Product Overview

12.8V 9.9Ah LiFePO4 Motorcycle Starter Battery (12A-DS)

12.8V 9.9Ah LiFePO4 motorcycle starter battery with 118.8 CA cranking, 80C pulse capability and a drop-in lead-acid case.

12A-DS 12.8V 9.9Ah LiFePO4 motorcycle starter battery12A-DS
12.8V · 9.9Ah 118.8 CA 80C pulse

Product Description

Product Features

FAQ

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Starting Performance

118.8 CA Cranking

High-rate 26650 cells deliver 118.8 CA for reliable ignition at low temperature.

80C Pulse Discharge

Short 80C bursts cover the inrush of starters and high-compression engines.

12.8V · 9.9Ah

127Wh in a compact 150 × 87 × 132 mm case, at 1.42 kg.

Drop-in Construction

Lead-Acid Footprint

Same case dimensions and terminal layout as the equivalent YT12A-BS / YTZ12S batteries.

Full-Function BMS

Over-charge, over-discharge, over-temperature, over-current and short-circuit protection.

LCD Status Display

Visible voltage, charge state and service days without an external tester.

Reliability & Compliance

10-Year Calendar Life

LiFePO4 chemistry removes the 2–3 year replacement cycle of lead-acid.

−10 to +60 °C

Stable starting in cold mornings and hot engine bays.

RoHS / REACH

Material declarations available; UN38.3 transport testing on request.

Technical Specifications

ParameterValueUnit
Model12A-DS—
ChemistryLiFePO₄ (LFP)—
Nominal Voltage12.8V
Nominal Capacity9.9Ah
Energy127Wh
Cranking Current (CA)118.8A
Max Charge Current4.95A
Dimensions150 × 87 × 132mm
Weight1.42kg
Operating Temperature−10 to +60°C
Calendar Life10 years—

Applications

Motorcycle Starting

Powersport

ATV

Scooter

Workshop

Engineering support: send us your load profile, duty cycle and target pack format — our team will confirm the pack configuration and prepare a quotation within one business day.

Support & Documents

Customer Cases

Reference projects for Motorcycle starting, powersport, ATV, scooter and workshop duties. packs are available on request. Our engineers can share comparable deployments for your application.

Datasheet & Compliance

Full specification PDF, UN38.3 test report and material declarations can be requested from our sales team.

Key Takeaways

  • 118.8 CA cranking and 80C pulse discharge for reliable starts.
  • 12.8V 9.9Ah (127Wh) in a 150 × 87 × 132 mm, 1.42 kg case.
  • Drop-in replacement for YT12A-BS, YT14A-BS, UTX12-BS(MF), YTZ12S, YTX12-BS, YTZ14S and YB12B-B2.
  • LCD display shows voltage, charge state and service days.
  • 10-year calendar life with RoHS / REACH material compliance.

Construction & BMS

The 12A-DS uses high-rate 26650 cells in a patented ABS case with copper internal-thread terminals. The full-function BMS handles over-charge, over-discharge, over-temperature, over-current and short-circuit protection, and the LCD shows voltage, charge state and service days.

  • Patented ABS case — drop-in lead-acid footprint
  • Copper internal-thread terminals — high current, simple wiring
  • Full-function BMS with temperature sensing
  • LCD voltage / charge / service-day display
12A-DS starter battery construction
12A-DS starter battery construction

Starting Performance

118.8 CA cranking and 80C pulse discharge cover the inrush of motorcycle and powersport starters. The 12.8V 9.9Ah pack delivers 127Wh at 1.42 kg — about one-third the weight of the lead-acid battery it replaces.

  • 118.8 CA cranking current
  • 80C pulse discharge
  • 127Wh / 1.42 kg
  • −10 to +60 °C operating range
12A-DS cranking and pulse performance
12A-DS cranking and pulse performance

Compatibility & Life

The case matches YT12A-BS, YT14A-BS, UTX12-BS(MF), YTZ12S, YTX12-BS, YTZ14S and YB12B-B2 lead-acid batteries, so no bracket changes are needed. LiFePO4 chemistry gives a 10-year calendar life and no memory effect.

  • Drop-in for common YT / YTX / YTZ sizes
  • 10-year calendar life
  • No memory effect
  • RoHS / REACH material compliance
12A-DS compatibility and service life
12A-DS compatibility and service life

Technical Specifications

Mechanical
Case materialPatented ABS case
Dimensions150 × 87 × 132 mm
Weight1.42 kg
TerminalsCopper internal-thread
Electrical
Model12A-DS
ChemistryLiFePO₄ (LFP)
Nominal voltage12.8 V
Nominal capacity9.9 Ah
Energy127 Wh
Cranking current118.8 CA
Max charge current4.95 A
Operating temperature−10 to +60 °C
Calendar life10 years
ComplianceRoHS / REACH

Application Scenarios

One starter battery platform for motorcycles, powersport and small-engine starting.

Motorcycle StartingDrop-in replacement for YT12A-BS / YTZ12S lead-acid batteries.
PowersportATV, jet-ski and snowmobile starting.
Scooter125–300cc scooters with high cranking demand.
RacingLightweight starting batteries for track bikes.
WorkshopDiagnostic and test equipment.
Marine StartingSmall outboard engines.
Emergency VehiclesStandby start for service fleets.

Storage & Reliability

Store the battery at −20 to +45 °C in a dry environment. Recharge every three months during long storage; the LCD shows the remaining charge state.

What does 118.8 CA mean?
CA is the cranking current rating: 118.8 A at the specified low-temperature condition. The pack also supports 80C pulse discharge for short starter inrush.
Which lead-acid batteries does it replace?
YT12A-BS, YT14A-BS, UTX12-BS(MF), YTZ12S, YTX12-BS, YTZ14S and YB12B-B2. Check the terminal layout and case dimensions against your vehicle before ordering.
How long does the battery last?
LiFePO4 chemistry gives a 10-year calendar life, compared with 2–3 years for a typical lead-acid starter battery.
What does the LCD show?
Voltage, charge state and service days, so the battery can be checked without a separate tester.
Can PLB customize the case or terminals?
Yes. PLB designs custom LiFePO4 starter packs with matching BMS, enclosure and terminals. Send your vehicle model and cranking requirement for a proposal.

Need a Custom Battery Pack?

Tell us your voltage, capacity, current and enclosure requirements — our engineers reply within one business day with a solution and quotation.

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