Varta YT14B-BS Powersports AGM · Motorcycle battery 13Ah 190A

Varta YT14B-BS Powersports AGM 13Ah 190A 12V Motorcycle Battery

The Varta YT14B-BS motorcycle battery (reference 512903013) is the 12 V, 13 Ah model with 190 A of cold cranking power (EN) from Varta's Powersports AGM range, designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft. With dimensions of 152 × 70 × 150 mm and the positive terminal on the left, it is the direct replacement for motorcycles fitted from the factory with a 13 Ah battery in this format.

• 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.

Applications of the Varta YT14B-BS battery

The Varta YT14B-BS covers the needs of motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft with 13 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 4,7 kg and has a Y11 terminal.

Format and fitting of the Varta YT14B-BS

The Varta YT14B-BS is made in the 152 × 70 × 150 mm format and weighs 4,7 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. Before replacing it, measure the space your current battery sits in: if it matches on all three dimensions and on the terminal layout, the swap is direct and needs no adapters.

The Varta YT14B-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

Choosing Varta means sticking with the reference the vehicle manufacturer itself approved in the first place. 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'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 YT14B-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.