Varta YB7-A · Motorcycle battery (508013008) 12V 8Ah 110A

Varta YB7-A Powersports SLI Freshpack 8Ah 110A 12V Motorcycle Battery

The Varta YB7-A motorcycle battery (reference 508013008) is the 12 V, 8 Ah model with 110 A of cold cranking power (EN) from Varta's Powersports SLI Freshpack range, designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft. With dimensions of 137 × 76 × 134 mm and the positive terminal on the left, it is the direct replacement for motorcycles fitted from the factory with an 8 Ah battery in this format.

• 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 that take the Varta YB7-A battery

According to our database, the Varta YB7-A is fitted to more than 22 vehicles from makes such as Vespa, Piaggio, Suzuki, Peugeot, Harley-Davidson and Keeway, among others. It is a go-to choice when you need a battery for a Vespa, a Piaggio or other models that take this same format. That list also takes in models from Puch, SYM, Arctic Cat and Panda Motor Sports. Not sure whether it is the right one for your bike? Check in seconds by entering your registration in our finder.

Format and fitting of the Varta YB7-A

The Varta YB7-A is made in the 137 × 76 × 134 mm format and weighs 3,05 kg. The positive terminal on the left determines which side the cables end up on: it is the detail behind most mistaken purchases, so it is worth checking before ordering. For the swap to be direct, the space taken by your current battery must respect those three dimensions and the same terminal layout; otherwise adapters will be needed or the hold-down will have to change.

The Varta YB7-A and the Powersports SLI Freshpack range

The Powersports SLI Freshpack series is Varta's line of lead-acid motorcycle batteries supplied with the electrolyte separately (the "freshpack" format): they are filled and activated at the moment of fitting, which ensures the battery reaches the workshop in peak condition.

It is the go-to option for motorbikes, scooters and quads with conventional starting: a good cranking peak, tolerance of vibration and a keen price, with Varta's manufacturing reliability.

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 YB7-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.