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YTX20L-BS

YTX20L-BS Battery: Dimensions, Polarity & Equivalents

Dimensions, polarity, what the name means, similar battery codes and the replacement battery.

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

In short

  • 12 V · 18 Ah · 270 A EN
  • 175 × 87 × 155 mm · positive terminal on the right
  • Satkit replacement: OUTDO YT20L-4

The YTX20L-BS is a 12 V maintenance-free AGM motorcycle battery with a capacity of 18 Ah, 270 A cold cranking amps (CCA) (EN) and a case measuring 175 × 87 × 155 mm. It has the positive terminal on the right when viewed with the label facing you.

YTX20L-BS drawing: 175 × 87 × 155 mm, positive terminal on the rightLABEL−+175 mmLength155 mmHeight87 mmWidth
Fig. 01 YTX20L-BS drawing: 175 × 87 × 155 mm, positive terminal on the right Drawing: Satkit, to scale using the dimensions in the product specifications

Dimensions and specifications

YTX20L-BS OUTDO YT20L-4
Voltage 12 V 12 V
Capacity 18 Ah (10 h) · 18.9 Ah (20 h) 18 Ah (10 h)
Cold cranking amps 270 A (EN) 240 A at −18 °C
Length × width × height 175 × 87 × 155 mm 177 × 88 × 155 mm
Polarity Positive terminal on the right Positive terminal on the right
Technology AGM AGM
Supplied as With an acid bottle Activated and charged
Weight — 6.2 kg

The YTX20L-BS column gives the specifications from Yuasa, the brand behind this battery code; the other column lists those of the battery sold by Satkit. Capacity is always compared using the same hour-rate basis, and starting current using the same standard.

What YTX20L-BS means

  • Y: Yuasa, which created this naming system. Other manufacturers change only this letter (GS uses GTX, Exide uses ETX and BS Battery uses BTX), while keeping the rest the same.
  • TX: the maintenance-free AGM series.
  • 20: a size and power index, not the amp-hours: the YTX20L-BS has a capacity of 18 Ah at the 10-hour rate.
  • L: the reversed polarity, with the positive terminal on the right when viewed with the label facing you.
  • -BS: the original battery is supplied dry with its acid bottle (bottle supplied), and must be filled before fitting.

Battery codes that are easy to mix up with the YTX20L-BS

Battery code Dimensions Polarity Difference
YTX20-BS 175 × 87 × 155 mm Positive terminal on the left Same case, opposite polarity: it will not fit correctly even if it physically fits.
YTX20HL-BS 175 × 87 × 155 mm Positive terminal on the right Almost the same case and the same polarity, but from a different family: check the terminals.
YTX16-BS 150 × 87 × 161 mm Positive terminal on the left Opposite polarity and a different case.

Satkit battery for the YTX20L-BS

OUTDO YT20L-4: 12 V and 18 Ah, 240 A starting current, sealed AGM, factory-activated and factory-charged.

Yuasa's YTX20L-BS is supplied with the acid bottle separately; Satkit's battery arrives activated and charged, so you can skip the filling and initial charging.

Motorcycles that use the YTX20L-BS

41 versions by make and model

Sea-Doo

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Can-Am

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Charging and fitting

For the complete process, see our guide to choosing a motorcycle battery.

Satkit battery

OUTDO YT20L-4, YTX20L-BS motorcycle battery shown from the front with both terminals

OUTDO YT20L-4

12 V, 18 Ah battery with 240 A cold cranking amps, replacing the YTX20L-BS. Factory-activated and charged, ready to fit. Positive terminal on the right.

Where to buyfrom €47.73

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

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