YB12AL-A2 · 3 min read
YB12AL-A2 battery: dimensions, polarity and equivalents
Dimensions, polarity, what the name means, similar battery codes and the battery that replaces it.
Replacement for conventional battery · YB12AL-A2
12 V, 12 Ah motorcycle battery with 165 A CCA, replacing the YB12AL-A2. Factory-activated and charged; ready to fit. Positive terminal on the right.
€35.53 VAT included · Satkit price checked on 7 October 2026
Prices incl. VAT checked on 7 October 2026; they may change.
This is a direct replacement for the YB12AL-A2: the same voltage, polarity and battery case. It leaves the factory with the electrolyte inside and charged, so there is no acid pack to fit or waiting around: check the voltage and fit it.
The original YB12AL-A2 is a conventional flooded battery. A sealed battery can replace it without maintenance, provided the motorcycle’s regulator/rectifier charges between 14.0 and 14.8 V (measure at the terminals with the engine running at 3000–4000 rpm). For older motorcycles that charge below this range, stick with a conventional battery.
Use a smart motorcycle charger: the recommended charge current is about 1.2 A (capacity divided by 10), and never more than 3 A.
Dimensions, terminal layout and similar battery codes: YB12AL-A2 battery part number page.
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