Batteries and Chargers

AGM, lead-acid and lithium motorcycle batteries, plus TecMate battery chargers, maintainers and connection accessories. To choose the right battery, you need two pieces of information: the original battery model designation and the technology compatible with your electrical system. For chargers, always check compatibility with the installed technology, lead or lithium. Leggi la guida

Batteries

Battery chargers and maintainers

Le marche di Batteries and Chargers

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How to choose the right battery and charger for your motorcycle

Read the original battery code

The code printed on the installed battery (for example, YTX12-BS, YTZ7V, YB7L-B, 51913) contains all the necessary information: nominal voltage, capacity, and dimensions. Before looking for a replacement, write down that code: it is the most reliable reference for finding the compatible battery, regardless of the brand you choose as a replacement.

Technology: lead-acid, AGM, or lithium

Motorcycle batteries are divided into three main categories. Batteries with acid included (sealed and ready to activate) are the traditional solution, suitable for most vehicles. AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batteries are sealed and pre-activated at the factory, requiring no maintenance. Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries offer reduced weight and a long shelf life: Skyrich offers a wide range with HJT/HJTX/HJTZ codes that correspond directly to equivalent lead battery codes. Before installing a lithium battery, check that the vehicle's charging system is compatible.

Voltage and capacity

Almost all modern road motorcycles operate at 12 V. Some vintage motorcycles or small scooters use 6 V batteries. The capacity in Ah and the cold cranking amps must be equal to or greater than the values of the original battery: it is not advisable to go below the rated values.

Chargers and battery tenders: choose by technology and use

TecMate Optimate is the benchmark for charging and maintenance: the range includes chargers for lead/AGM and models dedicated to lithium, available with SAE or DIN outputs. For motorcycles that remain in the garage for entire seasons, a battery tender with an automatic cycle is preferable. TecMate's SAE and DIN connectors (SAE-72, SAE-76, SAE-77 sockets) allow you to connect GPS devices, USB chargers, and other accessories directly to the battery permanently.

Brands and market positioning

Yuasa is the original supplier for many manufacturers and covers the widest range of lead battery codes. Energy Safe offers a lead and AGM alternative with good coverage of common sizes. Skyrich specializes in lithium with direct correspondence to traditional lead battery codes. TecMate, on the other hand, covers the entire range of charging, maintenance, and connection accessories.

Domande frequenti

Come faccio a sapere quale batteria monta la mia moto?

Il modo più diretto è leggere la sigla sulla batteria attualmente installata. In alternativa si può consultare il manuale d'uso del veicolo o cercare la sigla originale per marca, modello e anno di immatricolazione.

Posso sostituire una batteria piombo con una al litio?

In molti casi sì, a patto che la sigla equivalente esista nella gamma litio scelta e che l'impianto di ricarica del veicolo sia compatibile con la tecnologia LiFePO4. È consigliabile verificare entrambe le condizioni prima dell'acquisto.

Che differenza c'è tra un caricabatterie e un mantenitore?

Un caricabatterie porta la batteria scarica a piena carica in tempi relativi alla capacità. Un mantenitore opera a ciclo automatico per tenere la batteria carica durante la sosta prolungata senza danneggiarla per sovraccarico. Alcuni dispositivi, come gli Optimate TecMate, svolgono entrambe le funzioni.

I connettori SAE e DIN TecMate sono intercambiabili?

No, SAE e DIN sono standard fisicamente diversi. TecMate produce adattatori specifici per collegare dispositivi con connettori differenti, ma è necessario scegliere l'accessorio corretto in base ai connettori presenti sulla moto e sul caricabatterie.

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