batteries: more charge cycles, faster recovery and a longer life than a conventional battery.
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGM / EFB batteries | MOTOBATT | MB16AU | 20 Ah | 230 A | 207×72×164 mm | Quadflex | €186.40 | More info |
Conventional batteries
Standard lead-acid batteries.
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional batteries | VARTA | 516016018 | 16 Ah | 180 A | 205×72×164 mm | Conventional | €136.30 | More info |
Frequently asked questions
- Yamaha 500 VX 500E Vmax: depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 16 Ah, 180 A battery (205 × 72 × 164 mm) or a 20 Ah, 230 A battery (207 × 72 × 164 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. We found 2 compatible batteries priced between 136,30€ — 186,40€. Check dimensions and positive terminal position before purchasing.
- Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your Yamaha 500 VX 500E Vmax battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
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- All our batteries come with the legal guarantee provided by consumer law against manufacturing defects. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.
- Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.
- In mainland Spain delivery takes 24-48 working hours if you order before 6:00 pm (Monday to Friday) and the battery is in stock; mainland Portugal takes 1 to 4 working days, the Balearic Islands 2 to 5 working days and other EU destinations 4 to 7 working days. Batteries are shipped fully charged and ready to install.