Batteries for Ducati GTS GTS 860 88 hp (petrol, 1975-1978)
Which battery does a Ducati GTS GTS 860 need?
Specifications and battery: GTS 860 (88 hp)
Ducati GTS GTS 860 (88 hp, petrol, 1975-1978): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 30 Ah, 300 A battery (186 × 130 × 171 mm) or a 30 Ah, 450 A AGM battery (166 × 127 × 175 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. In every case the positive terminal is on the right.
- Brand
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Ducati
- Model
- GTS
- Built
- 1975 - 1978
- 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 | 30 Ah | 300 A | 186 × 130 × 171 mm | + on the right |
| Depending on equipment 2 | AGM | 30 Ah | 450 A | 166 × 127 × 175 mm | + on the right |
Data: vehicle specifications and the battery manufacturer's application catalogue.
Battery analysis for your Ducati GTS GTS 860
Quick answer Depending on the equipment, your car uses one of these two main batteries: AGM 30 Ah (166×127×175 mm), for which we recommend VARTA 530905045, or Lead-acid 30 Ah (186×130×171 mm): VARTA 530030030. Before buying, check the Ah on your current battery's label or measure its length.
Batteries in your Ducati GTS GTS 860
Measure the length of yours: 166 or 186 mm
Prices and availability updated on 20/10/2026
Based on the batteries we found for your vehicle, our experts help you pick the right one.
📋 What we found
For your Ducati GTS GTS 860 we found 4 compatible batteries. This list includes 2 Start-Stop batteries and 2 conventional batteries (non Start-Stop).
📏 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
Does your Ducati GTS GTS 860 have a Start-Stop system? It shuts the engine off at short stops (traffic lights, jams) and restarts it automatically when you release the brake/clutch. If your dashboard has an "A-OFF" button or an engine icon with a circular arrow, it has it.
How do I know if my car has Start-Stop?
What happens if I fit a conventional battery in a Start-Stop car?
🔋 Technology (AGM / EFB)
✓ All Start-Stop batteries in the list are AGM — the most advanced technology. Perfect if your current battery was AGM or EFB: AGM always replaces both. Remember to register it via OBD if your car has a BMS (BMW, Audi, VAG, Mercedes…) so the alternator charges it correctly.
📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison
⭐ Our recommendation
For your Ducati GTS GTS 860 we recommend the VARTA 530905045 (AGM, 30 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.
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Verified selection
- Class: Motorcycle Batteries
- Brand: Ducati
- Model: GTS
- Engine: GTS 860
Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries
AGM or EFB battery for start-stop vehicles and for cars with high energy demand (many electrical consumers, frequent starts). More charge cycles, better charge recovery and longer service life.
Does your car have Start-Stop?
Start-Stop switches the engine off at traffic lights. If your car has it, it needs an AGM or EFB battery.
There are no batteries of that type for this engine. Try "Show all" or message us.
Compare the technologies available for your car
A higher technology withstands more charge and discharge cycles, according to manufacturers. If your car has Start-Stop, it needs EFB or AGM.
- Conventional (lead-acid) For normal use in cars without Start-Stop. from €86.70 View EXIDE E60-N30L-B
- AGM Up to 3× more cycles than a conventional battery. The highest performance, ideal with lots of electrical equipment. from €92.95 +€6.25 View EXIDE AGM12-31
Why we recommend the VARTA 530905045
For €57.65 more you get +20 A cold cranking.
| RecommendedVARTA 530905045 | CheapestEXIDE AGM12-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold cranking | 450 A | 430 A |
| Capacity | 30 Ah | 30 Ah |
| Technology | AGM | AGM |
| Why | Varta brand | — |
| Price | €150.60 | €92.95 |
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Motorcycle battery Varta YTX30L-BS (530905045) 12V 30Ah 450A AGM
- 12 V
- 30 Ah
- 450 A
- AGM VARTA 530905045 · 30 Ah · 450 A
Dimensions 166×127×175 mm
- ✓ Varta brand
€150.60
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Motorcycle battery Exide AGM12-31 12V 30Ah 430A AGM
- 12 V
- 30 Ah
- 430 A
- AGM EXIDE AGM12-31 · 30 Ah · 430 A
Dimensions 165×130×175 mm
€92.95
| Category | Make | Reference | Capacity | Cold cranking | Dimensions | Technology | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | VARTA | 530905045 | 30 Ah | 450 A | 166×127×175 mm | AGM | €150.60 | More info |
| Start-Stop & high energy demand batteries | EXIDE | AGM12-31 | 30 Ah | 430 A | 165×130×175 mm | AGM | €92.95 | More info |
Conventional Battery
This is a standard or conventional battery for vehicles without a start-stop system
Frequently asked questions
- Ducati GTS GTS 860 (88 hp, petrol, 1975-1978): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 30 Ah, 300 A battery (186 × 130 × 171 mm) or a 30 Ah, 450 A AGM battery (166 × 127 × 175 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. In every case the positive terminal is on the right. We found 4 compatible batteries priced between 82,60€ — 150,60€. 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 GTS GTS 860 battery compartment and the positive terminal position matches.
- Yes, we detected Start-Stop compatible batteries for your Ducati GTS GTS 860. If your vehicle has Start-Stop, it needs an AGM or EFB battery. An AGM must always be replaced with AGM. An EFB can be replaced with EFB or AGM. Never install a conventional battery in a Start-Stop vehicle.
- 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.
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- 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.
- ⚠ Then you need a battery designed for Start-Stop (EFB or AGM). We have hidden the conventional batteries from the list: fitting them in your car would ruin the battery within months and could damage the alternator. The batteries below are built for the frequent charge/discharge cycles of Start-Stop. 💡 Great. You can buy either a conventional or a Start-Stop (EFB or AGM) battery: a Start-Stop battery is perfectly valid in a non-Start-Stop car and is actually more robust (longer life, better cold-start performance). It is just a bit pricier. On vehicles older than year 2000, an EFB is preferable to an AGM: legacy alternators charge at a fixed voltage without temperature compensation, and an AGM needs a more precise charging profile to avoid losing life quickly — an EFB tolerates the classic alternator profile better. 💡 If in doubt, play it safe: buy a Start-Stop battery (EFB or AGM). It works in Start-Stop cars and non-Start-Stop cars alike, lasts longer and avoids any risk. You only pay a few euros more than a conventional one.