Varta YB16CL-B Powersports · Motorcycle battery 19Ah 240A

Varta YB16CL-B Powersports SLI Freshpack 19Ah 240A 12V Motorcycle Battery

The Varta YB16CL-B motorcycle battery (reference 519014018) 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. It replaces the original battery in motorcycles with the 176 × 101 × 176 mm format without any modifications: the same 19 Ah capacity and the same terminal layout (positive on the right).

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

Vehicles compatible with the Varta YB16CL-B battery

According to our database, the Varta YB16CL-B is fitted to more than 25 vehicles from brands such as Kawasaki, Bombardier, Yamaha, Polaris, Arctic Cat and Arctoco, among others. For anyone who needs to change the battery in their Kawasaki or Bombardier, this Varta YB16CL-B reproduces the original specifications. 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 YB16CL-B

Its external dimensions are 176 × 101 × 176 mm and it weighs 6,17 kg. The positive terminal on the right 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. Before replacing it, measure the space your current battery occupies: if it matches on all three dimensions and on the terminal positions, the swap is direct and needs no adapters.

The Varta YB16CL-B and the Powersports SLI Freshpack range

The Powersports SLI Freshpack range brings together Varta's conventional motorcycle batteries, supplied dry with the acid packed separately (freshpack) so they are activated on installation, guaranteeing maximum freshness.

They deliver powerful starting and good vibration resistance for classic motorbikes, scooters and quads: the direct replacement for traditional lead-acid motorcycle batteries.

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.

Varta batteries are made under the Clarios group with German technology and quality controls that make them one of the best-selling choices in Europe. As a lead battery, it is 100% recyclable through any collection point.

More than 100 manufacturing parameters are checked on every Varta battery before it leaves the plant, a level of rigour that explains why so many workshops and manufacturers trust the brand as their first-choice replacement.

Manufacturer's warranty

The Varta YB16CL-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.