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Varta YTX20H-BS · Motorcycle battery 12V 18Ah 320A
Reference: BOL-VARTA-518908032 · EAN 4016987149744
The Varta YTX20H-BS (ETN 518 908 032, also written 518908032) is a motorcycle battery (AGM) with 12 V, 18 Ah and 320 A cold cranking current, measuring 175 × 87 × 154 mm, with the positive terminal on the right.
Varta YTX20H-BS · Motorcycle battery 12V 18Ah 320A images
- Voltage
- 12V
- Capacity
- 18Ah
- Cold cranking amps (EN)
- 320A
- Technology
- AGM
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 175 × 87 × 154 mm
- Polarity
- Positive terminal on the right
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Where the Varta YTX20H-BS fits
The Varta YTX20H-BS is made for motorcycles, scooters and quads. It handles frame vibration and idle periods better than an adapted car battery.
At 18 Ah it goes into large-capacity motorcycles, adventure bikes, customs and quads. In the Varta catalogue, the YTX20H-BS belongs to the Powersports AGM High Performance line. See all Varta batteries
Part numbers and codes for the Varta YTX20H-BS
This is how the Varta YTX20H-BS appears on the label and in parts catalogues:
| Commercial reference | YTX20H-BS |
|---|---|
| ETN code | 518908032 (also 518 908 032) |
| Manufacturer short code | TX20H-BS |
| EAN | 4016987149744 |
| Base hold-down | B00 |
| Also known as | Varta 518908032 · Varta 518 908 032 · Varta TX20H-BS |
| Not to be confused with | Varta YTX20L-BS (18 Ah, 250 A), Varta YTX20-BS (18 Ah, 250 A, positive terminal on the left), Varta YTX20CH-BS (18 Ah, 270 A, positive terminal on the left) |
Equivalents and alternatives to the Varta YTX20H-BS
Other AGM batteries that fit the YTX20H-BS's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.
| Model | Technology | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motobatt MBTX20U | AGM | 21 Ah | 310 A | 175 × 87 × 155 |
| Motobatt MBTX20UHD | AGM | 21 Ah | 310 A | 175 × 87 × 155 |
| Varta YTX20HL-BS | AGM | 18 Ah | 320 A | 175 × 87 × 154 |
| Varta TX20HL (FA) | AGM | 18 Ah | 310 A | 176 × 89 × 154 |
Varta YTX20H-BS vs YTX20L-4 (FA) and TX20HL (FA)
How the YTX20H-BS compares with Varta batteries of similar size and capacity:
| Model | Capacity | Cold cranking (EN) | Dimensions (mm) | Positive | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varta YTX20H-BS (this one) | 18 Ah | 320 A | 175 × 87 × 154 | right | 6.31 kg |
| Varta YTX20L-4 (FA) | 18 Ah | 270 A | 175 × 87 × 154 | right | 5.93 kg |
| Varta TX20HL (FA) | 18 Ah | 310 A | 176 × 89 × 154 | right | 6.55 kg |
- Varta YTX20L-4 (FA): the same capacity, 50 A less cranking power, the same dimensions.
- Varta TX20HL (FA): the same capacity, 10 A less cranking power, the same dimensions.
What to look at before buying the YTX20H-BS
- Cold cranking: 320 A (EN), equal to or higher than the original.
- With 18 Ah, the YTX20H-BS replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.
- The YTX20H-BS has the positive terminal on the right: compare it with your current battery.
- Length, width and height of the YTX20H-BS: 175 × 87 × 154 mm.
Frequently asked questions about the Varta YTX20H-BS
YTX20H-BS or YTX20L-4 (FA): which one suits me?
Compared with the YTX20H-BS, the Varta YTX20L-4 (FA) has 50 A less cranking power. The YTX20H-BS cranks harder; the YTX20L-4 (FA) is only a good option if your original battery says 270 A or less. Both measure 175 × 87 × 154 mm, so they fit the same tray.
Is the Varta 518908032 the same battery as the Varta YTX20H-BS?
Yes. 518908032 is the ETN code Varta uses for its YTX20H-BS battery, so you can search for it by either code.
How much does the Varta YTX20H-BS weigh?
6.31 kg, with 18 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Varta YTX20L-4 (FA) (18 Ah) weighs 5.93 kg.
Which battery is equivalent to the Varta YTX20H-BS?
Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Motobatt MBTX20U, Motobatt MBTX20UHD and Varta YTX20HL-BS. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the YTX20H-BS.
Which side is the positive terminal on the Varta YTX20H-BS?
On the YTX20H-BS, 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.
Which charger does the Varta YTX20H-BS need?
A charger with an AGM mode that limits voltage to about 14.4-14.7 V. Never an old unregulated charger: overcharging dries out an AGM beyond repair.
Inside the YTX20H-BS: AGM technology
Inside, the YTX20H-BS has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. The YTX20H-BS needs a charger with an AGM mode that does not exceed 14.7 V.
Keep comparing: alternatives to the YTX20H-BS
- All motorcycle batteries
- The whole Varta range
- Motobatt MBTX20U · 21 Ah, 310 A, 175×87×155 mm
- Motobatt MBTX20UHD · 21 Ah, 310 A, 175×87×155 mm
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