Varta YB16-B · Motorcycle battery (519012019) 12V 19Ah 240A

Varta YB16-B Powersports SLI Freshpack 19Ah 240A 12V Motorcycle Battery

The Varta YB16-B motorcycle battery (reference 519012019) is the 12 V, 19 Ah and 240 A cold cranking (EN) model from Varta's Powersports SLI Freshpack range, designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft. Measuring 176 × 101 × 156 mm and with the positive terminal on the left, it is the direct replacement for motorcycles fitted from the factory with a 19 Ah battery in this format.

• Construction built to withstand the vibration typical of two-wheelers.
• Direct replacement for the original motorbike, scooter or quad battery.
• High cranking peak in a compact, lightweight format.
• Performs well in the cold and after periods of inactivity.

Vehicles compatible with the Varta YB16-B battery

The Varta YB16-B is compatible with more than 42 vehicles: it is fitted as standard or as a replacement by brands such as Harley-Davidson, Cagiva Motorcycles, Ducati, Wet Jet, Aqua-Jet Co. and S.o.s. Marine. If you are looking for a battery for Harley-Davidson or Cagiva Motorcycles with these dimensions, the YB16-B is one of the usual replacement references. Not sure whether it is the right one for your motorbike? Check in seconds by entering your registration number in our finder.

Format and fitting of the Varta YB16-B

Its external dimensions are 176 × 101 × 156 mm and it weighs 6,71 kg. The positive terminal on the left determines which side the cables end up on: it is the detail that causes the most purchasing mistakes, so it is worth checking before ordering. Checking the three dimensions and the terminal positions before buying avoids the most common mistake when replacing a battery.

The Varta YB16-B and the Powersports SLI Freshpack range

The Powersports SLI Freshpack is Varta's classic starter line for two-wheelers, with lead-acid technology and dry delivery with the acid packed separately to guarantee freshness until activation at the workshop.

It covers the bulk of motorbikes, scooters and quads fitted with a conventional battery: punchy starting, resistance to the vibrations of sporty riding and direct replacement of the original battery.

Unlike a car battery, what matters here is power density in a minimal size and resistance to vibration. It is the direct substitute for the original motorcycle battery, with the advantage of reliable starting even in the cold and after periods of inactivity.

Why choose a Varta battery

Varta is an original equipment (OEM) supplier to a good share of Europe's car manufacturers: many cars leave the factory with a Varta fitted. Buying a replacement means, in most cases, refitting the original battery with the same quality and the brand's official warranty.

Behind Varta is Clarios, one of the largest manufacturers of starter batteries in the world and a supplier to the assembly lines of numerous car brands. That German engineering heritage translates into reliable starting year after year.

Varta's production combines automated lines with verification of more than 100 parameters per unit; that traceability is what underpins its reputation for reliable starting throughout the battery's life.

Manufacturer's warranty

The Varta YB16-B battery comes with the official manufacturer warranty.

Care and maintenance

If the bike goes unused for long spells, a trickle charger greatly extends the battery's life and prevents sulphation. Storing it somewhere dry and checking the terminals at the start of each season helps it start first time. Motorcycle batteries suffer in the cold and when left idle: in winter, a maintenance charger stops the battery from discharging completely. With this care, it will typically deliver well over several years of service.