# Varta 12N24-4 · Motorcycle battery 12V 24Ah 200A

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> Varta 12N24-4 (ETN 524101020): 24 Ah motorcycle battery, 200 A (EN), 186×125×178 mm, positive terminal on the left.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-12n24-4-524101020
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-524101020
- **EAN**: 4016987169667
- **MPN**: 524101020
- **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 left |
| Terminal type | Y3 |
| ETN code | 524101020 |
| JIS code | 12N24-4 |

## Quick description

Varta 12N24-4 (ETN 524 101 020, also written 524101020): motorcycle battery with 12 V, 24 Ah and 200 A cold cranking current, measuring 186 × 125 × 178 mm, with the positive terminal on the left. Need the positive terminal on the right? The same battery is the Varta 12N24-3.

## Description

## Where the Varta 12N24-4 fits

The Varta 12N24-4 is a motorcycle starter battery: compact, vibration-resistant and with just the right power to turn the starter motor and feed the electronics. With 24 Ah, the 12N24-4 suits motorcycles and scooters that had a battery of that capacity.
At 24 Ah it is a large battery for heavy motorcycles, jet skis and utility quads. Varta lists the 12N24-4 in its Powersports SLI Freshpack line. [The full range of Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Varta 12N24-4 codes and part numbers

Look for any of these 12N24-4 codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:

| Commercial reference | 12N24-4 |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 524101020 (also 524 101 020) |
| EAN | 4016987169667 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Terminal type | Y3 |
| Also known as | Varta 524101020 · Varta 524 101 020 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta 12N24-3 (24 Ah, 200 A, positive terminal on the right) |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta 12N24-4

Same dimensions and polarity as the 12N24-4, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the 12N24-4 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 12N24-4A | Lead-acid | 24 Ah | 220 A | 185 × 125 × 175 |

## Varta 12N24-4 vs YB30L-B, 12N24-3 and U1-9: differences

What sets the 12N24-4 apart from its neighbours in the Varta range:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta 12N24-4 (this one) | 24 Ah | 200 A | 186 × 125 × 178 | left | 7.52 kg |
| Varta YB30L-B | 30 Ah | 300 A | 186 × 130 × 171 | left | 8.41 kg |
| Varta 12N24-3 | 24 Ah | 200 A | 186 × 125 × 178 | right | 7.52 kg |
| Varta U1-9 | 22 Ah | 340 A | 196 × 132 × 183 | left | 8.4 kg |

- Varta YB30L-B: 6 Ah more, 100 A more cranking power, a different case (186 × 130 × 171 mm).
- If the positive terminal of your battery is on the other side, the one you need is the Varta 12N24-3 (positive terminal on the right).
- Varta U1-9: 2 Ah less, 140 A more cranking power, a different case (196 × 132 × 183 mm).

## What to look at before buying the 12N24-4

- The 12N24-4 delivers 200 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
- Capacity of the 12N24-4: 24 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the 12N24-4 is on the left.
- The 12N24-4 needs 186 × 125 × 178 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta 12N24-4

### Varta 12N24-4 or YB30L-B?

Compared with the 12N24-4, the Varta YB30L-B has 6 Ah more and 100 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 300 A or more, choose the YB30L-B; if it says 200 A or less, the 12N24-4 is enough. Mind the space: the YB30L-B measures 186 × 130 × 171 mm.

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

They are the same battery with the terminals swapped: positive terminal on the left on the 12N24-4, positive terminal on the right on the 12N24-3. 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: 524 101 020 for the 12N24-4 and 524 100 020 for the 12N24-3.

### Is the Varta 524101020 the same battery as the Varta 12N24-4?

Yes. 524101020 is the ETN code Varta uses for its 12N24-4 battery, so you can search for it by either code.

### How much does the Varta 12N24-4 weigh?

The 12N24-4 weighs 7.52 kg. For reference, the Varta YB30L-B (30 Ah) weighs 8.41 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta 12N24-4?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Exide 12N24-4A. As the 12N24-4 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

### 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.

## What it means that the 12N24-4 is lead-acid

The 12N24-4 is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. In cars without energy management, the 12N24-4 needs no special registration: just connect it.

## Keep comparing: alternatives to the 12N24-4

- [More motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [Full Varta catalogue](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Exide 12N24-4A](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-12n24-4a) · 24 Ah, 220 A, 185×125×175 mm

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