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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Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 1340 Electra Glide

Batteries for Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 1340 Electra Glide 58 hp (petrol, from 1987)

Harley-Davidson · Electra Glide

Which battery does a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 1340 Electra Glide need?

Specifications and battery: 1340 Electra Glide (58 hp)

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 1340 Electra Glide (58 hp, petrol, from 1987): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 20 Ah, 260 A battery (207 × 92 × 164 mm) or a 21 Ah, 350 A AGM battery (205 × 90 × 165 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. In every case the positive terminal is on the right.

Recommended battery for this engine Motorcycle battery Varta Y50-N18L-A Powersports (520012020) 12V 20Ah 260A €149.90 incl. VAT

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Brand: Harley-Davidson
Model: Electra Glide
Built: 1987 - 2026
Fuel: Petrol
Cylinders: 2
Drive: Belts

Battery for this engine

Version	Technology	Capacity	Cold cranking (EN)	Size (L×W×H)	Polarity
Depending on equipment 1	Conventional	20 Ah	260 A	207 × 92 × 164 mm	+ on the right
Depending on equipment 2	AGM	21 Ah	350 A	205 × 90 × 165 mm	+ on the right

This engine shares its battery with the 1340 Electra Glide (60 hp), 1340 Electra Glide (64 hp), 1340 Electra Glide Classic (50 hp), 1340 Electra Glide Classic (50 hp) and 13 more: the compatible batteries are exactly the same.

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

EFB, AGM or conventional for this engine?

Rule of thumb for the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 1340 Electra Glide: fit the same technology as the original or better (conventional → EFB → AGM), with equal or higher capacity and cold cranking amps, and respect the size and terminal position of around 20 Ah.

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Battery analysis for your Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 1340 Electra Glide

Quick answer You need an ordinary lead-acid battery of 20 Ah. Our recommendation: VARTA Y50-N18L-A.

VARTAY50-N18L-A

ordinary lead-acid20 Ah260 A207×92×164

€149.90

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Prices and availability updated on 10/11/2026

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

📋 What we found

For your Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 1340 Electra Glide we found 6 compatible batteries. This list includes 2 AGM or EFB batteries and 4 conventional 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.

📊 View AGM vs EFB vs Conventional — full comparison

⭐ Our recommendation

Our recommendation

For your Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 1340 Electra Glide we recommend the VARTA Y50-N18L-A (ordinary lead-acid, 20 Ah). 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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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.

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AGM / EFB batteries

AGM or EFB technology batteries: more charge cycles, faster recovery and a longer life than a conventional battery.

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Why we recommend the VARTA 520012026

For €71.10 more: Varta brand.

	RecommendedVARTA 520012026	CheapestEXIDE E50-N18L-A
Cold cranking	260 A	260 A
Capacity	20 Ah	20 Ah
Technology	Conventional	Conventional
Why	Varta brand	—
Price	€149.90	€78.80

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Comparison table of available products
Category	Make	Reference	Capacity	Cold cranking	Dimensions	Technology	Price
AGM / EFB batteries	EXIDE	ETX24HL-BS	21 Ah	350 A	205×90×165 mm	AGM	€82.80	More info
AGM / EFB batteries	EXIDE	AGM12-23	21 Ah	350 A	205×90×165 mm	AGM	€91.30	More info

Conventional batteries

Standard lead-acid batteries.

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Comparison table of available products
Category	Make	Reference	Capacity	Cold cranking	Dimensions	Technology	Price
Conventional batteries	VARTA	520012026	20 Ah	260 A	207×92×164 mm	Conventional	€149.90	More info
Conventional batteries	EXIDE	E50-N18L-A	20 Ah	260 A	205×90×165 mm	Conventional	€78.80	More info
Conventional batteries	VARTA	520016026	20 Ah	260 A	205×90×162 mm	Conventional	€156.95	More info
Conventional batteries	FULBAT	FTX24HL-BS / F50-N18L-A/A2/A3 GEL	22.10 Ah	350 A	205×87×162 mm	GEL	€126.94	More info

Frequently asked questions

: Harley-Davidson Electra Glide 1340 Electra Glide (58 hp, petrol, from 1987): depending on the equipment, it takes a conventional 20 Ah, 260 A battery (207 × 92 × 164 mm) or a 21 Ah, 350 A AGM battery (205 × 90 × 165 mm). Measure your current battery before choosing. In every case the positive terminal is on the right. We found 6 compatible batteries priced between 78,80€ — 156,95€. Check dimensions and positive terminal position before purchasing.
: 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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