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12N12A-4A-1

12N12A-4A-1 Motorcycle Battery: Dimensions & Equivalents

Dimensions, polarity, what the battery code means, similar codes and the battery that replaces it.

By Redacción de Satkit Updated Published on 3 min read 1 sources cited

In short

  • 12 V · 12 Ah · 120 A EN
  • 134 × 80 × 160 mm · positive terminal on the left
  • Replacement at Satkit: 12N12A-4A-1 Motorcycle Battery

The 12N12A-4A-1 is a 12 V conventional flooded motorcycle battery with a capacity of 12 Ah, 120 A cold cranking amps (CCA, EN) and a case measuring 134 × 80 × 160 mm. It has the positive terminal on the left when viewed with the label facing you.

12N12A-4A-1 drawing: 134 × 80 × 160 mm, positive terminal on the leftLABEL+−134 mmLength160 mmHeight80 mmWidth
Fig. 01 12N12A-4A-1 drawing: 134 × 80 × 160 mm, positive terminal on the left Drawing: Satkit, to scale using the dimensions in the product listing

Dimensions and specifications

12N12A-4A-1 12N12A-4A-1 Motorcycle Battery
Voltage 12 V 12 V
Capacity 12 Ah (10-hour rate) · 12.6 Ah (20-hour rate) 12 Ah
Cold cranking amps (CCA) 120 A (EN) —
Length × width × height 134 × 80 × 160 mm 134 × 80 × 160 mm
Polarity Positive terminal on the left Positive terminal on the left
Technology Conventional flooded —
Delivery — —
Weight — 3.5 kg

The battery part number column gives the specifications from Yuasa's product listing, as Yuasa is the brand associated with this battery code. The other column gives the details of the battery sold by Satkit. Capacity is always compared using the same hourly rate, and starting current using the same standard.

What does 12N12A-4A-1 mean?

  • 12N: a standard 12 V conventional battery.
  • 12: here, it does correspond closely to the capacity: the 12N12A-4A-1 has a capacity of 12 Ah at the 10-hour rate.
  • -4A-1: the code for the terminal and case layout. There is no general rule across manufacturers, so check the drawing on the product listing.

Battery codes that are easy to mix up with the 12N12A-4A-1

Battery code Dimensions Polarity Difference
YB12AL-A2 134 × 80 × 160 mm Positive terminal on the right Same case, opposite polarity: it will not fit even though the dimensions match.
YB12A-A 134 × 80 × 160 mm Positive terminal on the left Almost the same case and the same polarity, but with higher starting current (150 A EN). Check that the terminals match.

Satkit battery for the 12N12A-4A-1

12N12A-4A-1 Motorcycle Battery: 12 V and 12 Ah.

Motorcycles that use the 12N12A-4A-1

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Charging and fitting

Find out about the full process in our guide to choosing a motorcycle battery.

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12N12A-4A-1 motorcycle battery shown from the front with both terminals

Motorcycle Battery 12N12A-4A-1

12 V, 12 Ah battery to replace the 12N12A-4A-1. Positive terminal on the left.

Where to buyfrom €24.60

Prices incl. VAT checked on 7 October 2026; they may change.

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