Varta 53030 · Motorcycle battery (530030030) 12V 30Ah 300A

Varta 53030 Powersports SLI Freshpack 30Ah 180A 12V Motorcycle Battery

The Varta 53030 motorcycle battery (reference 530030030) is the 12 V, 30 Ah and 180 A cold cranking (EN) model from Varta's Powersports SLI Freshpack range, designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft. Its 186 × 130 × 171 mm dimensions and positive terminal on the right make it the exact replacement for the 30 Ah battery fitted as standard in many motorcycles.

• 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.

Vehicles compatible with the Varta 53030 battery

This battery is listed as compatible with more than 42 vehicles from manufacturers such as Moto Guzzi, BMW, Harley-Davidson, Ducati, Benelli Motorcycles and Laverda. For anyone who needs to change the battery in their Moto Guzzi or BMW, this Varta 53030 reproduces the original specifications. Added to that list are models from Mv Agusta Motorcycle and Ultranautics. Not sure whether it is the right one for your motorbike? Check in seconds by entering your registration number in our finder.

Format and fitting of the Varta 53030

Its external dimensions are 186 × 130 × 171 mm and it weighs 9,28 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. For the replacement to be a direct fit, the space taken by your current battery must respect those three dimensions and the same terminal layout; otherwise adapters will be needed or the hold-down will change.

The Varta 53030 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

Varta is an original equipment (OEM) supplier to a good share of Europe's car manufacturers: many cars leave the factory with a Varta fitted. Buying a replacement means, in most cases, refitting the original battery with the same quality and the brand's official warranty.

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 53030 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.