Yuasa YTX16-BS Battery

Description

Yuasa YTX16-BS Battery (12V AGM, Maintenance-Free)

The Yuasa YTX16-BS is a premium AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) powersports battery designed for riders who want strong starts and low maintenance. It’s built to handle seasonal use and storage while delivering dependable cranking power when you’re ready to ride.

If your machine cranks slowly, struggles after sitting, or won’t hold a charge, replacing it with the correct YTX16-BS size and rating can restore consistent starting and stable electrical performance.

Key Specs (Yuasa YTX16-BS)

• Voltage: 12V

• Capacity: 14Ah (10-hr rate)

• Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 230A

• Dimensions: 150 mm (L) × 87 mm (W) × 161 mm (H) (also listed as 6″ × 3 7/16″ × 6 3/8″)

• Weight: 12.6 lb (≈5.3 kg)

• Acid volume: 0.78 L

• Standard charge rate: 1.4 A

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Key Features (Bullets)

• Direct replacement for Yuasa YTX16-BS

• AGM maintenance-free design

• 230 CCA for strong starting power

• Compact case size: 150 × 87 × 161 mm

• Great for motorcycles, ATVs, and other powersports applications using YTX16-BS

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Replaces / Search Variations

• YTX16-BS (exact model)

• Search terms buyers use: YTX16BS, Yuasa YTX16-BS AGM battery, 12V 14Ah 230 CCA motorcycle battery

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Fitment Notes (reduce returns)

Before ordering, confirm:

1. Your old label reads YTX16-BS

2. Your vehicle uses 12V (not 6V)

3. Your tray fits 150 × 87 × 161 mm and cables reach the terminals

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FAQs

Q: Is the YTX16-BS an AGM maintenance-free battery?
A: Yes—Yuasa lists YTX16-BS as a maintenance-free AGM battery.

Q: What are the ratings for Yuasa YTX16-BS?
A: 12V, 14Ah (10-hr), 230 CCA.

Q: Should I charge it before installing?
A: A proper initial charge is recommended for best performance and longest service life—especially if it’s a “fresh pack”/acid-pack style unit.

Q: Why does a new battery die quickly sometimes?
A: Charging system issues, corrosion/loose grounds, parasitic drain, or storage without a maintainer are common causes.

YTX16-BS High-Performance YTX Series AGM Battery Motocross for Powersports, with terminal hardware. Sealed, non-spillable, and Maintenance-Free.

• 12 Volt Yuasa Motocross Label
• Capacity AH (10-HR): 14
• CCA @ 0°F: 230
• Length: 6 in (150 mm)
• Width: 3 7/16 in (87 mm)
• Height: 6 3/8 in (161 mm)
• Weight w/Acid: 12.6 lbs
• Terminal Type: 4
• Acid Volume: 0.78 L
• Std Charge Rate: 1.4 Amp

Premium absorbed glass mat (AGM) technology:

• Sealed, Maintenance Free, Non-spillable design – NEVER add water (periodic charging required when not in use)
• Meets or exceeds Powersports OEM specs
• Engineered to protect against corrosion, withstand vibration, and deliver high cranking power
• Polypropylene cover and container – superior resistance in extreme conditions of cold and heat, more flexible than ABS material