# Varta 518014024 · Motorcycle battery 12V 18Ah 240A

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> Varta 518014024: 18 Ah motorcycle battery, 240 A (EN), 186×82×171 mm, positive terminal on the right. Equivalent to Varta 519013024 and Varta T19BL (FA).

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-518014024
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-518014024
- **EAN**: 4016987169490
- **MPN**: 518014024
- **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 | 18 Ah (C10) |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 240 A |
| Length | 186 mm |
| Width | 82 mm |
| Height | 171 mm |
| Weight | 5.93 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |
| Terminal type | Y10 |
| ETN code | 518014024 |
| JIS code | 51814 12C16 A-3 B |

## Quick description

The Varta 518014024 is a motorcycle battery with 12 V, 18 Ah and 240 A cold cranking current, measuring 186 × 82 × 171 mm, with the positive terminal on the right.

## Description

## Who the Varta 518014024 is for

The Varta 518014024 is made for motorcycles, scooters and quads. It handles frame vibration and idle periods better than an adapted car battery.
At 18 Ah it goes into large-capacity motorcycles, adventure bikes, customs and quads. In the Varta catalogue, the 518014024 belongs to the Powersports SLI Freshpack line. [See all Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Varta 518014024 codes and part numbers

This is how the Varta 518014024 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:

| Commercial reference | 518014024 |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 518014024 (also 518 014 024) |
| Manufacturer short code | 51814/12C16A-3B |
| EAN | 4016987169490 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Terminal type | Y10 |
| Also known as | Varta 51814 · Varta 12C16A-3B |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta 518014024

Same dimensions and polarity as the 518014024, with similar capacity and cranking power; as a conventional battery, the 518014024 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta 519013024 | Lead-acid | 19 Ah | 240 A | 186 × 82 × 171 |
| Varta T19BL (FA) | AGM | 18 Ah | 220 A | 186 × 82 × 171 |

## Varta 518014024 vs 519013024 and 518014015: differences

Torn between the 518014024 and another similar Varta? This is what changes:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta 518014024 (this one) | 18 Ah | 240 A | 186 × 82 × 171 | right | 5.93 kg |
| Varta 519013024 | 19 Ah | 240 A | 186 × 82 × 171 | right | 5.93 kg |
| Varta 518014015 | 18 Ah | 100 A | 186 × 82 × 171 | right | 5.69 kg |

- Varta 519013024: 1 Ah more, the same cranking power, the same dimensions.
- Varta 518014015: the same capacity, 140 A less cranking power, the same dimensions.

## Check this before ordering the Varta 518014024

- Length, width and height of the 518014024: 186 × 82 × 171 mm.
- Polarity of the 518014024: positive terminal on the right (if yours has it on the other side, the cables will not reach).
- Your current battery should say about 18 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- The 518014024 delivers 240 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta 518014024

### Varta 518014024 or 519013024?

Compared with the 518014024, the Varta 519013024 has 1 Ah more. With the same cranking power (240 A), the 518014024 and the 519013024 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 does the code 518 014 024 on the Varta 518014024 mean?

It is its ETN (European Type Number), also written 518014024. The first three digits (518) encode voltage and capacity: 12 V and 18 Ah (5xx = under 100 Ah, 6xx = 100 to 199 Ah, 7xx = 200 Ah or more). The middle group (014) identifies the specific model within that capacity, and the last three digits (024) multiplied by 10 give the cold cranking current: 240 A.

### How much does the Varta 518014024 weigh?

The 518014024 weighs 5.93 kg. For reference, the Varta 519013024 (19 Ah) weighs 5.93 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta 518014024?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Varta 519013024 and Varta T19BL (FA). As the 518014024 is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

### Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta 518014024?

The 518014024 has the positive terminal on the right, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.

### Does the Varta 518014024 come charged and ready to fit?

Sealed AGM and gel batteries leave the factory charged and ready. Conventional ones with a separate acid pack are activated when filled and should be charged before fitting.

## What it means that the 518014024 is lead-acid

Inside, the 518014024 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. If the 518014024 is left discharged for weeks it sulphates: a maintenance charger prevents this.

## Other options if you are unsure about the 518014024

- [More motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [More Varta models](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Varta 519013017](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-519013017) · 19 Ah, 100 A, 186×82×171 mm

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