Can I install a higher capacity battery in my Ducati 900 900 SS FE?

Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your Ducati 900 900 SS FE battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.

What type of battery does my motorcycle need?

Motorcycles can use GEL, AGM, or conventional batteries. GEL batteries are ideal for occasional use. AGM batteries are the best option for heavy use or high-power motorcycles. Always check the polarity before installation.

How do I know the polarity of my motorcycle battery?

Polarity indicates which side has the positive (+) terminal. This is critical for motorcycles because some models have the positive terminal on the left and others on the right. Check the label on your current battery or the manufacturer's manual.

Can I install my motorcycle battery myself?

Yes. First disconnect the negative (−) wire and then the positive (+) wire. When installing the new one, connect the positive (+) wire first and then the negative (−) wire. Always respect the correct polarity.

How do I find the right battery for my vehicle?

Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.

What warranty do the batteries have?

All our batteries come with the legal guarantee provided by consumer law against manufacturing defects. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.

How long does it take for the battery to arrive?

Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.

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Ducati 900 900 SS FE

Batteries for Ducati 900 900 SS FE 78 hp (petrol, 1998-2001)

Ducati · 900

Which battery does a Ducati 900 900 SS FE need?

Specifications and battery: 900 SS FE (78 hp)

Ducati 900 900 SS FE (78 hp, petrol, 1998-2001): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 16 Ah, 180 A battery (205 × 72 × 164 mm) or a conventional 12 Ah, 160 A battery (136 × 82 × 161 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing.

Brand: Ducati
Model: 900
Built: 1998 - 2001
Fuel: Petrol
Cylinders: 2
Drive: Chain

Battery for this engine

Version	Technology	Capacity	Cold cranking (EN)	Size (L×W×H)	Polarity
Depending on equipment 1	Conventional	16 Ah	180 A	205 × 72 × 164 mm	+ on the right
Depending on equipment 2	Conventional	12 Ah	160 A	136 × 82 × 161 mm	+ on the left

This engine shares its battery with the 900 SS Superlight (78 hp) and 900 SS Superlight (84 hp): the compatible batteries are exactly the same.

Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.

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Battery analysis for your Ducati 900 900 SS FE

Quick answer Depending on the equipment, your car uses one of these two main batteries: Lead-acid 16 Ah (205×72×164 mm), for which we recommend VARTA 516016018, or Lead-acid 12 Ah (136×82×161 mm): VARTA 512011016. Before buying, check the Ah on your current battery's label or measure its length.

Batteries in your Ducati 900 900 SS FE

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Measure the length of yours: 205 or 136 mm

Our recommendation

VARTA 516016018

Lead-acid16 Ah180 A

205 × 72 × 164 mm

€136.30Buy

Alternative

VARTA 512011016

Lead-acid12 Ah160 A

136 × 82 × 161 mm

€103.50Buy

Prices and availability updated on 21/10/2026

Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.

📋 What we found

For your Ducati 900 900 SS FE we found 5 compatible conventional (non Start-Stop) batteries.

📏 Battery size

The list contains batteries in different sizes or capacities (Ah). In many cases both variants fit, but it's worth checking your compartment dimensions and the Ah of your original battery before buying. Choose the one with the same dimensions as your current battery: a bigger one may not fit the compartment or the hold-down. If several match your size, the higher capacity gives more headroom for cold starts.

⚡ Battery type for your vehicle

✓ Your Ducati 900 900 SS FE does not need a Start-Stop battery. The conventional ones shown fit your vehicle and are the most affordable option. If you want a higher-quality, longer-lasting battery, you can also fit an EFB or AGM as an upgrade — they are fully compatible and last more years.

📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison

⭐ Our recommendation

Our recommendation

For your Ducati 900 900 SS FE we recommend the VARTA 516016018 (Lead-acid, 16 Ah). It also offers the highest capacity (Ah) and the highest cranking power (CCA) on the list — more headroom in cold starts and with many consumers. Varta is the world's leading manufacturer of starter batteries and supplies first-equipment (OEM) batteries to the major European car makers.

Next-day delivery if you order before 6 PM.

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Class: Motorcycle Batteries
Brand: Ducati
Model: 900
Engine: 900 SS FE

Receive them tomorrow before 2 PM if you order before 6 PM (Spain mainland and Portugal only).

Before you buy: check the JIS code on your battery

On motorcycles, the definitive identifier is the JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) code printed on the original battery — for example YT12B-BS, YTX9-BS or YB12AL-A2. It identifies the model 100%: dimensions, capacity, polarity and terminal type.

Make sure the JIS code of the battery you are buying matches the one on your current battery
How to find the JIS code on your battery: it is printed on the manufacturer's label, usually on the top or front face of the battery, next to the voltage and capacity. It typically starts with Y (Yuasa) followed by letters and numbers: YT, YTX, YTZ, YB, YT-BS, etc. Some brands use parallel equivalents (FT, GT, BT, EB) — all follow the JIS standard. If the code of the battery you are buying matches yours (same letters and numbers before the «-BS» / «-A2»), it is the correct battery. If it differs even by a single digit, the dimensions or capacity do not match and it will NOT fit.

If you have any questions, just ask us and we'll be glad to advise you with no obligation.

Conventional Battery

This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system

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Why we recommend the VARTA 516016018

For €32.80 more you get +20 A cold cranking and +4 Ah capacity.

	RecommendedVARTA 516016018	CheapestVARTA 512011016
Cold cranking	180 A	160 A
Capacity	16 Ah	12 Ah
Why	Varta brand	—
Price	€136.30	€103.50

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Comparison table of available products
Category	Make	Reference	Capacity	Cold cranking	Dimensions	Technology	Price
Conventional Battery	VARTA	516016018	16 Ah	180 A	205×72×164 mm	—	€136.30	More info
Conventional Battery	VARTA	512011016	12 Ah	160 A	136×82×161 mm	—	€103.50	More info
Conventional Battery	VARTA	512015016	12 Ah	160 A	136×82×162 mm	—	€128.40	More info
Conventional Battery	MOTOBATT	MB16AU	20 Ah	230 A	207×72×164 mm	Quadflex	€186.40	More info
Conventional Battery	MOTOBATT	MB12U	15 Ah	160 A	135×80×161 mm	Quadflex	€170.10	More info

Frequently asked questions

: Ducati 900 900 SS FE (78 hp, petrol, 1998-2001): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 16 Ah, 180 A battery (205 × 72 × 164 mm) or a conventional 12 Ah, 160 A battery (136 × 82 × 161 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. We found 5 compatible batteries priced between 103,50€ — 186,40€. Check dimensions and positive terminal position before purchasing.
: Yes, you can install a higher capacity (Ah) battery as long as the physical dimensions fit your Ducati 900 900 SS FE battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
: Motorcycles can use GEL, AGM, or conventional batteries. GEL batteries are ideal for occasional use. AGM batteries are the best option for heavy use or high-power motorcycles. Always check the polarity before installation.
: Polarity indicates which side has the positive (+) terminal. This is critical for motorcycles because some models have the positive terminal on the left and others on the right. Check the label on your current battery or the manufacturer's manual.
: Yes. First disconnect the negative (−) wire and then the positive (+) wire. When installing the new one, connect the positive (+) wire first and then the negative (−) wire. Always respect the correct polarity.
: Use the search tool by selecting your vehicle's make and model. Our system automatically filters compatible part numbers verified by our technicians. If you have any questions, contact us via WhatsApp.
: All our batteries come with the legal guarantee provided by consumer law against manufacturing defects. If a battery has a manufacturing defect, it will be replaced at no cost to the user.
: Under normal circumstances, batteries usually arrive within 1 to 2 days of ordering. However, there are some cases where delivery may take a little longer: peak seasons (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.), palletized shipments, occasional stock shortages, etc.

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