Battery brand choices?

**Kiwi Carguy** · 25th July 2011, 22:07

I need a new battery for the XB12R and have been quoted $210ish for a Yuasa battery. A quick look on the net shows cheaper batteries for the job. I often believe you "get what you pay for" but its not always the case.

Whats everyone's thoughts about the different brands. Some are like half the price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Sear...ch_suggested=0

**sil3nt** · 25th July 2011, 22:26

Motobatt are Chinese. Heard both good and bad. I just purchased one and so far so good. Can't go wrong with Yuasa if you have the money. I will try and find link to an post i read about motobatt.

**sil3nt** · 25th July 2011, 22:27

Here we go http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/s...&postcount=139

**Kiwi Carguy** · 25th July 2011, 22:31

Originally Posted by sil3nt

Here we go http://www.apriliaforum.com/forums/s...&postcount=139

That's REALLY helpful thanks. I can afford the Yuasa but just didn't want to fork out the cash if its just a re-labelled generic battery.

**Katman** · 25th July 2011, 22:39

Originally Posted by Kiwi Carguy

That's REALLY helpful thanks. I can afford the Yuasa but just didn't want to fork out the cash if its just a re-labelled generic battery.

Yuasa are streets ahead of any of the cheaper brands as far as quality and reliability goes.

Plus they have a 2 year warranty as opposed to the 6 months that you get with many of the cheaper ones.

**Sable** · 25th July 2011, 23:12

Motobatts are awesome. I've run mine flat 3 times and it's still going strong.

**Ender EnZed** · 25th July 2011, 23:24

+1 for Motobatt. Lots of bike shops stock them these days.

**Spuds1234** · 26th July 2011, 07:57

Been using a motobatt for 6 months now and never had a problem.

**thepom** · 26th July 2011, 09:13

I,m with Katman.......

**cs363** · 26th July 2011, 11:03

Originally Posted by Kiwi Carguy

I often believe you "get what you pay for" but its not always the case.

It is when it comes to batteries, I wouldn't use anything else than a genuine Yuasa, especially in something like a Buell or a Ducati etc. You don't want a cheap Chinese battery in a bike like that in the current weather conditions, particularly if it's not in use every day.
As Katman said, quality, reliability and warranty are miles ahead of anything else.

**Edbear** · 26th July 2011, 11:07

Check www.shoraipower.com enter your bike model and ask me for a price.

**ukusa** · 26th July 2011, 14:19

Originally Posted by Edbear

Check www.shoraipower.com enter your bike model and ask me for a price.

holy crap, $250 & $280 (US$ I presume) for the 2 options for the Thunderbird. Luckily I don't need one (yet!)
I could buy 2 x decent quality heavy duty car batteries for that.

**bogan** · 26th July 2011, 14:24

Originally Posted by ukusa

holy crap, $250 & $280 (US$ I presume) for the 2 options for the Thunderbird. Luckily I don't need one (yet!)
I could buy 2 x decent quality heavy duty car batteries for that.

Which would probably crank it over just as quick as a shorai, but how much would they weigh?

Apart from shorai not being an established brand with long term reliability reputation, they are the bee's knees