# Exide AGM12-10.5 YT12B-BS · Motorcycle battery 12V 10Ah 160A

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> Exide AGM12-10.5 (JIS YT12B-BS): 10 Ah motorcycle battery, 160 A (EN), 150×70×130 mm, positive terminal on the left, AGM. Equivalent to Exide ET12B-BS and Varta T12B (FA).

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-agm12-10-5
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Exide
- **Reference**: BOL-EXIDE-AGM12-10.5
- **EAN**: 3661024038119
- **MPN**: AGM12-10.5
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-09

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Exide |
| Range | EXIDE MOTORCYCLE AGM 12 V |
| Application | Motorcycles |
| Technology | AGM |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 10 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 160 A |
| Length | 150 mm |
| Width | 70 mm |
| Height | 130 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the left |
| Terminal type | M04 |
| JIS code | YT12 B-BS |

## Quick description

Exide AGM12-10.5 (JIS YT12B-BS): motorcycle battery (AGM) with 12 V, 10 Ah and 160 A cold cranking current, measuring 150 × 70 × 130 mm, with the positive terminal on the left.

## Description

## Who the Exide AGM12-10.5 is for

The Exide AGM12-10.5 is made for motorcycles, scooters and quads. It is worth keeping the AGM12-10.5 on a maintenance charger if the bike is laid up over winter.
At 10 Ah it covers mid-capacity motorcycles, large scooters and light quads. The AGM12-10.5 belongs to the Exide EXIDE MOTORCYCLE AGM 12V range. [More Exide batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-batteries)

## Part numbers and codes for the Exide AGM12-10.5

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the AGM12-10.5 with these codes:

| Commercial reference | AGM12-10.5 |
|---|---|
| JIS code | YT12B-BS |
| EAN | 3661024038119 |
| Terminal type | M04 |
| Not to be confused with | Exide AGM12-10 (10 Ah, 150 A), Exide AGM12-15 (14 Ah, 215 A) |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide AGM12-10.5

Other AGM batteries that fit the AGM12-10.5's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta T12B (FA) | AGM | 10 Ah | 160 A | 150 × 70 × 130 |
| Varta T12B-BS | AGM | 10 Ah | 160 A | 151 × 70 × 131 |
| Motobatt MBT12B4 | AGM | 11 Ah | 150 A | 150 × 70 × 130 |
| Exide ET12B-BS | AGM | 10 Ah | 160 A | 150 × 70 × 130 |

## Exide AGM12-10.5 vs AGM12-10 and ETX12-BS

What sets the AGM12-10.5 apart from its neighbours in the Exide range:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide AGM12-10.5 (this one) | 10 Ah | 160 A | 150 × 70 × 130 | left | 3.6 kg |
| Exide AGM12-10 | 10 Ah | 150 A | 150 × 90 × 130 | left | 3.9 kg |
| Exide ETX12-BS | 10 Ah | 150 A | 150 × 90 × 130 | left | 3.9 kg |

- Exide AGM12-10: the same capacity, 10 A less cranking power, a different case (150 × 90 × 130 mm).
- Exide ETX12-BS: the same capacity, 10 A less cranking power, a different case (150 × 90 × 130 mm).

## Before ordering the AGM12-10.5, check this

- The AGM12-10.5 delivers 160 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
- Your current battery should say about 10 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the AGM12-10.5 is on the left.
- Measure the space: the AGM12-10.5 takes up 150 × 70 × 130 mm.

## Frequently asked questions about the Exide AGM12-10.5

### AGM12-10.5 or AGM12-10: which one suits me?

Compared with the AGM12-10.5, the Exide AGM12-10 has 10 A less cranking power. The AGM12-10.5 cranks harder; the AGM12-10 is only a good option if your original battery says 150 A or less. Mind the space: the AGM12-10 measures 150 × 90 × 130 mm.

### How much does the Exide AGM12-10.5 weigh?

3.6 kg, with 10 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Exide AGM12-10 (10 Ah) weighs 3.9 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Exide AGM12-10.5?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Varta T12B (FA), Varta T12B-BS and Motobatt MBT12B4. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the AGM12-10.5.

### Which side is the positive terminal on the Exide AGM12-10.5?

On the AGM12-10.5, the positive terminal is on the left with the terminals facing you: compare it with your current battery, because with reversed polarity the cables will not reach.

### Which charger does the Exide AGM12-10.5 need?

A charger with an AGM mode that limits voltage to about 14.4-14.7 V. Never an old unregulated charger: overcharging dries out an AGM beyond repair.

## Inside the AGM12-10.5: AGM technology

Inside, the AGM12-10.5 has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. It is fitted in cars with advanced Start-Stop and in deep-cycle equipment.

## More batteries to compare with the AGM12-10.5

- [Other motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [Full Exide catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-batteries)
- [Varta YTX12-BS](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-ytx12-bs-510012015) · 10 Ah, 150 A, 152×88×131 mm

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