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Exide ETX20H-BS · Motorcycle battery 12V 18Ah 270A

Reference: BOL-EXIDE-ETX20H-BS · EAN 3661024033893

The Exide ETX20H-BS is a motorcycle battery (AGM) with 12 V, 18 Ah and 270 A cold cranking current, measuring 175 × 90 × 155 mm, with the positive terminal on the left. Need the positive terminal on the right? The same battery is the Exide AGM12-19.

Voltage
12V
Capacity
18Ah
Cold cranking amps (EN)
270A
Technology
AGM
Dimensions (L × W × H)
175 × 90 × 155 mm
Polarity
Positive terminal on the left
Price: €56.35
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Where the Exide ETX20H-BS fits

The Exide ETX20H-BS is a motorcycle starter battery: compact, vibration-resistant and with just the right power to turn the starter motor and feed the electronics. It is worth keeping the ETX20H-BS on a maintenance charger if the bike is laid up over winter.

At 18 Ah it goes into large-capacity motorcycles, adventure bikes, customs and quads. The ETX20H-BS belongs to the Exide EXIDE MOTORCYCLE AGM 12V range. See all Exide batteries

Part numbers and codes for the Exide ETX20H-BS

The ETX20H-BS is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial referenceETX20H-BS
JIS codeYTX20H-BS
EAN3661024033893
Terminal typeM04
Not to be confused withExide ETX20CH-BS (18 Ah, 230 A), Exide ETX20HL-BS (18 Ah, 270 A, positive terminal on the right)

Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide ETX20H-BS

Other AGM batteries that fit the ETX20H-BS's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.

ModelTechnologyCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)
Fulbat FTX20-BSAGM18.9 Ah270 A175 × 87 × 155
Varta TX20H (FA)AGM18 Ah310 A176 × 89 × 154
Varta YTX20-BSAGM18 Ah250 A177 × 88 × 156
Exide AGM12-19.1AGM18 Ah270 A175 × 90 × 155
Motobatt MBTX20UAGM21 Ah310 A175 × 87 × 155
Motobatt MBTX20UHDAGM21 Ah310 A175 × 87 × 155

Exide ETX20H-BS vs AGM12-17, AGM12-19 and ETX20CH-BS: differences

Torn between the ETX20H-BS and another similar Exide? This is what changes:

ModelCapacityCold cranking (EN)Dimensions (mm)PositiveWeight
Exide ETX20H-BS (this one)18 Ah270 A175 × 90 × 155left6.1 kg
Exide AGM12-1718 Ah230 A150 × 90 × 160left5.5 kg
Exide AGM12-1918 Ah270 A175 × 90 × 155right6.1 kg
Exide ETX20CH-BS18 Ah230 A150 × 90 × 160left5.7 kg
  • Exide AGM12-17: the same capacity, 40 A less cranking power, a different case (150 × 90 × 160 mm).
  • Exide AGM12-19: identical to the ETX20H-BS except for the positive terminal, which is on the other side (positive terminal on the right).
  • Exide ETX20CH-BS: the same capacity, 40 A less cranking power, a different case (150 × 90 × 160 mm).

Before ordering the ETX20H-BS, check this

  • Length, width and height of the ETX20H-BS: 175 × 90 × 155 mm.
  • With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the ETX20H-BS is on the left.
  • Your current battery should say about 18 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • Cold cranking: 270 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.

Frequently asked questions about the Exide ETX20H-BS

ETX20H-BS or AGM12-17: which one suits me?

Compared with the ETX20H-BS, the Exide AGM12-17 has 40 A less cranking power. The ETX20H-BS cranks harder; the AGM12-17 is only a good option if your original battery says 230 A or less. Mind the space: the AGM12-17 measures 150 × 90 × 160 mm.

Exide ETX20H-BS or AGM12-19: what is the difference?

Only the polarity: the ETX20H-BS has the positive terminal on the left and the AGM12-19 the positive terminal on the right. Capacity (18 Ah), cranking power and dimensions are identical.

How much does the Exide ETX20H-BS weigh?

6.1 kg, with 18 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Exide AGM12-17 (18 Ah) weighs 5.5 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Exide ETX20H-BS?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Fulbat FTX20-BS, Varta TX20H (FA) and Varta YTX20-BS. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the ETX20H-BS.

What it means that the ETX20H-BS is AGM

The ETX20H-BS is AGM: the electrolyte is absorbed in glass fibre mats, so it is sealed and spill-proof. It withstands many more cycles than a conventional lead battery, at the cost of being more sensitive to overcharging.

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