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Varta YT12A-BS · Motorcycle battery 12V 11Ah 160A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-511901016 · EAN 4016987169230
Varta YT12A-BS (ETN 511 901 016, also written 511901016): motorcycle battery (AGM) with 12 V, 11 Ah and 160 A cold cranking current, measuring 150 × 88 × 105 mm, with the positive terminal on the left.
Varta YT12A-BS · Motorcycle battery 12V 11Ah 160A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 11Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 160A
- Technology
- AGM
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 150 × 88 × 105 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the left
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€42.14
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Who the Varta YT12A-BS is for
The Varta YT12A-BS is made for motorcycles, scooters and quads. It is worth keeping the YT12A-BS on a maintenance charger if the bike is laid up over winter.
At 11 Ah it covers mid-capacity motorcycles, large scooters and light quads. In the Varta catalogue, the YT12A-BS belongs to the Powersports AGM line. More Varta batteries
Part numbers and codes for the Varta YT12A-BS
This is how the Varta YT12A-BS appears on the label and in parts catalogues:
| Commercial reference | YT12A-BS |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 511901016 (also 511 901 016) |
| Manufacturer short code | T12A-4/T12A-BS |
| EAN | 4016987169230 |
| Case size according to Varta | T12A-BS (T12A-4) |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Terminal type | Y5 |
| Also known as | Varta 511901016 · Varta 511 901 016 · Varta T12A-4 · Varta T12A-BS |
| Not to be confused with | Varta YT12B-BS (12 Ah, 215 A, positive terminal on the right) |
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta YT12A-BS
Other AGM batteries that fit the YT12A-BS's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbat FT12A-BS | AGM | 10.5 Ah | 175 A | 150 × 88 × 105 |
| Motobatt MBTX9U | AGM | 10.5 Ah | 160 A | 151 × 87 × 105 |
| Varta T12A (FA) | AGM | 10 Ah | 145 A | 150 × 88 × 105 |
Varta YT12A-BS vs TTZ14S-BS, YTX12-BS and YTX12-4 (FA)
What sets the YT12A-BS apart from its neighbours in the Varta range:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta YT12A-BS (this one) | 11 Ah | 160 A | 150 × 88 × 105 | left | 3.52 kg |
| Varta TTZ14S-BS | 11 Ah | 230 A | 150 × 87 × 110 | left | 3.8 kg |
| Varta YTX12-BS | 10 Ah | 150 A | 152 × 88 × 131 | left | 3.86 kg |
| Varta YTX12-4 (FA) | 10 Ah | 170 A | 150 × 87 × 130 | left | 3.86 kg |
| Varta T12A (FA) | 10 Ah | 145 A | 150 × 88 × 105 | left | 3.29 kg |
- Varta TTZ14S-BS: the same capacity, 70 A more cranking power, a different case (150 × 87 × 110 mm).
- Varta YTX12-BS: 1 Ah less, 10 A less cranking power, a different height (131 mm instead of 105 mm). It only fits if there is room for 131 mm of height.
- Varta YTX12-4 (FA): 1 Ah less, 10 A more cranking power, a different height (130 mm instead of 105 mm). It only fits if there is room for 130 mm of height.
- Varta T12A (FA): 1 Ah less, 15 A less cranking power, the same dimensions.
Before ordering the YT12A-BS, check this
- The YT12A-BS delivers 160 A cold cranking (EN standard); do not go below what your original battery states.
- With 11 Ah, the YT12A-BS replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- The YT12A-BS has the positive terminal on the left: compare it with your current battery.
- The YT12A-BS needs 150 × 88 × 105 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
Frequently asked questions about the Varta YT12A-BS
YT12A-BS or TTZ14S-BS: which one suits me?
Compared with the YT12A-BS, the Varta TTZ14S-BS has 70 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 230 A or more, choose the TTZ14S-BS; if it says 160 A or less, the YT12A-BS is enough. Mind the space: the TTZ14S-BS measures 150 × 87 × 110 mm.
Varta YT12A-BS or YTX12-BS/YTX12-4 (FA): what changes?
Mainly the height: the YT12A-BS is 105 mm tall and the Varta YTX12-BS 131 mm, with the same length and width. In capacity and cranking power, the YTX12-BS offers 10 Ah and 150 A against 11 Ah and 160 A. The Varta YTX12-4 (FA) is 130 mm tall, with 10 Ah and 170 A. Before choosing between the YT12A-BS and the YTX12-BS, measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.
Is the Varta 511901016 the same battery as the Varta YT12A-BS?
Yes. 511901016 is the ETN code Varta uses for its YT12A-BS battery, so you can search for it by either code.
How much does the Varta YT12A-BS weigh?
3.52 kg, with 11 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta TTZ14S-BS (11 Ah) weighs 3.8 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Varta YT12A-BS?
Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Fulbat FT12A-BS, Motobatt MBTX9U and Varta T12A (FA). Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the YT12A-BS.
Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta YT12A-BS?
On the YT12A-BS, 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.
What it means that the YT12A-BS is AGM
Inside, the YT12A-BS has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. The YT12A-BS needs a charger with an AGM mode that does not exceed 14.7 V.
More batteries to compare with the YT12A-BS
- More motorcycle batteries
- Full Varta catalogue
- Fulbat FT12A-BS · 10.5 Ah, 175 A, 150×88×105 mm
- Motobatt MBTX9U · 10.5 Ah, 160 A, 151×87×105 mm
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