Varta B49-6 · Motorcycle battery 6V 8Ah 40A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-008011004 · EAN 4016987168837
The Varta B49-6 (ETN 008 011 004, also written 008011004) is a motorcycle battery with 6 V, 8 Ah and 40 A cold cranking current, measuring 91 × 83 × 161 mm, with the positive terminal on the left.
- Voltage
- 6V
- Capacity
- 8Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 40A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 91 × 83 × 161 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the left
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Who the Varta B49-6 is for
The Varta B49-6 is made for motorcycles, scooters and quads. With 8 Ah, the B49-6 suits motorcycles and scooters that had a battery of that capacity.
At 8 Ah it covers mid-capacity motorcycles, large scooters and light quads. In the Varta catalogue, the B49-6 belongs to the Powersports SLI Freshpack line. See all Varta batteries
Part numbers and codes for the Varta B49-6
This is how the Varta B49-6 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:
| Commercial reference | B49-6 |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 008011004 (also 008 011 004) |
| EAN | 4016987168837 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Terminal type | Y6 |
| Also known as | Varta 008011004 · Varta 008 011 004 |
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta B49-6
We have no other battery with exactly the dimensions and polarity of the B49-6. Browse the rest of our motorcycle batteries to compare close options.
Before ordering the B49-6, check this
- Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 40 A or less, the B49-6 covers your engine.
- Your current battery should say about 8 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- Polarity of the B49-6: positive terminal on the left (if yours has it on the other side, the cables will not reach).
- The B49-6 needs 91 × 83 × 161 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
Frequently asked questions about the Varta B49-6
Is the Varta 008011004 the same battery as the Varta B49-6?
Yes. 008011004 is the ETN code Varta uses for its B49-6 battery, so you can search for it by either code.
How much does the Varta B49-6 weigh?
2.22 kg, with 8 Ah of capacity.
What is the cold cranking current of the Varta B49-6?
40 A to the EN standard, with 8 Ah capacity.
Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta B49-6?
On the B49-6, the positive terminal is on the left with the terminals facing you: compare it with your current battery, because with reversed polarity the cables will not reach.
Which charger does the Varta B49-6 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.
Inside the B49-6: lead-acid technology
Inside, the B49-6 is classic lead-acid: liquid electrolyte and lead plates. If the B49-6 is left discharged for weeks it sulphates: a maintenance charger prevents this.
Other options if you are unsure about the B49-6
- Other motorcycle batteries
- More Varta models
- Fulbat B49-6 · 8.4 Ah, 80 A, 91×83×160 mm
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