YB9-B · 3 min read
YB9-B Battery: Dimensions, Polarity and Equivalents
Dimensions, polarity, what the name means, similar battery codes and the battery that replaces it.
Replacement for conventional battery · YB9-B
12 V, 9 Ah battery with 120 A CCA, replacing the YB9-B. Factory-activated and charged, so it’s ready to fit. Positive terminal on the left.
€23.33 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 YB9-B, with the same voltage, polarity and case dimensions. It leaves the factory with the electrolyte inside and charged, so there’s no acid pack to fit or waiting required: check the voltage and install it.
The original YB9-B is a conventional flooded battery. A sealed battery can replace it without maintenance, provided the motorcycle’s voltage regulator/rectifier charges between 14.0 and 14.8 V (measure at the terminals with the engine running at 3000–4000 rpm). If an older motorcycle charges below this range, stick with a conventional battery.
Use a smart motorcycle charger: the recommended charge current is about 0.9 A (capacity divided by 10), and never more than 3 A.
Dimensions, terminal layout and similar battery codes: YB9-B battery part number page.
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