Varta 51814 · Motorcycle battery (518014015) 12V 18Ah 100A

Varta 51814 Powersports SLI Freshpack 18Ah 100A 12V Motorcycle Battery

The Varta 51814 motorcycle battery (reference 518014015) is the 12 V, 18 Ah and 100 A cold cranking (EN) model from Varta's Powersports SLI Freshpack range, designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft. Measuring 186 × 82 × 171 mm and with the positive terminal on the right, it is the direct replacement for motorcycles fitted from the factory with an 18 Ah battery in this format.

• 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.

Applications of the Varta 51814 battery

The Varta 51814 covers the needs of motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft with 18 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 6,35 kg and has a Y10 terminal.

Format and fitting of the Varta 51814

The Varta 51814 is made in the 186 × 82 × 171 mm format and weighs 6,35 kg. The positive terminal on the right determines which side the cables end up on: it is the detail that causes the most purchasing mistakes, so it is worth checking before ordering. Checking the three dimensions and the terminal positions before buying avoids the most common mistake when replacing a battery.

The Varta 51814 and the Powersports SLI Freshpack range

The Powersports SLI Freshpack range brings together Varta's conventional motorcycle batteries, supplied dry with the acid packed separately (freshpack) so they are activated on installation, guaranteeing maximum freshness.

They deliver powerful starting and good vibration resistance for classic motorbikes, scooters and quads: the direct replacement for traditional lead-acid motorcycle batteries.

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

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 that spans practically the whole European fleet, from the city car to the commercial vehicle.

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 every lead-acid battery, it is 100% recyclable.

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

Manufacturer's warranty

The Varta 51814 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.