Varta
Varta 12N5.5-3B · Motorcycle battery 12V 5.5Ah 55A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-506011006 · EAN 4016987168950
Varta 12N5.5-3B (ETN 506 011 006, also written 506011006): motorcycle battery with 12 V, 5.5 Ah and 55 A cold cranking current, measuring 136 × 61 × 131 mm, with the positive terminal on the right.
Varta 12N5.5-3B · Motorcycle battery 12V 5.5Ah 55A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 5.5Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 55A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 136 × 61 × 131 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
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€105.06
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The Varta 12N5.5-3B at a glance
The Varta 12N5.5-3B is made for motorcycles, scooters and quads. It is worth keeping the 12N5.5-3B on a maintenance charger if the bike is laid up over winter.
At 5.5 Ah it is a small battery, typical of 50 to 125 cc scooters and light motorcycles. In the Varta catalogue, the 12N5.5-3B belongs to the Powersports SLI Freshpack line. See all Varta batteries
Varta 12N5.5-3B codes and part numbers
Shops, garages and catalogues identify the 12N5.5-3B with these codes:
| Commercial reference | 12N5.5-3B |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 506011006 (also 506 011 006) |
| EAN | 4016987168950 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Terminal type | Y6 |
| Also known as | Varta 506011006 · Varta 506 011 006 |
| Not to be confused with | Varta 12N5.5A-3B (5.5 Ah, 58 A) |
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta 12N5.5-3B
Same dimensions and polarity as the 12N5.5-3B, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the 12N5.5-3B 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbat 12N5.5-3B | Lead-acid | 5.8 Ah | 55 A | 135 × 60 × 130 |
Varta 12N5.5-3B vs YB5L-B and YB7L-B: which one to choose?
What sets the 12N5.5-3B apart from its neighbours in the Varta range:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta 12N5.5-3B (this one) | 5.5 Ah | 55 A | 136 × 61 × 131 | right | 2.21 kg |
| Varta YB5L-B | 5 Ah | 60 A | 121 × 61 × 131 | right | 1.94 kg |
| Varta YB7L-B | 7 Ah | 74 A | 136 × 76 × 134 | right | 2.85 kg |
- Varta YB5L-B: 0.5 Ah less, 5 A more cranking power, a different case (121 × 61 × 131 mm).
- Varta YB7L-B: 1.5 Ah more, 19 A more cranking power, a different case (136 × 76 × 134 mm).
Check this before ordering the Varta 12N5.5-3B
- Length, width and height of the 12N5.5-3B: 136 × 61 × 131 mm.
- Polarity of the 12N5.5-3B: positive terminal on the right (if yours has it on the other side, the cables will not reach).
- Your current battery should say about 5.5 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- Cold cranking: 55 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
Frequently asked questions about the Varta 12N5.5-3B
Varta 12N5.5-3B or YB5L-B?
Compared with the 12N5.5-3B, the Varta YB5L-B has 0.5 Ah less and 5 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 60 A or more, choose the YB5L-B; if it says 55 A or less, the 12N5.5-3B is enough. Mind the space: the YB5L-B measures 121 × 61 × 131 mm.
Is the Varta 506011006 the same battery as the Varta 12N5.5-3B?
Yes. 506011006 is the ETN code Varta uses for its 12N5.5-3B battery, so you can search for it by either code.
How much does the Varta 12N5.5-3B weigh?
The 12N5.5-3B weighs 2.21 kg. For reference, the Varta YB5L-B (5 Ah) weighs 1.94 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Varta 12N5.5-3B?
With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Fulbat 12N5.5-3B. As the 12N5.5-3B is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.
Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta 12N5.5-3B?
The 12N5.5-3B has the positive terminal on the right, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.
Which charger does the Varta 12N5.5-3B need?
An automatic lead-acid charger with cut-off or maintenance mode, rated at 10 to 20% of its capacity in amps. If it is a vented type, check the electrolyte level and top up only with distilled water.
What it means that the 12N5.5-3B is lead-acid
Inside, the 12N5.5-3B is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. It is a robust, well-known technology with a good capacity-to-price ratio, and still the basis of most cars, trucks and traction equipment.
Keep comparing: alternatives to the 12N5.5-3B
- More motorcycle batteries
- The whole Varta range
- Fulbat 12N5.5-4A · 5.8 Ah, 55 A, 135×60×130 mm
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