Powersports, ATV, and Motorcycle Battery Cross Reference Chart - Find the Best Motorcycle Battery

Many well-established battery brands manufacture good and reliable Powersports, ATV, and motorcycle batteries, like Chrome, Deka, Duralast, EverLast, EverStart, Exide, Extreme Battery, Kinetik, Mighty Max, MotoBatt, PowerStar, Power-Sonic, Odyssey, SigmasTek, Weize, Yuasa, etc.

On This Page:

• Intro to Powersports, ATV, and Motorcycle Batteries
• Top 5 Most Popular Motorcycle and Powersports Batteries Comparison Chart
• Powersports, ATV, and Motorcycle Batteries Cross Reference Chart
• Odyssey Extreme Series Batteries Chart
• What Kills Powersports, ATV, and Motorcycle Lead-Acid Batteries?
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)   

Intro to Powersports, ATV, and Motorcycle Batteries

Powersports, ATV, and motorcycle batteries are designed as starting/cranking batteries and are not intended for cyclic applications.

Generally, these batteries are lead-acid batteries, with some manufacturers also offering powerful but lightweight lithium batteries.

Lead-acid batteries may be wet/flooded (personally, not recommended), Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM), and Gel-cell batteries.

Wet/flooded batteries are often delivered with "dry" cells, requiring the users to fill them with sulphuric acid - not the nicest thing to do.

Unless You are a Pro, go for a reliable AGM/Gel lead-acid battery and enjoy the ride regardless of the vehicle type - just be sure to stay safe. Or as safe as possible.

Lithium Powersports, ATV, and motorcycle batteries require special battery chargers when they are charged outside of the vehicle, but they can be charged via onboard battery chargers (classic alternator or stator generator, combined with a newer charging controller).

Powersports, ATV, motorcycle, etc. batteries differ in size and discharge features, and when looking for a new battery, always be sure to go for a battery of the same size or the similar size that may fit your battery compartment, with the same battery terminal type and orientation, and with the same or better discharge characteristics.

Many battery brands offer excellent lead-acid and lithium batteries, suitable for practically any more-or-less standard Powersports vehicle around ...

Most Popular Motorcycle and Powersports Battery Sizes Comparison Chart

The following comparison chart lists the most popular Powersports, ATV and motorcycle batteries and some of the most popular battery brands that manufacture them.

As one can see, there is no Odyssey among these brands - their Extreme Series batteries are listed later and if they can fit your battery compartment, consider them as well.

Powersports, ATV, and Motorcycle Batteries Cross Reference Chart

Powersports, ATV, and motorcycle batteries cross-reference chart lists a large number of "standard" size batteries, their dimensions, voltage, and polarity.

Since we don't recommend wet/flooded cell batteries, and in order to keep things as simpler as possible, we did include terminals orientation ('Polarity'), but we didn't include the position of acid/gases semi-sealed vents, and a few more details found only on wet/flooded cells - do yourself a favor, and if possible go for sealed AGM/Gel-cell battery.

Battery capacity is given for 10h period, but some manufacturers provide capacity value without stating hours (10 or 20) - however, the difference between 10h and 20h capacity for starting batteries is usually within 5-10% and is of lesser importance for the end-user.

Also, some batteries are "slightly" larger than one may conclude from their label, so before buying the battery, check the size of the battery compartment and the actual size of the battery.

Note: Perhaps the easiest way to find the exact battery size is by using "CTRL+F" (browser-dependent) keys within your browser...

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Again, there are other quality brands on the market as well, and if you happen to find the battery that suits your needs at an affordable price and with good warranty terms from some other brand, go for it.

The list of such brands is quite long - some of the most popular brands are (alphabetic order): Chrome, Deka, Duralast, EverLast, EverStart, Exide, Extreme Battery, Kinetik, Mighty Max, MotoBatt, PowerStar, Power Sonic, Odyssey, SigmasTek, Weize, Yuasa, etc.

Odyssey Extreme Series Batteries Chart

Odyssey Extreme Series batteries feature several battery models that may be used as excellent Powersports, ATV, and motorcycle batteries. But, these batteries are not built to exact standards - if they fit your battery compartment and battery cables, consider them since they are very durable batteries.

In general, Odyssey batteries are premium automotive, marine, and industrial batteries, and as such, their performances are excellent - and so is their price, but what you pay is what you get.

What Kills Powersports, ATV, and Motorcycle Lead-Acid Batteries?

Many people wonder what is actually killing their Powersports batteries and how they can prevent it.

Powersports batteries die mainly because of excessive vibrations and mechanical impacts during use. Thus, any Powersports battery must be mechanically robust and vibration resilient.

Another reason why wet/flooded cell batteries die is the lack of acid - from time to time, it is required that the users check the level of acid in the cells and add distilled water according to the instructions.

Also, older motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and similar vehicles feature alternators without charging electronics - commonly, they have only four rectifying diodes connected in a so-called Graetz-bridge (diode-bridge), with few capacitors to prevent radio interferences. Such units actually depend on lead-acid batteries to smooth out voltage spikes.

And if those voltage spikes are too high and too frequent, they can ruin the battery rather quickly.

High temperatures can also shorten the lifespan of the lead-acid battery - if possible, during the summer heat, when your vehicle is not in use, keep it in the shade or preferably in an air-conditioned area.

Parasite drains of the onboard electronics (radio, GPS, alarm, etc.) can quickly discharge Powersports batteries since they feature capacity commonly in the 8-20Ah range.

Obviously, there are many other reasons why would onboard battery dies, but these are the most common ones. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Here are some of the most popular Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the motorcycle, ATV, and Powersports batteries and the starting/cranking batteries in general.

How do I know what size my motorcycle battery is?

Check the labels on the battery since the battery size is written on every battery.

If such information can't be found, measure the battery accurately, verify battery terminal orientation, write down capacity (Ah) and Cold Cranking Amps (CCA), and then check the motorcycle batteries list on this page and look for the best possible match.

Are there different sizes of motorcycle batteries?

Yes, there are numerous sizes of motorcycle batteries, differing in Length (L), Width (W), and Height (H). Also, batteries differ in capacity (Ah), Cold Cranking Amps (CCA), weight (pounds/kilograms), battery terminals type and orientation, hold down type (if any), chemistry, etc.

What do motorcycle battery numbers mean?

Numbers like YTX4L-BS, YTZ5S, and similar describe the battery size and type, Capacity is given by the letters "Ah," "V" is for volts, "CCA" is Cold Cranking Amps, "CA" are Cranking Amps, "MCA" is Marine Cranking Amps, etc.

Does it matter what battery I put in my motorcycle? Are all motorcycle batteries the same?

Of course, it does - batteries come in various sizes, capacities, cranking abilities, sizes, and similar.

Can you use any 12V battery on a motorcycle?

No, a motorcycle battery is a 12V cranking/starting battery that must fit the battery compartment and must be compatible with the motorcycle's electrical system.

How to charge a motorcycle battery?

While the motorcycle battery is in use, it is kept charged by the motorcycle's charging system.

However, when the motorcycle is not in use or the battery is removed from the bike, the battery should be charged using a battery charger compatible with the battery chemistry and featuring a charging current of 0.1-0.15C for lead-acid batteries and 0.2-0.3C for lithium batteries.

Also, it is recommended to use an intelligent battery charger that automatically switches from battery charging to battery maintaining mode.

How much does a motorcycle battery cost?

Motorcycle batteries are relatively small batteries, making lead-acid models rather cheap.

Lithium motorcycle batteries cost much more (usually 4-8x more than the comparable lead-acid battery), but they also lead to some weight savings and better cranking at moderate temperatures.

Where can I buy a motorcycle battery?

Motorcycle batteries are used not only for motorcycles but also for other vehicles, power generators, boats, and similar.

Thus, they are available in auto parts shops, workshops, dealerships, online stores, hardware stores, etc.

If You are not in a rush, ordering a battery from online shops, combined with fast delivery, is perhaps the easiest way of purchasing a new battery.

What are the best motorcycle battery brands?

Many battery brands offer good batteries at acceptable prices - some of these brands are Chrome, Deka, Duralast, EverLast, EverStart, Exide, Extreme Battery, Kinetik, Mighty Max, MotoBatt, PowerStar, Power-Sonic, Odyssey, SigmasTek, Weize, Yuasa, etc.

When looking for a new battery, go for the model with many good reviews - such batteries have already been tested by numerous users in real-life situations. If they were good for them, they will most probably be good for You too.

For more information about this topic, feel free to check:

• Do Motorcycles Have Alternators?
• What Does A BS Mean On A Motorcycle Battery?
• How Long Does It Take To Charge The Motorcycle Battery
• How To Activate A Conventional and How to Activate An AGM Lead-Acid Battery
• Can You Jump Start A Motorcycle With A Car Battery
• How Many Volts Is A Motorcycle Battery?

or check our Articles and Guides category.

Long Story Short: In order to prolong the operating life of your battery, it is good practice to get a smart AGM battery charger and recharge your lead-acid battery once or twice per year, even if the battery is almost fully charged.

Why? Well, before starting with the charging process, smart AGM battery chargers test the battery and charge it according to the battery condition. Also, smart AGM battery chargers are able to equalize the battery cells, stop and even reverse plate sulphation, and sometimes they can even recondition an almost dead battery.

When picking up new Powersports, ATVs, or motorcycle battery, be sure to check the exact type, model, size, terminal orientation, capacity, and CCA of your old battery, and choose a sealed AGM/Gel-cell battery that can fit your battery compartment and that offers the same or even better electrical and mechanical features.

And here are our reviews and recommendations of the most popular Powersports batteries: