Motobatt Battery MBTX14AU Sealed Factory‑Activated Replaces: SYB14L‑A2, SYB14L‑B2, YB14‑A2, YB14‑B2, YB14A‑A1, YB14A‑A2, YB14L‑A1, YB14L‑A2, YB14L‑B2, YTX14AH‑BS, YTX14AHL‑BS

OVERVIEW

The Motobatt MBTX14AU delivers immediate starting power through a sealed AGM battery engineered specifically to secure tight compartments and manage complex wiring across decades of powersports machinery. Built with a dry-cell architecture and proprietary Absorbent Glass Mat chemistry, this factory-activated unit eliminates spill risks while sustaining stable voltage under heavy accessory loads. Designed as a direct drop-in alternative to legacy lead-acid systems, it restores crisp ignition delivery for sport touring motorcycles, dual-sport platforms, and utility quads without requiring fluid top-offs or modified brackets.

ENGINEERING & PERFORMANCE

Suspended acid electrolyte on micro-fibrous separators prevents stratification and maintains consistent high-cranking amps during cold mornings and sustained acceleration. Thick-plate construction paired with vibration-immune internal bracing ensures the cell survives potholes, rock crawling, and highway wind shear without losing internal tension. The integrated Quadflex terminal architecture offers four polarity orientations, allowing riders to match positive and negative ground leads directly to existing cable routing without aftermarket adapters. This maintenance-free layout extends service intervals while supporting reliable electrical distribution across both classic restoration builds and modern off-road applications.

KEY FEATURES

• Advanced AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) chemistry with impregnated electrolyte for consistent high-cranking amps and rapid recharge capability
• Motobatt Quadflex multi-terminal architecture allowing four distinct polarity orientations and direct cable adaptation
• Factory-activated, fully sealed construction that ships ready to install with zero fluid top-offs or pre-charge requirements
• Maintenance-free dry-cell design eliminates venting, corrosion, and electrolysis while resisting acid blowout
• Vibration-resistant plate stacking and reinforced casing engineered to survive potholes, rock crawling, and highway wind shear
• Direct cross-reference compatibility replacing SYB14L and YTX series equivalents across OEM and aftermarket catalogs
• Extended discharge recovery and thermal stability that sustains performance through repeated ignition cycles

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: Motobatt
• Part Name: MBTX14AU Battery
• Component Type: Battery
• Material: AGM / Sealed Lead-Acid
• Activation State: Factory-Activated / Ready-to-Install
• Terminal System: Quadflex Interchangeable Multi-Terminal (Polarity Configurable)
• Replacement Equivalents: SYB14L‑A2, SYB14L‑B2, YB14‑A2, YB14‑B2, YB14A‑A1, YB14A‑A2, YB14L‑A1, YB14L‑A2, YB14L‑B2, YTX14AH‑BS, YTX14AHL‑BS
• Installation Type: Direct bolt-on / Drop-in replacement
• Maintenance Requirement: None / Completely maintenance-free

FITMENT

• Honda CX500/C/D/T (1978–1982)
• Honda CX650C Custom (1983)
• Honda CX650T Turbo (1983)
• Honda FT500 Ascot (1982–1983)
• Honda GL500/I Silver Wing (1981–1982)
• Honda GL650I Silver Wing Interstate (1983)
• Honda TRX200 Four Trax (1984)
• Honda V750S V45 Sabre (1982–1983)
• Honda VF700 Interceptor (1984–1985)
• Honda VF700C Magna (1984–1986)
• Honda VF700S Sabre (1984–1985)
• Honda VF750 V45 Interceptor (1983–1984)
• Honda VT700C Shadow (1986–1987)
• Honda VT800C Shadow (1988)
• Aprilia Atlantic (2003–2005)
• Aprilia Scarabeo (2004–2005)
• Suzuki GS1100G/K/L/Katana (1982–1984)
• Suzuki GS1100S Katana (1981–2001)
• Suzuki GS1150E/S (1983–1986)
• Suzuki GS650 (1981–1983)
• Suzuki GS700E/ES (1985)
• Suzuki GS750 Katana (1977–1983)
• Suzuki GS850G/GL (1978–1983)
• Suzuki GSX-R1100 (1986–1992)
• Suzuki GSX-R750 (1986–1992)
• Suzuki GSX1100F Katana (1988–1993)
• Suzuki GSX750F Katana (1989–1997)
• Suzuki GT750 LeMans (1972–1977)
• Suzuki GV1200GL Madura (1985–1986)
• Suzuki GV700GL Madura (1985)
• Suzuki LS650 Savage/S40 (1986–2008)
• Suzuki LT-4WD QuadRunner (1987–1999)
• Suzuki LT-F250 QuadRunner (1988–2001)
• Suzuki LT-F250F QuadRunner (1999–2002)
• Suzuki LT-F300F KingQuad (1999–2002)
• Suzuki LT-F4WDX KingQuad (1991–1999)
• Suzuki LT300E QuadRunner 300E (1987–1989)
• Suzuki XN85 Turbo (1983)
• Arctic Cat 366 (All Years)
• Arctic Cat 650 4X4 Automatic (2004–2006)
• Arctic Cat 650H1/TBX650 (2009)
• Arctic Cat All Models Through 2005
• Arctic Cat Bearcat 340 (1995–2000)
• Arctic Cat Bearcat 440 (1995–2000)
• Arctic Cat Cheetah (1991–1993)
• Arctic Cat Cougar (1991–1994)
• Arctic Cat El Tigre 5000 (1987–1988)
• Arctic Cat EXT (1992–1994)
• Arctic Cat EXT Special (1991–1992)
• Arctic Cat Jag AFS (1989–1991)
• Arctic Cat Jag AFS L/T (1989–1993)
• Arctic Cat Jag Liquid (1996)
• Arctic Cat Jag Z (1993–1994)
• Arctic Cat Jag/Jag Dlx (1985–1993)
• Arctic Cat Jag/Jag Dlx (1994–1999)
• Arctic Cat Lynx (1991–1993)
• Arctic Cat Pantera (1986–1993)
• Arctic Cat Panther (1989–1993)
• Arctic Cat Panther (1994–1996)
• Arctic Cat Panther 340 (1997–2000)
• Arctic Cat Panther 370 (2001–2004)
• Arctic Cat Panther 370 (2007)
• Arctic Cat Panther 440 (1997–2003)
• Arctic Cat Prowler (1990–1993)
• Arctic Cat Puma (1994–1996)
• Arctic Cat Super Jag (1989–1992)
• Arctic Cat Tiger Shark (1997–1999)
• Arctic Cat TRV400 (2009)
• Arctic Cat TRV700 (2009)
• Arctic Cat Z (1998–2001)
• Arctic Cat Z 370 (2002–2007)
• Arctic Cat Z 440 (2002–2007)
• Kawasaki EX500-A (1987–1993)
• Kawasaki EX500-D Ninja 500R (1994–2009)
• Kawasaki Kaf300/M500, Mule 520, 550 (All Years)
• Kawasaki KAF400/Mule 600, 610 (2005–2007)
• Kawasaki KEF300-A Lakota (1995–2000)
• Kawasaki KEF300-A,B Lakota Sport (2001–2003)
• Kawasaki KL600-B KLR (1985–1986)
• Kawasaki KL650-A,E KLR (1987–2008)
• Kawasaki KL650-B Tengai (1990–1991)
• Kawasaki KLF220-A Bayou (CN) (1992–2002)
• Kawasaki KLF250-A Bayou (CN) (2003–2005)
• Kawasaki KLF300-B Bayou (1988–2004)
• Kawasaki KLF300-C Bayou 300 4x4 (1989–2004)
• Kawasaki KVF300-A Prairie 300 4x4 (1999–2002)
• Kawasaki KVF300-B Prairie 300 4x4 (1999–2002)
• Kawasaki KVF360 Prairie (2009)
• Kawasaki KVF360-A,B,C Prairie 360 4x4 (2003–2008)
• Kawasaki KVF400-A Prairie 400 4x4 (1997–2000)
• Kawasaki KVF400-B Prairie 400 4x4 (1998–2000)
• Kawasaki KVF400-C Prairie 400 4x4 (1999–2002)
• Kawasaki KVF400-D Prairie 400 4x4 (1999–2002)
• Kawasaki KZ1000/LTD (1977–1980)
• Kawasaki KZ1000-C Police/Z1-R (1978–1979)
• Kawasaki KZ1000-G Classic (1980)
• Kawasaki KZ750/LTD/CSR (1976–1979)
• Kawasaki KZ750-F LTD/Spectre (1983)
• Kawasaki VN700-A Vulcan (1985)
• Kawasaki VN750-A Vulcan (1986–2006)
• Kawasaki Z1 Series (1973–1975)
• Kawasaki ZL1000-A (1987)
• Kawasaki ZL900-A Eliminator (1985–1986)
• Kawasaki ZN1100-B LTD (1984–1985)
• Kawasaki ZN700-A LTD (1984–1985)
• Kawasaki ZN750-A LTD (1984–1985)
• Kawasaki ZX1000-A Ninja (1986–1990)
• Kawasaki ZX10R (1986–1990)
• Kawasaki ZX1100-C Ninja ZX-11 (1990–1993)
• Kawasaki ZX750-E Turbo/GPz (1983–1985)
• Yamaha CS340 Ovation Deluxe/LE (1989–1998)
• Yamaha EC340 Excel III (1981–1988)
• Yamaha ET340E Enticer (1980)
• Yamaha FJ1100 (1984–1985)
• Yamaha FJ1200 (1986–1990)
• Yamaha FZ700/Fazer (1986–1987)
• Yamaha FZ750/FZR750 (1985–1988)
• Yamaha FZR1000 (1987–1990)
• Yamaha PZ480E Phazer Deluxe (1984–1989)
• Yamaha PZ480E Phazer II LE/SS (1990–1998)
• Yamaha SV125E Sno-Sport (1990–1991)
• Yamaha TX500 (1973–1974)
• Yamaha TX650 (1974)
• Yamaha VT480 Venture GT (1992–1993)
• Yamaha VT480 Venture TR Electric (1998)
• Yamaha VT480 Venture XL (1991–1997)
• Yamaha XJ700 Maxim/XJ700X (1985–1986)
• Yamaha XJ750 Maxim (1982–1983)
• Yamaha XJ750 Maxim/XJ750X (1985–1986)
• Yamaha XJ750M Midnight Maxim (1983)
• Yamaha XJ750R Seca (1981–1983)
• Yamaha XJ900R Seca (1983)
• Yamaha XS500 (1975–1978)
• Yamaha XS650 (1975–1983)
• Bimota DB2 (1993–1995)
• Bimota DB2 Final Edition (1997)
• Bimota Tesi (1991–1995)
• Bimota YB8/YB10 (1992–1995)
• Bombardier (Can-Am) Rally (2002–2006)
• Cagiva Elefant 2 Cyl. (1986+)
• Cagiva Elefant Bifaro (1989)
• Cagiva T4 E Elefant (1988+)
• Cagiva T4 E Elefant/W12 (1987+)
• Can-Am T4E/Elefant/W12 (1987)
• Ducati Alazurra/Indiana/Pantah (All Years)
• Ducati F1/Montijuich/Paso (1987–1990)
• Ducati Indiana (All Years)
• Triumph Daytona (1992–1993)
• Triumph Thunderbird (2002–2003)
• Triumph All Other Models (1991–2001)
• Triumph All Other Models (1993–1997)
• Triumph All Other Models (1996–1997)
• Triumph All Other Models Exc Trophy (1993–1999)

WHY RIDERS CHOOSE THIS

Riders select the Motobatt MBTX14AU because its sealed AGM design eliminates routine maintenance while delivering predictable cranking power in freezing mornings or extreme summer heat. The internal vibration-bracing and impregnated acid matrix shield against electrostatic loss and plate fracture, which keeps system voltage steady even when multiple electronic accessories draw continuous current. With four configurable terminal positions, mechanics bypass messy adapter splices or bent mounting hardware, making direct installations faster on vintage frames and tightly packed modern chassis alike. This straightforward upgrade converts weak lead-acid cells into reliable starting events, longer replacement lifespans, and simplified charging system demand across street bikes, dirt quads, and trail machines.