Varta U1-9 · Motorcycle battery (522450034) 12V 22Ah 340A

Varta U1-9 Powersports 22Ah 340A 12V Motorcycle Battery

The Varta U1-9 motorcycle battery (reference 522450034) is the 12 V, 22 Ah and 340 A cold cranking (EN) model from Varta's Powersports range, designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft. Its 196 × 132 × 183 mm dimensions and positive terminal on the left make it the exact replacement for the 22 Ah battery fitted as standard in many motorcycles.

• 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 U1-9 battery

According to our database, the Varta U1-9 is fitted to more than 53 vehicles from brands such as Yard MAN, Sears, John Deere, Iseki, Cub Cadet and MTD Products, among others. If you are looking for a battery for Yard MAN or Sears with these dimensions, the U1-9 is one of the usual replacement references. Added to that list are models from Case International, Toro, Allis-Chalmers, Gravely Corporation, Dixie Chopper, Woods, Carter Brothers and Bolens. 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 U1-9

Its external dimensions are 196 × 132 × 183 mm and it weighs 9 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. 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 U1-9 and the Powersports range

The Powersports range comprises Varta's conventional starter batteries for the two-wheel world: motorbikes, scooters and quads with lead-acid technology.

They deliver powerful starting and good vibration resistance, as a direct replacement for traditional 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 a byword for reliability: original equipment in numerous European vehicles and one of the most proven brands on the market. Replacing your battery with a Varta restores OEM quality — the same performance as the factory-fitted unit — with the manufacturer's backing.

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.

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 U1-9 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.