Varta 6N6-3B-1 · Motorcycle battery (006012003) 6V 6Ah 30A

Varta 6N6-3B-1 Powersports SLI Freshpack 6Ah 30A 6V Motorcycle Battery

The Varta 6N6-3B-1 motorcycle battery (reference 006012003) is the 6 V, 6 Ah model delivering 30 A of cold cranking power (EN), from Varta's Powersports SLI Freshpack range, designed for motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft. It replaces the original battery in motorcycles with the 100 × 57 × 110 mm format without any modifications: the same 6 Ah capacity and the same terminal layout (positive on the right).

• 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 6N6-3B-1 battery

The Varta 6N6-3B-1 covers the needs of motorcycles, scooters, quads and personal watercraft with 6 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 1.4 kg and has a Y6 terminal.

Format and fitting of the Varta 6N6-3B-1

The Varta 6N6-3B-1 is made in the 100 × 57 × 110 mm format and weighs 1.4 kg. The positive terminal on the right determines which side the cables sit on: it is the detail that causes the most buying mistakes, so it is worth checking before you order. For the swap to be direct, the space your current battery occupies must match those three dimensions and the same terminal layout; otherwise you will need adapters or the hold-down will have to change.

The Varta 6N6-3B-1 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 application coverage spanning practically the entire European fleet, from the city car 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.

More than 100 manufacturing parameters are checked on every Varta battery before it leaves the plant, a level of rigour that explains why so many workshops and manufacturers trust the brand as their first-choice replacement.

Manufacturer's warranty

The Varta 6N6-3B-1 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.