# Motobatt MBTX9U · Motorcycle battery 12V 10.5Ah 160A

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> Motobatt MBTX9U: 10.5 Ah motorcycle battery, 160 A (EN), 151×87×105 mm, AGM. Equivalent to Varta YT12A-BS and Varta T12A (FA).

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/motobatt-mbtx9u
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Motobatt
- **Reference**: BOL-MOTOBATT-MBTX9U
- **MPN**: MBTX9U
- **Price**: 75,37 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-09

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Motobatt |
| Range | MOTOBATT QUADFLEX |
| Application | Motorcycles |
| Technology | AGM |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 10.5 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 160 A |
| Length | 151 mm |
| Width | 87 mm |
| Height | 105 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
| JIS code | YTX9 BS YT12 ABS YTZ12 S |

## Quick description

The Motobatt MBTX9U is a motorcycle battery (AGM) with 12 V, 10.5 Ah and 160 A cold cranking current, measuring 151 × 87 × 105 mm.

## Description

## The Motobatt MBTX9U at a glance

The Motobatt MBTX9U is made for motorcycles, scooters and quads. It handles frame vibration and idle periods better than an adapted car battery.
At 10.5 Ah it covers mid-capacity motorcycles, large scooters and light quads. The MBTX9U belongs to the Motobatt MOTOBATT QUADFLEX range. [The full range of Motobatt batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motobatt-batteries)

## Part numbers and codes for the Motobatt MBTX9U

This is how the Motobatt MBTX9U appears on the label and in parts catalogues:

| Commercial reference | MBTX9U |
|---|---|
| Not to be confused with | Motobatt MBTX4U (4.7 Ah, 70 A), Motobatt MBTX7U (8 Ah, 115 A) |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Motobatt MBTX9U

Other AGM batteries that fit the MBTX9U's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbat FT12A-BS | AGM | 10.5 Ah | 175 A | 150 × 88 × 105 |
| Varta YT12A-BS | AGM | 11 Ah | 160 A | 150 × 88 × 105 |
| Varta T12A (FA) | AGM | 10 Ah | 145 A | 150 × 88 × 105 |

## Motobatt MBTX9U vs MBTZ14S and MBTZ10S: which one to choose?

Torn between the MBTX9U and another similar Motobatt? This is what changes:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motobatt MBTX9U (this one) | 10.5 Ah | 160 A | 151 × 87 × 105 | 3.4 kg |
| Motobatt MBTZ14S | 11.2 Ah | 190 A | 151 × 87 × 110 | 3.5 kg |
| Motobatt MBTZ10S | 8.6 Ah | 190 A | 151 × 87 × 95 | 2.9 kg |

- Motobatt MBTZ14S: 0.70 Ah more, 30 A more cranking power, a different case (151 × 87 × 110 mm).
- Motobatt MBTZ10S: 1.90 Ah less, 30 A more cranking power, a different case (151 × 87 × 95 mm).

## Check this before ordering the Motobatt MBTX9U

- Cold cranking: 160 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
- Capacity of the MBTX9U: 10.5 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- Measure the space: the MBTX9U takes up 151 × 87 × 105 mm.

## Frequently asked questions about the Motobatt MBTX9U

### MBTX9U or MBTZ14S: which one suits me?

Compared with the MBTX9U, the Motobatt MBTZ14S has 0.70 Ah more and 30 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 190 A or more, choose the MBTZ14S; if it says 160 A or less, the MBTX9U is enough. Mind the space: the MBTZ14S measures 151 × 87 × 110 mm.

### How much does the Motobatt MBTX9U weigh?

3.4 kg, with 10.5 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Motobatt MBTZ14S (11.2 Ah) weighs 3.5 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Motobatt MBTX9U?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Fulbat FT12A-BS, Varta YT12A-BS and Varta T12A (FA). Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the MBTX9U.

### How do I stop the motorcycle battery going flat in winter?

Connect it to a maintenance charger or disconnect it if the bike will sit for more than a month. A flat motorcycle battery sulphates in a few weeks.

## AGM technology in the MBTX9U

Inside, the MBTX9U has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. The MBTX9U needs a charger with an AGM mode that does not exceed 14.7 V.

## More batteries to compare with the MBTX9U

- [Other motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [Full Motobatt catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motobatt-batteries)
- [Fulbat FT12A-BS](https://bateriasonline.es/en/fulbat-ft12a-bs) · 10.5 Ah, 175 A, 150×88×105 mm
- [Varta YT12A-BS](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-yt12a-bs-511901016) · 11 Ah, 160 A, 150×88×105 mm

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