Varta YB16L-B · Motorcycle battery 12V 19Ah 240A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-519011024 · EAN 4016987169551
The Varta YB16L-B (ETN 519 011 024, also written 519011024) 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 right. Need the positive terminal on the left? The same battery is the Varta YB16-B.
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 19Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 240A
- Technology
- Lead-acid
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 176 × 101 × 156 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
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The Varta YB16L-B at a glance
The Varta YB16L-B is a motorcycle starter battery: compact, vibration-resistant and with just the right power to turn the starter motor and feed the electronics. It handles frame vibration and idle periods better than an adapted car battery.
At 19 Ah it goes into large-capacity motorcycles, adventure bikes, customs and quads. Varta lists the YB16L-B in its Powersports SLI Freshpack line. The full range of Varta batteries
Varta YB16L-B codes and part numbers
Look for any of these YB16L-B codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:
| Commercial reference | YB16L-B |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 519011024 (also 519 011 024) |
| Manufacturer short code | B16L-B |
| EAN | 4016987169551 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Terminal type | Y6 |
| Also known as | Varta 519011024 · Varta 519 011 024 · Varta B16L-B |
| Not to be confused with | Varta YB10L-B (11 Ah, 150 A), Varta YB16-B (19 Ah, 240 A, positive terminal on the left) |
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta YB16L-B
No other reference in the catalogue fully matches the dimensions and polarity of the YB16L-B; you will find the closest ones among our motorcycle batteries.
Varta YB16L-B vs YTX20L-BS, YB16-B and YB16CL-B
How the YB16L-B compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta YB16L-B (this one) | 19 Ah | 240 A | 176 × 101 × 156 | right | 6.06 kg |
| Varta YTX20L-BS | 18 Ah | 250 A | 177 × 88 × 156 | right | 5.96 kg |
| Varta YB16-B | 19 Ah | 240 A | 176 × 101 × 156 | left | 6.06 kg |
| Varta YB16CL-B | 19 Ah | 240 A | 176 × 101 × 176 | right | 6.13 kg |
| Varta TX20HL (FA) | 18 Ah | 310 A | 176 × 89 × 154 | right | 6.55 kg |
- Varta YTX20L-BS: 1 Ah less, 10 A more cranking power, a different case (177 × 88 × 156 mm), AGM technology.
- The Varta YB16-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 left.
- Varta YB16CL-B: the same capacity, the same cranking power, a different height (176 mm instead of 156 mm). It only fits if there is room for 176 mm of height.
- Varta TX20HL (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 YB16L-B
- The YB16L-B needs 176 × 101 × 156 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
- With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the YB16L-B is on the right.
- Your current battery should say about 19 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- The YB16L-B delivers 240 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
Frequently asked questions about the Varta YB16L-B
Varta YB16L-B or YTX20L-BS?
Compared with the YB16L-B, the Varta YTX20L-BS has 1 Ah less, 10 A more cranking power and AGM technology. If your current battery says 250 A or more, choose the YTX20L-BS; if it says 240 A or less, the YB16L-B is enough. Mind the space: the YTX20L-BS measures 177 × 88 × 156 mm.
What is the difference between the Varta YB16L-B and the YB16-B?
They are the same battery with the terminals swapped: positive terminal on the right on the YB16L-B, positive terminal on the left on the YB16-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: 519 011 024 for the YB16L-B and 519 012 024 for the YB16-B.
Varta YB16L-B or YB16CL-B: what changes?
Mainly the height: the YB16L-B is 156 mm tall and the Varta YB16CL-B 176 mm, with the same length and width. In capacity and cranking power, the YB16CL-B offers 19 Ah and 240 A against 19 Ah and 240 A. Before choosing between the YB16L-B and the YB16CL-B, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.
Is the Varta 519011024 the same battery as the Varta YB16L-B?
Yes. 519011024 is the ETN code Varta uses for its YB16L-B battery, so you can search for it by either code.
How much does the Varta YB16L-B weigh?
The YB16L-B weighs 6.06 kg. For reference, the Varta YTX20L-BS (18 Ah) weighs 5.96 kg.
Inside the YB16L-B: lead-acid technology
The YB16L-B is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. In cars without energy management, the YB16L-B needs no special registration: just connect it.
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