Varta YB3L-A · Motorcycle battery (503012001) 12V 3Ah 30A

Varta YB3L-A Powersports SLI Freshpack 3Ah 30A 12V Motorcycle Battery

The Varta YB3L-A motorcycle battery (reference 503012001) is the 12 V, 3 Ah model delivering 30 A of cold cranking power (EN), from Varta's Powersports SLI Freshpack range, designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft. Its 100 × 58 × 112 mm dimensions and positive terminal on the right make it the exact replacement for the 3 Ah battery fitted as standard in many motorcycles.

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

Vehicles compatible with the Varta YB3L-A battery

This battery is listed as compatible with more than 12 vehicles from manufacturers such as Honda, Simson Motorcycles and Yamaha. It is a go-to choice when you need a battery for a Honda, a Simson Motorcycles machine or other models built around this same format. Not sure whether it is the right one for your bike? Check in seconds by entering your registration number in our finder.

Format and fitting of the Varta YB3L-A

The Varta YB3L-A is made in the 100 × 58 × 112 mm format and weighs 1.46 kg. The positive terminal on the right determines which side the cables sit on: it is the detail that causes the most buying mistakes, so it is worth checking before you order. Before replacing it, measure the space your current battery occupies: if it matches on all three dimensions and on terminal position, the swap is direct and needs no adapters.

The Varta YB3L-A 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.

On two wheels, vibration and extreme temperatures take a heavy toll on the battery. This range reinforces the internal plate mounting and seals the unit to withstand that use, delivering the instant burst of cranking power a motorbike or quad engine needs after weeks standing idle.

Why choose a Varta battery

A good share of the vehicles on Europe's roads left the factory with a Varta fitted: the brand has been supplying the assembly lines of the leading automotive groups for decades. Replacing with a Varta means, in practice, giving the vehicle back the battery its manufacturer intended.

Varta combines more than a century of experience with the industrial production of Clarios: it is the battery many manufacturers fit as standard and one of the most recommended by workshops. Like every lead-acid battery, it is 100% recyclable.

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 YB3L-A 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.