Motorcycle Glossary
Battery
In Turkish: Akü
In short
A motorcycle battery is the 12-volt lead-acid or lithium battery that turns the starter motor and powers the electrics when the engine is off.
Main types: conventional flooded, maintenance-free AGM, gel and lightweight lithium (LiFePO4) batteries. The battery code (e.g. YTX7A-BS, YTZ5S) defines size, capacity and terminal layout; replace it with the same code or an equivalent.
- A fully charged 12 V lead-acid battery rests at about 12.6 V or more; below 12.2 V it needs charging.
- On a motorcycle that is not used for long periods, keep the battery on a smart (maintenance) charger.
- A battery that keeps going flat may be a charging fault in the regulator rectifier or stator rather than a bad battery.
Also known as (including Turkish names)
- Motosiklet aküsü
- Akümülatör
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Last updated: October 9, 2026
