# Varta 518014015 · Motorcycle battery 12V 18Ah 100A

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> Varta 518014015: 18 Ah motorcycle battery, 100 A (EN), 186×82×171 mm, positive terminal on the right. Equivalent to Varta 519013017.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-518014015
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-518014015
- **EAN**: 4016987140543
- **MPN**: 518014015
- **Price**: 142,50 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-09

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA PowerSports Freshpack |
| Application | Motorcycles |
| Technology | Lead-acid |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 18 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 100 A |
| Length | 186 mm |
| Width | 82 mm |
| Height | 171 mm |
| Weight | 5.69 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |
| Terminal type | Y10 |
| ETN code | 518014015 |
| JIS code | 51814 |

## Quick description

The Varta 518014015 is a motorcycle battery with 12 V, 18 Ah and 100 A cold cranking current, measuring 186 × 82 × 171 mm, with the positive terminal on the right.

## Description

## Where the Varta 518014015 fits

The Varta 518014015 is a motorcycle starter battery: compact, vibration-resistant and with just the right power to turn the starter motor and feed the electronics. It is worth keeping the 518014015 on a maintenance charger if the bike is laid up over winter.
At 18 Ah it goes into large-capacity motorcycles, adventure bikes, customs and quads. The 518014015 belongs to the Varta VARTA PowerSports Freshpack range. [See all Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Part numbers and codes for the Varta 518014015

The 518014015 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

| Commercial reference | 518014015 |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 518014015 (also 518 014 015) |
| EAN | 4016987140543 |
| Terminal type | Y10 |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta 518014015

Batteries that fit the 518014015's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the 518014015.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta 519013017 | Lead-acid | 19 Ah | 100 A | 186 × 82 × 171 |

## Varta 518014015 vs 519013017 and 518014024: differences

How the 518014015 compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta 518014015 (this one) | 18 Ah | 100 A | 186 × 82 × 171 | right | 5.69 kg |
| Varta 519013017 | 19 Ah | 100 A | 186 × 82 × 171 | right | 5.69 kg |
| Varta 518014024 | 18 Ah | 240 A | 186 × 82 × 171 | right | 5.93 kg |

- Varta 519013017: 1 Ah more, the same cranking power, the same dimensions.
- Varta 518014024: the same capacity, 140 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.

## Check this before ordering the Varta 518014015

- Cold cranking: 100 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
- Capacity of the 518014015: 18 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.
- The 518014015 has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
- Length, width and height of the 518014015: 186 × 82 × 171 mm.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta 518014015

### 518014015 or 519013017: which one suits me?

Compared with the 518014015, the Varta 519013017 has 1 Ah more. With the same cranking power (100 A), the 518014015 and the 519013017 differ in capacity: the one with more Ah supports more load with the engine off. Both measure 186 × 82 × 171 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### What is the ETN code of the Varta 518014015?

518014015, also written 518 014 015. The ETN (European Type Number) is printed on the label and used in parts catalogues.

### How much does the Varta 518014015 weigh?

5.69 kg, with 18 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta 519013017 (19 Ah) weighs 5.69 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta 518014015?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Varta 519013017. As the 518014015 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

### Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta 518014015?

On the 518014015, the positive terminal is on the right with the terminals facing you: compare it with your current battery, because with reversed polarity the cables will not reach.

## Lead-acid technology in the 518014015

The 518014015 is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. Avoid leaving them discharged, as they sulphate, and charge them with a charger that cuts off or switches to maintenance when finished.

## Keep comparing: alternatives to the 518014015

- [All motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [More Varta models](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Varta YB18L-A](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-yb18l-a-518015020) · 18 Ah, 200 A, 181×92×164 mm

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