The big V-twin bikes always seem to have battery complaints ranging from not enough power to premature and sudden battery death. Lithium batteries were supposed to solve the lack of power concerns. However, they have been found wanting due to high failure rates and inflated prices. But, after nearly 2 years of IMPACT real-world testing, we believe we found the best Harley Davidson battery. If you’re in the market for a new motorcycle battery, you need to read this article.
No, the best Harley Davidson battery is NOT lithium-ion or lithium iron phosphate.It's better!
Finally! A Battery Worthy of the Title: Best Harley Davidson Battery
Before jumping to the exciting news, let’s review what we know about lithium motorcycle batteries.
Lithium only battery specifications are all over the map. There are some key features to pay attention to as you consider buying your next high-compression Harley motorcycle battery:
Lithium Motorcycle Battery Features & Concerns
Fitment - When considering physical size, many are not drop-in ready and require plastic or foam spacers to keep the battery from rattling around in the battery tray.
CCA - The cold cranking amps or CCA can range from slightly higher than the lead acid counterparts to off-the-charts-crazy power production.
AH - The amp hour (AH) metric is the most confusing. Some manufacturers will provide the actual lithium 1C rating while others will provide an estimated lead-acid equivalent. This makes it hard to compare apples to apples. A high AH is very important.
Warranty - Manufacturer provided warranties are consistent between 2-3 years. Of course, what they don’t tell you is the failure rate can be as high as 20 percent!
Best Harley Solution: MotoBatt Hybrid Powersport Batteries
MotoBatt has developed a true hybrid battery. This innovation combines the best features of sealed AGM technology along with the best of lithium iron phosphate technology. That’s right. This new best in class battery is made up of lithium and AGM material that works in perfect harmony.
It is important to understand that our decision to label the MotoBatt Hybrid as the best Harley battery is not based off paid advertising, sales volume or behind-closed-door agreements.
It comes from our testing, observational analysis and soft launch customer feedback. We would not make the claim if we were not convinced it could hold up to the rigors of real-world riding.
There are essentially two specific battery part numbers that apply to modern Harley bikes: 65989-97C and 66010-97. One of these two batteries will fit the majority of machines produced since 1990.
MotoBatt Hybrid Harley Davidson Specific Details
Compare 65989-97C Harley Battery Options
The MotoBatt MHTX20 Hybrid battery fits most of the FL or FX bikes such as the Softail, Fat Boy, Street Bob, and Dyna Glide.
In case you were wondering, these new high-powered hybrid batteries can be installed in any powersport application. That is any motorcycle, ATV, UTV, snowmobile, or personal watercraft. They make the most popular fitment sizes.
If you have another bike or want to confirm which battery you need click on over to our powersport selector or motorcycle battery finder to see all your options including conventional, sealed AGM and now hybrid motorcycle batteries.
