# Varta YB16-B · Motorcycle battery 12V 19Ah 240A

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> Varta YB16-B (ETN 519012024): 19 Ah motorcycle battery, 240 A (EN), 176×101×156 mm, positive terminal on the left.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-yb16-b-519012024
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-519012024
- **EAN**: 4016987169568
- **MPN**: 519012024
- **Price**: 145,34 € (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 | 19 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 240 A |
| Length | 176 mm |
| Width | 101 mm |
| Height | 156 mm |
| Weight | 6.06 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the left |
| Terminal type | Y6 |
| ETN code | 519012024 |
| JIS code | YB16-B |

## Quick description

The Varta YB16-B (ETN 519 012 024, also written 519012024) is a motorcycle battery with 12 V, 19 Ah and 240 A cold cranking current, measuring 176 × 101 × 156 mm, with the positive terminal on the left. If yours has the positive terminal on the right, you need the Varta YB16L-B.

## Description

## The Varta YB16-B at a glance

The Varta YB16-B is made for motorcycles, scooters and quads. With 19 Ah, the YB16-B suits motorcycles and scooters that had a battery of that capacity.
At 19 Ah it goes into large-capacity motorcycles, adventure bikes, customs and quads. In the Varta catalogue, the YB16-B belongs to the Powersports SLI Freshpack line. [The full range of Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Varta YB16-B codes and part numbers

Shops, garages and catalogues identify the YB16-B with these codes:

| Commercial reference | YB16-B |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 519012024 (also 519 012 024) |
| Manufacturer short code | B16-B |
| EAN | 4016987169568 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Terminal type | Y6 |
| Also known as | Varta 519012024 · Varta 519 012 024 · Varta B16-B |
| Not to be confused with | Varta YB16L-B (19 Ah, 240 A, positive terminal on the right) |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta YB16-B

No other reference in the catalogue fully matches the dimensions and polarity of the YB16-B; you will find the closest ones among our [motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries).

## Varta YB16-B vs YTX20-BS, YB16L-B and TX20H (FA): which one to choose?

Torn between the YB16-B and another similar Varta? This is what changes:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta YB16-B (this one) | 19 Ah | 240 A | 176 × 101 × 156 | left | 6.06 kg |
| Varta YTX20-BS | 18 Ah | 250 A | 177 × 88 × 156 | left | 5.96 kg |
| Varta YB16L-B | 19 Ah | 240 A | 176 × 101 × 156 | right | 6.06 kg |
| Varta TX20H (FA) | 18 Ah | 310 A | 176 × 89 × 154 | left | 6.55 kg |

- Varta YTX20-BS: 1 Ah less, 10 A more cranking power, a different case (177 × 88 × 156 mm), AGM technology.
- The Varta YB16L-B is the same battery with the positive terminal on the other side: choose it if your current battery has the positive terminal on the right.
- Varta TX20H (FA): 1 Ah less, 70 A more cranking power, a different case (176 × 89 × 154 mm), AGM technology.

## What to look at before buying the YB16-B

- Length, width and height of the YB16-B: 176 × 101 × 156 mm.
- The YB16-B has the positive terminal on the left: compare it with your current battery.
- With 19 Ah, the YB16-B replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- Cold cranking: 240 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta YB16-B

### Varta YB16-B or YTX20-BS?

Compared with the YB16-B, the Varta YTX20-BS has 1 Ah less, 10 A more cranking power and AGM technology. If your current battery says 250 A or more, choose the YTX20-BS; if it says 240 A or less, the YB16-B is enough. Mind the space: the YTX20-BS measures 177 × 88 × 156 mm.

### What is the difference between the Varta YB16-B and the YB16L-B?

They are the same battery with the terminals swapped: positive terminal on the left on the YB16-B, positive terminal on the right on the YB16L-B. Look at your current battery with the terminals facing you and pick the one that matches. That is why their ETNs only differ in the middle group: 519 012 024 for the YB16-B and 519 011 024 for the YB16L-B.

### Is the Varta 519012024 the same battery as the Varta YB16-B?

Yes. 519012024 is the ETN code Varta uses for its YB16-B battery, so you can search for it by either code.

### How much does the Varta YB16-B weigh?

The YB16-B weighs 6.06 kg. For reference, the Varta YTX20-BS (18 Ah) weighs 5.96 kg.

### Does the Varta YB16-B 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.

## Inside the YB16-B: lead-acid technology

Inside, the YB16-B 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.

## Other options if you are unsure about the YB16-B

- [All motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [The whole Varta range](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
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