# Varta 12N24-3 · Motorcycle battery 12V 24Ah 200A

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> Varta 12N24-3 (ETN 524100020): 24 Ah motorcycle battery, 200 A (EN), 186×125×178 mm, positive terminal on the right.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-12n24-3-524100020
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-524100020
- **EAN**: 4016987169650
- **MPN**: 524100020
- **Price**: 159,74 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-09

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA PowerSports SLI Freshpack |
| Application | Motorcycles |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 24 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 200 A |
| Length | 186 mm |
| Width | 125 mm |
| Height | 178 mm |
| Weight | 7.52 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |
| Terminal type | Y3 |
| ETN code | 524100020 |
| JIS code | 12N24-3 |

## Quick description

The Varta 12N24-3 (ETN 524 100 020, also written 524100020) is a motorcycle battery with 12 V, 24 Ah and 200 A cold cranking current, measuring 186 × 125 × 178 mm, with the positive terminal on the right. If yours has the positive terminal on the left, you need the Varta 12N24-4.

## Description

## Where the Varta 12N24-3 fits

The Varta 12N24-3 is made for motorcycles, scooters and quads. It is worth keeping the 12N24-3 on a maintenance charger if the bike is laid up over winter.
At 24 Ah it is a large battery for heavy motorcycles, jet skis and utility quads. In the Varta catalogue, the 12N24-3 belongs to the Powersports Freshpack line. [The full range of Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Varta 12N24-3 codes and part numbers

This is how the Varta 12N24-3 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:

| Commercial reference | 12N24-3 |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 524100020 (also 524 100 020) |
| EAN | 4016987169650 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Terminal type | Y3 |
| Also known as | Varta 524100020 · Varta 524 100 020 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta 12N24-4 (24 Ah, 200 A, positive terminal on the left) |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta 12N24-3

Same dimensions and polarity as the 12N24-3, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the 12N24-3 can also be replaced by an EFB or AGM of the same size if you want more cycles.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide 12N24-3A | Lead-acid | 24 Ah | 220 A | 185 × 125 × 175 |

## Varta 12N24-3 vs 525015030, 12N24-4 and 530030030

Torn between the 12N24-3 and another similar Varta? This is what changes:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta 12N24-3 (this one) | 24 Ah | 200 A | 186 × 125 × 178 | right | 7.52 kg |
| Varta 525015030 | 25 Ah | 300 A | 184 × 124 × 170 | right | 7.96 kg |
| Varta 12N24-4 | 24 Ah | 200 A | 186 × 125 × 178 | left | 7.52 kg |
| Varta 530030030 | 30 Ah | 300 A | 186 × 130 × 171 | right | 8.41 kg |

- Varta 525015030: 1 Ah more, 100 A more cranking power, a different case (184 × 124 × 170 mm).
- The Varta 12N24-4 is the same battery with the positive terminal on the other side: choose it if your current battery has the positive terminal on the left.
- Varta 530030030: 6 Ah more, 100 A more cranking power, a different case (186 × 130 × 171 mm).

## Check this before ordering the Varta 12N24-3

- Cold cranking: 200 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
- Capacity of the 12N24-3: 24 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- The 12N24-3 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
- The 12N24-3 needs 186 × 125 × 178 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta 12N24-3

### Varta 12N24-3 or 525015030?

Compared with the 12N24-3, the Varta 525015030 has 1 Ah more and 100 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 300 A or more, choose the 525015030; if it says 200 A or less, the 12N24-3 is enough. Mind the space: the 525015030 measures 184 × 124 × 170 mm.

### What is the difference between the Varta 12N24-3 and the 12N24-4?

They are the same battery with the terminals swapped: positive terminal on the right on the 12N24-3, positive terminal on the left on the 12N24-4. Look at your current battery with the terminals facing you and pick the one that matches. That is why their ETNs only differ in the middle group: 524 100 020 for the 12N24-3 and 524 101 020 for the 12N24-4.

### Is the Varta 524100020 the same battery as the Varta 12N24-3?

Yes. 524100020 is the ETN code Varta uses for its 12N24-3 battery, so you can search for it by either code.

### How much does the Varta 12N24-3 weigh?

The 12N24-3 weighs 7.52 kg. For reference, the Varta 525015030 (25 Ah) weighs 7.96 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta 12N24-3?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Exide 12N24-3A. As the 12N24-3 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

## What it means that the 12N24-3 is lead-acid

Inside, the 12N24-3 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. If the 12N24-3 is left discharged for weeks it sulphates: a maintenance charger prevents this.

## Other options if you are unsure about the 12N24-3

- [More motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [Full Varta catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
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