# Varta B49-6 · Motorcycle battery 6V 8Ah 40A

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> Varta B49-6 (ETN 008011004): 8 Ah motorcycle battery, 40 A (EN), 91×83×161 mm, positive terminal on the left.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-b49-6-008011004
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-008011004
- **EAN**: 4016987168837
- **MPN**: 008011004
- **Price**: 63,61 € (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 | 6 V |
| Capacity | 8 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 40 A |
| Length | 91 mm |
| Width | 83 mm |
| Height | 161 mm |
| Weight | 2.22 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the left |
| Terminal type | Y6 |
| ETN code | 008011004 |
| JIS code | B49-6 |

## Quick description

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.

## Description

## 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](https://bateriasonline.es/en/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](https://bateriasonline.es/en/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](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [More Varta models](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Fulbat B49-6](https://bateriasonline.es/en/fulbat-b49-6) · 8.4 Ah, 80 A, 91×83×160 mm

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