# Varta YTX14-4 (FA) · Motorcycle battery 12V 12Ah 200A

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> Varta YTX14-4 (FA) (ETN 512909020): 12 Ah motorcycle battery, 200 A (EN), 150×87×146 mm, positive terminal on the left.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-ytx14-4-fa-512909020
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-512909020
- **EAN**: 4016987169339
- **MPN**: 512909020
- **Price**: 68,02 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-09

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA PowerSports AGM Active |
| Application | Motorcycles |
| Technology | AGM |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 12 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 200 A |
| Length | 150 mm |
| Width | 87 mm |
| Height | 146 mm |
| Weight | 4.31 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the left |
| Terminal type | Y4 |
| ETN code | 512909020 |
| JIS code | YTX14-4 |

## Quick description

Varta YTX14-4 (FA) (ETN 512 909 020, also written 512909020): motorcycle battery (AGM) with 12 V, 12 Ah and 200 A cold cranking current, measuring 150 × 87 × 146 mm, with the positive terminal on the left. With the positive terminal on the right, the exact counterpart is the Varta YTX14L-BS.

## Description

## Who the Varta YTX14-4 (FA) is for

The Varta YTX14-4 (FA) is made for motorcycles, scooters and quads. It is worth keeping the YTX14-4 (FA) on a maintenance charger if the bike is laid up over winter.
At 12 Ah it covers mid-capacity motorcycles, large scooters and light quads. In the Varta catalogue, the YTX14-4 (FA) belongs to the Powersports AGM Active line. [More Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Varta YTX14-4 (FA) codes and part numbers

This is how the Varta YTX14-4 (FA) appears on the label and in parts catalogues:

| Commercial reference | YTX14-4 (FA) |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 512909020 (also 512 909 020) |
| Manufacturer short code | TX14 (FA) |
| EAN | 4016987169339 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Terminal type | Y4 |
| Also known as | Varta 512909020 · Varta 512 909 020 · Varta TX14 (FA) |
| Not to be confused with | Varta YTX12-4 (FA) (10 Ah, 170 A) |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta YTX14-4 (FA)

As the YTX14-4 (FA) is an AGM battery, we only list other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: neither an EFB nor a conventional battery can replace it.

| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulbat FTX14-BS | AGM | 12.6 Ah | 200 A | 150 × 87 × 145 |
| Exide AGM12-12 | AGM | 12 Ah | 200 A | 150 × 90 × 145 |
| Exide AGM12-12M | AGM | 12 Ah | 200 A | 150 × 90 × 145 |
| Exide ETX14-BS | AGM | 12 Ah | 200 A | 150 × 90 × 145 |
| Varta YTX14-BS | AGM | 12 Ah | 200 A | 152 × 88 × 147 |

## Varta YTX14-4 (FA) vs TX14H (FA), YTX14L-BS and TZ12S (FA)

The real differences between the YTX14-4 (FA) and the closest Varta models:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta YTX14-4 (FA) (this one) | 12 Ah | 200 A | 150 × 87 × 146 | left | 4.31 kg |
| Varta TX14H (FA) | 16 Ah | 240 A | 150 × 88.5 × 145 | left | 5.4 kg |
| Varta YTX14L-BS | 12 Ah | 200 A | 150 × 87 × 146 | right | 4.37 kg |
| Varta TZ12S (FA) | 11 Ah | 210 A | 150 × 87 × 110 | left | 3.81 kg |
| Varta TZ14S (FA) | 11 Ah | 220 A | 150 × 87 × 110 | left | 3.82 kg |
| Varta YTX12-4 (FA) | 10 Ah | 170 A | 150 × 87 × 130 | left | 3.86 kg |

- Varta TX14H (FA): 4 Ah more, 40 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
- The Varta YTX14L-BS 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 TZ12S (FA): 1 Ah less, 10 A more cranking power, a different height (110 mm instead of 146 mm). It is the option if your battery tray cannot take the 146 mm height of the YTX14-4 (FA).
- Varta TZ14S (FA): 1 Ah less, 20 A more cranking power, a different height (110 mm instead of 146 mm). It is the option if your battery tray cannot take the 146 mm height of the YTX14-4 (FA).
- Varta YTX12-4 (FA): 2 Ah less, 30 A less cranking power, a different case (150 × 87 × 130 mm).

## Check this before ordering the Varta YTX14-4 (FA)

- The YTX14-4 (FA) needs 150 × 87 × 146 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.
- Polarity of the YTX14-4 (FA): positive terminal on the left (if yours has it on the other side, the cables will not reach).
- With 12 Ah, the YTX14-4 (FA) replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- Cold cranking: 200 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta YTX14-4 (FA)

### Varta YTX14-4 (FA) or TX14H (FA)?

Compared with the YTX14-4 (FA), the Varta TX14H (FA) has 4 Ah more and 40 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 240 A or more, choose the TX14H (FA); if it says 200 A or less, the YTX14-4 (FA) is enough. Both measure 150 × 87 × 146 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### What is the difference between the Varta YTX14-4 (FA) and the YTX14L-BS?

They are the same battery with the terminals swapped: positive terminal on the left on the YTX14-4 (FA), positive terminal on the right on the YTX14L-BS. 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: 512 909 020 for the YTX14-4 (FA) and 512 905 020 for the YTX14L-BS.

### Varta YTX14-4 (FA) or TZ12S (FA)/TZ14S (FA): what changes?

Mainly the height: the YTX14-4 (FA) is 146 mm tall and the Varta TZ12S (FA) 110 mm, with the same length and width. In capacity and cranking power, the TZ12S (FA) offers 11 Ah and 210 A against 12 Ah and 200 A. The Varta TZ14S (FA) is 110 mm tall, with 11 Ah and 220 A. Before choosing between the YTX14-4 (FA) and the TZ12S (FA), measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.

### Is the Varta 512909020 the same battery as the Varta YTX14-4 (FA)?

Yes. 512909020 is the ETN code Varta uses for its YTX14-4 (FA) battery, so you can search for it by either code.

### How much does the Varta YTX14-4 (FA) weigh?

The YTX14-4 (FA) weighs 4.31 kg. For reference, the Varta TX14H (FA) (16 Ah) weighs 5.4 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta YTX14-4 (FA)?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Fulbat FTX14-BS, Exide AGM12-12 and Exide AGM12-12M. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the YTX14-4 (FA).

### Does the Varta YTX14-4 (FA) 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.

## AGM technology in the YTX14-4 (FA)

Inside, the YTX14-4 (FA) has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. The YTX14-4 (FA) needs a charger with an AGM mode that does not exceed 14.7 V.

## Keep comparing: alternatives to the YTX14-4 (FA)

- [More motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [More Varta models](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Varta YTX12-BS](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-ytx12-bs-510012015) · 10 Ah, 150 A, 152×88×131 mm

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