# Varta YTX16-BS-1 · Motorcycle battery 12V 14Ah 210A

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> Varta YTX16-BS-1 (ETN 514901021): 14 Ah motorcycle battery, 210 A (EN), 150×87×161 mm, positive terminal on the left.

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- **Canonical URL**: https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-ytx16-bs-1-514901021
- **Language**: en
- **Brand**: Varta
- **Reference**: BOL-VARTA-514901021
- **EAN**: 4016987169438
- **MPN**: 514901021
- **Price**: 46,95 € (VAT incl., Spain)
- **Last updated**: 2026-11-09

## Technical specifications

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Varta |
| Range | VARTA PowerSports AGM |
| Application | Motorcycles |
| Technology | AGM |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Capacity | 14 Ah |
| Cold cranking amps (EN) | 210 A |
| Length | 150 mm |
| Width | 87 mm |
| Height | 161 mm |
| Weight | 4.96 kg |
| Polarity | Positive terminal on the left |
| Terminal type | Y1 |
| ETN code | 514901021 |
| JIS code | YTX16-4-1 YTX16-BS-1 |

## Quick description

The Varta YTX16-BS-1 (ETN 514 901 021, also written 514901021) is a motorcycle battery (AGM) with 12 V, 14 Ah and 210 A cold cranking current, measuring 150 × 87 × 161 mm, with the positive terminal on the left.

## Description

## The Varta YTX16-BS-1 at a glance

The Varta YTX16-BS-1 is a motorcycle starter battery: compact, vibration-resistant and with just the right power to turn the starter motor and feed the electronics. With 14 Ah, the YTX16-BS-1 suits motorcycles and scooters that had a battery of that capacity.
At 14 Ah it goes into large-capacity motorcycles, adventure bikes, customs and quads. Varta lists the YTX16-BS-1 in its Powersports AGM line. [See all Varta batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)

## Varta YTX16-BS-1 codes and part numbers

The YTX16-BS-1 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

| Commercial reference | YTX16-BS-1 |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 514901021 (also 514 901 021) |
| Manufacturer short code | TX16-4-1/TX16-BS-1 |
| EAN | 4016987169438 |
| Case size according to Varta | TX16-BS-1 (TX16-4-1) |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Terminal type | Y1 |
| Also known as | Varta 514901021 · Varta 514 901 021 · Varta TX16-4-1 · Varta TX16-BS-1 |

## Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta YTX16-BS-1

As the YTX16-BS-1 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 FTX16-BS | AGM | 14.7 Ah | 230 A | 150 × 87 × 161 |
| Exide AGM12-15 | AGM | 14 Ah | 215 A | 150 × 90 × 160 |
| Exide ETX16-BS | AGM | 14 Ah | 215 A | 150 × 90 × 160 |
| Exide AGM12-16 | AGM | 16 Ah | 200 A | 150 × 90 × 160 |
| Varta YTX16-BS | AGM | 14 Ah | 210 A | 150 × 87 × 161 |

## Varta YTX16-BS-1 vs YTX20CH-BS, YTX14-4 (FA) and YTX14-BS

How the YTX16-BS-1 compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:

| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta YTX16-BS-1 (this one) | 14 Ah | 210 A | 150 × 87 × 161 | left | 4.96 kg |
| Varta YTX20CH-BS | 18 Ah | 270 A | 150 × 87 × 161 | left | 5.53 kg |
| Varta YTX14-4 (FA) | 12 Ah | 200 A | 150 × 87 × 146 | left | 4.31 kg |
| Varta YTX14-BS | 12 Ah | 200 A | 152 × 88 × 147 | left | 4.37 kg |
| Varta TX14H (FA) | 16 Ah | 240 A | 150 × 88.5 × 145 | left | 5.4 kg |

- Varta YTX20CH-BS: 4 Ah more, 60 A more cranking power, the same dimensions.
- Varta YTX14-4 (FA): 2 Ah less, 10 A less cranking power, a different height (146 mm instead of 161 mm). It is the option if your battery tray cannot take the 161 mm height of the YTX16-BS-1.
- Varta YTX14-BS: 2 Ah less, 10 A less cranking power, a different height (147 mm instead of 161 mm). It is the option if your battery tray cannot take the 161 mm height of the YTX16-BS-1.
- Varta TX14H (FA): 2 Ah more, 30 A more cranking power, a different case (150 × 88.5 × 145 mm).

## What to look at before buying the YTX16-BS-1

- Check the EN amps on your battery: if it says 210 A or less, the YTX16-BS-1 covers your engine.
- Your current battery should say about 14 Ah; a little more is also fine.
- With the terminals facing you, the positive terminal of the YTX16-BS-1 is on the left.
- Measure the space: the YTX16-BS-1 takes up 150 × 87 × 161 mm.

## Frequently asked questions about the Varta YTX16-BS-1

### Varta YTX16-BS-1 or YTX20CH-BS?

Compared with the YTX16-BS-1, the Varta YTX20CH-BS has 4 Ah more and 60 A more cranking power. If your current battery says 270 A or more, choose the YTX20CH-BS; if it says 210 A or less, the YTX16-BS-1 is enough. Both measure 150 × 87 × 161 mm, so they fit the same tray.

### Varta YTX16-BS-1 or YTX14-4 (FA)/YTX14-BS: what changes?

Mainly the height: the YTX16-BS-1 is 161 mm tall and the Varta YTX14-4 (FA) 146 mm, with the same length and width. In capacity and cranking power, the YTX14-4 (FA) offers 12 Ah and 200 A against 14 Ah and 210 A. The Varta YTX14-BS is 147 mm tall, with 12 Ah and 200 A. Before choosing between the YTX16-BS-1 and the YTX14-4 (FA), measure the free height of the battery compartment with the cover or bonnet closed.

### Is the Varta 514901021 the same battery as the Varta YTX16-BS-1?

Yes. 514901021 is the ETN code Varta uses for its YTX16-BS-1 battery, so you can search for it by either code.

### How much does the Varta YTX16-BS-1 weigh?

The YTX16-BS-1 weighs 4.96 kg. For reference, the Varta YTX20CH-BS (18 Ah) weighs 5.53 kg.

### Which battery is equivalent to the Varta YTX16-BS-1?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Fulbat FTX16-BS, Exide AGM12-15 and Exide ETX16-BS. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the YTX16-BS-1.

### Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta YTX16-BS-1?

The YTX16-BS-1 has the positive terminal on the left, looking at the battery from its long side with the terminals closest to you.

### How do I stop the motorcycle battery going flat in winter?

Connect it to a maintenance charger or disconnect it if the bike will sit for more than a month. A flat motorcycle battery sulphates in a few weeks.

## Inside the YTX16-BS-1: AGM technology

The YTX16-BS-1 is AGM: the electrolyte is absorbed in glass fibre mats, so it is sealed and spill-proof. It withstands many more cycles than a conventional lead battery, at the cost of being more sensitive to overcharging.

## Keep comparing: alternatives to the YTX16-BS-1

- [Other motorcycle batteries](https://bateriasonline.es/en/motorcycle-batteries)
- [More Varta models](https://bateriasonline.es/en/varta-batteries)
- [Fulbat FTX16-BS](https://bateriasonline.es/en/fulbat-ftx16-bs) · 14.7 Ah, 230 A, 150×87×161 mm
- [Exide AGM12-15](https://bateriasonline.es/en/exide-agm12-15) · 14 Ah, 215 A, 150×90×160 mm

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