# Varta 12N5.5-3B · Motorcycle battery 12V 5.5Ah 55A

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> Varta 12N5.5-3B (ETN 506011006): 5.5 Ah motorcycle battery, 55 A (EN), 136×61×131 mm, positive terminal on the right.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-12n55-3b-506011006
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-506011006
- **EAN**: 4016987168950
- **MPN**: 506011006
- **Price**: 105,06 € (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 | 5.5 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 55 A |
| Length | 136 mm |
| Width | 61 mm |
| Height | 131 mm |
| Weight | 2.21 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |
| Terminal type | Y6 |
| ETN code | 506011006 |
| JIS code | 12N5.5-3 B |

## Quick description

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.

## Description

## 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](https://bateriasonline.es/en/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](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [The whole Varta range](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Fulbat 12N5.5-4A](https://bateriasonline.es/en/fulbat-12n5-5-4a) · 5.8 Ah, 55 A, 135×60×130 mm

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