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MBTX16U Motobatt Motorcycle Battery

MBTX16U Motobatt Motorcycle Battery

$159.00 AUD
$159.00 AUD
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Technical Specifications

Specification Details
Model Motobatt MBTX16U
Voltage 12V
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) 270 CCA
Dimensions (LWH) 151 x 87 x 161 mm
Weight 5.65 kg
Terminal Configuration Quad Flex (4F) Multi-Terminal System

The Motobatt MBTX16U Powersports Battery delivers an advanced starting solution engineered specifically to maximise performance in high-demand motorcycles, cruisers, and performance quad bikes. Featuring Motobatt's innovative Quadflex 4-terminal design, this unit balances optimal cranking authority with an expanded internal capacity layout. By utilising commonly wasted space within traditional standard outer casings, Motobatt packs more grid surface area into a rugged, 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 balance of cold cranking amps and plate dimensions over standard baseline replacements
  • ✓ Premium vibration defence to handle high-RPM road setups, adventure touring, and unsealed 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 conventional alternatives

Quad Flex Multi-Terminal Design

  • • Unique 4-terminal setup provides universal replacement access and flexible cable orientation paths
  • • Drastically simplifies adding aftermarket accessories like GPS tracking, heated gear, or auxiliary leads
  • • Supplied complete with custom terminal caps (2*MPC3) and durable connection mounting screws (MPS4, MPS5)

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 rides
  • • Balanced 5.65 kg package delivers reliable power recovery under varied Australian ambient climates

Advantages & Considerations

Advantages

  • ✓ Fully factory activated—safely handles and mounts right away with zero loose chemical handling required
  • ✓ Dual-purpose cross-compatibility replaces a wide range of complex traditional wet-cell factory options
  • ✓ Advanced vibration-dampening design preserves connection alignment across rugged topography
  • ✓ Multi-terminal system affords clean, stacked electrical connections for secondary accessories

Considerations

  • • Requires an AGM-compatible smart tender or charger during periods of long-term winter storage
  • • High-density build packs significant lead weight into its 161mm tall profile; check tray vertical clearance
  • • Always check terminal screw torque settings during routine seasonal vehicle servicing 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 minimum voltage with a maintenance charger.

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 large-displacement street bikes, cruisers, tourers, and performance quads. Its incredible replacement versatility allows it to directly swap out multiple conventional JIS footprints.

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

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YTX16 / YTX16-BS
YTX16H-BS / YTX16-BS1
YTX20A-BS
YTX20CH / YTX20CH-BS
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