Varta YB9L-A2 · Motorcycle battery (509016008) 12V 9Ah 130A

Varta YB9L-A2 Powersports SLI Freshpack 9Ah 130A 12V Motorcycle Battery

The Varta YB9L-A2 motorcycle battery (reference 509016008) is the 12 V, 9 Ah model with 130 A of cold cranking power (EN) from Varta's Powersports SLI Freshpack range, designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft. Its 135 × 75 × 139 mm dimensions and positive terminal on the right make it the exact replacement for the 9 Ah battery fitted as standard in many motorcycles.

In short: the Varta YB9L-A2 (9 Ah, 130 A, 135 × 75 × 139 mm, positive terminal on the right). Verified equivalent alternatives: Varta 12N9-3B and Exide 12N9-3B.

• 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 YB9L-A2 battery

The Varta YB9L-A2 fits more than 25 vehicles: it is fitted as standard or used as a replacement by makes such as Mz, Derbi, Kawasaki, Yamaha and Honda. For anyone needing to change the battery in their Mz or Derbi, this Varta YB9L-A2 reproduces the original specifications. 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 YB9L-A2

The Varta YB9L-A2 is made in the 135 × 75 × 139 mm format and weighs 3,29 kg. The positive terminal on the right 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 YB9L-A2 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 a byword for reliability: original equipment on 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 combines more than a century of experience with Clarios's industrial production: it is the battery many manufacturers choose as standard and one of the most recommended by workshops. Like any lead-acid battery, it is 100% recyclable.

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 YB9L-A2 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.