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MB16U Motobatt Motorcycle Battery

MB16U Motobatt Motorcycle Battery

$169.00 AUD
$169.00 AUD
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Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Model Motobatt MB16U
Voltage 12V
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) 250 CCA
Dimensions (LWH) 160 x 90 x 162 mm
Weight 5.90 kg
Terminal Configuration Quad Flex (4C) Multi-Terminal System

The Motobatt MB16U Powersports Battery delivers an advanced starting solution engineered specifically to maximise performance in larger road cruiser motorcycles, vintage tourers, and demanding powersports applications. Featuring Motobatt's innovative Quadflex 4-terminal design, this unit balances optimal cranking authority with an expanded internal plate layout. By utilising commonly wasted space within traditional standard outer casings, Motobatt packs more grid surface area into a rugged, premium Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) configuration. Factory-activated, completely spill-proof, and highly vibration-resistant, it arrives fully sealed and ready for adventure, with no manual acid management required.

Perfect for riders who demand:

  • ✓ Optimised starting performance with an authoritative 250 Cold Cranking Amps
  • ✓ Premium vibration defence via specialised fibreglass mats to handle highway corrugations and outback tracks
  • ✓ A simple, factory-sealed "check charge and go" setup with an incredibly low self-discharge profile

Key Features & Benefits

Maximised Plate Architecture

  • • Clever internal layout reclaims standard wasted space to optimise internal plate surface areas
  • • High-density active material compounds provide superior starting performance and longer service life
  • • Boosted specifications ensure faster, more stable start cycles compared to stock alternative batteries

Quad Flex Multi-Terminal Design

  • • Unique 4-terminal setup provides universal replacement access and flexible cable orientation paths
  • • Drastically simplifies adding aftermarket electronics like GPS tracking units or auxiliary charging leads
  • • Supplied complete with protective terminal caps (2*MPC2) and durable connection mounting screws (2*MPS2)

Absorbed Glass Mat Sealing

  • • Active liquid acid is completely suspended within porous fibreglass mat separators
  • • Eliminates structural electrolyte spilling worries and prevents ongoing corrosion tracking inside the battery tray
  • • Zero-maintenance setup removes the need for checking fluid levels or completing routine water refills

Low Passive Discharge

  • • Highly refined alloys strongly curtail active self-discharge rates during off-season standby
  • • Retains a healthy state-of-charge over extended seasonal breaks between long tour rides
  • • Balanced 5.90 kg package delivers reliable power recovery under varied ambient Australian climates

Advantages & Considerations

Advantages

  • ✓ Fully factory activated—safely handles and mounts right away with zero loose chemical handling required
  • ✓ Upgraded AGM construction directly replaces complex traditional wet-cell options like the YB16BA series
  • ✓ High-strength cast grids offer premium resistance against intense vibration and engine resonance
  • ✓ Multi-terminal capability affords clean, stacked electrical connections for secondary accessories

Considerations

  • • Requires an AGM-compatible smart tender or charger during periods of long-term storage
  • • Dense lead design packs a solid 5.90 kg profile; check vertical tray clearance before final bracket securing
  • • Always check terminal screw torque settings during routine seasonal maintenance to guarantee clean pathways

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lifespan of this battery?

In classic powersports and motorcycle applications, this premium AGM cell typically delivers a highly reliable service lifespan of 3 to 5 years. Actual durability is heavily influenced by the health of the vehicle regulator and by maintaining proper off-season voltage minimums.

Is this battery maintenance-free?

Yes, this battery is entirely maintenance-free. Advanced Absorbed Glass Mat technologies permanently retain internal fluid, sealing cells completely so you never have to complete physical manual hydration checks or fluid top-ups.

What vehicles/applications is this battery compatible with?

This starting cell is explicitly engineered for larger motorcycles, touring bikes, and recreational powersports vehicles that require a reliable 12V footprint and demand high starting authority along with strong multi-angle placement flexibility.

How should I store this battery during extended vehicle idleness?

Store the unit in a clean, dry, and cool location, sheltered from direct seasonal elements and harsh winter frosts. Ensure it receives a full 100% state-of-charge top-up prior to storage. Highly stable internal grids preserve static capacity efficiently over idle stretches.

Battery Compatibility Guide

Direct Replacement & Cross-Reference Models

YB16BA / YB16BA1
YB16BA2
12V 250CCA AGM Tough
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