Varta B49-6 · Motorcycle battery (008011004) 6V 8Ah 40A

Varta B49-6 Powersports SLI Freshpack 8Ah 40A 6V Motorcycle Battery

The Varta B49-6 motorcycle battery (reference 008011004) is the 6 V, 8 Ah model delivering 40 A of cold cranking power (EN) from Varta's Powersports SLI Freshpack range, designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft. It replaces the original battery in motorcycles with the 91 × 83 × 160 mm format without any modifications: the same 8 Ah capacity and the same terminal layout (positive on the left).

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

Applications of the Varta B49-6 battery

The Varta B49-6 covers the needs of motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft with 8 Ah of capacity and a construction built for that use. Check that it matches your current battery in dimensions, terminals and hold-down: this reference weighs 1,4 kg and has a Y6 terminal and a B00 hold-down.

Size and fitting of the Varta B49-6

In terms of format, the Varta B49-6 measures 91 × 83 × 160 mm (length × width × height) and weighs 1,4 kg. The positive terminal on the left determines which side the cables run to: it is the detail that causes the most buying mistakes, so it is worth checking before ordering. It uses a B00 hold-down and a Y6 terminal, the system that anchors it to the vehicle's battery tray. For the swap to be direct, the space your current battery occupies 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 B49-6 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

Choosing Varta means going with the reference the car manufacturer itself signed off on in its day. Against own-brand batteries, the difference is not the purchase price but how many winters the battery lasts before leaving you stranded.

Behind Varta is Clarios, one of the largest manufacturers of starter batteries in the world and a supplier to the assembly lines of numerous car brands. That German engineering heritage translates into reliable starting year after year.

Varta is Europe's leading manufacturer of starter batteries: its production volume and quality controls guarantee consistent reliability batch after batch, something own-brand makers cannot always assure.

Manufacturer's warranty

The Varta B49-6 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.