# Motorcycle battery Varta YTX14H Powersports AGM 12V 16Ah 240A AGM ![Motorcycle battery Varta YTX14H Powersports AGM 12V 16Ah 240A AGM](https://baterias.com/5896-home_default/battery-varta-motorcycle-12v-16ah-ytx14h-fa-516909024.jpg) > Varta YTX14H motorcycle battery 12V 16Ah 240A AGM. Official Varta Distributor. Replaces TX14H. Ref. 516909024. PowerSports AGM Active range. **Category:** [Motorcycle Batteries](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries) → [VARTA](https://baterias.com/gb/varta) - **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-motorcycle-12v-16ah-ytx14h-fa-516909024 - **Language**: en-GB - **Brand**: VARTA - **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-516909024 - **EAN**: 4016987169476 - **MPN**: 516909024 - **Price**: 90,00 € (VAT incl., Spain) - **Last updated**: 2026-10-30 - **Stock**: In stock ## Technical specifications | Feature | Value | |---|---| | Brand | VARTA | | Reference | 516909024 | | Model | Powersports AGM Active (antes Powersports AGM High Performance) | | Voltage (V) | 12 V | | Largo | 150 mm | | Ancho | 88.5 mm | | Alto | 145 mm | | Tecnología | AGM | | EAN | 4016987169476 | | Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the left | | JIS | YTX14 H | | Hold down | B00 | | Cold cranking amps (EN) | 240 A | | Capacity (C20) | 16 Ah (c20) | | Additional ETN | 516909024K542 | ## Quick description **Varta YTX14H 12V 16Ah 240A** is a motorcycle starter battery with standard JIS code (the one on your bike's original label). Ready to use, sealed and vibration-resistant. Fits any model that takes the same JIS reference — the code your mechanic recognises at a glance. ## Why this motorcycle battery? - **Same JIS reference** as your bike's original — fits first time - **Sealed and ready to use** no acid handling, no refills - **Survives winter storage** holds charge through long off-season 🏍️ JIS code TX14H, YTX14H 🔌 Voltage 12 V ⚡ Capacity 16 Ah C10 🔋 Cold cranking 240 A EN-1 📏 Dimensions 150×88×145 mm ⚙️ Technology AGM 🧭 Polarity Positive on the left ⚖️ Weight 5,4 kg 🏷️ Model PowerSports AGM Active #️⃣ Mfr. reference 516909024 ## Description ## Varta YTX14H Powersports AGM Active (formerly Powersports AGM High Performance) 16Ah 240A 12V Motorcycle Battery JIS code YTX14H 12*V* Voltage 16*Ah* Capacity 240*A* Cold cranking The **Varta YTX14H motorcycle battery** (reference 516909024) is the **12 V**, **16 Ah** model delivering **240 A** of cold cranking power (EN), from Varta's **Powersports AGM Active (formerly Powersports AGM High Performance)** from Varta, designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft. It replaces the original battery with no modifications on motorcycles with a 150 × 88 × 145 mm format: the same 16 Ah capacity and the same terminal layout (positive on the left). - Construction built to withstand the vibration typical of two-wheelers. - Direct replacement for the original motorbike, scooter or quad battery. - High cranking peak in a compact, lightweight format. - Performs well in the cold and after periods of inactivity. ### Applications of the Varta YTX14H battery With 16 Ah, the Varta YTX14H is sized for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft, as a direct replacement for the original battery. 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 YTX14H Its outer dimensions are 150 × 88 × 145 mm. 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. Before replacing it, measure the space your current battery occupies: if it matches on all three dimensions and on terminal position, the swap is direct and needs no adapters. ### The Varta YTX14H and the Powersports AGM Active range The **Powersports AGM Active** range consists of AGM motorcycle batteries activated and charged at the factory, ready to fit. They combine the toughness of AGM technology with the convenience of immediate installation. They are aimed at general motorcycle and scooter use, with reliable starting and no maintenance from day one. 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. *This battery used to belong to Varta's **Powersports AGM High Performance** range; following the brand's change of commercial naming (2025), it now forms part of the new **Powersports AGM Active** series.* ### Why choose a Varta battery When a workshop recommends Varta it is not down to marketing: it is one of the brands with the lowest return rates in the sector, with an application coverage spanning practically the whole European fleet, from the small hatchback to the commercial vehicle. 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 YTX14H 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. ### Technical sheet Download the official technical sheet for this battery with all the manufacturer data. [Download technical sheet (PDF)](https://baterias.com/fichastecnicas/ficha-tecnica-bateria-varta-tx14h-16ah-240a-12v-en.pdf) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is the YTX14H model AGM? What does this technology offer? Yes, it is AGM. In an AGM battery such as the YTX14H, the electrolyte is not free but absorbed in a glass-fibre mat inside a sealed lead-acid battery. It tolerates heat better and handles more cycles than a conventional battery. ### How should this motorcycle battery be charged? With a 12 V motorcycle charger delivering at most 10 % of its capacity: 1.6 A for its 16 Ah. High-current car chargers can damage it. If the bike is laid up for the winter, keep it on a maintenance charger. ### Does it need maintenance? No: being AGM, it is sealed and nothing needs topping up. Just keep it charged if the bike stands for a long time. ### How long does the Varta YTX14H battery last? As a rough estimate, the Varta YTX14H typically lasts 4 to 6 years, keeping it charged when the bike is not in use; it is a guide figure, not a guaranteed period. Many factors play a part: how it is used (lots of short trips, for example), temperature (cold makes every start harder and intense heat evaporates the electrolyte), the condition of the alternator and charging system, power drawn with the engine off and maintenance. ### What are the measurements of the YTX14H model? Measure the battery tray before ordering: a one-millimetre difference is enough for the hold-down clamp not to close. It measures 150×89×145 mm in length × width × height, with the terminals included in the height. ### What polarity does the Varta YTX14H battery have? Polarity of the Varta YTX14H: positive on the left. If your current battery has its positive on the other side, this one is not suitable without longer cables or a reconfigured system (short-circuit risk). Seen from the front, terminals towards you, the positive (+) is the post with the red ring. ### Will the Varta YTX14H battery fit my motorcycle? For your own vehicle: type your number plate into the finder (DGT/DVLA/KBA identify model and engine), check the "Compatible vehicles" tab below, listing vehicles verified by our technical team, or message us on WhatsApp with make, model, engine and year; we reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–13:30 and 16:30–18:00 (Spanish time, CET)). In every case, the motorcycle manufacturer's specifications (owner's handbook) take precedence. The YTX14H typically fits a wide range of European vehicles thanks to its standard DIN case format. ### What are the equivalents of the YTX14H model? A battery interchangeable with the Varta YTX14H must match it on dimensions (150×89×145 mm), polarity (positive on the left), capacity (16 Ah) and cranking current (240 A). The "Equivalents" section of this page gathers the recommended options with equivalent performance. ## Technical team (editorial authorship) The FAQs, guides and comparisons on this site are reviewed by the baterias.com technical team — automotive battery specialists since 2012. → https://baterias.com/gb/technical-team --- *baterias.com — Automotive batteries · 2026-11-13*