Motorcycle battery chargers
Our selection of motorbike battery chargers includes everything you need to keep a battery in top shape: smart chargers Fulbat and BS Battery for lead, AGM or gel batteries, a charger Skyrich specifically for lithium, and starting boosters Noco and BS Battery to revive a flat bike without cables or a second battery. For winter storage, regular maintenance, or roadside assistance.
Start on the first try, even after winter.
Why a motorcycle battery discharges when stationary
A motorcycle battery loses its charge even when the machine isn't running. Chemical self-discharge adds to the small constant uses from the alarm, clock, computer, or a tracker. Left discharged, a lead battery sulfates: crystals form on the plates and permanently reduce its capacity. Cold weather also slows down the chemical reactions and decreases the current available to the starter, which is why there can be breakdowns on the first nice weekend. A maintenance charger plugged in during winter storage continuously compensates for this loss and prolongs the life of the battery.
The rest of the maintenance
Motorcycle maintenance also includes:
All maintenance is gathered on the maintenance page.
Smart charger: current, capacity, and charging modes
A charger is chosen based on the battery capacity, expressed in ampere-hours. The Fulbat Fulload delivers one amp and manages batteries from two to twenty ampere-hours, at six or twelve volts, with four modes including one lithium mode: it covers most motorcycles and scooters, including older machines at six volts. The BS Battery charger of one and a half amps, designed for lead, AGM, and gel batteries up to thirty ampere-hours, goes through several phases: desulfation, progressive charging, then maintenance at full charge. These smart chargers monitor the voltage and can stay plugged in for weeks without overcharging.
Lithium battery and jump starter
A lithium battery, which is lighter for the same power, cannot handle either desulfation or certain charging voltages intended for lead. The Skyrich charger of two amps is designed for it: it first recovers a very low battery, charges at current and then at constant voltage, and finishes with maintenance, while also accepting lead, gel, and AGM. The jump starter meets another need: to immediately restart a dead motorcycle. The BS Battery Power Box, a portable lithium battery with anti-spark clamps, also serves as a lamp and a USB backup battery; the Noco, more powerful, can also start larger engines.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if my motorcycle battery is lithium?
The label indicates it: lithium, LiFePO4, or Li-ion, often on a battery that's clearly lighter than a lead model of the same size. If in doubt, check the motorcycle's specification before connecting a charger, as a wrong program could damage it.
Is it necessary to disconnect the motorcycle battery to recharge it?
It’s not mandatory with a smart charger, which limits the voltage. For winter storage in a damp garage, you can also take out the battery and charge it in a dry, ventilated place, remembering the order of connection of the cables.
Can a motorcycle battery charger be used on a car?
It can maintain a twelve-volt car battery, but with one or two amps, it would take a long time to recharge a flat car battery. Make sure to respect the indicated capacity range: the Fulbat Fulload, for example, stops at twenty ampere-hours.
How long does it take to recharge a motorcycle battery?
Count roughly the capacity divided by the charging current, plus some margin: a ten ampere-hour flat battery takes about ten hours with a one amp charger. A smart charger then automatically switches to maintenance.
In what order should the charger clamps be connected?
With the ignition off, connect the red clamp to the positive terminal, then the black to the negative terminal, before plugging the charger into the mains. To disconnect, do it in the reverse order. Eyelet terminals fixed permanently avoid having to remove the seat for each charge.
