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

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> Varta 6N6-3B-1 motorcycle battery 6V 6Ah 30A. Official Varta Distributor. Ref. 006012003. PowerSports SLI Freshpack range. Verified OEM fitment.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://baterias.com/gb/battery-varta-motorcycle-6v-6ah-6n6-3b-1-006012003
- **Language**: en-GB
- **Brand**: VARTA
- **Reference**: BCOM-VARTA-006012003
- **EAN**: 4016987168820
- **MPN**: 006012003
- **Price**: 55,90 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-10-28
- **Stock**: In stock

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | VARTA |
| Reference | 006012003 |
| Model | Powersports SLI Freshpack |
| Voltage (V) | 6 V |
| Largo | 100 mm |
| Ancho | 57 mm |
| Alto | 110 mm |
| Peso | 1.4 kg |
| Tecnología | Lead-acid |
| EAN | 4016987168820 |
| Terminal layout | Positive terminal on the right |
| Terminal type | Y6 |
| JIS | 6N6-3 B-1 |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 30 A |
| Capacity (C20) | 6 |
| Capacity (C10) | 6 Ah (c10) |
| ETN | 006012003A514 |

## Quick description

**Varta 6N6-3B-1 6V 6Ah 30A** is a sealed motorcycle battery ready to fit, with the JIS reference your mechanic recognises at a glance. Vibration-resistant, keeps voltage during the winter off-season and cranks first time when you take it out for a ride.

## 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
6N6-3B-1

🔌 Voltage
6 V

⚡ Capacity
6 Ah C10

🔋 Cold cranking
30 A EN-1

📏 Dimensions
100×57×110 mm

⚙️ Technology
Lead-acid

🧭 Polarity
Positive on the right

⚖️ Weight
1,24 kg

🏷️ Model
PowerSports SLI Freshpack

#️⃣ Mfr. reference
006012003

## Description

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

JIS code 6N6-3B-1
6*V* Voltage
6*Ah* Capacity
30*A* Cold cranking
1.4*kg* Weight

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.

### Technical sheet

Download the official technical sheet for this battery with all the manufacturer data.
[Download technical sheet (PDF)](https://baterias.com/fichastecnicas/data-sheet-battery-varta-006012003-6n6-3b-1-6ah-30a-6v-en.pdf)

## Frequently asked questions

### How should this motorcycle battery be charged?

With a 6 V motorcycle charger delivering at most 10 % of its capacity: 0.6 A for its 6 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?

Yes: it is a conventional lead-acid battery. Check the electrolyte level from time to time and, if it drops, top up with distilled water to the mark.

### What is the service life of the 6N6-3B-1 model?

As a guide, you can expect the Varta 6N6-3B-1 to last 3 to 5 years, keeping it charged when the bike is not in use, although the real figure may be higher or lower. It can vary considerably with usage (short or long journeys), temperature, the condition of the alternator and charging system, power drawn with the engine off and maintenance. Cold demands more at every start and intense heat evaporates the electrolyte.

### What are the dimensions of the Varta 6N6-3B-1 battery?

Check the room available in your motorcycle, because a single millimetre too much can stop the clamp from closing. Its dimensions are 100×57×110 mm, also written 100x57x110 mm; the height already includes the terminals.

### What polarity does the Varta 6N6-3B-1 battery have?

On the Varta 6N6-3B-1, the polarity is positive on the right. 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). To check, stand the battery in front of you with the terminals nearest you: the positive (+) is the one with the red ring.

### Does this battery fit my motorcycle?

Not sure? Try your number plate in the finder (DGT/DVLA/KBA detect model and engine) or the "Compatible vehicles" tab, checked by our technical team; if your motorcycle is not there, send us make, model, engine and year on WhatsApp and we will reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 10:00–13:30 and 16:30–18:00 (Spanish time, CET)). Always cross-check with what the motorcycle manufacturer states in the owner's handbook. According to our data, 4 verified vehicle versions are compatible with the 6N6-3B-1.

### What are the equivalents of the 6N6-3B-1 model?

A direct equivalent needs what this 6N6-3B-1 offers: 100×57×110 mm, positive on the right, the same Ah and CCA and conventional technology. The "Equivalents" section of this page gathers the recommended options with equivalent performance.

### Varta 6N6-3B-1 or Exide 6N6-3B-1: which one to choose?

Same case and same technology as the 6N6-3B-1: an alternative by size, not an official equivalent. Compared with the 6N6-3B-1 it has 10 A of cold cranking more. It costs 26,20 € less. If the polarity matches and your bike had a similar capacity, it works as a replacement; if in doubt, ask us with your model.


## Compatible vehicles

The Varta 006012003 fits 4 vehicles (13 engine versions), including the Honda CB CB 100 (9 kW / 12 CV) (1991–2025), Honda CB CB 100 N (9 kW / 12 CV) (1990–2025), Honda CB CB 125 T/T2 (CB125T) (13 kW / 18 CV) (1991–2025) and Yamaha XT XT 500 (1U6) (20 kW / 27 CV) (1990–2025).

| Make | Model | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda | CB | [CB 100 (9 kW / 12 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/honda/cb/cb-100-9-kw-12cv) | 1991–2025 |
| Honda | CB | [CB 100 N (9 kW / 12 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/honda/cb/cb-100-n-9-kw-12cv) | 1990–2025 |
| Honda | CB | [CB 125 T/T2 (CB125T) (13 kW / 18 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/honda/cb/cb-125-tt2-cb125t-13-kw-18cv) | 1991–2025 |
| Yamaha | XT | [XT 500 (1U6) (20 kW / 27 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/yamaha/xt/xt-500-1u6-20-kw-27cv) | 1990–2025 |
| Honda | CB | [CB 125 J (11 kW / 15 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/honda/cb/cb-125-j-11-kw-15cv) | 1991–2025 |
| Yamaha | XT | [XT 250 (3Y3) (13 kW / 18 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/yamaha/xt/xt-250-3y3-13-kw-18cv) | 1990–2025 |
| Honda | CG | [CG 125 (8 kW / 11 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/honda/cg/cg-125-8-kw-11cv) | 1990–2025 |
| Yamaha | DT | [DT 250 MX (1R7) (12 kW / 17 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/yamaha/dt/dt-250-mx-1r7-12-kw-17cv) | 1990–2025 |
| Yamaha | XT | [XT 500 (1N5) (20 kW / 27 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/yamaha/xt/xt-500-1n5-20-kw-27cv) | 1990–2025 |
| Honda | CB | [CB 125 T/T2 (CB125T) (7 kW / 10 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/honda/cb/cb-125-tt2-cb125t-7-kw-10cv) | 1991–2025 |
| Yamaha | DT | [DT 175 MX (2K4) (12 kW / 16 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/yamaha/dt/dt-175-mx-2k4-12-kw-16cv) | 1990–2025 |
| Yamaha | DT | [DT 400 MX (1R6) (15 kW / 20 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/yamaha/dt/dt-400-mx-1r6-15-kw-20cv) | 1990–2025 |
| Yamaha | DT | [DT 175 (2K4) (12 kW / 16 CV)](https://baterias.com/gb/motorcycle-batteries/yamaha/dt/dt-175-2k4-12-kw-16cv) | 1990–2025 |

## 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.

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