Varta YT12B-BS Powersports AGM · Motorcycle battery 10Ah 160A

Varta YT12B-BS Powersports AGM 10Ah 160A 12V Motorcycle Battery

The Varta YT12B-BS motorcycle battery (reference 510901016) is the 12 V, 10 Ah model delivering 160 A of cold cranking power (EN), from Varta's Powersports AGM range, designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft. It replaces the original battery in motorcycles with the 151 × 70 × 131 mm format without any modifications: the same 10 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 YT12B-BS battery

Designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft, the Varta YT12B-BS is a direct replacement when you need its same 10 Ah capacity and format. Check that it matches your current battery in dimensions, terminals and hold-down: this reference has a B00 hold-down.

Format and fitting of the Varta YT12B-BS

In terms of format, the Varta YT12B-BS measures 151 × 70 × 131 mm (length × width × height). 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, the system that secures it to the vehicle's battery tray. Checking the three dimensions and the terminal positions before buying avoids the most common mistake when replacing a battery.

The Varta YT12B-BS and the Powersports AGM range

Varta's Powersports AGM series uses AGM technology (electrolyte absorbed in glass fibre): sealed, maintenance-free motorcycle batteries with very high vibration resistance that can be fitted in almost any position with no risk of spillage.

They are designed for today's motorcycles and scooters with plenty of electrical equipment, which demand reliable starting and zero maintenance throughout the battery's life.

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

Manufactured by Clarios to German standards, Varta is one of the world's benchmark brands in starter batteries and an OEM supplier to the leading car makers. Choosing it as a replacement guarantees specifications equal to or better than the originals.

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 YT12B-BS 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.