# Exide GEL12-30 U1-9 · Motorcycle battery 12V 30Ah 180A

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> Exide GEL12-30 (JIS U1-9): 30 Ah motorcycle battery, 180 A (EN), 197×132×186 mm, positive terminal on the left, GEL.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-gel12-30
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Exide
- **Reference**: BOL-EXIDE-GEL12-30
- **EAN**: 3661024034081
- **MPN**: GEL12-30
- **Price**: 124,08 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-09

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Exide |
| Range | EXIDE MOTORCYCLE GEL 12 V |
| Application | Motorcycles |
| Technology | GEL |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 30 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 180 A |
| Length | 197 mm |
| Width | 132 mm |
| Height | 186 mm |
| Weight | 11.1 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the left |
| Terminal type | EN full Ford lug |
| JIS code | U1-9 U1-5 U1-7 |

## Quick description

Exide GEL12-30 (JIS U1-9): motorcycle battery with 12 V, 30 Ah and 180 A cold cranking current, measuring 197 × 132 × 186 mm, with the positive terminal on the left.

## Description

## Where the Exide GEL12-30 fits

The Exide GEL12-30 is a motorcycle starter battery: compact, vibration-resistant and with just the right power to turn the starter motor and feed the electronics. With 30 Ah, the GEL12-30 suits motorcycles and scooters that had a battery of that capacity.
At 30 Ah it is a large battery for heavy motorcycles, jet skis and utility quads. The GEL12-30 belongs to the Exide EXIDE MOTORCYCLE GEL 12V range. [More Exide batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-batteries)

## Part numbers and codes for the Exide GEL12-30

Look for any of these GEL12-30 codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:

| Commercial reference | GEL12-30 |
|---|---|
| JIS code | U1-9, U1-5, U1-7 |
| EAN | 3661024034081 |
| Terminal type | EN full Ford lug |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Exide GEL12-30

We have no other battery with exactly the dimensions and polarity of the GEL12-30. Browse the rest of our [motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries) to compare close options.

## What to look at before buying the GEL12-30

- Measure the space: the GEL12-30 takes up 197 × 132 × 186 mm.
- Polarity of the GEL12-30: positive terminal on the left (if yours has it on the other side, the cables will not reach).
- Capacity of the GEL12-30: 30 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 180 A or less, the GEL12-30 covers your engine.

## Frequently asked questions about the Exide GEL12-30

### How much does the Exide GEL12-30 weigh?

11.1 kg, with 30 Ah of capacity.

### What is the cold cranking current of the Exide GEL12-30?

180 A to the EN standard, with 30 Ah capacity.

### Which side is the positive terminal on the Exide GEL12-30?

On the GEL12-30, 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.

### Does the Exide GEL12-30 come charged and ready to fit?

Sealed AGM and gel batteries leave the factory charged and ready. Conventional ones with a separate acid pack are activated when filled and should be charged before fitting.

## GEL technology in the GEL12-30

The GEL12-30 is a gel battery: the electrolyte is immobilised in silica gel. The GEL12-30 handles repeated deep discharges well, its strong point compared with an AGM.

## Other options if you are unsure about the GEL12-30

- [Other motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [Full Exide catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-batteries)

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