Which one should I use?
Are all motorcycle batteries equal? Of course not but understanding the differences can help you make a better decision on choosing which battery is best suited for your needs.
Basically there are four types of motorcycle batteries:
First there is the conventional battery, also known as the lead acid or wet or flooded cell battery. They are the most common type of motorcycle battery out there. These batteries are easily recognizable due to the rows of stoppers on the top.
Next is the AGM (Absorbed Gas Mat) or sealed maintenance battery. This battery type also uses lead-acid. However, in this case, the liquid is trapped inside the battery between sheets of fiberglass. This also means that, if knocked over on its side, the acid will not spill out of the battery.
Then we have the factory activated maintenance free batteries or gel cell. Gel cell batteries use the same ingredient of lead-acid in them. However, the acid in gel cell batteries has had silica added to it, which gelatinizes it and effectively turns it spill-proof.
Last is the lithium batteries. There are different types of lithium batteries but the advantages of them is they are lighter, charge quicker and last much longer than other types of batteries.
Now that you have a quick understanding of the different battery types you can make an informed decision as to which one suits your needs best.
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