Lithium-Ion VS. Lead Acid Motorcycle Batteries | Sportbiketrackgear.com

Lithium-Ion VS. Lead Acid Motorcycle Batteries

We recommend Lead Acid or Gel OEM Style Maintenance Free Batteries for most street riders as well as track riders who are not motivated by the 3-4 lbs of weight loss you can get with a Lithium Battery. One advantage the Lead Acid Battery has over their Lithium competition is they perform well across a wide range of temps (the Lithium Batteries lose a little performance when the temps drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit) which can be an important fact for many street riders.

If you are on a quest to reduce the weight of your motorcycle there is no more cost effective mod than replacing the Lead Acid OEM Battery with a Light Weight Lithium Replacement. While every application is a little different you can expect to shed from 3 - 6 lbs on most sportbikes. Typically you will need to spend well over $1000.00 to get those results. We recommend this upgrade for all track bikes and street riders interested in weight loss that can manage the drop in performance under 40 degrees.

[OddBallPerformance]

I run lithium batteries in all three of my bike. One is a battery tender brand in an enduro, the other two are Bikemaster brand. If you get a battery of the same dimensions as the factory AGM or standard, it will have a lot higher cranking amps, which makes up for colder temperature "termpermental" natures. I use my bikes in below freezing temps, parked outside for hours while at work, and not one of them has ever been hard to start. If they are, for whatever reason, just leave the headlight on for 30 seconds to a minute and the battery will warm up internally enough to crank over.

Lithium batteries, generally, don't need to sit on a tender unless there is a constant draw on them from a clock or security device that stays active. They have the slowest discharge rate of all battery types. I accidentally left my Goldwing off the tender for 3 months, and when I hooked it up, the charger didn't even turn on - it read a full charge.

[he-man]

Hello Brother...Im your subscriber from a long time. I just wanted to know How's the performance of the shido battery? I have a Gen2 2020Hayabusa. My previous battery is down right now so I'm about to get a new one. I'm very confused between the regular and Shido lithium ion battery. I don't use my bike regularly. I just take it out once weekly or sometimes just once every 2-3 weeks for short rides. Is lithium ion battery good for my type of usage without any maintenance? What's the lifespan of it? I live in a city were the climate is mixed. In peak summer the temperatures goes upto 48°c+ and in winters it's around 18°c. It would be really helpful if you suggest me which one to purchase. My Hayabusa never starts if it gets hot. That's also my big concern.

[cyprezza]

Thank You for your honesty!
And bringing up nothern climates 👍

[trevortrevortsr]

At last, someone who explains the temperature issues with lithium - they will be trashed if you try to charge them below freezing

[TofuProductionCinema]

I’ve come accustomed to seeing a new video by STG, I first hit the “thumbs up” button. Then I watch.

[chrisphilhower]

I tried a Lithium in my 2018 Sportster 1200. Worked fine during the summer. Winter, Not so well. Twin Power direct drop in, Failed 3 weeks after purchase. Lithium Requires a Special charger. Which I did before installing.

[Houleigan]

Thanks! Was looking for advice on atv battery. I use it to plow snow in winter, so conventional battery for me!

[bccapone]

Great video, I was wondering if an Yamaha r1 or a mt10 could take the ytz14s instead of the standard ytz10s, I did read that to much power from battery could burn stator out or is that a myth. I just want a battery with a bit more cranking power but don't want to damage bike 👍🏼😎

[KelsSk]

I swear i never knew that, no wonder why after a week or 2 battery dies when i buy em and return em. Ive never charged them before installing on motorcycle

[zacharysmith]

Thank you for posting this video. It was easy for me to understand. I'm sticking with my conventional battery. 😎

[steven-vnui]

Most comments are trashing the newer tech. Does no one remember how poor lead acid are at low temps? I have used both, my preference is Lithium which I used year round in the UK. But as ever, each to their own.

[samiam]

Mr. Van, I fly R/C airplanes and use LiPo batteries, LiFe and Li-Ion packs. Each of these takes a charge differently i.e. a different type of charge for lithium vs lead-acid/Ni-Cd batteries. I think this is proven also in the fact that you can't just hook up any old Battery Tender to these as it has to be labeled as such. IF this is true, how is the bike recharging the Li batteries since it's designed for the Pb batteries? Also, Li batteries do not have a memory like Pb/Ni-Cd batteries do. That was one of the many cool things about these packs. Obviously, your stator will have to work harder if you don't start out with a full charge but they do not have a memory. I'm not being a critique to you, sir. Just some questions and important information.

[CryianSky]

i got for my self lithoum ion battery for my bike. Dont know if its anything to do with the battery or not, but i started get problems with my bike soon i changed battery. I have trowed away acid battery, so i can not check if its battery problem. My bike started cut off, does not work as should, low power and etc. Have changed air filter, spark plugs, coils, tuck apart and cleaned carburator, but the problem is still there. When its cold - it works ok, but when its hot, sometimes there is no problems, but suddenly there is lost of power. When drive, you feel like engine starts brake even when you accelerate. On idle sometimes it's no problems, but then again somtimes it won turn on idle, or its even imposible to start the bike.

[Pyqa]

What need to choose i have yamaha r6 2014. Which one is the best and not too pricey, pls help me. Need ASAP

[Dainek]

can you recommend cbr 1000rr 2012 battery please recommend

[_.Dave._]

1:20 not true, you just need to turn the lights on to cycle the battery. After 30 secs, it'll be warm enough and have full start power. Lead acids don't have good starting power as opposed to the same battery in the a warmer environment.

[MrHalomaster]

I have a Yamaha v Star 650 bobber that's right about completed just have to wire the turn signal I'm looking for a very good maintenance free battery I live in Florida which one will be my best option can you help please it's so many different batteries on the market do not know what to choose.

[motto]

I read that you need to change your charging system if you change to lithium, cannot use back the old rectifier right?

[LuckyNikitaBoba]

God Damn it! Get those batteries some blankets!

[josephfriedrich]

I'm starting to get worried about ion batteries. I took one out to just so happens to service something underneath it, and discovered the shell was warping? Trying to figure out if it is the bikes engine temp or the battery trying to pull a note 9