# Varta YB5L-B · Motorcycle battery 12V 5Ah 60A

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> Varta YB5L-B (ETN 505012006): 5 Ah motorcycle battery, 60 A (EN), 121×61×131 mm, positive terminal on the right. Equivalent to Exide EB5L-B.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-yb5l-b-505012006
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-505012006
- **EAN**: 4016987168936
- **MPN**: 505012006
- **Price**: 64,19 € (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 | 5 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 60 A |
| Length | 121 mm |
| Width | 61 mm |
| Height | 131 mm |
| Weight | 1.94 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the right |
| Terminal type | Y6 |
| ETN code | 505012006 |
| JIS code | 12N5-3 B YB5 L-B |

## Quick description

The Varta YB5L-B (ETN 505 012 006, also written 505012006) is a motorcycle battery with 12 V, 5 Ah and 60 A cold cranking current, measuring 121 × 61 × 131 mm, with the positive terminal on the right.

## Description

## Who the Varta YB5L-B is for

The Varta YB5L-B is a motorcycle starter battery: compact, vibration-resistant and with just the right power to turn the starter motor and feed the electronics. With 5 Ah, the YB5L-B suits motorcycles and scooters that had a battery of that capacity.
At 5 Ah it is a small battery, typical of 50 to 125 cc scooters and light motorcycles. Varta lists the YB5L-B in its Powersports SLI Freshpack line. [More Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Part numbers and codes for the Varta YB5L-B

Look for any of these YB5L-B codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:

| Commercial reference | YB5L-B |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 505012006 (also 505 012 006) |
| Manufacturer short code | 12N5-3B/B5L-B |
| EAN | 4016987168936 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Terminal type | Y6 |
| Also known as | Varta 505012006 · Varta 505 012 006 · Varta 12N5-3B · Varta B5L-B |
| Not to be confused with | Varta YB3L-B (3 Ah, 30 A), Varta YB4L-B (4 Ah, 50 A), Varta YB7L-B (7 Ah, 74 A) |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta YB5L-B

Batteries that fit the YB5L-B's tray with the same polarity; besides other conventional batteries, an EFB or AGM of this size is a valid upgrade for the YB5L-B.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exide EB5L-B | Lead-acid | 5 Ah | 65 A | 120 × 60 × 130 |
| Fulbat FB5L-B | Lead-acid | 5.3 Ah | 65 A | 120 × 60 × 130 |

## Varta YB5L-B vs 12N5.5-3B and YTX7L-BS

How the YB5L-B compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta YB5L-B (this one) | 5 Ah | 60 A | 121 × 61 × 131 | right | 1.94 kg |
| Varta 12N5.5-3B | 5.5 Ah | 55 A | 136 × 61 × 131 | right | 2.21 kg |
| Varta YTX7L-BS | 6 Ah | 100 A | 114 × 71 × 131 | right | 2.35 kg |

- Varta 12N5.5-3B: 0.5 Ah more, 5 A less cranking power, a different case (136 × 61 × 131 mm).
- Varta YTX7L-BS: 1 Ah more, 40 A more cranking power, a different case (114 × 71 × 131 mm), AGM technology.

## What to look at before buying the YB5L-B

- Measure the space: the YB5L-B takes up 121 × 61 × 131 mm.
- Polarity of the YB5L-B: positive terminal on the right (if yours has it on the other side, the cables will not reach).
- With 5 Ah, the YB5L-B replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- Cold cranking: 60 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta YB5L-B

### YB5L-B or 12N5.5-3B: which one suits me?

Compared with the YB5L-B, the Varta 12N5.5-3B has 0.5 Ah more and 5 A less cranking power. The YB5L-B cranks harder; the 12N5.5-3B is only a good option if your original battery says 55 A or less. Mind the space: the 12N5.5-3B measures 136 × 61 × 131 mm.

### Is the Varta 505012006 the same battery as the Varta YB5L-B?

Yes. 505012006 is the ETN code Varta uses for its YB5L-B battery, so you can search for it by either code.

### How much does the Varta YB5L-B weigh?

1.94 kg, with 5 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta 12N5.5-3B (5.5 Ah) weighs 2.21 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta YB5L-B?

With the same dimensions, polarity and similar capacity you have the Exide EB5L-B and Fulbat FB5L-B. As the YB5L-B is a conventional battery, an EFB or AGM of the same size also works.

### Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta YB5L-B?

On the YB5L-B, the positive terminal is on the right with the terminals facing you: compare it with your current battery, because with reversed polarity the cables will not reach.

## What it means that the YB5L-B is lead-acid

The YB5L-B is a conventional lead-acid battery, with plates immersed in liquid electrolyte. In cars without energy management, the YB5L-B needs no special registration: just connect it.

## Other options if you are unsure about the YB5L-B

- [All motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [The whole Varta range](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Varta 12N5.5A-3B](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-12n55a-3b-506012006) · 5.5 Ah, 58 A, 103×90×114 mm

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